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

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ham Street · 2.5 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
Ruckinge is a village located in South-East England. This rural settlement offers a glimpse into traditional village life, characterised by its local architecture and community atmosphere. Visitors can expect a quiet environment, typical of the English countryside, with access to nearby walking trails and green spaces.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0667, 0.8905
- County
- Kent
- District
- Ashford
- Parish
- Ruckinge
- Postcode
- TN26 2NY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Ham Street — 2.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638999 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

Ruckinge Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.0 km

Royal Military Canal, Ham Street Bridge to Bilsington Bridge
Canals · 0.6 km

Bilsington Monument
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km

Ham Street Woods National Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 1.8 km

Orlestone
Towns & cities · 2.0 km

Hamstreet Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.4 km

Memorial to Noran John Tooth
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km

Hamstreet
Villages · 2.5 km

Johnsons Corner
Memorials & monuments · 3.1 km

Orlestone
Villages · 3.2 km

Bonnington
Towns & cities · 3.3 km

Church of St Peter and St Paul
Historic churches · 3.6 km
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Ruckinge Village Sign
Ruckinge Village Sign — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Canals · South East England
Royal Military Canal, Ham Street Bridge to Bilsington Bridge
Royal Military Canal, Ham Street Bridge to Bilsington Bridge — canal in Ruckinge, Kent, England, UK.
Memorials & monuments · South East England
Bilsington Monument
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📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
Ham Street Woods National Nature Reserve
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Flagship📷 10Public art & sculpture · South East England
Hamstreet Village Sign
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ruckinge?
- Ruckinge is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN26 2NY), in the parish of Ruckinge.
- What is Ruckinge?
- Ruckinge — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Ruckinge?
- The nearest railway station is Ham Street, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN26 2NY.
- Is Ruckinge a protected site?
- Yes — Ruckinge is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Ruckinge?
- The nearest railway station is Ham Street, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN26 2NY.