cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral
Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.
14 km · about 25 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Faversham is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Teynham, 37km from White Cliffs of Dover.
Faversham is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 23,024, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Faversham 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 Faversham to your route.
Faversham ( ) is a market town in Kent, England, 8 miles (13 km) from Sittingbourne, 48 miles (77 km) from London and 10 miles (16 km) from Canterbury, next to the Swale, a strip of sea separating mainland Kent from the Isle of Sheppey in the Thames Estuary. It is close to the A2, which follows an ancient BritishRead more
trackway now known as Watling Street, which was used by the Romans and the Anglo-Saxons.
There has been a settlement at Faversham since pre-Roman times, next to the ancient sea port on Faversham Creek. The Roman name was Durolevum. The modern name is of Old English origin, probably meaning "the metal-worker's village". It was inhabited by the Jutes and mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Favreshant. The town was favoured by King Stephen who established Faversham Abbey, which survived until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1538. Subsequently, the town became an important seaport and established itself as a centre for brewing, and the Shepherd Neame Brewery, founded in 1698, remains a significant major employer.
The town was also the centre of the explosives industry between the 17th and early 20th century, declining after an accident in 1916 which killed over 100 workers. This coincided with a revival of the shipping industry in the town. Faversham has a number of landmarks, with several historic churches including St Mary of Charity, Faversham Parish Church, the Maison Dieu and Faversham Recreation Ground. Faversham Market has been established for over 900 years and is still based in the town centre. There are good road and rail links, including a Southeastern service to the High Speed 1 line at Ebbsfleet International and London.
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Faversham is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3148 latitude, 0.8886 longitude.
Faversham has a population of approximately 23,024 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.
14 km · about 25 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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
tunnel
50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
31 km · about 35 min drive
castle
A medieval fortress overlooking the English Channel, known as the Key to England due to its strategic defensive significance.
37 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Iconic chalk cliffs reaching up to 110 meters high along the English Channel, symbolizing Britain for centuries.
37 km · about 45 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.
39 km · about 45 min drive
castle
A 14th-century moated castle in East Sussex, renowned for its picturesque setting and well-preserved exterior.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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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'.
42 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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