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Bellway - Aviation Park, ME19

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Welcome to Aviation Park - a collection of three new developments with a captivating WWII heritage, nestled within one of Kent's most desirable neighbourhoods. Built on the former WWII West Malling airbase, Aviation Park is the final chapter of Kings Hill's transformation, completing a community of over 3000 new homes, one million sq. ft of commercial space, three new schools, a public park and 23 new shops.

Leisure

From museums through to theme parks, there are a whole host of leisure and entertainment opportunities for residents of Aviation Park. Fresh air and country walks are available in just a five-minute drive, with Manor Park Country Park less than two miles away from the development. The former country estate boasts wildflower meadows, woodlands, and a lake - ideal for lovers of the outdoors. More hands-on entertainment is also on offer, with Diggerland Kent only around a 20-minute drive away from Aviation Park. This amusement park offers children - and adults - the opportunity to operate diggers, excavators, and so much more. Closer to home, Kings Hill Golf Club is about a mile away from the development and provides visitors with a challenging experience. Plus, the club also offers coaching and academy options, allowing golfers of all abilities the chance to take in the sights of this wonderful course.

Education

Residents with children will benefit from the highly regarded schools in the area, which include Kings Hill School - around a mile and a half away - and Valley Invicta Primary School at Kings Hill - which is under a 10-minute walk away. The homes are just over half a mile away from The Discovery School, an on-site primary school rated 'Outstanding' by OFSTED. For further education, Hadlow College is only a little over six miles away from Aviation Park, while the Maidstone Campus of MidKent College is just under 20 minutes' drive away. There are also several universities within driving distance, including the University of Kent and the University of Greenwich, which are both less than 15 miles away.

Shopping

Pick up everyday essentials with ease at one of two well-known supermarkets situated just a three-minute drive away from Aviation Park. Or, travel farther afield and take advantage of one of the many shopping centres located in the vicinity of the development. Broadway Shopping Centre in Maidstone, Angel Walk Shopping Centre in Tonbridge, and Bluewater Shopping Centre in Dartford are all less than 30 minutes away by car. The centre of Kings Hill is home to a number of highly rated restaurants, and includes Chinese, Nepalese, and other options. Maidstone, which is around 10 miles away, also has an abundance of restaurants and eateries, such as tapas, Asian-inspired, and hearty Italian selections.

Transport

Travel throughout the immediate and wider area is easily achieved, as Aviation Park benefits from excellent local transport links and road networks. West Malling train station is less than two miles away from the development and provides services travelling to Maidstone, Canterbury, and central London. Alternatively, those who prefer to drive can reach Maidstone and Tonbridge in around 20 minutes, and Sevenoaks in under half an hour. For national and international travel, Gatwick Airport is around 35 miles away from Aviation Park, and can be reached in around a 40-minute drive.

Directions

Aviation Park is a superb development situated in the village of Kings Hill, Kent. The development can be reached in under a 10-minute drive of junction 4 of the M20, via the A228. The Aviation Park Kings Hill project has made Bellway Homes the proud winners of the Evening Standard best regeneration award 2023, exemplifying the longstanding work to grow a new community on a disused RAF airfield. This development falls under the administration of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council.