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 miles
- Ashford 12.8 miles
- Margate 19.8 miles
- Canterbury 11.7 miles
- Sittingbourne 24.7 miles
- Dover 5.9 miles
- Ramsgate 19 miles
- Herne Bay 17.6 miles
- Deal 11.9 miles
- Whitstable 17.4 miles
- Broadstairs 20.5 miles
- Broadstairs and St. Peters 20.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hawkinge Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Densole Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Paddlesworth Parish 1.2 miles
- East Folkestone Ward 1.5 miles
- Broadmead Ward 1.7 miles
- Cheriton Ward 2 miles
- Acrise Parish 2 miles
- Folkestone Built-up area 2 miles
- Swingfield Parish 2 miles
- North Downs East Ward 2.1 miles
- Capel-le-Ferne Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Folkestone Harbour Ward 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Hawkinge
CT18 7SD, CT18 7SU, CT18 7QB, CT18 7NL, CT18 7BP, CT18 7PL, CT18 7QE, CT18 7AY, CT18 7QH … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 37.5 miles
- London City Airport 55.1 miles
- Folkstone Eurotunnel 1.7 miles
- Folkestone West Railway Station 2.1 miles
Hotels near Hawkinge Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel 2.5 2.5 miles
- voco The Clifton Folkestone 3 2.6 miles
- Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf 4 4.4 miles
- Burlington Hotel 4 2.7 miles
- The Royal Norfolk Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- The Southcliff Hotel 2 2.6 miles
- Premier Inn Folkestone 3 1.5 miles
- The Marquis of Granby 5 2.9 miles
- OYO Royal Lodge Folkestone 3 2.1 miles
- The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals 4 2.7 miles
Schools in Hawkinge
- Hawkinge Primary School Primary
- The Churchill School Primary
Local points of interest
- Folkestone Castle Historic site 1.2 miles
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 1.5 miles
- Kingsworth Gardens Gardens 2.2 miles
- Martello Tower Historic site 2.2 miles
- Fokestone Roman Villa Ruins Archaeological site 2.3 miles
- University Centre Folkestone University 2.4 miles
- Sunny Sands Beach 2.5 miles
- Folkestone Harbour Harbour 2.6 miles
- Broome Park Estate 4.8 miles
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 4.8 miles
- Crabble Athletic Ground Stadium 5.5 miles
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 5.9 miles