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Leeds Castle
A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.
13 km · about 25 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Sittingbourne is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Iwade, 13km from Leeds Castle.
Sittingbourne is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 54,392, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne to your route.
Sittingbourne is an industrial town in the Swale district of Kent, southeast England, 17 miles (27 km) from Canterbury and 45 miles (72 km) from London, beside the Roman Watling Street, an ancient trackway used by the Romans and the Anglo-Saxons. In 2021 it had a population of 54,392.
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Swale, a strip of sea separating mainland Kent from the Isle of Sheppey. The town became prominent after the death of Thomas Becket in 1170, since it provided a convenient resting point on the road from London to Canterbury and Dover.
Chatham Main Line links to London Victoria station and HS1 to St Pancras International, the journey taking about an hour from Sittingbourne railway station.
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Sittingbourne is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3413 latitude, 0.7328 longitude.
Sittingbourne has a population of approximately 54,392 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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castle
A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.
13 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.
25 km · about 30 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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
racetrack
Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.
33 km · about 40 min drive
castle
A 14th-century moated castle in East Sussex, renowned for its picturesque setting and well-preserved exterior.
40 km · about 45 min drive
tunnel
50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
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'.
43 km · about 50 min drive
castle
Romantic 13th-century double-moated castle that was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, set within award-winning gardens and a 38-acre lake.
46 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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