Villages · South East England
Swalecliffe
In or near Chestfield.
Swalecliffe — a village in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe · 0.1 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
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thanet Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swalecliffe is a village located in South-East England. It is characterised by its coastal setting and proximity to the seaside town of Herne Bay. The village offers a mix of residential areas and local amenities typical of small British communities. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment with access to nearby beaches and recreational activities.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3612, 1.0659
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT5 2LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Nearest railway station
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe — 0.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2636453 (CC BY 4.0)
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Caravan parks · 1.0 km
Troc Cinema
Theatres · 1.4 km
Hampton Bay Park
Campsites · 1.8 km
War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of All Saints, Whitstable
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Crab & Winkle Way Penny Farthing
Public art & sculpture · 2.1 km
Tankerton Castle
Castles · 2.2 km
Whitstable Castle
Castles · 2.2 km
Primrose Cottage Caravan Park
Campsites · 2.4 km
Whitstable Harbour
Harbours & ports · 2.7 km
The Oystermans Daughter
National landscapes (AONB) · 2.8 km
Nearby
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Long Rock
Long Rock — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Chestfield
Chestfield — village and civil parish in Canterbury, Kent, England.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Seaview Holiday Park
Seaview Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south east.
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War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of All Saints, Whitstable
War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of All Saints, Whitstable — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Swalecliffe
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Seaview Holiday Park
Seaview Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5📷 5Campsites · South East England
Primrose Cottage Caravan Park
Primrose Cottage Caravan Park — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Hotels · South East England
The Duke of Cumberland
The Duke of Cumberland — a hotel in england south east.
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Braggs Lane Farm Camping and Caravan Site
Braggs Lane Farm Camping and Caravan Site — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Cafés · South East England
Chapters
Chapters — a café in england south east.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
Ye Olde Beverlie
Ye Olde Beverlie — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 7Cafés · South East England
The Coffee Corner
The Coffee Corner — a café in england south east.
More places in this region
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swalecliffe?
- Swalecliffe is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT5 2LX), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is Swalecliffe?
- Swalecliffe — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Swalecliffe?
- The nearest railway station is Chestfield & Swalecliffe, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT5 2LX.
- Is Swalecliffe a protected site?
- Yes — Swalecliffe is part of the Thanet Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Swalecliffe?
- The nearest railway station is Chestfield & Swalecliffe, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT5 2LX.