Villages · South East England
Detling
In or near Boxley.
Detling — a village in england london.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bearsted · 2.1 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Detling is a village located in the London region, with a population of 658. The area is characterised by its rural setting and local community. As a small village, it offers a quiet environment, typical of many settlements in the outskirts of London.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2946, 0.5699
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Detling
- Postcode
- ME14 3JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Faversham and Mid Kent
- Population
- 658
- Nearest railway station
- Bearsted — 2.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2651303 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Martin of Tours Church, Detling
Historic churches · 0.1 km
The Cock Horse
Historic pubs · 0.2 km
Oak View Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.9 km
Detling Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Detling Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
St Mary the Virgin Church, Thurnham
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Operation Sunsetters Spot
Viewpoints · 1.3 km
Thurnham, Kent
Castles · 1.4 km
Thurnham Castle
Castles · 1.5 km
Thurnham Castle
Literary houses · 1.5 km
Godards Castle
Castles · 1.5 km
Kent Showground
Natural landmarks · 1.6 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St Martin of Tours Church, Detling
St Martin of Tours Church, Detling — church in Detling, Kent, England, UK.
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The Cock Horse
The Cock Horse in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Oak View Caravan Park
Oak View Caravan Park — a caravan park in england london.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Detling Hill
Detling Hill — a hill or mountain in england london.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Detling Hill
Detling Hill — mountain in england london. Elevation: 202 m.
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St Mary the Virgin Church, Thurnham
St Mary the Virgin Church, Thurnham — Grade I listed church in Thurnham, Maidstone, Kent, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Detling
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Oak View Caravan Park
Oak View Caravan Park — a caravan park in england london.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Coldblow Farm
Coldblow Farm — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Lower Grange Farm Scout Activity Centre
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Adventurers Sun Club
Adventurers Sun Club — a campsite in england south east.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Bearsted Caravan And Motorhome Club Site
Bearsted Caravan And Motorhome Club Site — a caravan park in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Cock Horse
The Cock Horse in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · South East England
The King's Arms
The King's Arms in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Hollybush Public House
The Hollybush Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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The Mitre Public House
The Mitre Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Royal Albion Inn
The Royal Albion Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Ye Olde Thirsty Pig
Ye Olde Thirsty Pig in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detling?
- Detling is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME14 3JU), in the parish of Detling.
- What is Detling?
- Detling — a village in england london.
- How do I get to Detling?
- The nearest railway station is Bearsted, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME14 3JU.
- Is Detling a protected site?
- Yes — Detling is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Detling?
- The nearest railway station is Bearsted, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME14 3JU.