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Abbeys & priories · South East England

Abbey

In or near Hoo St Werburgh.

♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly

Abbey — an abbey in South East England, United Kingdom.

Victorian GPO box, Church Street, Higham - geograph.org.uk - 2944109

Stefan Czapski — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Higham · 1.6 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Abbey is an abbey located in South East England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Thames Estuary and Marshes SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Thames Estuary & Marshes

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Abbey is an abbey located in London. It is a notable religious site, known for its historical significance and architectural features.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.4413, 0.4695
County
Kent
District
Gravesham
Parish
Higham
Postcode
ME3 7LS
Parliamentary constituency
Gravesham
Nearest railway station
Higham — 1.6 km

Sources

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Hotels · South East England

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Restaurants · South East England

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Cafés · South East England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Abbey?
Abbey is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME3 7LS), in the parish of Higham.
What is Abbey?
Abbey — an abbey in South East England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Abbey?
The nearest railway station is Higham, about 1.6 km away. The nearest town is Hoo St Werburgh. Drivers can use postcode ME3 7LS.
Is Abbey a protected site?
Yes — Abbey is part of the South Thames Estuary and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Thames Estuary & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to Abbey?
The nearest railway station is Higham, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME3 7LS.