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Towns & cities · South East England

Pluckley

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Pluckley — village in Kent, England.

Pluckley, towns & cities in Kent

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Pluckley · 2.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Pluckley, the nearest railway station is Pluckley, located 2.3 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for your sat-nav is TN27.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Pluckley is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 13 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 1,050 people. Address: TN27. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Kent, England". Coordinates: 51.1761°, 0.7578°.

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Summary from the official site

Pluckley is a historic village known for its charm and as the most haunted village in England, featuring 12 official ghosts. It offers a variety of local shops, pubs, and restaurants, and is famous for being the filming location of the TV series 'The Darling Buds of May'. Visitors can explore the scenic surroundings, including apple orchards and the Weald.

Read more on the official property page.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Pluckley is a village and civil parish in the Ashford district of Kent, England. The civil parish includes the adjacent hamlet of Pluckley Thorne.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

References to Pluckley can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, at which time it was a more significant settlement than the now considerably larger town of Ashford.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
51.1761, 0.7578
County
Kent
District
Ashford
Parish
Pluckley
Postcode
TN27
Parliamentary constituency
Weald of Kent
Population
1,050
Nearest railway station
Pluckley2.3 km
Official site
www.pluckley.net

Sources

Other places nearby

Pluckley is a village located in Kent, South East England, with a population of 1,050. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
1,050
Administrative county
Kent
Constituency
Weald of Kent

Things to see in Pluckley

21 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Pluckley

Chapel At Newlands Stud Farm📷 5

Chapels · South East England

Chapel At Newlands Stud Farm

Chapel At Newlands Stud Farm — chapel in Charing, Kent, England, UK.

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Charing Windmill📷 5

Windmills · South East England

Charing Windmill

Charing Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.

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Ludwell House📷 5

Historic houses · South East England

Ludwell House

Ludwell House — house in Charing, Kent, England, UK.

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Peirce House📷 5

Historic houses · South East England

Peirce House

Peirce House — house in Charing, Ashford, England, UK.

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Pett Place📷 5

Historic houses · South East England

Pett Place

Pett Place — house in Charing, Kent, England, UK.

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Sherborne House📷 5

Historic houses · South East England

Sherborne House

Sherborne House is a historic house in the United Kingdom.

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The Old House📷 5

Historic houses · South East England

The Old House

The Old House — house in Charing, Kent, England, UK.

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Wakeley House📷 5

Historic houses · South East England

Wakeley House

Wakeley House — house in Charing, Ashford, England, UK.

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Interior, Ss Peter ^ Paul church, Charing - geograph.org.uk - 3433049📷 5

Gardens · South East England

Archbishop's Palace, Charing

Archbishop's Palace, Charing — a garden in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

🐕thespitalfieldstrust.com
Organ, St Margaret's church, Hothfield - geograph.org.uk - 3435468📷 5

Historic churches · South East England

Church of St Margaret, Hothfield

Church of St Margaret, Hothfield — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

FreeGrade I
Font, St Nicholas' church, Pluckley - geograph.org.uk - 3246554📷 5

Historic churches · South East England

Church of St Nicholas, Pluckley

Church of St Nicholas, Pluckley — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

FreeGrade I
Appleyard Cottage - geograph.org.uk - 1426409📷 5

Manor houses · South East England

Rooting Manor

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

heritage.kent.gov.uk
Barns at Lacton Manor - geograph.org.uk - 1143455📷 5

Manor houses · South East England

Lacton Manor

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

A short dual carriageway - geograph.org.uk - 1143387📷 5

Manor houses · South East England

Wickens Manor

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

thegreatbritainguide.com
M20 bridge carries A20 - geograph.org.uk - 2578234📷 5

Hotels · South East England

Holiday Inn Ashford - North

Holiday Inn Ashford - North — a hotel in england south east.

hiashford.co.uk
The Woolpack, Hothfield Common - geograph.org.uk - 2077067📷 7

Restaurants · South East England

The Woolpack

The Woolpack — a restaurant in england south east. Cuisine: british. Brand: Beefeater.

Freebeefeater.co.uk
Swan Inn at Little Chart - geograph.org.uk - 7288017📷 5

Villages · South East England

Little Chart

Little Chart — a village in england south east.

Hothfield Village Sign - geograph.org.uk - 1677401📷 5

Villages · South East England

Hothfield

Hothfield — a village in england south east.

Market Place, Charing - geograph.org.uk - 2595993📷 5

Villages · South East England

Charing

Charing — a village in england south east.

The remains of St Mary's Church, Little Chart - geograph.org.uk - 4150820📷 5

Archaeological sites · South East England

St Mary's Church

St Mary's Church — archaeological in england south east.

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.

Nearby

Font, St Nicholas' church, Pluckley - geograph.org.uk - 3246554📷 5

Historic churches · South East England

Church of St Nicholas, Pluckley

Church of St Nicholas, Pluckley — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

FreeGrade I
The remains of St Mary's Church, Little Chart - geograph.org.uk - 4150820📷 5

Archaeological sites · South East England

St Mary's Church

St Mary's Church — archaeological in england south east.

Field edge off New Road, Pluckley - geograph.org.uk - 4945153📷 5

Manor houses · South East England

Pivington Manor

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

thegreatbritainguide.com
Swan Inn at Little Chart - geograph.org.uk - 7288017📷 5

Villages · South East England

Little Chart

Little Chart — a village in england south east.

Appleyard Cottage - geograph.org.uk - 1426409📷 5

Manor houses · South East England

Rooting Manor

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

heritage.kent.gov.uk
Egerton village sign and pub - geograph.org.uk - 2599301📷 5

Manor houses · South East England

Barling's Manor

Barling's Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

heritage.kent.gov.uk

Where to eat & stay near Pluckley

Places to stay

M20 bridge carries A20 - geograph.org.uk - 2578234📷 5

Hotels · South East England

Holiday Inn Ashford - North

Holiday Inn Ashford - North — a hotel in england south east.

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

Hotels · South East England

Chilston Park

Chilston Park — a hotel in england south east.

Freehandpickedhotels.co.uk
Track by Stubyers Wood - geograph.org.uk - 6026906📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Kent Gliding Club Caravan Park

Kent Gliding Club Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.

A lane near Westwell - geograph.org.uk - 4044415📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Dunn Street Farm Campsite

Dunn Street Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

Freedunnstreetfarm.co.uk
Chequer Tree Lane Brissenden - geograph.org.uk - 7393411📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Chequertree Trout & Coarse Fishery

Chequertree Trout & Coarse Fishery — a campsite in england south east.

chequertreefishery.co.uk
Chequer Tree Lane Brissenden - geograph.org.uk - 7393411📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Field End

Field End — a campsite in england south east.

Places to eat & drink

The Woolpack, Hothfield Common - geograph.org.uk - 2077067📷 7

Restaurants · South East England

The Woolpack

The Woolpack — a restaurant in england south east. Cuisine: british. Brand: Beefeater.

Freebeefeater.co.uk
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.

Bethersden, Kent, Post Office - geograph.org.uk - 3427850📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The George Public House

The George Public House 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.

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.

High Street, Headcorn - geograph.org.uk - 3656223📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The Kings Arms Inn And Shop Adjoining To Right

The Kings Arms Inn And Shop Adjoining To Right in England South East, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pluckley?
Pluckley is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN27), in the parish of Pluckley.
What is Pluckley?
Pluckley — village in Kent, England.
How do I get to Pluckley?
The nearest railway station is Pluckley, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN27.
Is Pluckley a protected site?
Yes — Pluckley is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is Pluckley free to visit?
Yes, Pluckley is free to enter.
How do I get to Pluckley?
The nearest railway station is Pluckley, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN27.