Charing is a largely rural electoral ward centred on the village of Charing in the borough of Ashford, Kent, England. It sits at the foot of the North Downs along the historic Pilgrims' Way, close to the M20 and within commuting distance of Ashford and London, with a small local railway station and scenic chalk downland nearby.
The ward has a strong sense of local identity, with a historic high street, a medieval parish church and old coaching inns giving a tangible sense of history. The economy remains mixed - agriculture and small businesses dominate, alongside independent shops and pubs - while community life centres on village events, sports clubs and conservation-minded groups preserving the character of the area.
Postcode districts covering Charing
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Maidstone 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Gillingham 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Chatham 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 23.6 miles38 km
- Folkestone 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Ashford 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Canterbury 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Gravesend 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Sittingbourne 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Dover 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Tonbridge 22.6 miles36.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Charing Built-up area 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Upper Weald Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Little Chart Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Westwell Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Stalisfield Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Otterden Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Downs West Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Hothfield Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Challock Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Pluckley Built-up area 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Egerton Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Eastwell Parish 3.8 miles6.2 km
Example postcodes in Charing
TN27 0GY, TN27 0EA, TN27 0DS, TN27 0EN, TN27 0AH, TN27 0JL, TN27 0QQ, TN27 0HW, TN27 0BQ … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 25.3 miles40.8 km
- London City Airport 38.1 miles61.3 km
- Charing Railway Station 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Lenham Railway Station 4.4 miles7 km
Hotels near Charing Ad
- Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 3 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Chilston Park Hotel 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Dog & Bear Hotel 4 miles6.5 km
- Boys Hall 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Hampton by Hilton Ashford International 3 5.5 miles8.9 km
- The Conningbrook Hotel 3 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Tonge Barn 4 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Ashford International Hotel & Spa 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
- The Potting Shed Maidstone 9.5 miles15.3 km
Schools in Charing
- Charing C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Eastwell Park Estate 3.9 miles6.2 km
- South Kent College - Ashford College 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Boughton Place Estate 11.6 miles18.7 km
- University of Kent University 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 12.9 miles20.8 km
- IFS School of Finance College 13.1 miles21 km
- Canterbury College College 13.1 miles21.1 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Boxley Abbey Historic site 13.5 miles21.6 km
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 13.5 miles21.7 km