High Street there are a variety of shops, businesses, and restaurants. There is only one pub now in Seal. "The Five Bells" in Church Street is managed by Shepherd Neame Brewery and is open every day. The name for the pub comes from the fact that there were originally five bells installed in the belltower at St Peter & St Paul's Church, given its close proximity to the church (there are now six bells installed in the belltower). Seal Recreation Ground (locally known as the Rec) lies to the west of the village and offers public amenity space for sports and leisure activities. During the summer months various events are held on the Rec, such as the SealFest Music Festival day and Big Lunch events. Seal Village has a stretch of land running alongside the Rec which was left in trust to the villagers for allotment gardens that are also used by surrounding villagers. Public transport There are several bus routes that connect Seal with surrounding villages and towns. The Arriva 308 bus connects the village with Sevenoaks station, Bat & Ball, Borough Green, Meopham and Gravesend. The Arriva 452 bus connects the village with Kemsing, Sevenoaks station, and Dunton Green. An extended service of this route is operated by Go Coach on Saturdays. There are also some infrequent bus services, such as the Go Coach 404, connecting Seal to Shipbourne, Plaxtol, Ivy Hatch (for Ightham Mote), Stone Street, Kippington, Ide Hill, and Edenbridge. There are currently no buses serving Seal on Sundays or public holidays, also there are no direct buses to Otford Sainsbury's. The closest railway stations to the village are at Bat & Ball and Kemsing. Notable people Emma Corrin (born 1995), actress who portrayed Diana, Princess of Wales in The Crown David Fursdon (born 1952), cricketer and the current Lord-Lieutenant of Devon Dorothy Hewer opened her herb farm here where she developed "Seal" Lavender. Nearest settlements References External links Seal parish council Notes on Seal St Peter and St Paul's church, Seal Villages in Kent Civil parishes in Kent