Aylesford
Parish in Tonbridge and Malling, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.307, 0.494 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 73 59 |
| Population: | 4,548 |
| Dialling code: | 01622 (Maidstone) |
Aylesford is a riverside civil parish in the borough of Tonbridge and Malling, in Kent, England, lying on the banks of the River Medway just upstream from Maidstone and within easy commuting distance of London. The setting combines a compact historic village core and riverside paths with more modern residential areas and light industrial and retail parks, giving it a mix of rural charm and everyday practicality.
It has a long history - notable archaeology from the Iron Age and Roman periods has been found locally - and its best-known landmark is the Carmelite friary and Marian shrine at Aylesford Priory, which draws visitors for quiet reflection and events. The parish retains a strong riverside culture, with pubs, walks and community activities centred on the Medway, alongside the horticultural and market-trade traditions of Kent.
Postcode districts covering Aylesford
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Bexley 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Basildon 18 miles29 km
- Maidstone 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Gillingham 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Grays 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Chatham 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Ashford 20 miles32.2 km
- Barking and Dagenham 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Dartford 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Gravesend 9.6 miles15.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Forstal Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Aylesford Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Eccles Built-up area 1 mile1.5 km
- Kit's Coty Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Aylesford South & Ditton Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Burham Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Ringlestone Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Aylesford North & North Downs Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Allington & Bridge Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Palace Wood Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Blue Bell Hill Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Ditton Parish 1.8 miles3 km
Example postcodes in Aylesford
ME20 7FS, ME20 7UZ, ME5 9FE, ME20 7BX, ME20 7XU, ME20 6ET, ME20 7JE, ME20 7RJ, ME5 9RH … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 20.2 miles32.6 km
- London City Airport 23.3 miles37.6 km
- Aylesford Railway Station 1.3 miles2 km
- Barming Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
Hotels in Aylesford Ad
Schools in Aylesford
- St Mark's C of E Primary School, Eccles Primary
- St Peter's C of E Primary School Primary
- Tunbury Primary School Primary
- Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford Primary
Local points of interest
- Boxley Abbey Historic site 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Boxley Hills Hill 1.8 miles2.9 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Maidstone University 2.5 miles4 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Boughton Place Estate 6.5 miles10.4 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 6.5 miles10.4 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Yalding Gardens Gardens 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Brands Hatch Recreation 10.7 miles17.1 km
- University of Kent - Tonbridge University 12.5 miles20.1 km