Historic pubs · South East England
The King's Arms
In or near Boxley.
The King's Arms in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maidstone East · 3.2 km
About
The King's Arms 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
- 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 King's Arms is a pub located in Boxley, Kent, within the South-East England region. It is situated in an area designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), specifically the Wouldham to Detling Escarpment and Kent Downs. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere in a scenic setting that highlights the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3023, 0.5429
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Boxley
- Postcode
- ME14 3DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Faversham and Mid Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Maidstone East — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26481120 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The King's Arms?
- The King's Arms is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME14 3DT), in the parish of Boxley.
- What is The King's Arms?
- The King's Arms in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The King's Arms?
- The nearest railway station is Maidstone East, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME14 3DT.
- Is The King's Arms a protected site?
- Yes — The King's Arms 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 King's Arms?
- The nearest railway station is Maidstone East, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME14 3DT.