The ward around Allington and Bridge lies on the western edge of Maidstone, straddling the banks of the River Medway. Its riverside setting is shaped by Allington Lock and the castellated presence of Allington Castle, with towpath walks, boat traffic and a history of milling and river trade giving the area a strong riverside character.
Today the area mixes residential streets, light industrial estates and riverside leisure facilities, with good road links for commuters via the M20. Local life revolves around community clubs, pubs and riverside recreation, so the ward balances an industrial past and conservation interest with a fairly commuter‑oriented present.
Postcode districts covering Allington & Bridge
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 20.7 miles
- Bexley 19.9 miles
- Basildon 19.7 miles
- Maidstone 1 mile
- Gillingham 7 miles
- Grays 15.8 miles
- Chatham 5.6 miles
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 14.3 miles
- Ashford 18.8 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 24.8 miles
- Dartford 16.7 miles
- Gravesend 11.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Palace Wood Ward 0.4 miles
- Ringlestone Ward 0.5 miles
- Maidstone Built-up area 1 mile
- Penenden Heath Ward 1.1 miles
- Fant & Oakwood Ward 1.1 miles
- High Street Ward 1.3 miles
- Forstal Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Aylesford South & Ditton Ward 1.6 miles
- Tovil Parish 1.7 miles
- Aylesford Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Barming Parish 2 miles
- Grove Green & Vinters Park Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in Allington & Bridge
ME16 8QJ, ME16 0PY, ME16 0NW, ME16 0ZS, ME16 0TX, ME16 0UP, ME16 0RJ, ME16 0BP, ME16 0DR … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 21.6 miles
- London City Airport 24.7 miles
- Maidstone Barracks Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Maidstone East Railway Station 0.8 miles
Hotels in Allington & Bridge Ad
- Travelodge Maidstone Central 3
- Premier Inn Maidstone - Allington 3
- Premier Inn Maidstone Town Centre 3
Schools in Allington & Bridge
- Allington Primary School Primary
- Brunswick House Primary School Primary
- Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Secondary
- The Maplesden Noakes School Secondary
Local points of interest
- University for the Creative Arts - Maidstone University 0.8 miles
- Boxley Abbey Historic site 1.5 miles
- Boxley Hills Hill 2.5 miles
- Boughton Place Estate 4.7 miles
- Yalding Gardens Gardens 5.6 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 6.7 miles
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 6.8 miles
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 7.4 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 8 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 8.1 miles
- Brands Hatch Recreation 11.7 miles
- University of Kent - Tonbridge University 11.9 miles