The area around Harrietsham, Lenham and the North Downs sits in the borough of Maidstone, Kent, England and is chiefly rural, with rolling chalk downland, fruit orchards and the ancient ridge of the Downs giving long views. Both villages retain a strong sense of history - Lenham is noted for its attractive village square, timber‑framed buildings and medieval church, while Harrietsham remains a linear village with a local station and easy access to surrounding towns; long‑distance footpaths such as the North Downs Way and the Pilgrims' Way draw walkers across the landscape.
Economically the ward mixes traditional agriculture with a commuter population travelling to Maidstone and London, alongside small local businesses, pubs and community groups that keep village life active. Conservation areas and the scenic Downs mean the place is popular with outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a quieter, historically layered corner of Kent.
Postcode districts covering Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 20.1 miles
- Basildon 23.4 miles
- Maidstone 7.7 miles
- Gillingham 9.2 miles
- Grays 21.9 miles
- Chatham 9.9 miles
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 20.4 miles
- Folkestone 23.3 miles
- Ashford 11.3 miles
- Dartford 24.3 miles
- Canterbury 17.1 miles
- Gravesend 17.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Wormshill Parish 1.4 miles
- Harrietsham Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Frinsted Parish 1.5 miles
- Lenham Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Wichling Parish 2.2 miles
- Hollingbourne Parish 2.6 miles
- Bicknor Parish 2.8 miles
- Milstead Parish 2.9 miles
- Bredgar Built-up area 3.5 miles
- West Downs Ward 3.6 miles
- Broomfield and Kingswood Parish 3.6 miles
- Hucking Parish 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
ME17 2PY, ME17 2FD, ME17 1QR, ME17 2GB, ME17 1QN, ME9 0TT, ME17 1AQ, ME17 2LS, ME17 1NR … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 21.4 miles
- London City Airport 32.3 miles
- Harrietsham Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Lenham Railway Station 1.9 miles
Hotels in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Ad
- The Dog & Bear Hotel
- Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone 3
- Chilston Park Hotel 4
- The Windmill
- Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel 4
Schools in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
- Harrietsham C of E Primary School Primary
- Hollingbourne Primary School Primary
- Lenham Primary School Primary
- Platts Heath Primary School Primary
- The Lenham School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Boughton Place Estate 7.7 miles
- Boxley Abbey Historic site 7.8 miles
- Boxley Hills Hill 7.9 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Maidstone University 8.6 miles
- Eastwell Park Estate 9.6 miles
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 10.3 miles
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 10.8 miles
- South Kent College - Ashford College 11.1 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 11.2 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 11.3 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 11.6 miles
- Yalding Gardens Gardens 11.9 miles