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 7HG, ME20 7JB, ME20 7HE, ME20 7FN, ME20 7HJ, ME20 7HW, ME20 7HX, ME20 7SQ, ME20 7JD … 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
- The Black Horse Inn 4 5.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Rochester Chatham 4 2.4 miles
- Miller & Carter Maidstone by Innkeeper's Collection 4 3.1 miles
- The Potting Shed Maidstone 7.3 miles
- Orida Maidstone Hotel 4 3.7 miles
- The Farm House 4 3.5 miles
- Village Hotel Maidstone 4 2 miles
- Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa 4 2.1 miles
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club 4 5.8 miles
- King Charles Hotel 3 5.6 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