Towns & cities · South East England
Hunton
Hunton — village and civil parish in Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Yalding · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Hunton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 613 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Kent, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2167°, 0.4667°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Beult SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Hunton is a civil parish and village near the town of Maidstone in Kent, England.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
In the 1870s, Hunton was described like this: <blockquote>The village stands near the river Beult, 3 miles E by S of Yalding r. station, and 4½ SW by S of Maidstone; was once a market town; and has a post office under Staplehurst. The parish comprises 2,061 acres.</blockquote>
Description
Within the parish there are two schools. Hunton Church of England Primary School, which was built in 1963 and located at Bishops Lane, was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2021. The other is Hunton & Linton Pre-School, in the Village Hall. There is also a Language Service based in Hunton, 'Kent Language Services' which provides tuition for business or tourism. Businesses include a building company, grocers, a gardening company and a pub; 'The White House'. The village has a ‘Pop Up’ shop, selling produce either grown or made by Hunton residents. The shop consists of a small stall, which is mobile and can change venue, although it tends to be held in the Village Club. The shop opens for a few hours…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.2167, 0.4667
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Hunton
- Postcode
- ME15 0RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Population
- 613
- Nearest railway station
- Yalding — 4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q947425 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hunton, Kent (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary, Hunton, Kent - geograph.org.uk - 326630.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Hunton is a village in Kent, located in the London region, with a population of 613. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 613
- Administrative county
- Kent
- Constituency
- Weald of Kent
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Things to see in Hunton
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St Mary's Church, Hunton
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St Mary's Church, Hunton
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Buston Manor
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Amsbury Wood Enclosure
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Yalding Memorial Cross
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Church House
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Where to eat & stay near Hunton
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
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📷 7B&Bs · South East England
The Bull at Brenchley
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Places to eat & drink
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The Tickled Trout
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The White Lion Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hunton?
- Hunton is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME15 0RN), in the parish of Hunton.
- What is Hunton?
- Hunton — village and civil parish in Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Hunton?
- The nearest railway station is Yalding, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME15 0RN.
- Is Hunton a protected site?
- Yes — Hunton is part of the River Beult SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hunton free to visit?
- Yes, Hunton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hunton?
- The nearest railway station is Yalding, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME15 0RN.