Cliffsend is a small village and civil parish on the edge of Thanet in Kent, tucked beside the tidal lowlands of Pegwell Bay between Ramsgate and Sandwich. The setting is low-lying marsh and reclaimed farmland, popular for shoreline walks and birdwatching, giving it a distinctly coastal feel despite being a compact, residential community.
Historically agricultural and linked in legend to the Saxon landing at nearby Ebbsfleet, the village’s recent story has been shaped by aviation - most notably RAF Manston and the later commercial Manston Airport - and by improved rail access such as Thanet Parkway. That mix of historic ties, quiet countryside and transport links means Cliffsend supports a blend of commuters, local farming families and visitors drawn to the bay.
Postcode districts covering Cliffsend
Most populated places nearby
- Folkestone 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Margate 3 miles4.8 km
- Canterbury 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Dover 14 miles22.5 km
- Ramsgate 1.9 miles3 km
- Herne Bay 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Deal 8 miles12.9 km
- Whitstable 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Broadstairs 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Broadstairs and St. Peters 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Faversham 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Hythe 21.9 miles35.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Cliffsend and Pegwell Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Cliffs End Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Nethercourt Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Newington Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Minster Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Northwood Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Ramsgate Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Manston Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Central Harbour Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Eastcliff Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Sir Moses Montefiore Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Thanet Villages Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Cliffsend
CT12 5JG, CT12 5EL, CT12 5LA, CT12 5JB, CT12 5GH, CT12 5EW, CT12 5JF, CT12 5JJ, CT12 5JZ … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 33.4 miles53.7 km
- London City Airport 57.8 miles93 km
- Ramsgate Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Minster Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
Hotels near Cliffsend Ad
- The Beetroot 4 miles6.5 km
- The Falstaff Hotel & Restaurant Ramsgate 2 miles3.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate - Minster 3 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Fort Road Hotel 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The George & Heart House 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Yarrow Hotel 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Royal Temple Yacht Club 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- The Powell 3.9 miles6.4 km
- Royal Albion Hotel 3 3.7 miles6 km
Local points of interest
- Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum Museum 1.7 miles2.7 km
- RAF Manston History Museum Museum 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University - Broadstairs University 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Thanet College College 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Hilderstone College College 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 12.5 miles20.2 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Canterbury College College 12.7 miles20.5 km
- IFS School of Finance College 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 13 miles20.9 km
- Broome Park Estate 13.4 miles21.6 km