Villages · South East England
Shipbourne
In or near Sevenoaks Weald.
Shipbourne — a village in england london.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hildenborough · 5.1 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
See it from the streetimagery from 2026
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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
Shipbourne is a village located in the London region, with a population of approximately 470 residents. This small community offers a glimpse into rural life within proximity to the capital. The village's character is marked by its quaint surroundings and traditional architecture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2466, 0.2798
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tonbridge and Malling
- Parish
- Shipbourne
- Postcode
- TN11 9PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tonbridge
- Population
- 470
- Nearest railway station
- Hildenborough — 5.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2637963 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shipbourne?
- Shipbourne is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode TN11 9PE), in the parish of Shipbourne.
- What is Shipbourne?
- Shipbourne — a village in england london.
- How do I get to Shipbourne?
- The nearest railway station is Hildenborough, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN11 9PE.
- Is Shipbourne a protected site?
- Yes — Shipbourne is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Shipbourne?
- The nearest railway station is Hildenborough, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN11 9PE.