Womenswold
Parish in Canterbury, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.203, 1.191 |
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| OS grid ref: | TR 23 49 |
Womenswold is a small, quiet civil parish a few miles south‑east of Canterbury in rural Kent, England. Perched on rolling chalk downland on the edge of the Kent Downs, it is characterised by hedged arable fields, lanes and scattered hamlets rather than a dense village centre, making it popular with walkers and those seeking classic Kent countryside scenery.
Historically agricultural, the parish retains a strong rural identity with a small community clustered around its historic church and village green; many residents commute into nearby towns while local life still revolves around farming, conservation and occasional community events. Its quiet lanes, stone cottages and proximity to Canterbury give it a mix of pastoral charm and easy access to city amenities.
Postcode districts covering Womenswold
Most populated places nearby
- Folkestone 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Ashford 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Margate 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Canterbury 6.7 miles10.9 km
- Sittingbourne 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Dover 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Ramsgate 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Herne Bay 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Deal 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Whitstable 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Broadstairs 15 miles24.1 km
- Broadstairs and St. Peters 15 miles24.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Barham Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Aylesham Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Denton with Wootton Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Sibertswold Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Kingston Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Nailbourne Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Adisham Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Nonington Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Shepherdswell with Coldred Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Bishopsbourne Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Dover Downs & River Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Womenswold
CT4 6SA, CT4 6HA, CT4 6SF, CT4 6SG, CT4 6SU, CT4 6SH, CT4 6SN, CT4 6SD, CT4 6SJ … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 33.3 miles53.5 km
- London City Airport 53.3 miles85.8 km
- Snowdown Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Aylesham Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
Hotels near Womenswold Ad
- Broome Park Hotel 4 1 mile1.5 km
- Number 8 7.1 miles11.5 km
- The Evenhill 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Hampton by Hilton Canterbury 3 7.1 miles11.4 km
- The Pig at Bridge Place - Kent 4 miles6.5 km
- Holiday Inn Dover 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury 7.3 miles11.8 km
- The London & Paris Hotel 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Voco the Clifton Folkestone 4 8.8 miles14.1 km
- The Victoria Hotel 3 7.8 miles12.5 km
Local points of interest
- Broome Park Estate 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Crabble Athletic Ground Stadium 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 6.5 miles10.5 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Canterbury College College 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 6.9 miles11.1 km
- IFS School of Finance College 7 miles11.2 km
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 7 miles11.2 km
- Folkestone Castle Historic site 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Roman Lighthouse Historic site 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Martello Tower Historic site 7.9 miles12.7 km