The villages of Otford and Kemsing sit in the district of Sevenoaks in Kent, England, tucked into the chalk of the North Downs and the valley of the River Darent. Otford is noted for the remains of the Tudor Otford Palace, its attractive village green and historic High Street, while nearby Lullingstone Roman Villa and stretches of the Pilgrims' Way draw walkers and history fans.
Both villages combine a rural character and agricultural past with modern commuter life - there are good rail and road links into London via Otford - alongside independent shops, pubs, active village halls and community events. Kemsing in particular is known for its common and downs with ancient barrows, and both settlements benefit from tourism, local small businesses and strong neighbourhood networks.
Postcode districts covering Otford and Kemsing
Most populated places nearby
- Islington 21.1 miles33.9 km
- City of Westminster 21 miles33.8 km
- Bexley 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Sutton 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Crawley 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Croydon 12.6 miles20.4 km
- Basildon 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Maidstone 14 miles22.5 km
- Gillingham 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Grays 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Chatham 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 12.4 miles19.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Otford Parish 0.6 miles1 km
- Otford and Shoreham Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Kemsing Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Seal Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Sevenoaks Northern Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Dunton Green Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Shoreham Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Sevenoaks Eastern Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- East Hill Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Sepham Heath Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Dunton Green and Riverhead Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Sevenoaks Town and St. John's Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Otford and Kemsing
TN15 6TR, TN14 5RT, TN15 6PD, TN14 5QT, TN15 6PU, TN14 5NF, TN14 5RN, TN15 6QR, TN15 6RW … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 14.8 miles23.8 km
- London Gatwick Airport 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Otford Railway Station 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Bat & Ball Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
Hotels near Otford and Kemsing Ad
- Castle Hotel 4.1 miles6.5 km
- The George & Dragon 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- The Landing Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Holiday Inn Maidstone-Sevenoaks 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Mercure Dartford Brands Hatch Hotel & Spa 4 3.9 miles6.4 km
- Holiday Inn London-Bexley 4 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Carpenters Arms 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Green View Hotel 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns 4 9.7 miles15.6 km
Schools in Otford and Kemsing
- Kemsing Primary School Primary
- Otford Primary School Primary
- Russell House School Independent - primary
Local points of interest
- Shoreham Aircraft Museum Museum 1.9 miles3 km
- Brands Hatch Recreation 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Downe Bank Nature Reserve Nature reserve 6.1 miles9.8 km
- University of Kent - Tonbridge University 8.7 miles14 km
- Princes Park Stadium 8.8 miles14.2 km
- KCollege - Tonbridge College 9 miles14.4 km
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 9 miles14.5 km
- Blue Water Shopping centre 9.3 miles15 km
- Penshurst Place Historic site 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Glades Shopping Centre Shopping centre 10.2 miles16.5 km
- University of Greenwich - Avery Hill University 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Park View Road Stadium 10.9 miles17.5 km