[8] The East Kent Light Railway was built between 1911 and 1917 to serve the new coal mines which were being opened up in the area.

[citation needed] Wingham has a functional fire station which serves the village and surrounding areas.

The station itself was originally located in the High Street next to the Red Lion but has since moved to Staple Road.

[citation needed] A recent investment in the station provided a new, improved, fire appliance made by Iveco.

[12] Wingham Wildlife Park is a zoo northeast from the village which houses animals such as tigers, snakes, penguins, lemurs, crocodiles, meerkats, tapirs, monkeys, flamingos, reindeer, and wolves.