Abbeys & priories · South East England
The Friars - Aylesford Priory
In or near Aylesford.
The Friars - Aylesford Priory — a abbey in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aylesford · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Friars - Aylesford Priory is a abbey located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Friars is a historic site in Aylesford, home to a community of Carmelite Friars since 1242. Visitors can explore beautiful grounds, medieval buildings, and various chapels, as well as enjoy local artisan pottery and peaceful gardens.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wouldham to Detling Escarpment SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Friars - Aylesford Priory is an abbey located in London. It serves as a Catholic community of the Order of the Carmelites and is notable for its historical significance and tranquil gardens. The site is active in religious and community life, reflecting its long-standing heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3032, 0.4716
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tonbridge and Malling
- Parish
- Aylesford
- Postcode
- ME20 7BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chatham and Aylesford
- Phone
- 01622 717272
- Nearest railway station
- Aylesford — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Open 365 days a year
- Official site
- www.thefriars.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/255277882 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Friars - Aylesford Priory?
- The Friars - Aylesford Priory is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME20 7BX), in the parish of Aylesford.
- What is The Friars - Aylesford Priory?
- The Friars - Aylesford Priory — a abbey in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Friars - Aylesford Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Aylesford, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME20 7BX.
- Is The Friars - Aylesford Priory a protected site?
- Yes — The Friars - Aylesford Priory is part of the Wouldham to Detling Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Friars - Aylesford Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Aylesford, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME20 7BX.