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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.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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Newington
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Newington
Newington works well as a base: 10 minutes from Rainham, 12km from Leeds Castle.
Newington is in England, United Kingdom, with about 2,200 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Rainham, about 4 km away.
Newington is a village and civil parish in the borough of Swale in Kent, England. The parish is located beside the A2 road (originally a Roman road) between Rainham to the west and Sittingbourne to the east. The population of the parish in 2011 was 2,551.
The village has its own railway station which is situated onRead more
the Chatham Main Line between Sittingbourne and Rainham.
The parish church, dedicated to St Mary the Virgin, is a grade I listed building. It was built between 1163 and 1177 by Richard de Lucy, with additions being made in the 13th and 14th century. The church was to eventually become the property of Henry VIII who gave it to the Provost and Fellows of Eton College in 1531. The patron today is the Archbishop of Canterbury. There is a stone in the church car park known as the Devil's Stone, which is said to bear the Devil's footprint.
Newington village sign was provided by Mrs. S Huxtable in 2007. It holds a memorial plate in memory of Mr. P Huxtable. (Husband of Mrs S. Huxtable)
Newington holds the national collection of Witch Hazel which is kept at the Witch Hazel Nursery in Callaways Lane
Newington Manor, now a conservation area, is to the south of the village.
The Newington Pill Boxes: Newington has at least four World War I pill boxes (or bunkers) at various locations.
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What is there to see near Newington?
Within an hour or so of Newington: Leeds Castle (12 km), Johnsons Cafe (27 km), Brands Hatch Circuit (28 km), Canterbury Cathedral (30 km).
Are there any good drives near Newington?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Where is Newington?
Newington is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Rainham.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,164
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.3522, 0.6677
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 Newington
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
racetrack
Brands Hatch Circuit
Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.
28 km · about 30 min drive
cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral
Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.
30 km · about 35 min drive
castle
Bodiam Castle
A 14th-century moated castle in East Sussex, renowned for its picturesque setting and well-preserved exterior.
40 km · about 45 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.
40 km · about 45 min 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.
43 km · about 50 min drive
tunnel
Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)
50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
44 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Newington
- 44 kmChannel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
- 52 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.
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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