Bilting is a small hamlet on the outskirts of Ashford in Kent, England, set where the edge of the Kentish Weald gives way to the more open arable countryside. It retains a quiet, rural character with winding lanes, hedgerows and the kind of historic farm buildings and cottages typical of the area, while being within easy reach of the town’s shops and services.
Historically an agricultural settlement, Bilting now functions largely as a residential and rural community with many residents commuting to Ashford or further afield using the town’s strong transport links. The hamlet’s appeal is its tranquillity and access to Kentish countryside for walkers and cyclists, combined with proximity to the economic and cultural amenities of nearby Ashford.
Postcode districts covering Bilting
Most populated places nearby
- Maidstone 18.9 miles30.3 km
- Gillingham 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Chatham 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Folkestone 12.4 miles20 km
- Ashford 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Margate 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Canterbury 8 miles12.9 km
- Sittingbourne 13.3 miles21.3 km
- Dover 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Ramsgate 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Herne Bay 13.7 miles22 km
- Deal 19.3 miles31 km
Neighbouring places
- Godmersham Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Crundale Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Downs North Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Wye Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Wye with Hinxhill Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Molash Parish 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Challock Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Chilham Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Eastwell Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Brook Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Downs West Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Waltham Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Bilting
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 27.3 miles43.9 km
- London City Airport 43.4 miles69.9 km
- Wye Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Chilham Railway Station 3 miles4.8 km
Hotels near Bilting Ad
- Boys Hall 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Conningbrook Hotel 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The White Horse 4 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Number 8 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Hampton by Hilton Ashford International 3 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Cave Hotel & Golf Resort 6.2 miles10 km
- Howfield Manor Hotel 3 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Flying Horse 2.5 miles4 km
- Hampton by Hilton Canterbury 3 7.6 miles12.3 km
Local points of interest
- Eastwell Park Estate 2.7 miles4.4 km
- South Kent College - Ashford College 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Canterbury College College 7.8 miles12.5 km
- IFS School of Finance College 7.8 miles12.6 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 8.1 miles13 km
- University of Kent University 8.1 miles13 km
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Broome Park Estate 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 10.3 miles16.5 km