Villages · South East England
Kennington
In or near Boughton Lees.
Kennington — a village in england south east.
J.Hannan-Briggs — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ashford International · 2.8 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kennington is a village located in South-East England, with a population of 4,178. It features a mix of residential areas and local amenities typical of rural English communities. The village provides a glimpse into the everyday life of the region, characterised by its small-town atmosphere and surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1674, 0.8849
- County
- Kent
- District
- Ashford
- Parish
- Kennington
- Postcode
- TN24 9NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ashford
- Population
- 4,178
- Nearest railway station
- Ashford International — 2.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2645804 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
Natural landmarks · 0.7 km
Bybrook Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.0 km
Cineworld Cinema Ashford
Theatres · 1.1 km
Eastwell Towers
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
Eureka Skyline Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
Ashford Green Corridor
Gardens · 1.7 km
Canterbury Road Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.7 km
Conningbrook Manor
Manor houses · 1.9 km
Martyrs Seat
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Francis Epes
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Bridge House
Historic houses · 2.1 km
Nightingale House
Historic houses · 2.2 km
Nearby
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cemeteries · South East England
Bybrook Cemetery
Bybrook Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · South East England
Cineworld Cinema Ashford
Cineworld Cinema Ashford in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Eastwell Towers
Eastwell Towers — a place in South East England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Eureka Skyline Bridge
Eureka Skyline Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Gardens · South East England
Ashford Green Corridor
Ashford Green Corridor — Green space in Ashford, England.
Where to eat & stay near Kennington
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Hampton by Hilton Ashford International
Hampton by Hilton Ashford International — a hotel in england south east. 3-star. Brand: Hampton.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Dunn Street Farm Campsite
Dunn Street Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Holiday Inn Ashford - North
Holiday Inn Ashford - North — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Kent Gliding Club Caravan Park
Kent Gliding Club Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Broadhembury Caravan & Camping Park
Broadhembury Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The William Harvey Public House
The William Harvey Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Blacksmith's Arms Public House
The Blacksmith's Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Tickled Trout
The Tickled Trout in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The New Flying Horse
The New Flying Horse in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Restaurants · South East England
The Woolpack
The Woolpack — a restaurant in england south east. Cuisine: british. Brand: Beefeater.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Farriers Arms
The Farriers Arms in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kennington?
- Kennington is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN24 9NE), in the parish of Kennington.
- What is Kennington?
- Kennington — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Kennington?
- The nearest railway station is Ashford International, about 2.8 km away. The nearest town is Boughton Lees. Drivers can use postcode TN24 9NE.
- Is Kennington a protected site?
- Yes — Kennington is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Kennington?
- The nearest railway station is Ashford International, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN24 9NE.