About Brookland
Our village hall is nestled in the small village of Brookland in the Folkestone and Hythe district of Kent, England, about 5 miles (8 km) west of New Romney. The village is a small community of some 200 dwellings, with a primary school, church, cemetery, a pub and our wonderful village hall.
Brookland in Kent is a compact village which lies on Walland Marsh about 12 miles South East of Tenterden on the A259. The area is very flat for miles around, giving the feeling of wide open spaces.
Brookland in Kent has a few local village services, but the nearest major shopping area is at Ashford about 16 miles north east. The nearest smaller town is Rye about 8 miles west. The nearest train service is from Appledore about 5 miles north west providing an hourly service to Hastings and Ashford.
St Augustine Church
St Augustine Church has the unusual, if not unique, feature of an entirely wooden spire being separate from the body of the church. The tower was built in the second half of the 13th century as an open structure and was later doubled in height to its present 18m (60ft). Popular myth is that the steeple looked down at a wedding service to see such a beautiful bride marrying such an unpleasant groom that it jumped off the church in shock. The church possesses an excellent font made around 1200. It is circular and made of lead.
The Church is usually open 10am - 3.30pm. Contacts are:
Church Warden: Mrs Maureen Akers, 01797 344628
Reverend Shuna Body: 01797 343977 or shunabody@hotmail.com
Further information about the local church community may be found on the website of the Marsh Churches Benefice https://themarshchurches.org.uk.
Brookland C of E School
Brookland Church of England primary school is a values led school, rooted in its Christian foundations. Staff, pupils, parents and governors work in partnership to ensure we achieve ‘a brighter future’ for all.
Brookland’s values underpin everything that we do at our school. Our vision: ‘Following in Jesus’ footsteps, we learn to make positive and courageous choices to brighten not only our future but that of others.’
We know that providing the best possible start helps to ensure lifelong success. This is why we place great emphasis on nurturing children and well-being from day one. If we get this right, children will be more successful.
Brookland Church of England Primary School | For a brighter future
Brookland - Romney Marsh, The Fifth Continent
History of Brookland
In February 1821 the Battle of Brookland took place between the Customs and Excise men and the Aldington Gang of smugglers. The smugglers had sent 250 men down to the coast between Camber and Dungeness . The party was seen by the Watch House at Camber and a fight took place over Walland Marsh, the outcome was that one of the leaders of the gang Cephas Quested was captured. The injured were treated by Dr Ralph Hougham who lived in Brookland at Pear Tree House.
The link below to the Romney Marsh History website gives you some more history of the area.
Brookland - Romney Marsh, The Fifth Continent
The Village Hall
Boarmans Lane
Brookland
Kent
TN29 9QZ