At The Van Man Co, we connect customers to drivers in Bishopsbourne and the surrounding Canterbury countryside. This attractive village in the Nailbourne valley has period properties and rural homes where we help with house moves and furniture transport.
If additional time is needed, it's charged at the hourly rate.
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Hourly rates include the driver's round-trip commute to and from your job
Ford Transit Custom or equivalent
from£40.00/hr
Ford Transit Van or equivalent
from£45.00/hr
Ford Transit Luton or equivalent
from£60.00/hr
Local drivers across every neighbourhood
Bishopsbourne is a quiet village nestled in the Nailbourne valley to the south of Canterbury. The village features historic cottages, Georgian houses, and converted farm buildings set around the church of St Mary. Properties here range from compact period homes to larger detached houses with substantial gardens.
Our drivers help with moves from rural properties where access can require local knowledge. Whether relocating from a cottage on The Street or transporting furniture to a larger family home, we match customers with drivers who understand the practicalities of village moves and can navigate narrow lanes with appropriate vehicles.
Bishopsbourne sits between Bridge and Barham along the valley, with moves regularly connecting to Chartham, Littlebourne, and Thanington closer to the city. Bourne Park Road leads north towards Canterbury, while the village lanes connect to Kingston and the surrounding downland. The Nailbourne stream runs through the village, and properties near the historic core often require careful vehicle positioning. Families moving here typically seek the rural character and community feel that village life provides. Drivers familiar with this area know the best approach routes and can advise on timing for moves involving larger vehicles on single-track sections.
We cover the wider Canterbury district and rural Kent. Here are some other areas we operate in around Canterbury.