Historic churches · South East England
Barming
In or near Coxheath.
Barming is a civil parish in the Maidstone District of Kent, England. It lies to the west of Maidstone and at the 2011 census had a population of 2,690. The eastern end of the parish is part of the bu
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Farleigh · 1.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Barming, the nearest railway station is East Farleigh, located 1.3 km away. Entry to the church is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is ME16 9HB.
About
Barming is a civil parish in the Maidstone District of Kent, England. It lies to the west of Maidstone and at the 2011 census had a population of 2,690. The eastern end of the parish is part of the built-up area of Maidstone, although the remainder is much more rural. The River Medway forms its southern boundary. Barming is mentioned in the Domesday Book, and was then described as being divided into East and West; the latter being known as Little Barming, and having its own church until the 16th century. Barming Primary School dates back to 1854 but is no longer located on its original site. The area has undergone increased residential development in recent years due to its proximity to both Maidstone Hospital and the Maidstone East rail line to central London. The area has also suffered from significant disruption caused by sinkholes in the late 2010s, including the closure of the A26 road in the summer of 2018 as the road was repaired.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Barming is a civil parish in the Maidstone District of Kent, England. It lies to the west of Maidstone and at the 2011 census had a population of 2,690. The eastern end of the parish is part of the built-up area of Maidstone, although the remainder is much more rural. The River Medway forms its southern boundary. Barming is mentioned in the Domesday Book, and was then described as being divided into East and West; the latter being known as Little Barming, and having its own church until the 16th century. Barming Primary School dates back to 1854 but is no longer located on its original site. The area has undergone increased residential development in recent years due to its proximity to both Maidstone Hospital and the Maidstone East rail line to central London. The area has also suffered from significant disruption caused by sinkholes in the late 2010s, including the closure of the A26 road in the summer of 2018 as the road was repaired.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2634, 0.4706
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Barming
- Postcode
- ME16 9HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maidstone and Malling
- Nearest railway station
- East Farleigh — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Barming (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barming?
- Barming is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME16 9HB), in the parish of Barming.
- What is Barming?
- Barming is a civil parish in the Maidstone District of Kent, England. It lies to the west of Maidstone and at the 2011 census had a population of 2,690. The eastern end of the parish is part of the bu
- How do I get to Barming?
- The nearest railway station is East Farleigh, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME16 9HB.
- Is Barming a protected site?
- Yes — Barming is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Barming free to visit?
- Yes, Barming is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barming?
- The nearest railway station is East Farleigh, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME16 9HB.