Who We Are
Huggens’s College is a charity providing almshouse accommodation in Northfleet, Kent. The College was founded by John Huggens , a corn merchant from Sittingbourne, in 1844 and officially opened in 1847. The original houses were demolished in the 1960s making way for the current thirty modern bungalows providing accommodation for persons of good character who are at least sixty years old, of limited financial resource and capable of independent living.
Huggens’s College is a community with Christian values with an on- site chapel and Chaplain’s house. The Chaplain is an ordained minister of the Church of England and is licensed by the Bishop of Rochester to conduct services and to minister here.
Our Properties
We offer 30 contemporary bungalows, along with extensive outdoor and community space within a secure site:
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Modern accommodation
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Chapel
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Community room
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Library
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Laundry room
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Gardens
We have plans to expand our accommodation in the near future. Please click the button below to find out more information about our existing properties.
Local Amenities
Huggens's College benefits from fantastic local amenities and transport links:
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3 minute walk to Northfleet Station
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6 minute drive to Ebbsfleet International Station
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45 minute train journey to Central London
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Short walk to the River Thames
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Great bus links
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Local shops
Additionally, the College grounds are used in the summer for a variety of social functions held in the gardens and communal buildings including BBQs and strawberry teas.