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Throwley

Parish in Swale, Kent, England

Coordinates:51.26, 0.853
OS grid ref:TQ 99 55

Throwley is a small rural parish in the borough of Swale, in Kent, England, set on the rolling chalk of the North Downs. The area includes tiny hamlets such as Throwley Forstal and a patchwork of arable fields, ancient woodlands and downland, offering long views across the Kent countryside towards the coast and nearby towns.

Historically centred on farming and traditional Kentish trades such as hop‑growing, the parish still contains historic farmsteads and a medieval parish church that acts as a focal point for village life; today agriculture remains important but many residents commute to nearby market towns like Faversham or Canterbury. The small population and local institutions foster a close‑knit community with occasional fêtes and conservation efforts to protect the Downland landscape.

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Transport links

  • Airport London Southend Airport 22.6 miles36.3 km
  • Airport London City Airport 38.3 miles61.7 km
  • Railway station Faversham Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km
  • Railway station Selling Railway Station 4 miles6.5 km

Local points of interest

  • Eastwell Park Estate 4.9 miles8 km
  • South Kent College - Ashford College 8.3 miles13.3 km
  • University of Kent University 9.4 miles15.1 km
  • Dane John Gardens Gardens 9.9 miles15.9 km
  • IFS School of Finance College 10.1 miles16.2 km
  • Central Beach Beach 10.2 miles16.4 km
  • Canterbury College College 10.2 miles16.4 km
  • Canterbury Christ Church University University 10.3 miles16.6 km
  • University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 10.4 miles16.7 km
  • Whitstable Harbour Harbour 10.4 miles16.7 km
  • Hadlow College - Canterbury College 10.6 miles17 km
  • Sheerness Harbour Harbour 13.5 miles21.8 km

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