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Ashford

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Ashford

Ashford works well as a base: 10 minutes from Shadoxhurst, 32km from White Cliffs of Dover.

Ashford is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 62,787, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ashford sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ashford to your route.

About Ashford

St Mary's Parish Church, also known as the Church of St Mary the Virgin, in Ashford, Kent, England, dates to the late 13th century. It is a Grade I listed. There has been a church on the site since at least 1086, for one was mentioned in the Domesday Book. Cranbrook native Comfort Starr, one of the founding members of

Read more Harvard College, was a warden at the church in the early 17th century.

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Where is Ashford located?

Ashford is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.1465 latitude, 0.8738 longitude.

What is the population of Ashford?

Ashford has a population of approximately 62,787 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
62,787
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.1465, 0.8738

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Ashford

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Leeds Castle

A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.

20 km · about 25 min drive

tunnel

Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)

50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train

20 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral

Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.

21 km · about 25 min drive

photogenic

Mermaid Street, Rye

Cobbled hill of half-timbered houses in the ancient Cinque Port of Rye, crowned by the 15th-century Mermaid Inn with its smuggling-era cellars. Houses carry names like 'The House with Two Front Doors'.

24 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Bodiam Castle

A 14th-century moated castle in East Sussex, renowned for its picturesque setting and well-preserved exterior.

28 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Dover Castle

A medieval fortress overlooking the English Channel, known as the Key to England due to its strategic defensive significance.

31 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

White Cliffs of Dover

Iconic chalk cliffs reaching up to 110 meters high along the English Channel, symbolizing Britain for centuries.

32 km · about 35 min drive

racetrack

Brands Hatch Circuit

Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Ashford

  • 20 kmChannel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
  • 58 kmCap Gris-NezThe closest point in France to England, a windswept headland of cliffs, lighthouse and migrating birds.
  • 64 kmCap Blanc-NezDazzling white chalk cliffs on the Opal Coast with views across the Channel to England on clear days.
  • 72 kmCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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