Towns & cities · South East England
Bonnington
Bonnington — village and civil parish in Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ham Street · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bonnington, the nearest railway station is Ham Street, located 5.6 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Bonnington is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 109 people. Address: TN25. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Kent, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.0803°, 0.9322°.
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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
Bonnington is a dispersed village and civil parish on the northern edge of the Romney Marsh in Ashford District of Kent, England. The village is located eight miles (13 km) to the south of the town of Ashford on the B2067 (Hamstreet to Hythe road). Bonnington has under 100 inhabitants and has historic connections with smuggling. The parish used to boast its own school at the T-junction with the former B2069, and a public house (The Oak) located nearly two miles southeast of the village. The parish church, dedicated to St Rumwold, the child saint, is about half a mile to the south of the hamlet, on the Royal Military Canal. The parish council is now linked with the larger village of Aldington (where the population is now included) which is where the nearest shops can be found.
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Background
History
Although Bonnington is mentioned in the 11th-century Domesday Book, little is known of its early history, other than the fact that for several centuries it was owned by the Knights Hospitaller. In the 19th century, smuggling was a significant activity in Bonnington, but this declined rapidly with the capture of the infamous Ransley Gang. From at least the time of Queen Elizabeth I of England, if not before, an old oak tree known as the Law-Day Oak, has played a significant role in the governance of Bonnington parish. In earlier times, the Law-Day Oak provided the setting for Courts held to hear local pleas, and to this day the Bonnington Annual Parish Meeting is held under the branches of…
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- Coordinates
- 51.0803, 0.9322
- County
- Kent
- District
- Ashford
- Parish
- Bonnington
- Postcode
- TN25
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Population
- 109
- Nearest railway station
- Ham Street — 5.6 km
- Official site
- www.villagenet.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q642884 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bonnington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. Rumwolds' Church, near Bonnington, Romney Marsh, Kent. - geograph.org.uk - 4902.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Royal Military Canal, Bonnington Bridge to Gigger's Green Bridge
Canals · 1.3 km
Goldenhurst Manor
Manor houses · 1.5 km
Walnut Tree Inn
Historic pubs · 1.5 km
Aldington
Towns & cities · 1.6 km
Bilsington Monument
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
The Spinney Caravan Club
Caravan parks · 2.0 km
Bellfield Farm
Campsites · 2.9 km
Ruckinge
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Ruckinge Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 3.3 km
The Farriers Arms
Historic pubs · 3.9 km
Royal Military Canal, Ham Street Bridge to Bilsington Bridge
Canals · 3.9 km
Evegate Manor
Manor houses · 3.9 km
Bonnington is a village in Kent, South East England, with a population of 109. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 109
- Administrative county
- Kent
- Constituency
- Weald of Kent
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Things to see in Bonnington
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Royal Military Canal, Bonnington Bridge to Gigger's Green Bridge
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Goldenhurst Manor
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Royal Military Canal, Bonnington Bridge to Gigger's Green Bridge
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Goldenhurst Manor
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Walnut Tree Inn
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Aldington
Aldington — village and civil parish in the Ashford District of Kent, England.
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Bilsington Monument
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
The Spinney Caravan Club
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Where to eat & stay near Bonnington
Places to stay
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The Spinney Caravan Club
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Norwood Farm Campsite
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Broadhembury Caravan & Camping Park
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Fallow Fields Camping (Lathe Barn)
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Walnut Tree Inn
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The Farriers Arms
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The Blacksmith's Arms Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bonnington?
- Bonnington is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN25), in the parish of Bonnington.
- What is Bonnington?
- Bonnington — village and civil parish in Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Bonnington?
- The nearest railway station is Ham Street, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN25.
- Is Bonnington a protected site?
- Yes — Bonnington is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bonnington free to visit?
- Yes, Bonnington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bonnington?
- The nearest railway station is Ham Street, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN25.