The village and civil parish of Hothfield lies in the Borough of Ashford in Kent, south‑east England. It is a compact rural community set among farmland and small woodlands, most notable for Hothfield Common, a remnant of lowland heath and wetland designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a local nature reserve popular with birdwatchers and walkers; the parish benefits from easy road links to Ashford and rail connections into London.
Hothfield has historic roots stretching back to medieval times and retains a quiet village character, with agriculture still important to the local economy and many residents commuting to surrounding towns for work. Community life centres on the village hall and local events, while the common provides a strong cultural and recreational focus for residents and visitors alike.
Postcode districts covering Hothfield
Most populated places nearby
- Hastings 23.3 miles37.4 km
- Maidstone 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Gillingham 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Chatham 17.9 miles28.9 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Folkestone 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Ashford 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Canterbury 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Sittingbourne 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Dover 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Tonbridge 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Herne Bay 19.1 miles30.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Hothfield Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Westwell Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Upper Weald Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Little Chart Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Godinton Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Repton Ward 2 miles3.1 km
- Great Chart with Singleton Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Great Chart Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Singleton West Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Singleton East Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Goat Lees Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Bockhanger Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Hothfield
TN26 1EL, TN26 1EJ, TN26 1EH, TN26 1AR, TN26 1EG, TN25 4LN, TN26 1HB, TN26 1AZ, TN26 1ED … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 28 miles45.1 km
- London City Airport 40.1 miles64.5 km
- Charing Railway Station 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Ashford International Railway Station 3.2 miles5.2 km
Hotels near Hothfield Ad
- Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 3 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Boys Hall 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Hampton by Hilton Ashford International 3 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Ashford International Hotel & Spa 4 2.3 miles3.8 km
- The Conningbrook Hotel 3 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Chilston Park Hotel 4 5.6 miles9 km
- The Dog & Bear Hotel 6.2 miles10 km
- The Flying Horse 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Little Silver Country Hotel 3 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Who'd A Thought It 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
Schools in Hothfield
- Goldwyn School Special
Local points of interest
- South Kent College - Ashford College 3 miles4.8 km
- Eastwell Park Estate 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Boughton Place Estate 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 13.5 miles21.7 km
- IFS School of Finance College 13.7 miles22 km
- University of Kent University 13.7 miles22 km
- Canterbury College College 13.7 miles22 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 14 miles22.6 km