Historic churches · South East England
Borough of Ashford
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The Borough of Ashford is a local government district with borough status in Kent, England. It is named after its largest town, Ashford, where the council is based. The borough also includes the town
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ashford International · 0.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Borough of Ashford, the nearest railway station is Ashford International, located 0.6 km away. Entry to the church is free, and the postcode for navigation is TN23 1AX.
About
The Borough of Ashford is a local government district with borough status in Kent, England. It is named after its largest town, Ashford, where the council is based. The borough also includes the town of Tenterden and an extensive surrounding rural area including numerous villages; with an area of 580 square kilometres (220 sq mi), it is the largest district in Kent. Parts of the borough lie within the designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty of High Weald and the Kent Downs. The neighbouring districts are (clockwise from west) Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Swale, Canterbury, Folkestone and Hythe, and Rother. The latter is in East Sussex, the rest are in Kent.
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Official information
Ashford Museum is located in a 17th century Grade II listed building and showcases exhibits that tell the story of Ashford and its community. The museum features a collection of artefacts related to the borough and its history, operated by volunteers.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Borough of Ashford is a local government district with borough status in Kent, England. It is named after its largest town, Ashford, where the council is based. The borough also includes the town of Tenterden and an extensive surrounding rural area including numerous villages; with an area of 580 square kilometres (220 sq mi), it is the largest district in Kent. Parts of the borough lie within the designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty of High Weald and the Kent Downs. The neighbouring districts are (clockwise from west) Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Swale, Canterbury, Folkestone and Hythe, and Rother. The latter is in East Sussex, the rest are in Kent.
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Background
History
The parish of Ashford was made a local government district in 1863, run by an elected local board. Such districts were converted into urban districts under the Local Government Act 1894. The modern district was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the area of five former districts, which were all abolished at the same time: The new district was named Ashford after its largest town. The district was awarded borough status from its creation, allowing the chair of the council to take the title of mayor.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.1465, 0.8676
- County
- Kent
- District
- Ashford
- Parish
- Ashford, unparished area
- Postcode
- TN23 1AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ashford
- Nearest railway station
- Ashford International — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am to 2 pm (last entry 1.30 pm), except Good Friday
- Official site
- ashfordmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Borough of Ashford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Borough of Ashford?
- Borough of Ashford is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN23 1AX), in the parish of Ashford, unparished area.
- What is Borough of Ashford?
- The Borough of Ashford is a local government district with borough status in Kent, England. It is named after its largest town, Ashford, where the council is based. The borough also includes the town
- How do I get to Borough of Ashford?
- The nearest railway station is Ashford International, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN23 1AX.
- Who owns Borough of Ashford?
- Borough of Ashford is owned by Ashford Borough Council.
- Is Borough of Ashford a protected site?
- Yes — Borough of Ashford is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Borough of Ashford free to visit?
- Yes, Borough of Ashford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Borough of Ashford?
- The nearest railway station is Ashford International, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN23 1AX.