Towns & cities · South East England
Monkton
Also known as: Monkton, Caint
Monkton — village and civil parish in Kent.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Minster · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Monkton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 661 people. Address: CT12. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Kent". Coordinates: 51.3379°, 1.2817°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Monkton is a village and civil parish in the Thanet District of Kent, England. The village is located at the south-west edge of the Isle of Thanet and is situated mainly along the B2047 road, leading off the A253 road between Canterbury and Ramsgate. The civil parish stretches south to the River Stour and northwards towards Acol. The hamlet of Gore Street is included in the parish.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3379, 1.2817
- County
- Kent
- District
- Thanet
- Parish
- Monkton
- Postcode
- CT12
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Population
- 661
- Nearest railway station
- Minster — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1917280 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Monkton, Kent (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Church of St Mary Magdalene Monkton Kent England from the southeast.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Monkton Field Study Centre
Museums · 0.8 km
Monkton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Monkton
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Marshside Scout Camp
Campsites · 1.7 km
Minster
Villages · 2.3 km
Sarre Anglo-Saxon cemetery
Hill forts · 2.4 km
Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Minster-in-Thanet
Historic churches · 2.5 km
Saint Nicholas at Wade
Villages · 2.6 km
Minster Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 2.6 km
Minster Abbey
Cathedrals · 2.6 km
Sarre Windmill
Windmills · 2.7 km
Durlock Lodge B&B
B&Bs · 2.7 km
Monkton is a village in Kent, South East England, with a population of 661. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 661
- Administrative county
- Kent
- Constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Monkton
20 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Monkton →
★ Iconic📷 5Abbeys & priories · South East England
Minster Abbey
Minster Abbey — historic abbey and Grade I listed building in Thanet, Kent, England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hill forts · South East England
Sarre Anglo-Saxon cemetery
Sarre Anglo-Saxon cemetery — UK archaeological site.
📷 5Windmills · South East England
Sarre Windmill
Sarre Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Roman ditch
Roman ditch — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Monkton Field Study Centre
Monkton Field Study Centre — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Minster-in-Thanet
Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Minster-in-Thanet — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Monkton
Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Monkton — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Wayborough Manor
Wayborough Manor — Grade II* listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Monkton War Memorial
Monkton War Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Sarre, Kent
Sarre, Kent — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 7B&Bs · South East England
Durlock Lodge B&B
Durlock Lodge B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
St Nicholas Camping Site
St Nicholas Camping Site — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Marshside Scout Camp
Marshside Scout Camp — a campsite in england south east.
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📷 5📷 5Villages · South East England
Saint Nicholas at Wade
Saint Nicholas at Wade — a village in england south east.
📷 5📷 5Nearby
📷 5Museums · South East England
Monkton Field Study Centre
Monkton Field Study Centre — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Monkton War Memorial
Monkton War Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Monkton
Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Monkton — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Marshside Scout Camp
Marshside Scout Camp — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5📷 5Hill forts · South East England
Sarre Anglo-Saxon cemetery
Sarre Anglo-Saxon cemetery — UK archaeological site.
Where to eat & stay near Monkton
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Marshside Scout Camp
Marshside Scout Camp — a campsite in england south east.
📷 7B&Bs · South East England
Durlock Lodge B&B
Durlock Lodge B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
📷 5📷 5Campsites · South East England
St Nicholas Camping Site
St Nicholas Camping Site — a campsite in england south east.
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Goldstone Camping
Goldstone Camping — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Powell Arms Public House
The Powell Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Chequer Inn
The Chequer Inn 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.
📷 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
Cinque Ports Public House
Cinque Ports Public House 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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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monkton?
- Monkton is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT12), in the parish of Monkton.
- What is Monkton?
- Monkton — village and civil parish in Kent.
- How do I get to Monkton?
- The nearest railway station is Minster, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT12.
- Is Monkton a protected site?
- Yes — Monkton is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Monkton free to visit?
- Yes, Monkton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monkton?
- The nearest railway station is Minster, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT12.