Frequently named in The Times “Best Place to Live” lists, Sevenoaks has been very popular with those working in London due to the excellent rail service. The town boasts an array of national and independent shops, restaurants and services.
Population: circa 30,000
Rail station:
Fast to London Bridge 22 mins.
Fast to Charing Cross 33 mins
Shopping: Stores of note include a large town centre Waitrose, M & S with food and clothing departments, Gails Bakery, Mint Velvet and Cook to name a few. There are also a number of celebrated independent stores offering home, clothing and food options including The Fish Shop, The Danish Collection, The Clever Dresser, Sevenoaks Bookshop and Eat for Energy (an amazing health food store offering stunning smoothies).
Schools: There are schools here for all ages and all abilities, some single sex, some co-educational. From Lady Boswell’s Church of England primary school and St. Thomas Catholic Primary School to Sevenoaks School, Walthamstow Hall and Weald of Kent Grammar School, you are truly spoilt for choice.
Eating out: We are spoilt for choice in Sevenoaks for eating out! We have many well-known names alongside some amazing independent eateries. Among our favourites are Giggling Squid, Number 8, Soprano, Gails, Basil, Eat for Energy, Branded and Joe & The Juice.
Fitness: A range of fitness facilities are available in and around Sevenoaks. Several independent gyms serve the town, SPN Fitness studio brings Californian cool opposite Sevenoaks Station with an array of classes alongside outstanding coffee, juice and food options. The Sevenoaks Leisure Centre has a large pool and fitness suite catering for all, alongside a café/restaurant. You will find golf clubs in the surrounding areas and Knole Park Golf Club which is close to the town centre.
Specialties: Knole Park is a National Trust historic house surrounded by 43 acres of stunning parkland, home to around 350 deer. The park can be accessed from Sevenoaks High St. Many Sevenoaks businesses take the deer in the form of a stag as their logo including our local theatre and cinema, The Stag Theatre. The Stag Theatre puts on a range of shows. pantomimes and events alongside the latest blockbuster films.
