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Gatehouse And Walls To The North And East Of The Friars
In or near Aylesford.
Gatehouse And Walls To The North And East Of The Friars — Grade I listed wall in Aylesford, Tonbridge and Malling, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Aylesford · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Gatehouse And Walls To The North And East Of The Friars is a place of interest in Kent, London. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Chatham and Aylesford parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Aylesford, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area ME20.
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Official information
The Friars in Aylesford is a historical site featuring a community of Carmelite Friars and stunning medieval architecture. Visitors can explore beautiful grounds, chapels, and artisan pottery, as well as enjoy peaceful walks in the gardens. The site offers a tranquil atmosphere for reflection and relaxation.
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.
Place summary
The Gatehouse and Walls to the North and East of the Friars is a Grade I listed building located in Aylesford, Kent, within the London region. This site is part of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3034, 0.4718
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tonbridge and Malling
- Parish
- Aylesford
- Postcode
- ME20 7BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chatham and Aylesford
- Phone
- 01622 717272
- Nearest railway station
- Aylesford — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Open 365 days a year
- Official site
- www.thefriars.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17530255 (CC0)
- commons: Aylesford Friary.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gatehouse And Walls To The North And East Of The Friars?
- Gatehouse And Walls To The North And East Of The Friars is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME20 7BX), in the parish of Aylesford.
- What is Gatehouse And Walls To The North And East Of The Friars?
- Gatehouse And Walls To The North And East Of The Friars — Grade I listed wall in Aylesford, Tonbridge and Malling, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Gatehouse And Walls To The North And East Of The Friars?
- The nearest railway station is Aylesford, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME20 7BX.
- Is Gatehouse And Walls To The North And East Of The Friars a listed building?
- Gatehouse And Walls To The North And East Of The Friars is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Gatehouse And Walls To The North And East Of The Friars a protected site?
- Yes — Gatehouse And Walls To The North And East Of The Friars is part of the Wouldham to Detling Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Gatehouse And Walls To The North And East Of The Friars free to visit?
- Yes, Gatehouse And Walls To The North And East Of The Friars is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gatehouse And Walls To The North And East Of The Friars?
- The nearest railway station is Aylesford, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME20 7BX.