Shoreham is a compact village and civil parish in the district of Sevenoaks, Kent, tucked into the Darent valley on the banks of the River Darent and beneath the chalk slopes of the North Downs. Its narrow high street and surrounding lanes form a recognisably historic village core, with timber‑framed houses and a medieval parish church giving a strong sense of place.
Today Shoreham blends a rural character - surrounding farmland, orchards and riverside meadows - with a lively community life: local pubs, small shops and village events, plus good walking routes make it popular with families and commuters seeking a quieter base within reach of London. The conservation area and traditional streetscape are often remarked on by visitors exploring the Darent valley.
Postcode districts covering Shoreham
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Islington 19.3 miles31 km
- City of Westminster 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Bexley 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Sutton 16 miles25.8 km
- Crawley 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Croydon 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Basildon 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Maidstone 15 miles24.1 km
- Gillingham 17 miles27.3 km
- Grays 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Chatham 14.9 miles23.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Shoreham Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Otford and Shoreham Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Badgers Mount Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Otford and Kemsing Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Otford Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- East Hill Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Well Hill Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Eynsford Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Sepham Heath Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Crockenhill and Well Hill Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Halstead Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Kemsing Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Shoreham
TN14 7SY, TN14 7SG, TN15 6XN, TN14 7TU, TN14 7RU, TN14 7SE, TN14 7RS, TN14 7SD, TN15 6XJ … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 12.9 miles20.7 km
- London Gatwick Airport 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Shoreham Railway Station 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Eynsford Railway Station 1.8 miles2.8 km
Hotels near Shoreham Ad
- Castle Hotel 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa 4 3.9 miles6.2 km
- The George & Dragon 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- The Landing Hotel 4 7 miles11.2 km
- Holiday Inn London-Bexley 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Mercure Dartford Brands Hatch Hotel & Spa 4 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Brama 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Rowhill Grange Hotel & Utopia Spa 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Green View Hotel 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns 4 8.5 miles13.6 km
Schools in Shoreham
- Shoreham Village School Primary
Local points of interest
- Shoreham Aircraft Museum Museum 0.6 miles1 km
- Brands Hatch Recreation 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Downe Bank Nature Reserve Nature reserve 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Princes Park Stadium 7 miles11.3 km
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Blue Water Shopping centre 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Glades Shopping Centre Shopping centre 8.7 miles14 km
- University of Greenwich - Avery Hill University 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Park View Road Stadium 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Hadlow College Mottingham College 9.9 miles16 km
- University of Kent - Tonbridge University 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Beckenham Library Library 10.9 miles17.5 km