cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral
Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.
4 km · about 10 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Blean works well as a base: 10 minutes from Canterbury, 28km from White Cliffs of Dover.
Blean is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,536, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Blean 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 Blean to your route.
Blean is a village and civil parish in the Canterbury district of Kent, England. The civil parish is large and is mostly woodland, much of which is ancient woodland. The developed village within the parish is scattered along the road between Canterbury and Whitstable, in the middle of the Forest of Blean. The parishRead more
of St Cosmus and St Damian in the Blean was renamed "Blean" on 1 April 2019.
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Blean is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3068 latitude, 1.0430 longitude.
Blean has a population of approximately 1,536 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.
4 km · about 10 min drive
tunnel
50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
25 km · about 30 min drive
castle
A medieval fortress overlooking the English Channel, known as the Key to England due to its strategic defensive significance.
28 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Iconic chalk cliffs reaching up to 110 meters high along the English Channel, symbolizing Britain for centuries.
28 km · about 35 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.
29 km · about 35 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
cafe
A well-known biker cafe on the A127 in Essex, serving as a gathering point for London and Essex riders for generations.
47 km · about 55 min drive
castle
A 14th-century moated castle in East Sussex, renowned for its picturesque setting and well-preserved exterior.
49 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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