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 miles
- Maidstone 14.6 miles
- Gillingham 17.3 miles
- Chatham 17.9 miles
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 23.9 miles
- Folkestone 15.8 miles
- Ashford 3.3 miles
- Canterbury 13.9 miles
- Sittingbourne 12.8 miles
- Dover 21.1 miles
- Tonbridge 23.4 miles
- Herne Bay 19.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hothfield Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Westwell Parish 1.3 miles
- Upper Weald Ward 1.6 miles
- Little Chart Parish 1.8 miles
- Godinton Ward 1.9 miles
- Repton Ward 2 miles
- Great Chart with Singleton Parish 2.2 miles
- Great Chart Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Singleton West Ward 2.4 miles
- Singleton East Ward 2.5 miles
- Goat Lees Ward 2.5 miles
- Bockhanger Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Hothfield
TN25 4LN, TN25 4LS, TN26 1EE, TN26 1DZ, TN26 1EH, TN26 1EP, TN26 1DW, TN23 3BT, TN26 1HA … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 28 miles
- London City Airport 40.1 miles
- Charing Railway Station 2.7 miles
- Ashford International Railway Station 3.2 miles
Hotels near Hothfield Ad
- Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 3 1.1 miles
- Boys Hall 4 4.4 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Ashford International 3 3.1 miles
- Ashford International Hotel & Spa 4 2.3 miles
- The Conningbrook Hotel 3 3.5 miles
- Chilston Park Hotel 4 5.6 miles
- The Dog & Bear Hotel 6.2 miles
- The Flying Horse 3.5 miles
- The Woolpack Hotel 4 9.1 miles
- The Print House Inn 4 9.4 miles
Schools in Hothfield
- Goldwyn School Special
Local points of interest
- South Kent College - Ashford College 3 miles
- Eastwell Park Estate 3.2 miles
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 10.9 miles
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 12.6 miles
- Boughton Place Estate 12.6 miles
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 13.5 miles
- IFS School of Finance College 13.7 miles
- University of Kent University 13.7 miles
- Canterbury College College 13.7 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 13.8 miles
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 13.9 miles
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 14 miles