Where is Thurnham Castle?

Thurnham Castle is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME14 3LE), in the parish of Thurnham.

How do I get to Thurnham Castle?

The nearest railway station is Bearsted, about 2.2 km away. The nearest town is Boxley. Drivers can use postcode ME14 3LE.

Is Thurnham Castle a protected site?

Yes — Thurnham Castle is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).

Does Thurnham Castle charge admission?

Thurnham Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Thurnham Castle?

The nearest railway station is Bearsted, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME14 3LE.

Castles · South East England

Thurnham Castle

In or near Boxley.

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Thurnham Castle — a castle in South East England, United Kingdom.

St Mary's Church, Thurnham - geograph.org.uk - 18261 — Penny Mayes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Bearsted · 2.2 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Thurnham Castle is a castle located in South East England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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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

Thurnham Castle is a historic castle located in London. It is recognised for its medieval architecture and remains a notable example of 12th-century fortifications in the region. The castle's structure reflects the military architecture of its time.

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Coordinates: 51.2940, 0.5911
County: Kent
District: Maidstone
Parish: Thurnham
Postcode: ME14 3LE
Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
Nearest railway station: Bearsted — 2.2 km
Official site: www.visitmaidstone.com

Sources

osm: way/919857263 (ODbL)

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