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Villages · South East England

Ruckinge

In or near Orlestone.

Ruckinge — a village in england south east.

Ruckinge Village Sign - geograph.org.uk - 1725227

David Anstiss — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

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

Other places nearby

Nearby

Ruckinge Village Sign - geograph.org.uk - 1725227📷 5

Public art & sculpture · South East England

Ruckinge Village Sign

Ruckinge Village Sign — a public art in South East England, United Kingdom.

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Royal Military Canal, Ham Street Bridge to Bilsington Bridge📷 5

Canals · 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.

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Bilsington Monument - geograph.org.uk - 5831468📷 5

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Bilsington Monument

Bilsington Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

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Ham Street Woods National Nature Reserve📷 5

Forests & woodlands · South East England

Ham Street Woods National Nature Reserve

Ham Street Woods National Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

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OrlestoneFlagship📷 10

Towns & cities · South East England

Orlestone

Orlestone — village and civil parish in Kent, UK.

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Hamstreet Village sign - geograph.org.uk - 5849180📷 5

Public art & sculpture · South East England

Hamstreet Village Sign

Hamstreet Village Sign — a public art in South East England, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Ruckinge

Places to stay

Footbridge on Frostland Lane - geograph.org.uk - 6350679📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Norwood Farm Campsite

Norwood Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ norwoodfarmnewchurch.co.uk
Footpath HM176 near Bellield Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6352312📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Bellfield Farm

Bellfield Farm — a campsite in england south east.

Postbox near Gigger's Green Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 6348207📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

The Spinney Caravan Club

The Spinney Caravan Club — a caravan park in england south east.

Free↗ thespinneycl.innstyle.co.uk
Broadhembury Holiday Park - geograph.org.uk - 1720803📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Broadhembury Caravan & Camping Park

Broadhembury Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in england south east.

Free♿↗ broadhembury.co.uk
Port Lympne - 1988 - geograph.org.uk - 3284043📷 5

Hotels · South East England

Port Lympne Mansion

Port Lympne Mansion — a hotel in england south east.

↗ port-lympne.hotelskent.com
Footpath to Lower Wall Road from Donkey Street - geograph.org.uk - 2127330📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Fallow Fields Camping (Lathe Barn)

Fallow Fields Camping (Lathe Barn) — a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ fallowfieldscamping.com

Places to eat & drink

The Woolpack Inn sign - geograph.org.uk - 5876077📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Woolpack Inn

The Woolpack Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

Walnut Tree Inn, Pub Sign, Aldington - geograph.org.uk - 2084834📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

Walnut Tree Inn

Walnut Tree Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

Footpath to Swanton Mill - geograph.org.uk - 1897985📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Farriers Arms

The Farriers Arms in England South East, United Kingdom.

↗ thefarriersarms.com
The Cottage, King Street - geograph.org.uk - 6133313📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Fleur De Lys Public House The Fleur-De-Lys-Public House

The Fleur De Lys Public House The Fleur-De-Lys-Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Church Road, Willesborough - geograph.org.uk - 4755888📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The William Harvey Public House

The William Harvey Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

The Blacksmiths Arms, Willesborough - geograph.org.uk - 2076872📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Blacksmith's Arms Public House

The Blacksmith's Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

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Frequently 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. The nearest town is Orlestone. 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.