Stockbury, Sittingbourne, Kent Daycare
The Gillingham Nursery is a great choice if you live in Stockbury.
Here’s how you get to us. From Stockbury, drive toward Hill Green Rd, slight left on The St, and turn right onto Church Ln. Then turn left on Honeycrock Hill.When you reach Sittingbourne Rd/A249, turn left. At the roundabout, take the fourth exit onto the M2 ramp to London. Merge onto M2. At Junction 4, take A278 exit to Gillingham and at the Gillingham interchange,take the second exit onto Hoath Way/A278. At the roundabout, take the second exit to stay on Hoath Way. At the next roundabout, take the first exit to Hoath Way. Another roundabout: take the first exit onto Ambley Rd. At the last roundabout, take the first exit onto Bailey Dr. And when you already reach Campus Way, turn left.
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Because we’re so well located on the business park, right between the A2 and M2, it’s a great location for you to drop off your children on your way to work.
About Stockbury, Sittingbourne, Kent
Stockbury is a fascinating name. Stockbury Hill is visible from large parts of Sittingbourne. Stockbury derives from the Old English words “stoc” and “burh”, meaning place or enclosure (“stock” being an old word for ‘animal’). A popular explanation for the town’s name is that Stockbury was once home to many goats kept at the Stockbury enclosure.
Another possible origin for Stockbury’s name is from two Celtic words – “stoc”, meaning stump, and “caer”, meaning fortress. It has been suggested that this was used by Celts to describe Stockbury Hill because of its shape. It would have been a rare fort, being built upon a low hill. There are other prehistoric landmarks nearby, including the Stockbury Ring Ditches, Iron Age earthworks on Halberry Lane.
Stockbury was referred to as “Stocabury” in the Domesday Book of 1086. The Domesday Book refers to Stockbury as being part of the Hundred of Luddenham in Kent. Stockbury was valued at 6 shillings. Stockbury’s church, St Michael-on-the-Hill, was constructed in the early 19th century and is still standing today.
It is generally safe to live in Stockbury and Sittingbourne.
Stockbury’s crime rate is less than the national average. Stockbury also contains a lower-than-average proportion of housing, social housing, and a higher-than-average proportion of owner-occupied housing. Stockbury has an unemployment rate of 1%. It is one of the safest areas to live in Kent. This place also has more owner-occupied houses than most places in England, so people living here are unlikely to be renting their homes. Stockbury is an excellent place to live for families.
It was once a busy port town, but now it’s all gone. Today Stockbury, Sittingbourne is known for its market, restaurants, and pubs.
Sittingbourne grew up around the medieval manor of Stockbury, which belonged to the Archbishop of Canterbury until 1539 when he surrendered it to King Henry VIII in exchange for another estate with more significant income potential. The parish church of St Mary’s traces its origins back even further – probably to Saxon times or earlier. It stands on a hill overlooking the town center and offers spectacular views over the countryside beyond.
Almost everyone who lives here today grew up elsewhere – they traveled down from London or Kent seeking work in the factories that were so plentiful here at one time before most closed down or moved away. There’s a lack of available housing, which is why so many people live in caravans and temporary structures, but some new homes are being built. A lot of people from Sittingbourne commute to London or Kent for work now.
Stockbury, Sittingbourne’s population has been growing over the past few years as more people seek a cheaper alternative to living in London. There’s a big market here on Saturdays and some smaller ones at various times during the week. The town has two retail areas: Old Brompton Road, by the bus station, and East Street, where you’ll find lots of shops selling Indian food.
Find Out More About Stockbury, Sittingbourne, Kent Daycare
The Gillingham Nursery is a great place for your kids if you live in Stockbury. The school has a unique atmosphere and a wonderful reputation.
However, places are limited and so you want to get yourself on the waiting list as soon as possible. This is completely free – and there’s no obligation to actually take the place, but registering does give your child the option.
To register simply click on the link below. Set up a good date and time with the nursery manager. She’ll answer all your questions, show you the facilities and make sure your place is reserved.
