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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · South East England

Hackington

In or near Canterbury.

Hackington — a village in england south east.

Direction Sign - Signpost on Calais Hill, Tyler Hill - geograph.org.uk - 7933137

S Westerman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Canterbury West · 2.3 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

See it from the streetimagery from 2025

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Blean and Thornden Woods SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: BLEAN WOODS
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Hackington is a village located in South-East England. It features a typical rural English setting, characterised by residential homes and local community spaces. The village offers a glimpse into the traditional lifestyle of the region, with its quaint charm and surrounding countryside. Visitors can expect a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for exploring the local area.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.3051, 1.0723
County
Kent
District
Canterbury
Parish
Hackington
Postcode
CT2 9NL
Parliamentary constituency
Canterbury
Nearest railway station
Canterbury West2.3 km

Sources

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Places to stay

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B&Bs · South East England

Harriet House B&B

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Falstaff Hotel

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B&Bs · South East England

The White House

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Ye Olde Beverlie

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Cafés · South East England

The Coffee Corner

The Coffee Corner — a café in england south east.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hackington?
Hackington is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT2 9NL), in the parish of Hackington.
What is Hackington?
Hackington — a village in england south east.
How do I get to Hackington?
The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT2 9NL.
Is Hackington a protected site?
Yes — Hackington is part of the West Blean and Thornden Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BLEAN WOODS National Nature Reserve.
How do I get to Hackington?
The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT2 9NL.