Villages · South East England
Ford
In or near Boyden Gate.
Ford — a village in england south east.
S Westerman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Herne Bay · 3.7 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
360° viewimagery from 2021
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
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.
Place summary
Ford is a village located in South-East England. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village serves as a quiet residential area, with local amenities typically found in similar small communities. Visitors can expect a peaceful environment, reflective of the English countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3478, 1.1650
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Hoath
- Postcode
- CT3 4LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Nearest railway station
- Herne Bay — 3.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2649238 (CC BY 4.0)
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Campsites · 0.9 km
South View Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.0 km
Hoath
Villages · 1.6 km
Boyden Gate
Towns & cities · 1.6 km
Herne Windmill
Windmills · 2.1 km
Rushbourne Manor
Manor houses · 2.1 km
Herne
Villages · 2.2 km
Herne, Kent
Museums · 2.2 km
Pilot Officer Albert Friday 30 Aug 1942
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Three Birds Looking
Public art & sculpture · 2.3 km
Chislet
Villages · 2.3 km
Theatre in the Park
Theatres · 2.4 km
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Herne Windmill
Herne Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
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Rushbourne Manor
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Where to eat & stay near Ford
Places to stay
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South View Caravan Park
South View Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.
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Nethergong Camping
Nethergong Camping — a campsite in england south east.
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Ross Wood Scout Campsite
Ross Wood Scout Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
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Braggs Lane Farm Camping and Caravan Site
Braggs Lane Farm Camping and Caravan Site — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Cafés · South East England
Chapters
Chapters — a café in england south east.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
Ye Olde Beverlie
Ye Olde Beverlie — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ford?
- Ford is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT3 4LT), in the parish of Hoath.
- What is Ford?
- Ford — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Ford?
- The nearest railway station is Herne Bay, about 3.7 km away. The nearest town is Boyden Gate. Drivers can use postcode CT3 4LT.
- Is Ford a protected site?
- Yes — Ford is part of the Thanet Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Ford?
- The nearest railway station is Herne Bay, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT3 4LT.