Blean Forest
Ward in Canterbury, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.302, 1.061 |
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| OS grid ref: | TR 13 60 |
| Dialling code: | 01227 (Canterbury) |
The Blean Forest ward lies just to the north‑west of Canterbury in Kent, England. It is largely rural and notable for its ancient mixed woodland - part of the wider Blean - with patches of heath and farmland, making it important for biodiversity and popular with walkers and birdwatchers.
The ward comprises a scattering of small villages and hamlets with a local economy centred on agriculture, small businesses and commuter links into Canterbury. Historically the woods were managed by coppicing and there is a strong local interest in conservation and community life, giving it a quieter, village‑feel close to the city.
Postcode districts covering Blean Forest
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 22.8 miles
- Maidstone 23.5 miles
- Gillingham 21.4 miles
- Chatham 23.2 miles
- Folkestone 15.5 miles
- Ashford 13.7 miles
- Margate 13.7 miles
- Canterbury 2.2 miles
- Sittingbourne 14.3 miles
- Dover 15.5 miles
- Ramsgate 15.2 miles
- Herne Bay 5.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Tyler Hill Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Blean Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Rough Common Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Hackington Parish 1.1 miles
- St. Stephen's Ward 1.3 miles
- Westgate Ward 1.6 miles
- Northgate Ward 1.7 miles
- Harbledown and Rough Common Parish 1.7 miles
- Canterbury Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Broad Oak Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Wincheap Ward 2.6 miles
- Thanington Parish 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Blean Forest
CT2 7NA, CT2 8DR, CT2 9DS, CT2 7FN, CT2 9ES, CT2 9NP, CT2 7LZ, CT2 9LS, CT2 9JY … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 24.4 miles
- London City Airport 45.5 miles
- Canterbury West Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Canterbury East Railway Station 2 miles
Hotels near Blean Forest Ad
- Number 8 1.9 miles
- The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury 1.6 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Canterbury 3 1.9 miles
- The Victoria Hotel 3 1.4 miles
- The Crescent Turner Hotel 4 3.1 miles
- The Falstaff Hotel 4 1.5 miles
- Thanington Hotel 4 2.1 miles
- Howfield Manor Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Canterbury 3 2.3 miles
- Castle House Hotel 3 1.9 miles
Schools in Blean Forest
- Blean Primary School Primary
- Kent College (Canterbury) Independent - secondary
- Kent College International Study Centre Independent - secondary
- St Edmund's School Canterbury Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- University of Kent University 0.3 miles
- IFS School of Finance College 2 miles
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 2 miles
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 2 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 2.3 miles
- Canterbury College College 2.3 miles
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 2.4 miles
- Whitstable Harbour Harbour 4.5 miles
- Central Beach Beach 9.1 miles
- Broome Park Estate 9.4 miles
- Eastwell Park Estate 10.8 miles
- Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum Museum 13 miles