Towns & cities · South East England
Boxley
Boxley — village and civil parish in Maidstone District, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maidstone East · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Boxley, the nearest railway station is Maidstone East, located 3.2 km away. The postcode for Boxley is ME14 3DT, which you can use for sat-nav directions. Entry to the area is free.
About
Boxley is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 2,214 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 9,554 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Maidstone District, Kent, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.3020°, 0.5430°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wouldham to Detling Escarpment SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Boxley is a village and civil parish in the Maidstone District of Kent, England. It lies below the slope of the North Downs approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of the centre of Maidstone town. The civil parish has a population of 7,144 (2001 census), increasing to 9,554 at the 2011 Census, and extends to the north and east of the town including the settlements of Boxley itself, Grove Green, most of Weavering Street, Sandling and the southern extremities of Walderslade and Lordswood at the top of Blue Bell Hill. The M2 and M20 motorways cross the parish to the north and south of Boxley village and the High Speed 1 railway line passes to the south in cuttings and tunnel. Despite being so close to Maidstone and two motorways, the village is surrounded by woodland, and still retains a village feel. The ruins of Boxley Abbey, in neighbouring Sandling, fall within the parish.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3020, 0.5430
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Boxley
- Postcode
- ME14 3DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Faversham and Mid Kent
- Population
- 9,554
- Nearest railway station
- Maidstone East — 3.2 km
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q301948 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Boxley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: All Saints, Boxley, Kent - geograph.org.uk - 326256.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The King's Arms
Historic pubs · 0.0 km
St Mary's and All Saints Church, Boxley
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Monument to Members of the Dunning family circa 4½ yards south east of chancel of Church of St Mary and All Saints
Forts · 0.1 km
Table Tomb To Dunning Family One Yard East Of Obelisk Monument To Dunning Family In Churchyard Of St Mary And All Saints
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Boxley Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 1.3 km
Boxley Abbey
Cathedrals · 1.3 km
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Boxley Abbey House
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Operation Sunsetters Spot
Viewpoints · 1.3 km
Boxley Abbey Barn
Abbeys & priories · 1.4 km
Lower Grange Farm Scout Activity Centre
Campsites · 1.4 km
St Martin of Tours Church, Detling
Historic churches · 2.0 km
The Cock Horse
Historic pubs · 2.0 km
Boxley is a village located in Kent, within the London region, with a population of 9,554. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 9,554
- Administrative county
- Kent
- Constituency
- Faversham and Mid Kent
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St Mary the Virgin Church, Thurnham
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St Mary's and All Saints Church, Boxley
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White Horse Stone
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White Horse Wood
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Thurnham Castle
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boxley?
- Boxley is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME14 3DT), in the parish of Boxley.
- What is Boxley?
- Boxley — village and civil parish in Maidstone District, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Boxley?
- The nearest railway station is Maidstone East, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME14 3DT.
- Is Boxley a protected site?
- Yes — Boxley is part of the Wouldham to Detling Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Boxley free to visit?
- Yes, Boxley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boxley?
- The nearest railway station is Maidstone East, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME14 3DT.