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Brands Hatch Circuit
Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Kemsing
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Kemsing
Kemsing works well as a base: 10 minutes from Sevenoaks, 15km from Hever Castle.
Kemsing is in England, United Kingdom, with about 6,900 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Sevenoaks, about 5 km away.
Kemsing is a village and civil parish in the Sevenoaks district of Kent, England. The parish lies on the scarp face of the North Downs, 20 miles south east of Central London and 4 miles (6 km) north east of Sevenoaks. Also in the parish there are the hamlets of Heaverham, 1 mile (2 km) to the east and Noah's Ark 0.5Read more
miles (1 km) to the south. The population of the civil parish in 2001 was 4,014 persons, increasing to a population of 4,218 at the 2011 Census.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Kemsing?
Within an hour or so of Kemsing: Brands Hatch Circuit (6 km), Hever Castle (15 km), Crystal Palace Circuit (24 km), Leeds Castle (29 km).
Are there any good drives near Kemsing?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Military Road, Isle of Wight.
Where is Kemsing?
Kemsing is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Sevenoaks.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,889
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.3060, 0.2292
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 Kemsing
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Hever Castle
Romantic 13th-century double-moated castle that was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, set within award-winning gardens and a 38-acre lake.
15 km · about 30 min drive
historic highway
Crystal Palace Circuit
A parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
24 km · about 30 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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
cafe
Bolt London
A motorcycle-focused coffee shop and workspace in London bringing together the riding and creative communities.
31 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Tower of London
Historic 11th-century castle and fortress that has served as royal palace, prison, and home of the Crown Jewels.
31 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Tower Bridge
Victorian bascule and suspension bridge over the Thames, one of London's most recognizable structures.
31 km · about 35 min drive
museum
Tate Britain
The world's greatest collection of British art from 1500 to today, including the definitive Turner collection.
32 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Kemsing
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 24 kmCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
- 38 kmBox HillA steep chalk escarpment above the Mole valley, the Zig Zag Road on its flank made famous by the 2012 Olympic road race.
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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