cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral
Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.
10 km · about 20 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Aylesham works well as a base: 5 minutes from Barham, 14km from White Cliffs of Dover.
Aylesham is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 3,793, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Aylesham 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 Aylesham to your route.
Aylesham is a village and civil parish in the Dover district of Kent, England. The village is 6.5 miles (10.5 km) south-east of the cathedral city of Canterbury, and 8.5 miles (13.7 km) north-west of the town and port of Dover. According to the 2001 Census, the parish had a population of 3,884 including DrellingoreRead more
and Snowdown; it increased to 3,999 at the 2011 Census.
The village was built in the 1920s to accommodate workers at nearby coal mines. The parish also includes the village of Snowdown. Both villages are served by railway stations on the Dover branch of the Chatham Main Line.
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Aylesham is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.2254 latitude, 1.2016 longitude.
Aylesham has a population of approximately 3,793 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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cathedral
Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.
10 km · about 20 min drive
castle
A medieval fortress overlooking the English Channel, known as the Key to England due to its strategic defensive significance.
14 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Iconic chalk cliffs reaching up to 110 meters high along the English Channel, symbolizing Britain for centuries.
14 km · about 25 min drive
tunnel
50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
15 km · about 30 min drive
castle
A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.
40 km · about 45 min drive
photogenic
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'.
45 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The closest point in France to England, a windswept headland of cliffs, lighthouse and migrating birds.
48 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Dazzling white chalk cliffs on the Opal Coast with views across the Channel to England on clear days.
49 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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