Villages · South East England
Cowden
In or near Hever.
Cowden — a village in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cowden · 1.7 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cowden is a village located in South-East England. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village is part of the Sevenoaks District and offers a glimpse into the local lifestyle and history of the region. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment with access to nearby countryside walks.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1448, 0.0935
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Cowden
- Postcode
- TN8 7JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tonbridge
- Nearest railway station
- Cowden — 1.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2652208 (CC BY 4.0)
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Queen's Arms, Cowden Pound
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Mountains & hills · 3.5 km
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Church of St Mary Magdalene
Church of St Mary Magdalene — church in Cowden, Kent, England, UK.
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Waystrode Manor
Waystrode Manor — manor house in Cowden, Kent, England, UK.
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Section of Roman road 270yds (250m) in length SE of Holtye Common
Section of Roman road 270yds (250m) in length SE of Holtye Common — archaeological site in Hartfield, Wealden, England, UK.
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Queen's Arms, Cowden Pound
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Crippenden Manor House
Crippenden Manor House — house in Cowden, Sevenoaks, England, UK.
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Tye Farm Hill
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Where to eat & stay near Cowden
Places to stay
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Cranston House
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The Dorset Arms
The Dorset Arms — a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
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Queen's Arms, Cowden Pound
Queen's Arms, Cowden Pound in England South East, United Kingdom.
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The Spotted Dog Public House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cowden?
- Cowden is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN8 7JQ), in the parish of Cowden.
- What is Cowden?
- Cowden — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Cowden?
- The nearest railway station is Cowden, about 1.7 km away. The nearest town is Hever. Drivers can use postcode TN8 7JQ.
- Is Cowden a protected site?
- Yes — Cowden is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Cowden?
- The nearest railway station is Cowden, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN8 7JQ.