Museums · South East England
Thistlegorm (namesake)
In or near Aylesford.
Thistlegorm (namesake) — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- New Hythe · 0.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Thistlegorm (namesake) is a museum 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Halling to Trottiscliffe Escarpment SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: NORTH KENT WOODS AND DOWNS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thistlegorm is a museum located in London. It is named after a British cargo ship sunk during World War II, which is now a popular wreck diving site. The museum focuses on maritime history and the impact of the war on naval operations.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3167, 0.4451
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tonbridge and Malling
- Parish
- East Malling and Larkfield
- Postcode
- ME20 6FW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chatham and Aylesford
- Nearest railway station
- New Hythe — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/649062065 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thistlegorm (namesake)?
- Thistlegorm (namesake) is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME20 6FW), in the parish of East Malling and Larkfield.
- What is Thistlegorm (namesake)?
- Thistlegorm (namesake) — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thistlegorm (namesake)?
- The nearest railway station is New Hythe, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME20 6FW.
- Is Thistlegorm (namesake) a protected site?
- Yes — Thistlegorm (namesake) is part of the Halling to Trottiscliffe Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the NORTH KENT WOODS AND DOWNS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Thistlegorm (namesake)?
- The nearest railway station is New Hythe, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME20 6FW.