Viewpoints · South East England
Bishopstone Glen
In or near Boyden Gate.
Bishopstone Glen is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Herne Bay · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bishopstone Glen is a named viewpoint in Kent, South-East England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Herne Bay and Sandwich parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay, about 3.7 km away. Postcode area CT6.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thanet Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
- Ramsar wetland: Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bishopstone Glen is a viewpoint located in South-East England, within the county of Kent. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Thanet Coast SSSI, as well as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Kent Downs, and forms part of the Ramsar site for Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3745, 1.1693
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT6 6RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Nearest railway station
- Herne Bay — 3.7 km
Sources
- osm: n6978007470 (ODbL)
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Bishopstone Manor
Manor houses · 0.3 km
Reculver Civic War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Beltinge Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
Reculver Visitor Centre
Natural landmarks · 1.9 km
Chislet Windmill
Windmills · 1.9 km
Reculver
Other places · 2.0 km
Pilot Officer Albert Friday 30 Aug 1942
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Reculver Roman Fort
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
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Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
St Mary's Church, Reculver
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Reculver Towers
Historic houses · 2.2 km
Reculver Saxon Shore fort, Anglo-Saxon monastery and associated remains
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
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Bishopstone Manor
Bishopstone Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Reculver Civic War Memorial
Reculver Civic War Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Beltinge Bay
Beltinge Bay — a natural feature in england south east.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Reculver Visitor Centre
Reculver Visitor Centre — a natural landmark in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · South East England
Chislet Windmill
Chislet Windmill — a Grade II-listed windmill in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Bishopstone Glen
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Cafés · South East England
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
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Ye Olde Beverlie
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bishopstone Glen?
- Bishopstone Glen is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT6 6RF), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is Bishopstone Glen?
- Bishopstone Glen is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bishopstone Glen?
- The nearest railway station is Herne Bay, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT6 6RF.
- Is Bishopstone Glen a protected site?
- Yes — Bishopstone Glen is part of the Thanet Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bishopstone Glen free to visit?
- Yes, Bishopstone Glen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bishopstone Glen?
- The nearest railway station is Herne Bay, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT6 6RF.