Historic pubs · South East England
The Cock Horse
In or near Boxley.
The Cock Horse in England South East, United Kingdom.
Chris Whippet — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bearsted · 2.3 km
About
The Cock Horse is a historic pub in England South East, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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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
The Cock Horse is a pub located in Detling, Kent, in South-East England. Situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it offers a rural setting for visitors. The establishment provides a traditional pub atmosphere, making it suitable for both locals and tourists seeking refreshment in the picturesque countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2962, 0.5704
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Detling
- Postcode
- ME14 3BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Faversham and Mid Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Bearsted — 2.3 km
- Official site
- cockhorseinn.madasafish.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26376111 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Cock Horse?
- The Cock Horse is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME14 3BZ), in the parish of Detling.
- What is The Cock Horse?
- The Cock Horse in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Cock Horse?
- The nearest railway station is Bearsted, about 2.3 km away. The nearest town is Boxley. Drivers can use postcode ME14 3BZ.
- Is The Cock Horse a protected site?
- Yes — The Cock Horse is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Cock Horse?
- The nearest railway station is Bearsted, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME14 3BZ.