Towns & cities · South East England
Bishopsbourne
Bishopsbourne — village in Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bekesbourne · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bishopsbourne, the nearest railway station is Bekesbourne, located 3.4 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Bishopsbourne is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 9 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 235 people. Address: CT4. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Kent, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2307°, 1.1333°.
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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
Bishopsbourne is a mostly rural and wooded village and civil parish in Kent, England. It has two short developed sections of streets at the foot of the Nailbourne valley 4 miles (6 km) south-east of Canterbury and centred 9 miles (14 km) from Dover. The settlement of Pett Bottom is included in the civil parish.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
In 1844 an excavation at Bourne Park in the civil parish (and always in the village's boundaries) revealed Iron Age remains. Mozart visited Bourne Park House in 1765 when it was owned by Sir Horatio Mann. Mann was a cricket patron and a number of top-class cricket matches were held at Bishopsbourne Paddock, a ground he built in the park. 10 buildings in the village are listed in the National Heritage List for England and a wall. On 30 August 1940, a Spitfire piloted by Sgt J I Johnson was shot down and crashed near Bishopsbourne. He was killed in the crash.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.2307, 1.1333
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Bishopsbourne
- Postcode
- CT4
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Population
- 235
- Nearest railway station
- Bekesbourne — 3.4 km
- Official site
- www.bishopsbournepc.kentparishes.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q866348 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bishopsbourne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bishopsbourne church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Mary, Bishopsbourne
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Charlton Park
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Bourne Park House
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Bridge In The Grounds Of Bourne Park House
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Higham Park
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Kingston
Villages · 1.6 km
Bridge Farmers Market
Farmers’ markets · 1.7 km
Plough & Harrow Turkish Restaurant
Restaurants · 1.7 km
Black Robin Public House
Historic pubs · 1.9 km
Adisham Water Tower
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Bridge Over Nail Bourne
Historic bridges · 2.5 km
Duskin Farm
Campsites · 2.9 km
Bishopsbourne is a village in Kent, South East England, with a population of 235. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 235
- Administrative county
- Kent
- Constituency
- Canterbury
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Things to see in Bishopsbourne
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Bourne Park House
Bourne Park House — Grade I listed house in Bishopsbourne, Canterbury, Kent, England, UK.
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Charlton Park
Charlton Park — house in Bishopsbourne, Kent, England, UK.
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Higham Park
Higham Park — house in Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne, Kent, England, UK.
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Well Chapel
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Church of St Mary, Bishopsbourne
Church of St Mary, Bishopsbourne — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Church of St Peter, Bekesbourne
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Bursted Manor
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Bridge Over Nail Bourne
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Bridge In The Grounds Of Bourne Park House
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Bridge Over Ford Near Parish Church
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Adisham Water Tower
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Plough & Harrow Turkish Restaurant
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📷 5Farmers’ markets · South East England
Bridge Farmers Market
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📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Mary, Bishopsbourne
Church of St Mary, Bishopsbourne — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Charlton Park
Charlton Park — house in Bishopsbourne, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Bourne Park House
Bourne Park House — Grade I listed house in Bishopsbourne, Canterbury, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge In The Grounds Of Bourne Park House
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📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Higham Park
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Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Duskin Farm
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Cobb's Meadow
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📷 5Hostels · South East England
Canterbury Youth Hostel
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Canterbury Camping and Caravanning Club Site
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Canterbury Reach Lodge Retreat
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · South East England
Plough & Harrow Turkish Restaurant
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Black Robin Public House
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The Haywain Public House
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Kudos
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bishopsbourne?
- Bishopsbourne is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT4), in the parish of Bishopsbourne.
- What is Bishopsbourne?
- Bishopsbourne — village in Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Bishopsbourne?
- The nearest railway station is Bekesbourne, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT4.
- Is Bishopsbourne a protected site?
- Yes — Bishopsbourne is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bishopsbourne free to visit?
- Yes, Bishopsbourne is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bishopsbourne?
- The nearest railway station is Bekesbourne, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT4.