Hamlets · South East England
Kent
In or near Boxley.
Kent — a hamlet in england london.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maidstone East · 0.1 km
About
A British hamlet — the smallest named settlement type, often just a handful of houses and a chapel. Kent is a named hamlet in england london, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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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
Kent is a hamlet located in the London region. It is characterised by its rural setting and small community. As a hamlet, it offers a quieter alternative to urban life, with a focus on local living. Visitors can expect a peaceful atmosphere typical of smaller settlements in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2789, 0.5202
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Maidstone, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME14 1XX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maidstone and Malling
- Nearest railway station
- Maidstone East — 0.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12750408 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Maidstone East Iguanodon
National landscapes (AONB) · 0.1 km
Two Stones
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Cenotaph
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Brenchley Gardens
Country parks · 0.2 km
Kent History Tree
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
36th Royal Engineers Regiment Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Theatre At Maidstone Prison
Theatres · 0.3 km
Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum
Museums · 0.3 km
Maidstone Museum
Museums · 0.3 km
Gallagher Stadium
Stadiums · 0.3 km
Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery
Galleries · 0.3 km
Buckland Hill Mural
Public art & sculpture · 0.4 km
Nearby
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The Maidstone East Iguanodon
The Maidstone East Iguanodon — Public artwork (statue) by Gary and Thomas Thrussell.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Two Stones
Two Stones — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Cenotaph
Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Cenotaph — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Country parks · South East England
Brenchley Gardens
Brenchley Gardens — park in Maidstone, Kent, UK.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Kent History Tree
Kent History Tree — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
36th Royal Engineers Regiment Memorial
36th Royal Engineers Regiment Memorial — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Kent
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Lower Grange Farm Scout Activity Centre
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Hamlet Wood Scout Campsite
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Oak View Caravan Park
Oak View Caravan Park — a caravan park in england london.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Kits Coty Glamping
Kits Coty Glamping — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Bearsted Caravan And Motorhome Club Site
Bearsted Caravan And Motorhome Club Site — a caravan park in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Royal Albion Inn
The Royal Albion Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Hollybush Public House
The Hollybush Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Mitre Public House
The Mitre Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 6Historic pubs · South East England
Ye Olde Thirsty Pig
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📷 7Cafés · South East England
The Little Old Toll House
The Little Old Toll House — a café in england london.
More places in this region
📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kent?
- Kent is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME14 1XX), in the parish of Maidstone, unparished area.
- What is Kent?
- Kent — a hamlet in england london.
- How do I get to Kent?
- The nearest railway station is Maidstone East, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME14 1XX.
- Is Kent a protected site?
- Yes — Kent is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Kent?
- The nearest railway station is Maidstone East, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME14 1XX.