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Villages · South East England

Lenham

In or near Harrietsham.

Lenham — a village in england south east.

St Mary's Churchyard, Lenham - geograph.org.uk - 4484925

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Lenham · 0.9 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

Lenham is a village located in South-East England, with a population of 2,197. It features a mix of historical architecture and rural charm typical of the region. The village serves as a local hub, providing amenities and services for residents and visitors alike. Its setting within the picturesque English countryside makes it a quiet retreat from urban life.

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Coordinates
51.2371, 0.7189
County
Kent
District
Maidstone
Parish
Lenham
Postcode
ME17 2PQ
Parliamentary constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent
Population
2,197
Nearest railway station
Lenham — 0.9 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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St Mary's Church📷 5

Historic churches · South East England

St Mary's Church

St Mary's Church — church in Lenham, Kent, England, UK.

FreeGrade I
Forge House📷 5

Historic houses · South East England

Forge House

Forge House — house in Lenham, Maidstone, England, UK.

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Lenham, St. Mary's Church, Stained glass window - geograph.org.uk - 5529150Flagship📷 5

Historic houses · South East England

Tithe Barn, Lenham

Tithe Barn, Lenham — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Grade I👶
Lenham Cross📷 5

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Lenham Cross

Lenham Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ iwm.org.uk
Chapel Farm - geograph.org.uk - 77126📷 5

Manor houses · South East England

Royton Manor

Royton Manor — Grade II* listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

M20 near Sandway - geograph.org.uk - 7640576📷 4

Hotels · South East England

Chilston Park

Chilston Park — a hotel in england south east.

Free↗ handpickedhotels.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Lenham

Places to stay

M20 near Sandway - geograph.org.uk - 7640576📷 4

Hotels · South East England

Chilston Park

Chilston Park — a hotel in england south east.

Free↗ handpickedhotels.co.uk
The path to Ringlestone - geograph.org.uk - 4480844📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Hogbarn Caravan Park

Hogbarn Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.

Elmstone Hole Road seen from the Greensand Way - geograph.org.uk - 4081494📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Welsummer Camping

Welsummer Camping — a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ welsummercamping.com
The Plough Inn sign - geograph.org.uk - 6602184📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

The Plough Inn

The Plough Inn — a caravan park in england south east.

↗ campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
Open garden, Doddington - geograph.org.uk - 4982044📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Palace Farm Campsite

Palace Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

↗ palacefarm.com
Crossroads Near Milstead - geograph.org.uk - 2051338📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Bexon Lane Scout Campsite

Bexon Lane Scout Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ sittingbournescouts.org.uk

Places to eat & drink

West Street, Harrietsham - geograph.org.uk - 1946306📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Roebuck Public House

The Roebuck Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Ringlestone Inn Pub Sign - geograph.org.uk - 2167075📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

Ringlestone Inn

Ringlestone Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

Inn Sign -'Harrow Inn' - Ulcombe - geograph.org.uk - 3961481📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Harrow Public House

The Harrow Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

School Lane, Charing - geograph.org.uk - 4619172📷 6

Historic pubs · South East England

King's Head Public House

King's Head Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Field by Ashford Road near Eyhorne Street - geograph.org.uk - 4997652📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The Park Gate Inn

The Park Gate Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

↗ vintageinn.co.uk
Eyhorne Street, Hollingbourne - geograph.org.uk - 3528049📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The Windmill Public House

The Windmill Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lenham?
Lenham is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME17 2PQ), in the parish of Lenham.
What is Lenham?
Lenham — a village in england south east.
How do I get to Lenham?
The nearest railway station is Lenham, about 0.9 km away. The nearest town is Harrietsham. Drivers can use postcode ME17 2PQ.
Is Lenham a protected site?
Yes — Lenham is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Lenham?
The nearest railway station is Lenham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME17 2PQ.