Villages · South East England
Kingsdown
In or near Martin Mill.
Kingsdown — a village in england south east.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Walmer · 2.5 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
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dover to Kingsdown Cliffs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kingsdown is a village located in South-East England. It is characterised by its coastal setting and proximity to the English Channel. The village offers a mix of residential homes and local amenities, reflecting typical rural English life. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere with scenic views and access to nearby coastal paths.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1833, 1.4000
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Ringwould with Kingsdown
- Postcode
- CT14 8BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Nearest railway station
- Walmer — 2.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2645471 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Kingsdown International Camping Centre
Campsites · 0.1 km
Oldstairs Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.6 km
Walmer Aerodrome
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Ripple Mill
Historic houses · 1.8 km
Ringwould
Villages · 1.8 km
Walmer Castle
Castles · 1.9 km
St Mary's Church, Walmer
Historic churches · 2.0 km
Walmer
Historic churches · 2.3 km
Walmer
Villages · 2.4 km
Old St Mary's, Walmer
Historic churches · 2.4 km
Old Walmer Court
Historic houses · 2.4 km
Dover Patrol Monument
Memorials & monuments · 3.0 km
Nearby
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Kingsdown International Camping Centre
Kingsdown International Camping Centre — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Oldstairs Bay
Oldstairs Bay — a natural feature in england south east.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Walmer Aerodrome
Walmer Aerodrome is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Ripple Mill
Ripple Mill — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Castles · South East England
Walmer Castle
Walmer Castle — castle in Kent, England.
Where to eat & stay near Kingsdown
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Kingsdown International Camping Centre
Kingsdown International Camping Centre — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Solley's Farm
Solley's Farm — a campsite in england south east.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
St Margarets Bay Holiday Park
St Margarets Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south east. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Hawthorn Farm (Keat farm)
Hawthorn Farm (Keat farm) — a campsite in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South East England
Waterfront Hotel
Waterfront Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Restaurants · South East England
81 Beach Street
81 Beach Street — a restaurant in england south east.
📷 7Restaurants · South East England
The Swingate Inn, Namaste Curry House
The Swingate Inn, Namaste Curry House — a restaurant in england south east. Cuisine: indian.
📷 6Historic pubs · South East England
The Admiral Owen Public House
The Admiral Owen Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Invicta House Ye Olde King's Arms
Invicta House Ye Olde King's Arms in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Black Pig Inn
The Black Pig Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kingsdown?
- Kingsdown is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT14 8BH), in the parish of Ringwould with Kingsdown.
- What is Kingsdown?
- Kingsdown — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Kingsdown?
- The nearest railway station is Walmer, about 2.5 km away. The nearest town is Martin Mill. Drivers can use postcode CT14 8BH.
- Is Kingsdown a protected site?
- Yes — Kingsdown is part of the Dover to Kingsdown Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Kingsdown?
- The nearest railway station is Walmer, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT14 8BH.