Lower Hardres and Nackington
Parish in Canterbury, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.242, 1.078 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TR 14 53 |
| Population: | 269 |
| Dialling code: | 01227 (Canterbury) |
Lower Hardres and Nackington is a small, traditionally rural parish a few miles south of Canterbury in Kent, England. Set among gently rolling arable fields and hedged lanes, it retains a distinctly village feel with scattered farmsteads, a medieval church presence and several listed buildings that reflect centuries of local life. The name recalls the Hardres family, long‑standing local landowners, and the area’s history is quietly visible in field patterns and old lanes rather than in grand monuments.
Today the parish combines agriculture with a commuter role, given its easy access to Canterbury’s shops and rail links, and maintains an active community spirit around the church, village hall and village events. Its proximity to the wider Kentish countryside makes it popular for walkers and anyone wanting a peaceful base near the city while still enjoying the character of the Garden of England.
Postcode districts covering Lower Hardres and Nackington
Most populated places nearby
- Maidstone 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Gillingham 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Chatham 25 miles40.2 km
- Folkestone 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Ashford 11.2 miles18 km
- Margate 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Canterbury 2.5 miles4 km
- Sittingbourne 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Dover 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Ramsgate 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Herne Bay 9 miles14.4 km
- Deal 13.5 miles21.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Lower Hardres and Street End Built-up area 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Chartham & Stone Street Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Wincheap Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Thanington Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Bridge Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Barton Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Upper Hardres Parish 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Canterbury Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Petham Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Westgate Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Bishopsbourne Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Lower Hardres and Nackington
CT4 7AY, CT4 5PH, CT4 5NS, CT4 7AE, CT4 7AF, CT4 5NR, CT4 7AQ, CT4 7AG, CT4 5PB … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 28.1 miles45.2 km
- London City Airport 47.7 miles76.8 km
- Canterbury East Railway Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Chartham Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
Hotels near Lower Hardres and Nackington Ad
- Number 8 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Hampton by Hilton Canterbury 3 2.5 miles4 km
- The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Victoria Hotel 3 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Howfield Manor Hotel 3 2.5 miles4 km
- Thanington Hotel 4 2.2 miles3.5 km
- The Falstaff Hotel 4 2.8 miles4.4 km
- The Pig at Bridge Place - Kent 2 miles3.2 km
- Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel 3 2.1 miles3.5 km
- The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection 4 1.8 miles2.8 km
Local points of interest
- Canterbury College College 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 2.4 miles3.8 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 2.5 miles4 km
- IFS School of Finance College 2.5 miles4 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 2.6 miles4.2 km
- University of Kent University 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Broome Park Estate 5.6 miles9 km
- Whitstable Harbour Harbour 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Eastwell Park Estate 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 10.4 miles16.8 km