Bicknor is a small, predominantly rural parish in the borough of Maidstone, in the county of Kent, England. It sits in typical Kentish countryside - orchards, hop and arable fields and pasture - with a dispersed pattern of farmsteads and cottages and is within easy reach of the North Downs and the River Medway.
Traditionally agricultural, the local economy remains largely farming‑based with many residents commuting into Maidstone or neighbouring towns for work; there are a number of historic farm buildings and lanes that give the area a strong sense of place. Social life tends to be quiet and community‑oriented, with footpaths, country pubs and nearby village facilities that attract walkers and those interested in Kent’s rural heritage.
Postcode districts covering Bicknor
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Basildon 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Maidstone 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Gillingham 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Grays 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Chatham 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Ashford 14 miles22.6 km
- Dartford 22 miles35.4 km
- Canterbury 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Gravesend 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Sittingbourne 4.7 miles7.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Hucking Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Wormshill Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Bredgar Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Stockbury Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- West Downs Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Frinsted Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Hollingbourne Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Broadoak Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Tunstall Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Borden and Grove Park Ward 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Ward 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Borden Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Bicknor
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 18.9 miles30.4 km
- London City Airport 30 miles48.3 km
- Hollingbourne Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Harrietsham Railway Station 3.7 miles6 km
Hotels near Bicknor Ad
- The Black Horse Inn 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Tonge Barn 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Potting Shed Maidstone 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Dog & Bear Hotel 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Chilston Park Hotel 4 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Holiday Inn Sittingbourne 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Orida Maidstone Hotel 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Days Inn Maidstone 3 3.2 miles5.2 km
Local points of interest
- Boxley Hills Hill 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Boxley Abbey Historic site 6.2 miles10 km
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 7.5 miles12.1 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Maidstone University 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Boughton Place Estate 8.2 miles13.1 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 8.5 miles13.6 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 8.7 miles14 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Yalding Gardens Gardens 11.8 miles19 km
- Eastwell Park Estate 12 miles19.3 km