Villages · South East England
Lydden
In or near Alkham.
Lydden — a village in england south east.
David Anstiss — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shepherdswell · 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lydden and Temple Ewell Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lydden is a village located in South-East England with a population of 673. It is characterised by its rural setting and typical English village atmosphere. The area is primarily residential, with local amenities that cater to the needs of the community. Lydden is part of the Dover district, contributing to the region's historical and cultural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1630, 1.2354
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Lydden
- Postcode
- CT15 7EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Population
- 673
- Nearest railway station
- Shepherdswell — 2.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2643326 (CC BY 4.0)
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Coldred Manor
Manor houses · 1.8 km
Coxhill Camping
Campsites · 2.0 km
The Field
Campsites · 2.3 km
Newsole Cottage
Campsites · 2.3 km
Shepherdswell War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Ringwork and bailey at Coldred Court
Literary houses · 2.4 km
Coldred Court
Castles · 2.5 km
Church of St Pancras
Historic churches · 2.5 km
Shepherdswell
Museums · 2.6 km
Temple Ewell
Villages · 2.6 km
Belvedere Tower
Follies · 2.8 km
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Coldred Manor
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Coxhill Camping
Coxhill Camping — a campsite in england south east.
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Shepherdswell War Memorial
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Where to eat & stay near Lydden
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Coxhill Camping
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Restaurants · South East England
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Martello Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lydden?
- Lydden is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT15 7EU), in the parish of Lydden.
- What is Lydden?
- Lydden — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Lydden?
- The nearest railway station is Shepherdswell, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT15 7EU.
- Is Lydden a protected site?
- Yes — Lydden is part of the Lydden and Temple Ewell Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Lydden?
- The nearest railway station is Shepherdswell, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT15 7EU.