Herne and Broomfield
Parish in Canterbury, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.348, 1.134 |
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| OS grid ref: | TR 18 65 |
| Dialling code: | 01227 (Canterbury) |
Herne and Broomfield sits just north of Canterbury in Kent, close to the North Kent coast and the town of Herne Bay. The area blends village green settings and ribbon development, with easy road and rail links that make it a popular spot for people who commute into Canterbury or London.
Though much of the settlement feels suburban today, there are medieval roots and a number of historic buildings and churches woven into the landscape, and recent housing growth has brought a mix of long‑standing families and newcomers. Local life centres on primary schools, village halls, pubs and community groups, giving the area a fairly active cultural and social scene alongside modest local shops and services.
Postcode districts covering Herne and Broomfield
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Gillingham 24 miles38.7 km
- Folkestone 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Ashford 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Margate 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Canterbury 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Sittingbourne 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Dover 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Ramsgate 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Herne Bay 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Deal 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Whitstable 4.5 miles7.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Herne & Broomfield Ward 0 miles0 km
- Herne Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Greenhill Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Heron Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Herne Bay Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Beltinge Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Hoath Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- West Bay Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Reculver Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hersden Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Westbere Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Chislet Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Herne and Broomfield
CT6 7UD, CT6 7HX, CT6 7EN, CT6 7XG, CT6 7XF, CT6 7JE, CT6 7GG, CT6 7AF, CT6 7XN … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 24.4 miles39.3 km
- London City Airport 47.7 miles76.8 km
- Herne Bay Railway Station 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe Railway Station 3 miles4.9 km
Hotels near Herne and Broomfield Ad
- Duke of Cumberland 4 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Number 8 5.5 miles8.8 km
- The Crescent Turner Hotel 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The Marine 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Hotel Continental 3 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Hampton by Hilton Canterbury 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The Evenhill 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Victoria Hotel 3 5.5 miles8.9 km
- The Waves B&B 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
Schools in Herne and Broomfield
- Herne C of E Infant and Nursery School Primary
- Herne C of E Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- University of Kent University 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Whitstable Harbour Harbour 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 5.2 miles8.4 km
- IFS School of Finance College 5.3 miles8.6 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Canterbury College College 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum Museum 9.3 miles15 km
- RAF Manston History Museum Museum 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Central Beach Beach 9.9 miles16 km
- Broome Park Estate 11.5 miles18.4 km