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West Malling
West Malling is a town in Kent. This page brings together local businesses, events and things to do in and around West Malling, so you can see what is nearby and what is on, whether you live here, work here or are visiting for the day.
Businesses in West Malling
Cleaners
Astute Clean
Exterior cleaning across Kent from Gravesend: driveways, patios, roofs, gutters, render, windows, solar panels and graffiti removal.
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Taxis
Chauffeur Star
Gravesend chauffeur-driven car hire for weddings, proms, corporate events and special occasions, with classic and executive cars.
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Taxis
Kent Taxi Services
Taxi and private hire booking service in Gravesend covering Kent: airport and seaport transfers, school runs, hospital trips and wheelchair accessible taxis.
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ElectriciansPlumbers
Plumbing & Electrical
Plumbing and electrical call-outs for homes and businesses across Kent and Medway, from Gravesend: boilers, drains, rewires, EICR and EV chargers.
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Taxis
Same Day Couriers Kent
Courier booking service in Gravesend: same day, contract, medical, legal and parts deliveries collected across Kent and delivered UK-wide.
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Cleaners
Millhouse Cleaning
Window, gutter, roof, solar panel and driveway cleaning for homes and businesses, covering Swanley, Sevenoaks district, Dartford and Medway.
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Builders
Bespoke Home Builds
Maidstone FMB builders for new homes, extensions, garage conversions, house refurbishments and hard landscaping.
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Things to do in West Malling
Places to visit
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
Ightham Mote
National Trust medieval moated manor house near Ightham, with gardens, estate walks, a cafe and shop. Christmas opening runs 21 November to 3 January.
Dog Friendly
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Manor Park Country Park
Kent County Council country park in West Malling, once part of an 18th-century estate, with a lake, meadows, woodland, play area and cafe.
Family Friendly
Castles & History
St Leonard’s Tower
Free English Heritage site in West Malling: an early Norman tower, viewed from outside only, opposite Manor Park Country Park.
Free
Guides
GuideCastles & History, Parks & Walks
West Malling and Ightham Mote: a Norman tower, a country park and a moated manor
St Leonard's Tower and Manor Park Country Park in West Malling, plus the National Trust's Ightham Mote nearby, with costs and access.
Food & drink in West Malling
Farm Shops & Producers
Spadework Farm Shop
Charity-run farm shop at Offham, near West Malling: local produce, home-made cakes and some preserves, with a garden centre, cafe and October pumpkin patch.
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Pubs
The Five Pointed Star
High Street pub in West Malling serving home-cooked food and daily specials, with a dining terrace, stretch tent and covered sports area.
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RestaurantsTakeaways
Imperial Dynasty
Oriental restaurant on West Malling High Street for dining in, takeaway and event catering, with a vegetarian and vegan menu.
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Pubs
The Bull Inn
Freehold pub at the top of West Malling High Street with local real ales, homemade food, live music and a function area.
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Pubs
The Malling Jug
Community micropub off West Malling High Street serving cask ales from the barrel, bottled craft beers and bar snacks, with a covered garden.
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Pubs
The Spitfire
Shepherd Neame pub on Liberty Square, Kings Hill, serving breakfast, chargrill and Sunday roasts, with function space and a garden terrace.
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Local news
West Malling
Malling Abbey, West Malling: medieval foundations and a living community
Explore Malling Abbey in West Malling, its medieval origins, dissolution and later revival as a living Benedictine community.
Town guide
About West Malling
West Malling is in the borough of Tonbridge and Malling.
St Mary’s Abbey, also called Malling Abbey, is a landmark in the town. Historic England schedules the site of the medieval abbey as a monument and describes it as a Benedictine abbey. The abbey’s own history page says Gundulf, Bishop of Rochester, founded the community about 1090, that it was surrendered to the Crown in 1538, and that the present Anglican Benedictine community moved in in 1916. Check the abbey’s own website before planning a visit.
Getting there and around
West Malling station is managed by Southeastern, with its entrance on Station Approach off Swan Street. Southeastern’s station page has current ticket office hours and facilities. Journey times to London depend on the service and the London station, so use Southeastern’s journey planner for current times and fares.
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council runs the High Street car park in West Malling, and the council’s directory entry for it gives the charging period and tariffs. Charges have been reviewed in recent years, so check the council’s page for the current position before you travel.
Use this page to browse local businesses in West Malling, check what is on and find things to do nearby. Every listing is researched and checked by us before it goes live. You can switch to a neighbouring town from the Explore Kent menu.
Map of West Malling
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Questions about West Malling
Which council covers West Malling?
West Malling is in the borough of Tonbridge and Malling, so Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council provides borough services. The council has its main offices at Gibson Drive in Kings Hill. The borough had about 132,200 residents at the 2021 census, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Is there a train station in West Malling?
Yes. West Malling station is managed by Southeastern, with its entrance on Station Approach off Swan Street. Journey times to London depend on the service and the London station, so check Southeastern's journey planner for current times and fares before you travel.
Where can I park in West Malling?
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council runs the High Street car park in West Malling, and its directory entry gives the charging period and tariffs. Charges have changed in recent years, so check the council's page for the current position before you travel.
What is Malling Abbey?
Malling Abbey, or St Mary's Abbey, is a Benedictine community in West Malling. Its own history page says Gundulf, Bishop of Rochester, founded it about 1090 and that the present community moved in in 1916. Historic England schedules the medieval abbey site. Check the abbey's website for visiting arrangements.
Who founded Malling Abbey?
Malling Abbey's own history page says Gundulf, Bishop of Rochester, founded the community about 1090. Founding dates for medieval houses vary between sources, so the abbey's own account is the one used here. Check the abbey's website for its full history.