Kingston
Built-up area in Canterbury, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.217, 1.147 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TR 19 51 |
| Population: | 444 |
| Dialling code: | 01227 (Canterbury) |
Kingston is a small village and suburb on the outskirts of Canterbury in Kent, England, sitting where the city gives way to the rolling chalk of the Kent Downs. It has long rural roots - its name hints at a royal or manorial past - and the area still feels semi-rural, with lanes, historic cottages and proximity to the River Stour and open countryside rather than a dense urban core.
Today Kingston is largely residential, popular with commuters who work in Canterbury or travel to London by rail, while retaining a village sense of community through local halls, pubs and events. Its location means residents enjoy easy access to the cultural draw of Canterbury Cathedral and city amenities, alongside outdoor activities on the North Downs, so the place mixes historic character with a quietly practical, family-friendly vibe.
Postcode districts covering Kingston
Most populated places nearby
- Folkestone 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Ashford 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Margate 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Canterbury 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Sittingbourne 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Dover 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Ramsgate 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Herne Bay 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Deal 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Whitstable 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Broadstairs 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Broadstairs and St. Peters 15.7 miles25.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Nailbourne Ward 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Bishopsbourne Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Barham Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Bridge Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Womenswold Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Adisham Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Aylesham Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Upper Hardres Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Lower Hardres and Street End Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Denton with Wootton Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Bossingham Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Kingston
CT4 6HY, CT4 6JB, CT4 6HN, CT4 6JF, CT4 6JG, CT4 6HZ, CT4 6FG, CT4 6JA, CT4 6HX … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 31.3 miles50.3 km
- London City Airport 51.1 miles82.3 km
- Aylesham Railway Station 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Adisham Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
Hotels near Kingston Ad
- Broome Park Hotel 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Number 8 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Hampton by Hilton Canterbury 3 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Pig at Bridge Place - Kent 2 miles3.3 km
- The Evenhill 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury 5.3 miles8.6 km
- The Victoria Hotel 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection 4 3.6 miles5.9 km
- The Falstaff Hotel 4 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Thanington Hotel 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
Local points of interest
- Broome Park Estate 2.5 miles4 km
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Canterbury College College 4.7 miles7.6 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 5 miles8 km
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 5 miles8 km
- IFS School of Finance College 5 miles8 km
- University of Kent University 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 8 miles12.9 km
- Crabble Athletic Ground Stadium 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Folkestone Castle Historic site 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Martello Tower Historic site 9.2 miles14.7 km