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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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Yalding
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Yalding
Yalding works well as a base: 5 minutes from Wateringbury, 14km from Leeds Castle.
Yalding is in England, United Kingdom, with about 1,400 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Wateringbury, about 4 km away.
Yalding is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Maidstone in Kent, England. The village is situated 6 miles (9.7 km) south west of Maidstone at a point where the Rivers Teise and Beult join the River Medway. At the 2001 census, the parish, which includes the villages of Benover to the southeast, Laddingford toRead more
the southwest and Queen Street, had a population of 2,236. increasing to 2,418 at the 2011 Census.
There are three bridges in the village; the Twyford Bridge (meaning twin ford, where there was originally a double crossing of the two rivers) is one of the longest medieval bridges in the south-east of England.
Yalding was one of the principal shipment points on the River Medway for cannon, from villages of the Wealden iron industry.
The wharf was later used for transporting fruit from the many orchards in the area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Yalding?
Within an hour or so of Yalding: Leeds Castle (14 km), Brands Hatch Circuit (19 km), Hever Castle (22 km), Bodiam Castle (26 km).
Are there any good drives near Yalding?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Military Road, Isle of Wight.
Where is Yalding?
Yalding is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Wateringbury.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,365
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.2239, 0.4292
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 Yalding
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
racetrack
Brands Hatch Circuit
Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.
19 km · about 20 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.
22 km · about 25 min drive
castle
Bodiam Castle
A 14th-century moated castle in East Sussex, renowned for its picturesque setting and well-preserved exterior.
26 km · about 30 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.
26 km · about 30 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'.
37 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Rye
A hilltop town of cobbled streets and timber-framed houses, once a Cinque Port and now stranded two miles inland.
37 km · about 45 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.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Yalding
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 41 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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