Beaches · South East England
The Beach
In or near Harrietsham.
The Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Hollingbourne · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The Beach is a beach on the coast of Kent, South-East England. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Faversham and Mid Kent parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Hollingbourne, about 2.2 km away. Postcode area ME17.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
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Official information
Leeds Castle's Bird of Prey Centre showcases a variety of birds, from small owls to large eagles. Visitors can observe the birds in their aviaries and learn about their species and care through informative displays.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
A beach is a geological formation consisting of loose rock particles along the shoreline of a body of water. Beach, Beaches or beaching may also refer to:
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.2454, 0.6322
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Broomfield and Kingswood
- Postcode
- ME17 1PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Faversham and Mid Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Hollingbourne — 2.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm (April to September); Daily 10am–4pm (October to March)
- Official site
- www.leeds-castle.com
Sources
- osm: w1168460534 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: The Beach (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Beach?
- The Beach is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME17 1PJ), in the parish of Broomfield and Kingswood.
- What is The Beach?
- The Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Hollingbourne, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME17 1PJ.
- Is The Beach a protected site?
- Yes — The Beach is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Beach free to visit?
- Yes, The Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Hollingbourne, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME17 1PJ.