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Stone

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Stone

Stone works well as a base: 10 minutes from Rye, 42km from White Cliffs of Dover.

Stone is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 6,100, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Stone 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 Stone to your route.

About Stone

Ebony is a hamlet in the civil parish of Stone-cum-Ebony, in the Ashford district, in the county of Kent, England. It is on the Isle of Oxney, south of Ashford. Ebony St. Mary is a parish, in the union of Tenterden, partly in the hundred of Tenterden, Lower division of the lathe of Scray, W. division, but chiefly in

Read more the hundred of Oxney, lathe of Shepway, E. division, of Kent, 4 miles south-east from Tenterden. The place-name 'Ebony' is first attested in a Saxon charter of 833, where it appears as Ebbanea. The name means 'Ebba's or Ybba's stream'. In 1891 the parish had a population of 174. In 1894 the parish was abolished and merged with Stone to form "Stone cum Ebony", part also went to Tenterden.

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What are the best things to do in Stone?

Stone offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Stone located?

Stone is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.0000 latitude, 0.7667 longitude.

What is the population of Stone?

Stone has a population of approximately 6,100 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
6,100
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.0000, 0.7667

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 Stone

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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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'.

6 km · about 10 min drive

castle

Bodiam Castle

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

16 km · about 30 min 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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

tunnel

Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)

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

29 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral

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

38 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Dover Castle

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

41 km · about 50 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.

42 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Hever 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.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Stone

  • 29 kmChannel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
  • 59 kmCap Gris-NezThe closest point in France to England, a windswept headland of cliffs, lighthouse and migrating birds.
  • 67 kmCap Blanc-NezDazzling white chalk cliffs on the Opal Coast with views across the Channel to England on clear days.
  • 75 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Stone.

Rye

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6 km awayPop. 9,041

Camber

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8 km awayPop. 1,265

Woodchurch

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8 km awayPop. 1,074

Tenterden

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9 km awayPop. 7,118

Winchelsea Beach

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10 km awayPop. 1,362

Romney Marsh

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11 km awayPop. 2,279

Lydd

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11 km awayPop. 3,889

Northiam

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12 km awayPop. 1,785

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