Towns & cities · South East England
Bethersden
Bethersden — village and civil parish in Ashford, Kent, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pluckley · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bethersden, the nearest railway station is Pluckley, located 3.1 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Bethersden is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 26 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 1,443 people. Address: TN26. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Ashford, Kent, England". Coordinates: 51.1290°, 0.7533°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Bethersden is a village and civil parish in the borough of Ashford in Kent, England, 5 miles (8 km) west of the town of Ashford. Located on the main road, A28, between Tenterden and Ashford. The village has an active community, including a small primary school, football team, cricket team and tennis club by the park. Bethersden was formerly the centre of the Kentish wool trade. Bethersden was the seat of the Lovelace family, at what is now Lovelace Court, which included William Lovelace (MP), and the 17th-century poet Richard Lovelace. The Bethersden Parish Records Society holds the original parish register, maps, books, photographs and other records relating to the village.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1290, 0.7533
- County
- Kent
- District
- Ashford
- Parish
- Bethersden
- Postcode
- TN26
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Population
- 1,443
- Nearest railway station
- Pluckley — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q953990 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bethersden (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Parish church at Bethersden - geograph.org.uk - 1624695.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Bethersden War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
The George Public House
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Chequertree Trout & Coarse Fishery
Campsites · 1.9 km
Field End
Campsites · 2.1 km
Old Surrenden Manor
Manor houses · 2.3 km
The Old House
Historic houses · 2.4 km
Plurenden Manor
Manor houses · 2.9 km
Great Engeham Manor
Manor houses · 3.0 km
Hoad's Wood
Archaeological sites · 3.6 km
Romden Castle
Castles · 3.6 km
High Halden
Villages · 4.0 km
War Memorial in the Grounds of Church of St Mary the Virgin
Memorials & monuments · 4.0 km
Bethersden is a village located in Kent, South East England, with a population of 1,443. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,443
- Administrative county
- Kent
- Constituency
- Weald of Kent
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Things to see in Bethersden
14 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Bethersden →
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Hoad's Wood
Hoad's Wood — site of Special Scientific Interest in Kent, England.
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The Old House
The Old House — house in Bethersden, Ashford, England, UK.
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Romden Castle
Romden Castle — Grade II listed building-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plurenden Manor
Plurenden Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Great Engeham Manor
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📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Old Surrenden Manor
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Tiffenden Manor
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Great Chart War Memorial
Great Chart War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
War Memorial in the Grounds of Church of St Mary the Virgin
War Memorial in the Grounds of Church of St Mary the Virgin — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Bethersden War Memorial
Bethersden War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Chequertree Trout & Coarse Fishery
Chequertree Trout & Coarse Fishery — a campsite in england south east.
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The George Public House
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Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Bethersden War Memorial
Bethersden War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The George Public House
The George Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Chequertree Trout & Coarse Fishery
Chequertree Trout & Coarse Fishery — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Old Surrenden Manor
Old Surrenden Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
The Old House
The Old House — house in Bethersden, Ashford, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Bethersden
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Chequertree Trout & Coarse Fishery
Chequertree Trout & Coarse Fishery — a campsite in england south east.
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📷 5Hotels · South East England
Holiday Inn Ashford - North
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Broadhembury Caravan & Camping Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The George Public House
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The Bonny Cravat Inn
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📷 7Restaurants · South East England
The Woolpack
The Woolpack — a restaurant in england south east. Cuisine: british. Brand: Beefeater.
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West House
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📷 6Historic pubs · South East England
King's Head Public House
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The Woolpack Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bethersden?
- Bethersden is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN26), in the parish of Bethersden.
- What is Bethersden?
- Bethersden — village and civil parish in Ashford, Kent, England.
- How do I get to Bethersden?
- The nearest railway station is Pluckley, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN26.
- Is Bethersden a protected site?
- Yes — Bethersden is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bethersden free to visit?
- Yes, Bethersden is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bethersden?
- The nearest railway station is Pluckley, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN26.