Eccles
Built-up area in Tonbridge and Malling, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.318, 0.48 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 72 60 |
| Dialling code: | 01622 (Maidstone) |
Eccles is a small, rural village in the borough of Tonbridge and Malling, in Kent, England. Set amid the orchards and hop gardens that give the county its "Garden of England" nickname, it sits not far from the River Medway and is within easy reach of larger centres such as Tonbridge and Maidstone, with commuter links that also make London accessible for those working further afield.
The settlement has medieval roots and retains a compact village character, with a parish church and several older, listed buildings hinting at its history. Economically it blends traditional agriculture and fruit-growing with a modern commuter population and small local trades; socially, the village revolves around community activities, the village hall and occasional local events that reflect its quiet but active rural life.
Postcode districts covering Eccles
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 19.1 miles
- Bexley 17.6 miles
- Croydon 24.4 miles
- Basildon 17.3 miles
- Maidstone 3.6 miles
- Gillingham 5.7 miles
- Grays 13.2 miles
- Chatham 3.8 miles
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 15.4 miles
- Ashford 20.9 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 22.3 miles
- Dartford 14.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Burham Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Aylesford North & North Downs Ward 0.9 miles
- Aylesford Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Kit's Coty Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Forstal Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Blue Bell Hill Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Snodland Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Larkfield Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Aylesford South & Ditton Ward 1.8 miles
- Ditton Parish 1.8 miles
- Snodland East & Ham Hill Ward 1.9 miles
- Walderslade Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in Eccles
ME20 7JE, ME20 7HU, ME20 7TA, ME20 7TF, ME20 7TB, ME20 7HF, ME20 7HH, ME20 7JA, ME20 7HJ … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 19.8 miles
- London City Airport 22.4 miles
- New Hythe Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Aylesford Railway Station 1.3 miles
Hotels near Eccles Ad
- Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa 4 2.1 miles
- Village Hotel Maidstone 3 2 miles
- Holiday Inn Rochester-Chatham 4 2.4 miles
- Hamlet Larkfield Priory Hotel 3 2.2 miles
- Orida Maidstone 4 3.6 miles
- Premier Inn Maidstone - Sandling 3 1.9 miles
- Premier Inn Maidstone - Allington 3 2.2 miles
- Hamlet Hotels Maidstone 3 2.2 miles
- Premier Inn Maidstone - West Malling 3 2.5 miles
- Travelodge Maidstone Central 3 3.4 miles
Schools in Eccles
- St Mark's C of E Primary School, Eccles Primary
Local points of interest
- Boxley Abbey Historic site 2.3 miles
- Boxley Hills Hill 2.3 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Maidstone University 3.3 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 4.5 miles
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 4.8 miles
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 5.8 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 6 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 6.1 miles
- Boughton Place Estate 7.4 miles
- Yalding Gardens Gardens 7.4 miles
- Brands Hatch Recreation 9.9 miles
- Blue Water Shopping centre 12.3 miles