Towns & cities · South East England
Harrietsham
Harrietsham — village in Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harrietsham · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Harrietsham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,750 people. Address: ME17. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Kent, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2433°, 0.6733°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Harrietsham is a rural and industrial village and civil parish in the Maidstone District of Kent, England. According to the United Kingdom Census 2001, it had a population of 1,504, increasing to 2,113 at the 2011 Census. The parish is in the North Downs, 7 miles (10 km) east of Maidstone; it includes the settlements of Marley, Pollhill and Fairbourne.
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Background
History
Harrietsham is noted in the Domesday Book. In mediaeval times, the manor of Harrietsham passed through a succession of families, including the Adam family of Essex. The manor subsequently passed from Stephen Adam to his sister Eve, wife of John Levett of Hollington, East Sussex. On Levett's death, his widow remarried Laurence Ashburnham, Gent., of Broomham, Sussex, ancestor of the Ashburnham baronets, bringing the manor of Harrietsham into the Ashburnham family. The village contains a number of listed buildings, the most important of which architecturally are Bell Farm House in East Street and the Saxon Church of St John the Baptist, which are both listed Grade I. The village also includes…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2433, 0.6733
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Harrietsham
- Postcode
- ME17
- Parliamentary constituency
- Faversham and Mid Kent
- Population
- 1,750
- Nearest railway station
- Harrietsham — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q607701 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Harrietsham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St John the Baptist, Harrietsham, Kent - geograph.org.uk - 328356.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Roebuck Public House
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Bell Farm House, Harrietsham
Farms (open to visitors) · 0.6 km
St John the Baptist's Church, Harrietsham
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Brother Percival statue
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Fairbourne Manor
Manor houses · 1.6 km
Harrietsham Manor
Manor houses · 1.9 km
Welsummer Camping
Campsites · 2.3 km
Falconry Shows
Natural landmarks · 2.7 km
Hogbarn Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.8 km
The Beach
Beaches · 2.9 km
Green Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.9 km
Dog collar museum
Museums · 3.0 km
Harrietsham is a village located in Kent, South East England, with a population of 1,750. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,750
- Administrative county
- Kent
- Constituency
- Faversham and Mid Kent
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Things to see in Harrietsham
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Hollingbourne House
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Leeds Castle
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Lenham Cross
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Malt House
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📷 5Viewpoints · South East England
North Downs Way Viewpoint
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St John the Baptist's Church, Harrietsham
St John the Baptist's Church, Harrietsham — Grade I listed church in Harrietsham, Maidstone, Kent, England, UK.
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St Mary's Church
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St Peter's and St Paul's Church, East Sutton
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📷 5Beaches · South East England
The Beach
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📷 5Museums · South East England
The Dog Collar Museum
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Falconry Shows
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📷 5Museums · South East England
Dog collar museum
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📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Boughton Place
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Flagship📷 5Farms (open to visitors) · South East England
Bell Farm House, Harrietsham
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Tithe Barn, Lenham
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Hollingbourne Manor
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Ringlestone Inn
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Nearby
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The Roebuck Public House
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Bell Farm House, Harrietsham
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📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St John the Baptist's Church, Harrietsham
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Brother Percival statue
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📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Fairbourne Manor
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Harrietsham Manor
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Where to eat & stay near Harrietsham
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Hogbarn Caravan Park
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Chilston Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Bearsted Caravan And Motorhome Club Site
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Hillside Campsite
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Coldblow Farm
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Roebuck Public House
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The Park Gate Inn
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Ringlestone Inn
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The Windmill Public House
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The Harrow Public House
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The Kings Arms Inn And Shop Adjoining To Right
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harrietsham?
- Harrietsham is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME17), in the parish of Harrietsham.
- What is Harrietsham?
- Harrietsham — village in Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Harrietsham?
- The nearest railway station is Harrietsham, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME17.
- Is Harrietsham a protected site?
- Yes — Harrietsham is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Harrietsham free to visit?
- Yes, Harrietsham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Harrietsham?
- The nearest railway station is Harrietsham, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME17.