Villages · South East England
Smarden
In or near Biddenden.
Smarden — a village in england south east.
Brian Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pluckley · 4.2 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
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Smarden is a village located in South-East England, with a population of 614. This small community offers a glimpse of rural life in the region, characterised by its traditional architecture and local amenities. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere typical of English villages, with nearby countryside providing opportunities for walking and enjoying the landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1492, 0.6874
- County
- Kent
- District
- Ashford
- Parish
- Smarden
- Postcode
- TN27 8QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Population
- 614
- Nearest railway station
- Pluckley — 4.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2637613 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Dragon Cottage Dragon House
Dragon Cottage Dragon House — house in Smarden, Ashford, England, UK.
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Hartnup House
Hartnup House — house in Smarden, Ashford, England, UK.
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Remains Of Windmill In Grounds Of Mill House
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📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Hadman's Bridge
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📷 5Castles · South East England
Romden Castle
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📷 5Zoos & aquariums · South East England
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Where to eat & stay near Smarden
Places to stay
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📷 4Hotels · South East England
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Restaurants · South East England
West House
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
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📷 7Restaurants · South East England
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Smarden?
- Smarden is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN27 8QA), in the parish of Smarden.
- What is Smarden?
- Smarden — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Smarden?
- The nearest railway station is Pluckley, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN27 8QA.
- Is Smarden a protected site?
- Yes — Smarden is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Smarden?
- The nearest railway station is Pluckley, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN27 8QA.