Villages · South East England
Lympne
In or near Aldington.
Lympne — a village in england south east.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Westenhanger · 2.0 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
Lympne is a village located in South-East England, with a population of 1,704. It is characterised by its rural setting and proximity to the Kent coastline. The village offers a mix of local amenities and historical features, reflecting the typical charm of a small English village. Visitors can expect a quiet environment with opportunities for exploration in the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0777, 1.0281
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Lympne
- Postcode
- CT21 4JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Population
- 1,704
- Nearest railway station
- Westenhanger — 2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2643308 (CC BY 4.0)
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Shepway Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km

Monument To Elizabeth Woolly About 16 Metres North Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Stephen
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km

Monument To Cathirn Knatchbull About 1 Metre North Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Stephen
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km

Church of St Stephen
Historic churches · 0.7 km

Lympne Castle
Castles · 0.7 km

Royal Oak Motor Hotel
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km

Castra Lemanis
Hill forts · 1.1 km

Portus Lemanis
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km

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Historic churches · 1.2 km

West Hythe
Villages · 1.3 km

Sandtun
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km

Port Lympne Reserve
Zoos & aquariums · 1.5 km
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Memorials & monuments · South East England
Shepway Cross
Shepway Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · South East England
Monument To Elizabeth Woolly About 16 Metres North Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Stephen
Monument To Elizabeth Woolly About 16 Metres North Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Stephen — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · South East England
Monument To Cathirn Knatchbull About 1 Metre North Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Stephen
Monument To Cathirn Knatchbull About 1 Metre North Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Stephen — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Stephen
Church of St Stephen — church in Lympne, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · South East England
Lympne Castle
Lympne Castle — castle in Lympne, Kent, England.
Memorials & monuments · South East England
Royal Oak Motor Hotel
Royal Oak Motor Hotel — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Lympne
Places to stay
Hotels · South East England
Port Lympne Mansion
Port Lympne Mansion — a hotel in england south east.
Caravan parks · South East England
Bluewater Caravan Site
Bluewater Caravan Site — a caravan park in england south east.
Campsites · South East England
Daleacres
Daleacres — a campsite in england south east.
Caravan parks · South East England
Prince of Wales Residential Park
Prince of Wales Residential Park — a caravan park in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · South East England
Dukes Head Inn
Dukes Head Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South East England
The White Hart Inn
The White Hart Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South East England
Walnut Tree Inn
Walnut Tree Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South East England
The Five Bells
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Historic pubs · South East England
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lympne?
- Lympne is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT21 4JY), in the parish of Lympne.
- What is Lympne?
- Lympne — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Lympne?
- The nearest railway station is Westenhanger, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT21 4JY.
- Is Lympne a protected site?
- Yes — Lympne is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Lympne?
- The nearest railway station is Westenhanger, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT21 4JY.