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 miles
- Bexley 18.5 miles
- Basildon 18 miles
- Maidstone 2.7 miles
- Gillingham 5.9 miles
- Grays 14.1 miles
- Chatham 4.1 miles
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 15.2 miles
- Ashford 20 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 23.2 miles
- Dartford 15.3 miles
- Gravesend 9.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Forstal Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Aylesford Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Eccles Built-up area 1 mile
- Kit's Coty Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Aylesford South & Ditton Ward 1.4 miles
- Burham Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Ringlestone Ward 1.7 miles
- Aylesford North & North Downs Ward 1.7 miles
- Allington & Bridge Ward 1.7 miles
- Palace Wood Ward 1.8 miles
- Blue Bell Hill Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Ditton Parish 1.8 miles
Example postcodes in Aylesford
ME5 9PA, ME20 7JA, ME5 9DF, ME20 7FT, ME20 7AZ, ME20 7RN, ME5 9NL, ME20 7TB, ME20 7HW … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 20.2 miles
- London City Airport 23.3 miles
- Aylesford Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Barming Railway Station 1.7 miles
Hotels in Aylesford Ad
- Village Hotel Maidstone 3
- Travelodge Maidstone Central 3
- Premier Inn Maidstone - Allington 3
- Premier Inn Maidstone - Sandling 3
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 miles
- Boxley Hills Hill 1.8 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Maidstone University 2.5 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 5.1 miles
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 5.3 miles
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 6.1 miles
- Boughton Place Estate 6.5 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 6.5 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 6.6 miles
- Yalding Gardens Gardens 6.9 miles
- Brands Hatch Recreation 10.7 miles
- University of Kent - Tonbridge University 12.5 miles