Villages · South East England
Richborough
In or near Monkton.
Richborough — 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
- Thanet Parkway · 2.4 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
360° viewimagery from 2021
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
- Ramsar wetland: Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Richborough is a village located in South-East England. It is known for its historical significance, particularly in connection with the Roman invasion of Britain. The area features remnants of ancient structures and offers insights into the region's past. Visitors can explore the surrounding countryside, reflecting the typical rural landscape of the South-East.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3105, 1.3494
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Sandwich
- Postcode
- CT13 9NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Nearest railway station
- Thanet Parkway — 2.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639391 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Richborough Port
Marinas · 0.1 km
Pegwell Bay Seal Colony
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Sandwich and Pegwell Bay
Wildlife reserves · 1.2 km
Roman ditch
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
Sandwich Bay
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Sandwich & Pegwell Bay NNR
Forests & woodlands · 2.0 km
St Augustine's Cross
Historic houses · 2.1 km
Richborough Roman Fort
Hill forts · 2.2 km
Roman temple at Richborough fort
Follies · 2.3 km
Richborough Fort
Forts · 2.3 km
Richborough Castle Museum
Museums · 2.4 km
Caesar's Invasion Site
Archaeological sites · 2.5 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Pegwell Bay Seal Colony
Pegwell Bay Seal Colony — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South East England
Sandwich and Pegwell Bay
Sandwich and Pegwell Bay — nature reserve in Kent, England.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Roman ditch
Roman ditch — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Sandwich Bay
Sandwich Bay — long sweeping inlet of the sea between Ramsgate and Deal, on the east coast of Kent, England.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
Sandwich & Pegwell Bay NNR
Sandwich & Pegwell Bay NNR is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Richborough
Places to stay
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Durlock Lodge B&B
Durlock Lodge B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Pegwell Bay Caravan Park
Pegwell Bay Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Marshside Scout Camp
Marshside Scout Camp — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Goldstone Camping
Goldstone Camping — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Sandwich Leisure Park
Sandwich Leisure Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Nethercourt Touring Park
Nethercourt Touring Park — a caravan park in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 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
Queen Charlotte Public House
Queen Charlotte Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 6Restaurants · South East England
The Empire Room
The Empire Room — a restaurant in england south east.
📷 7Cafés · South East England
Custom Coffee House and Carvery
Custom Coffee House and Carvery — a café in england south east. Cuisine: coffee shop.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Camden Arms
The Camden Arms in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Richborough?
- Richborough is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT13 9NL), in the parish of Sandwich.
- What is Richborough?
- Richborough — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Richborough?
- The nearest railway station is Thanet Parkway, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT13 9NL.
- Is Richborough a protected site?
- Yes — Richborough is part of the Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Richborough?
- The nearest railway station is Thanet Parkway, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT13 9NL.