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Leeds Castle
A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Lenham
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Lenham
Lenham works well as a base: 10 minutes from Charing, 6km from Leeds Castle.
Lenham is in England, United Kingdom, with about 2,200 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Charing, about 6 km away.
Lenham is a market village and civil parish in the Maidstone district, in Kent, England, situated on the southern edge of the North Downs, 9 miles (14 km) east of Maidstone. The picturesque square in the village has two public houses (one of which is a hotel), a couple of restaurants, and a tea-room. The parish has aRead more
population of 3,370 according to the 2011 Census.
Lenham railway station is on the Maidstone East Line.
The village is at the main source of the Great Stour and the Stour Valley Walk starts here, heading to Ashford and on to Canterbury and the English Channel near Sandwich. It is also the source of the River Len, which flows in a westerly direction to join the River Medway at Maidstone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Lenham?
Within an hour or so of Lenham: Leeds Castle (6 km), Canterbury Cathedral (26 km), Bodiam Castle (29 km), Bodiam Castle (Monty Python and the Holy Grail) (29 km).
Are there any good drives near Lenham?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Where is Lenham?
Lenham is in England, United Kingdom, about 6 km from Charing.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,197
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.2371, 0.7189
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 Lenham
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral
Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.
26 km · about 30 min drive
castle
Bodiam Castle
A 14th-century moated castle in East Sussex, renowned for its picturesque setting and well-preserved exterior.
29 km · about 35 min drive
film location
Bodiam Castle (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)
The moated East Sussex castle used in Monty Python and the Holy Grail and many period productions.
29 km · about 35 min drive
photogenic
Mermaid Street, Rye
Cobbled hill of half-timbered houses in the ancient Cinque Port of Rye, crowned by the 15th-century Mermaid Inn with its smuggling-era cellars. Houses carry names like 'The House with Two Front Doors'.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Rye
A hilltop town of cobbled streets and timber-framed houses, once a Cinque Port and now stranded two miles inland.
32 km · about 35 min drive
tunnel
Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)
50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
34 km · about 40 min drive
racetrack
Brands Hatch Circuit
Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.
34 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Lenham
- 34 kmChannel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
- 58 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.
- 64 kmBeachy HeadThe highest chalk sea cliff in Britain at 162 m, with a red-and-white lighthouse standing on the shore below.
- 66 kmCuckmere HavenA meandering river valley meeting the sea beneath the Seven Sisters, giving the classic view of the cliffs and coastguard cottages.
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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