cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral
Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Birchington-on-Sea
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Birchington-on-Sea
Birchington-on-Sea is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Margate, 27km from White Cliffs of Dover.
Birchington-on-Sea is in England, United Kingdom, with about 9,800 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Margate, about 6 km away.
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What is there to see near Birchington-on-Sea?
Within an hour or so of Birchington-on-Sea: Canterbury Cathedral (19 km), White Cliffs of Dover (27 km), Dover Castle (28 km), Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel) (33 km).
Are there any good drives near Birchington-on-Sea?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Koninklijke Baan Coast Road.
Where is Birchington-on-Sea?
Birchington-on-Sea is in England, United Kingdom, about 6 km from Margate.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 9,827
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.3757, 1.3048
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Birchington-on-Sea
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
White Cliffs of Dover
Iconic chalk cliffs reaching up to 110 meters high along the English Channel, symbolizing Britain for centuries.
27 km · about 30 min drive
castle
Dover Castle
A medieval fortress overlooking the English Channel, known as the Key to England due to its strategic defensive significance.
28 km · about 30 min drive
tunnel
Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)
50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
33 km · about 40 min drive
castle
Leeds Castle
A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.
49 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Cap Blanc-Nez
Dazzling white chalk cliffs on the Opal Coast with views across the Channel to England on clear days.
58 km · about 65 min drive
cafe
Johnsons Cafe
A well-known biker cafe on the A127 in Essex, serving as a gathering point for London and Essex riders for generations.
59 km · about 70 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Cap Gris-Nez
The closest point in France to England, a windswept headland of cliffs, lighthouse and migrating birds.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Birchington-on-Sea
- 33 kmChannel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
- 58 kmCap Blanc-NezDazzling white chalk cliffs on the Opal Coast with views across the Channel to England on clear days.
- 60 kmCap Gris-NezThe closest point in France to England, a windswept headland of cliffs, lighthouse and migrating birds.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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