Villages · South East England
River
In or near Alkham.
River — 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
- Kearsney · 0.8 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
River is a village located in South-East England. It is characterised by its rural setting and community atmosphere. The village offers a glimpse into local life, with various amenities and services for residents and visitors alike. River serves as a convenient base for exploring the surrounding countryside and nearby attractions.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1422, 1.2745
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- River
- Postcode
- CT17 0PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Nearest railway station
- Kearsney — 0.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639301 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
River, Kent
Museums · 0.5 km
Arch Across River
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Bridge In The Grounds Of Kearsney Abbey
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Crabble Corn Mill
Watermills · 0.6 km
Crabble Mill
Watermills · 0.6 km
Crabble Corn Mill
Museums · 0.6 km
Kearsney
Villages · 0.8 km
Temple Ewell
Villages · 1.2 km
Dover Transport Museum
Museums · 1.3 km
Outdoor Stage
Public art & sculpture · 1.5 km
Nemo Down
Forests & woodlands · 1.5 km
Buckland Anglo-Saxon cemetery
Hill forts · 1.8 km
Nearby
📷 5Museums · South East England
River, Kent
River, Kent — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Arch Across River
Arch Across River — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge In The Grounds Of Kearsney Abbey
Bridge In The Grounds Of Kearsney Abbey — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Watermills · South East England
Crabble Corn Mill
Crabble Corn Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Watermills · South East England
Crabble Mill
Crabble Mill — Grade II* listed building-listed watermill in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Crabble Corn Mill
Crabble Corn Mill — museum in Dover, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near River
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Greenhill Glamping
Greenhill Glamping — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Restaurants · South East England
The Swingate Inn, Namaste Curry House
The Swingate Inn, Namaste Curry House — a restaurant in england south east. Cuisine: indian.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Martello Public House
The Martello Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Samuel Peto
The Samuel Peto in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Black Robin Public House
Black Robin Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Restaurants · South East England
81 Beach Street
81 Beach Street — a restaurant in england south east.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is River?
- River is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT17 0PN), in the parish of River.
- What is River?
- River — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to River?
- The nearest railway station is Kearsney, about 0.8 km away. The nearest town is Alkham. Drivers can use postcode CT17 0PN.
- Is River a protected site?
- Yes — River is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to River?
- The nearest railway station is Kearsney, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT17 0PN.