Monkton is a small rural village and civil parish in the district of Thanet, in the county of Kent. It sits on the gentle southern slopes of the North Downs at the edge of the Isle of Thanet, within easy reach of the coast and the nearby towns of Ramsgate and Sandwich. The surrounding landscape is characterised by chalk soils, arable farmland and pockets of traditional orchards, giving the area a quietly pastoral feel despite being close to the sea.
The name reflects medieval monastic ownership and the village still centres on a historic parish church, a handful of cottages and a village hall, with local life revolving around community events and the occasional pub. Economically it remains largely agricultural, with many residents commuting to nearby towns; its setting makes it popular with walkers and anyone interested in Kentish downland and the quieter side of Thanet’s heritage.
Postcode districts covering Monkton
Most populated places nearby
- Folkestone 19.2 miles31 km
- Ashford 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Margate 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Canterbury 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Sittingbourne 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Dover 15 miles24.1 km
- Ramsgate 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Herne Bay 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Deal 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Whitstable 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Broadstairs 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Broadstairs and St. Peters 5.6 miles9 km
Neighbouring places
- Thanet Villages Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Monkton Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Acol Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Birchington Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Birchington South Ward 1.6 miles2.7 km
- St. Nicholas at Wade Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Birchington North Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Minster Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Sarre Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Westgate-on-Sea Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Manston Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Stourmouth Parish 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Monkton
CT12 4BB, CT12 4JL, CT12 4JW, CT12 5FD, CT12 4JH, CT12 4JQ, CT12 4JZ, CT12 5GG, CT12 5GD … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 29.9 miles48.2 km
- London City Airport 54.4 miles87.6 km
- Minster Railway Station 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Birchington-on-Sea Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
Hotels near Monkton Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate - Minster 3 1.1 miles1.8 km
- The Powell 1.7 miles2.8 km
- The Waves B&B 4 2 miles3.2 km
- The Beetroot 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Fort Road Hotel 4.8 miles7.6 km
- The George & Heart House 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Burlington 4.2 miles6.8 km
- The Falstaff Hotel & Restaurant Ramsgate 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Yarrow Hotel 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Walpole Bay Hotel 3 5.6 miles9 km
Schools in Monkton
- Monkton C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum Museum 2.4 miles3.9 km
- RAF Manston History Museum Museum 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University - Broadstairs University 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Hilderstone College College 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Thanet College College 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 10 miles16 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 10.1 miles16.2 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Canterbury College College 10.3 miles16.6 km
- IFS School of Finance College 10.3 miles16.7 km
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 10.5 miles17 km
- University of Kent University 10.7 miles17.2 km