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 miles
- Ashford 15.5 miles
- Margate 15.7 miles
- Canterbury 10.1 miles
- Dover 3.5 miles
- Ramsgate 14.8 miles
- Herne Bay 15 miles
- Deal 7.8 miles
- Whitstable 15.7 miles
- Broadstairs 16.4 miles
- Broadstairs and St. Peters 16.4 miles
- Faversham 18.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Dover Downs & River Ward 0.4 miles
- Lydden Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Shepherdswell with Coldred Parish 1.6 miles
- Alkham Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Temple Ewell Parish 1.8 miles
- Sibertswold Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Denton with Wootton Parish 2.2 miles
- River Parish 2.2 miles
- Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne Ward 2.6 miles
- Swingfield Parish 2.8 miles
- Whitfield Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Hougham Without Parish 3 miles
Example postcodes in Lydden
CT15 7EU, CT15 7JY, CT15 7EP, CT15 7JS, CT15 7ES, CT15 7EB, CT15 7JX, CT15 7JN, CT15 7JR … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 36.6 miles
- London City Airport 56 miles
- Shepherds Well Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Kearsney Railway Station 2 miles
Hotels near Lydden Ad
- Holiday Inn Dover 4 2.5 miles
- The Marquis of Granby 5 1.7 miles
- Dover Marina Hotel & Spa 4 4.5 miles
- Broome Park Hotel 4 3.2 miles
- Royal Oak 3 2.4 miles
- Premier Inn Dover - A20 3 3.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel 2.5 6.7 miles
- voco The Clifton Folkestone 3 6.3 miles
- Churchill Guest House 4.5 miles
- Premier Inn Dover East 3 4.5 miles
Schools in Lydden
- Lydden Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Crabble Athletic Ground Stadium 2.9 miles
- Broome Park Estate 3.2 miles
- Roman Lighthouse Historic site 4.6 miles
- Fokestone Roman Villa Ruins Archaeological site 5.2 miles
- Martello Tower Historic site 5.2 miles
- Folkestone Castle Historic site 5.3 miles
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 5.7 miles
- Sunny Sands Beach 5.7 miles
- University Centre Folkestone University 5.8 miles
- Folkestone Harbour Harbour 5.9 miles
- Kingsworth Gardens Gardens 6 miles
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 8.9 miles