Hawkinge
Parish in Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.114, 1.166 |
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| OS grid ref: | TR 21 39 |
| Population: | 8,002 |
| Dialling code: | 01303 (Folkestone) |
Hawkinge sits on the scarp of the North Downs a few miles north of Folkestone in the district of Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England. From the hilltop there are long views towards the English Channel and across lower ground towards Lympne and the Romney Marsh; the settlement has expanded into a commuter community while still keeping a village centre, green spaces and local shops.
Hawkinge is best known for its aviation history - the wartime airfield was an important Battle of Britain station and the local museum and memorials draw visitors - and that past sits alongside modern housing, schools, sports clubs and active community groups. The surrounding countryside remains agricultural, and many residents commute to nearby towns such as Ashford or to London, giving the place a mix of rural character and practical links to larger economic centres.
Postcode districts covering Hawkinge
Most populated places nearby
- Folkestone 2 miles3.3 km
- Ashford 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Margate 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Canterbury 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Sittingbourne 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Dover 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Ramsgate 19 miles30.5 km
- Herne Bay 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Deal 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Whitstable 17.4 miles28 km
- Broadstairs 20.5 miles33 km
- Broadstairs and St. Peters 20.6 miles33.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Hawkinge Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Densole Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Paddlesworth Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- East Folkestone Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Broadmead Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Cheriton Ward 2 miles3.1 km
- Acrise Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Folkestone Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Swingfield Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- North Downs East Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Capel-le-Ferne Built-up area 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Folkestone Harbour Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Hawkinge
CT18 7DB, CT18 7RD, CT18 7UE, CT18 7PT, CT18 7UN, CT18 7FL, CT18 7FT, CT18 7SP, CT18 7QW … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 37.5 miles60.4 km
- London City Airport 55.1 miles88.6 km
- Folkstone Eurotunnel 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Folkestone West Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
Hotels near Hawkinge Ad
- The London & Paris Hotel 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Voco the Clifton Folkestone 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Burlington Hotel, Bw Premier Collection 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The View Hotel Folkestone, A Member of Radisson Individuals 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel 3 2.5 miles4 km
- Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Broome Park Hotel 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Westward Ho Hotel 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Holiday Inn Dover 4 6 miles9.6 km
- Hog Deer Creek - at Port Lympne Reserve 7.6 miles12.2 km
Schools in Hawkinge
- Hawkinge Primary School Primary
- The Churchill School Primary
Local points of interest
- Folkestone Castle Historic site 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Kingsworth Gardens Gardens 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Martello Tower Historic site 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Fokestone Roman Villa Ruins Archaeological site 2.3 miles3.7 km
- University Centre Folkestone University 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Sunny Sands Beach 2.5 miles4 km
- Folkestone Harbour Harbour 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Broome Park Estate 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Crabble Athletic Ground Stadium 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 5.9 miles9.5 km