Snodland Area Guide

If you’re looking for a village home that's well connected by road and rail, a property in Snodland, Kent ticks all the boxes. With a scenic location on the River Medway, Snodland offers all the tranquillity and scenery of the countryside, but its excellent transport links mean the city is never far away.

Welcome to Snodland

Close to both the river and the North Downs, Snodland offers many scenic walking routes for those who love the great outdoors. It’s also home to various sporting and leisure facilities, including watersports and a cricket club. Snodland’s location on the HS1 line means it boasts high-speed links to London, making commuting and day trips a breeze.

Snodland is a great move for families

Property in Snodland is ideal for families who want to enjoy all the peace and quiet of country life. There are some excellent schools in the local area, including Holmesdale School for kids aged 11 to 18. For younger pupils, there’s Valley Invicta Primary, Halling Primary and St Katherine’s, all of which are highly rated.

Getting around in Snodland

Snodland lies on the high-speed rail line linking London with the Channel Tunnel. Both of the nearest stations offer fast services to St Pancras, with trains leaving every hour from Snodland and every 30 minutes from Halling. Journey times are approximately 45 minutes from each. It’s also easy to reach Maidstone by train, with services leaving both stations every 15 minutes. For motorists, Snodland is close to both the M2 and M20, providing easy road links to destinations across the South East.

A short history of Snodland

Snodland is mentioned in the Doomsday book of 1086. Despite being a small village, it was significant in both the paper-making industry and the production of lime for building sites across the country. Its population expanded dramatically following the opening of the Medway Valley railway in the mid-19th century, and today around 12,000 people live here.

Outdoor attractions in Snodland

Snodland is a small and friendly community where sport plays a significant role. It has its own running club, bowls club and even a cricket ground. For watersports fans, there are some excellent facilities available at St Andrew’s Lake, Leybourne Lakes and Holbourough Lakes, including kayaking, sailing and paddle boarding.

Leisure and Dining in Snodland

As well as its countryside and city links, property in Snodland also benefits from excellent local amenities close at hand. The heart of the village is home to independent retailers, a bakery and several national chains, including a Co-op supermarket and a Domino’s pizza takeaway. Snodland and nearby Halling are also home to some cosy country pubs, such as the Monk’s Head, the Five Bells and the Freemasons Arms.