Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne
Parish in Canterbury, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.253, 1.141 |
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| OS grid ref: | TR 19 55 |
| Dialling code: | 01227 (Canterbury) |
Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne is a small, rural civil parish a few miles south‑east of Canterbury in Kent, England. The landscape is typical of the Garden of England with rolling arable fields, orchards and a seasonal stream, the Nailbourne, which cuts through the parish and contributes to its pleasant, tucked‑away character.
Despite its quiet village feel the area has interesting layers of history and community life: medieval churches and timber‑framed houses sit alongside reminders of early aviation at the former Bekesbourne aerodrome, and many residents combine local agricultural, small‑business activity with commuting into nearby Canterbury. The parish retains a strong village identity with community events and a largely residential, village‑centred social scene.
Postcode districts covering Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne
Most populated places nearby
- Folkestone 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Ashford 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Margate 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Canterbury 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Sittingbourne 18.7 miles30 km
- Dover 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Ramsgate 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Herne Bay 8 miles12.8 km
- Deal 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Whitstable 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Broadstairs 14.3 miles23 km
- Broadstairs and St. Peters 14.4 miles23.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Bridge Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Little Stour & Adisham Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Bishopsbourne Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Littlebourne Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Barton Ward 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Ickham and Well Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Nailbourne Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Adisham Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Kingston Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Canterbury Built-up area 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Fordwich Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Lower Hardres and Nackington Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne
CT4 5ER, CT4 5EZ, CT4 5DY, CT4 5HL, CT4 5BX, CT4 5DD, CT3 1XB, CT3 1XH, CT4 5BF … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 29.2 miles47 km
- London City Airport 50 miles80.4 km
- Bekesbourne Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Adisham Railway Station 2.6 miles4.3 km
Hotels near Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne Ad
- Number 8 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Hampton by Hilton Canterbury 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Evenhill 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- The Pig at Bridge Place - Kent 1 mile1.6 km
- The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury 3.4 miles5.4 km
- The Victoria Hotel 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection 4 1.7 miles2.8 km
- The Falstaff Hotel 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Canterbury Hotel 2.5 miles4 km
- Thanington Hotel 4 3.4 miles5.4 km
Local points of interest
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 2.5 miles4.1 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Canterbury College College 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 2.9 miles4.6 km
- IFS School of Finance College 3 miles4.8 km
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 3.1 miles4.9 km
- University of Kent University 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Broome Park Estate 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Whitstable Harbour Harbour 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Crabble Athletic Ground Stadium 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Folkestone Castle Historic site 10.7 miles17.3 km