Lydden is a small rural parish tucked in Dover district of Kent, England, set amid rolling chalk countryside and farmland. It feels distinctly villagey despite being within easy reach of both Dover and Canterbury, with quiet lanes, hedgerows and footpaths that make it popular with walkers and those wanting a countryside base not far from the coast and larger towns.
The parish has a long-established agricultural character complemented by a surprising sporting profile thanks to the nearby Lydden Hill circuit, famous in rallycross and motorsport circles and drawing visitors at event weekends. Social life revolves around a small cluster of historic buildings, local farming and a tight-knit community of commuters and long-standing residents, giving it a peaceful, close community feel with occasional bursts of activity around races and village events.
Postcode districts covering Lydden
Most populated places nearby
- Folkestone 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Ashford 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Margate 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Canterbury 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Dover 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Ramsgate 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Herne Bay 15 miles24.1 km
- Deal 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Whitstable 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Broadstairs 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Broadstairs and St. Peters 16.4 miles26.5 km
- Faversham 18.3 miles29.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Dover Downs & River Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Lydden Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Shepherdswell with Coldred Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Alkham Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Temple Ewell Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Sibertswold Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Denton with Wootton Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- River Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Swingfield Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Whitfield Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Hougham Without Parish 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Lydden
CT15 7JP, CT15 7ER, CT15 7EX, CT15 7JN, CT15 7EY, CT15 7LA, CT15 7JL, CT15 7JR, CT15 7EU … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 36.6 miles58.9 km
- London City Airport 56 miles90.2 km
- Shepherds Well Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Kearsney Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
Hotels near Lydden Ad
- Holiday Inn Dover 4 2.5 miles4 km
- Broome Park Hotel 4 3 miles4.8 km
- The London & Paris Hotel 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Voco the Clifton Folkestone 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Best Western Premier Dover Marina Hotel & Spa 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Burlington Hotel, Bw Premier Collection 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- The View Hotel Folkestone, A Member of Radisson Individuals 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel 3 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Rose 8.7 miles14 km
- The Evenhill 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
Schools in Lydden
- Lydden Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Crabble Athletic Ground Stadium 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Broome Park Estate 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Roman Lighthouse Historic site 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Fokestone Roman Villa Ruins Archaeological site 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Martello Tower Historic site 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Folkestone Castle Historic site 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Sunny Sands Beach 5.7 miles9.2 km
- University Centre Folkestone University 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Folkestone Harbour Harbour 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Kingsworth Gardens Gardens 6 miles9.6 km
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 8.9 miles14.3 km