Towns & cities · South East England
Chestfield
Chestfield — village and civil parish in Canterbury, Kent, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Chestfield, you can take a train to Chestfield & Swalecliffe station, which is 0.6 km away. The postcode for Chestfield is CT5 3JS, and entry to the town is free. The area is accessible for visitors.
About
Chestfield is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 8 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 2,915 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Canterbury, Kent, England". Coordinates: 51.3550°, 1.0640°.
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Summary from the official site
Chestfield is a location that provides access to various local statistics and demographic information. It features data from the 2001 Census for England and Wales, including details on ethnicity, occupation, and household composition.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thanet Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Chestfield is a village (and civil parish and with Swalecliffe a district council ward) in the Canterbury District of Kent, England. The parish is centred 0.5 miles (0.80 km) from the sea on the north coast of Kent, between the towns of Whitstable and Herne Bay. It is approximately five miles (8 km) north of Canterbury. Over a third of the parish, all of which is the south of its ambit, is woodland. The north-west consists of a business park and superstore.
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Background
History
The Chestfield Barn originated as part of the Chestfield Manor in the 14th century, it was held as tenant-in-chief by the half-brother of William the Conqueror, Odo, Bishop of Bayeux. It is believed that the Manor dates back to as early as 1084, although not directly mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. In the early part of the 20th century the barn was converted into a golf house by George Reeves, to service the 700 acre golf course constructed in 1924 by George Reeves and designed by Abe Mitchell and James Braid.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3550, 1.0640
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Chestfield
- Postcode
- CT5 3JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Population
- 2,915
- Nearest railway station
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe — 0.6 km
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q744724 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chestfield (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Chestfield Barn.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Swalecliffe
Villages · 0.7 km
Long Rock
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Crab & Winkle Way Penny Farthing
Public art & sculpture · 1.6 km
Seaview Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 1.6 km
Troc Cinema
Theatres · 1.7 km
War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of All Saints, Whitstable
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Primrose Cottage Caravan Park
Campsites · 1.9 km
Hampton Bay Park
Campsites · 2.2 km
Whitstable Castle
Castles · 2.3 km
Tankerton Castle
Castles · 2.3 km
The Oystermans Daughter
National landscapes (AONB) · 2.7 km
Playhouse Theatre Whitstable
Open-air theatres · 2.7 km
Chestfield is a village in Kent, located in South East England, with a population of 2,915. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,915
- Administrative county
- Kent
- Constituency
- Canterbury
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Chestfield
52 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Chestfield →
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📷 2Piers · South East England
Remains of the end of Herne Bay Pier
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Tankerton Castle
Tankerton Castle — castellated manor house in Whitstable, Kent, UK.
📷 5National landscapes (AONB) · South East England
The Oystermans Daughter
The Oystermans Daughter — Public artwork (mural) by Marvellous Murals.
📷 5Theatres · South East England
The Playhouse
The Playhouse is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Galleries · South East England
The Seaside Museum Herne Bay
The Seaside Museum Herne Bay — local history museum in Herne Bay, Kent, England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South East England
West Blean and Thornden Woods
West Blean and Thornden Woods is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · South East England
Bijou Theatre, Herne Bay
Bijou Theatre, Herne Bay in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · South East England
Imperial Oyster Cinema
Imperial Oyster Cinema in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · South East England
The Peter Cushing
The Peter Cushing in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Squeeze Gut Alley
Squeeze Gut Alley — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South East England
Whitstable Castle
Whitstable Castle — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Herne Bay Mini Golf
Herne Bay Mini Golf — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Long Rock
Long Rock — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
The Retreat
The Retreat — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Winding Pond Rest Area
Winding Pond Rest Area — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Whitstable Museum and Gallery
Whitstable Museum and Gallery — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
The Seaside Museum
The Seaside Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Herne Bay Historical Records Society Heritage Centre
Herne Bay Historical Records Society Heritage Centre — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Galleries · South East England
One New Street
One New Street — a gallery in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Galleries · South East England
Bay Art Gallery
Bay Art Gallery — a gallery in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Galleries · South East England
Beach Creative
Beach Creative — a gallery in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Long Rock
Long Rock — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Crab & Winkle Way Penny Farthing
Crab & Winkle Way Penny Farthing — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Seaview Holiday Park
Seaview Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of All Saints, Whitstable
War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of All Saints, Whitstable — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Chestfield
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Seaview Holiday Park
Seaview Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Primrose Cottage Caravan Park
Primrose Cottage Caravan Park — a campsite in england south east.
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📷 5Hotels · South East England
The Duke of Cumberland
The Duke of Cumberland — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Braggs Lane Farm Camping and Caravan Site
Braggs Lane Farm Camping and Caravan Site — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Crescent Turner
Crescent Turner — a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
Ye Olde Beverlie
Ye Olde Beverlie — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Cafés · South East England
Chapters
Chapters — a café in england south east.
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📷 7Cafés · South East England
The Coffee Corner
The Coffee Corner — a café in england south east.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chestfield?
- Chestfield is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT5 3JS), in the parish of Chestfield.
- What is Chestfield?
- Chestfield — village and civil parish in Canterbury, Kent, England.
- How do I get to Chestfield?
- The nearest railway station is Chestfield & Swalecliffe, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT5 3JS.
- Is Chestfield a protected site?
- Yes — Chestfield is part of the Thanet Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Chestfield free to visit?
- Yes, Chestfield is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chestfield?
- The nearest railway station is Chestfield & Swalecliffe, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT5 3JS.