Aylesford
Built-up area in Tonbridge and Malling, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.304, 0.482 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TQ 73 59 |
| Population: | 4,548 |
| Dialling code: | 01622 (Maidstone) |
Aylesford is a large village in the borough of Tonbridge and Malling, in Kent, England, lying on the banks of the River Medway a short distance from Maidstone. Its position on the riverside gives it pleasant walking and cycling routes and a cluster of pubs and small businesses along the waterfront, while a station on the Medway Valley Line and nearby roads make it a popular commuter base for the Medway towns and London fringe.
The village has notable history and culture: Aylesford Priory (often known as The Friars) is a well‑used religious and visitor site, and important Iron Age discoveries at nearby Swarling have given their name to the Aylesford–Swarling archaeological culture. Today the mix of historic buildings, riverside leisure and light industry gives Aylesford a character that blends heritage with the everyday social life of a Kentish riverside community.
Postcode districts covering Aylesford
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 19.9 miles32 km
- Bexley 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Croydon 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Basildon 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Maidstone 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Gillingham 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Grays 14 miles22.6 km
- Chatham 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Ashford 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Barking and Dagenham 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Dartford 15.1 miles24.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Forstal Built-up area 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Eccles Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Aylesford South & Ditton Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Ditton Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Larkfield Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Kit's Coty Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Palace Wood Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Allington & Bridge Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Burham Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Aylesford North & North Downs Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Ringlestone Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- East Malling and Larkfield Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
Example postcodes in Aylesford
ME20 7BA, ME20 7QN, ME20 7BE, ME20 7BP, ME20 7BL, ME20 7AY, ME20 7BB, ME20 7BW, ME20 7BS … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 20.6 miles33.2 km
- London City Airport 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Aylesford Railway Station 0.7 miles1.2 km
- New Hythe Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
Hotels near Aylesford Ad
- The Black Horse Inn 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Miller & Carter Maidstone by Innkeeper's Collection 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
- The Potting Shed Maidstone 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Village Hotel Maidstone 4 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Orida Maidstone Hotel 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Holiday Inn Rochester Chatham 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Farm House 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Hamlet Hotels Maidstone 3 1.9 miles3.1 km
Schools in Aylesford
- St Peter's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Boxley Abbey Historic site 1.9 miles3 km
- Boxley Hills Hill 2.3 miles3.8 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Maidstone University 2.4 miles3.8 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 5.6 miles9 km
- Boughton Place Estate 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Yalding Gardens Gardens 6.5 miles10.5 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 6.8 miles11 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Brands Hatch Recreation 10.3 miles16.5 km
- University of Kent - Tonbridge University 12 miles19.3 km