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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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Sittingbourne
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Iwade, 13km from Leeds Castle.
Sittingbourne is in England, United Kingdom, with about 54,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Iwade, about 4 km away.
Sittingbourne is an industrial town in the Swale district of Kent, southeast England, 17 miles (27 km) from Canterbury and 45 miles (72 km) from London, beside the Roman Watling Street, an ancient trackway used by the Romans and the Anglo-Saxons. In 2021 it had a population of 54,392.
The town stands next to theRead more
Swale, a strip of sea separating mainland Kent from the Isle of Sheppey. The town became prominent after the death of Thomas Becket in 1170, since it provided a convenient resting point on the road from London to Canterbury and Dover.
Chatham Main Line links to London Victoria station and HS1 to St Pancras International, the journey taking about an hour from Sittingbourne railway station.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Sittingbourne?
Within an hour or so of Sittingbourne: Leeds Castle (13 km), Canterbury Cathedral (25 km), Johnsons Cafe (30 km), Brands Hatch Circuit (33 km).
Are there any good drives near Sittingbourne?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Where is Sittingbourne?
Sittingbourne is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Iwade.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 54,392
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.3413, 0.7328
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 Sittingbourne
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.
25 km · about 30 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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
racetrack
Brands Hatch Circuit
Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.
33 km · about 40 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
tunnel
Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)
50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
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
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'.
43 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Sittingbourne
- 40 kmChannel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
- 56 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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