Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne
Parish in Canterbury, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.253, 1.141 |
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| OS grid ref: | TR 19 55 |
| Dialling code: | 01227 (Canterbury) |
Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne is a small, rural civil parish a few miles south‑east of Canterbury in Kent, England. The landscape is typical of the Garden of England with rolling arable fields, orchards and a seasonal stream, the Nailbourne, which cuts through the parish and contributes to its pleasant, tucked‑away character.
Despite its quiet village feel the area has interesting layers of history and community life: medieval churches and timber‑framed houses sit alongside reminders of early aviation at the former Bekesbourne aerodrome, and many residents combine local agricultural, small‑business activity with commuting into nearby Canterbury. The parish retains a strong village identity with community events and a largely residential, village‑centred social scene.
Postcode districts covering Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne
Most populated places nearby
- Folkestone 11.5 miles
- Ashford 13.8 miles
- Margate 12.5 miles
- Canterbury 2.8 miles
- Sittingbourne 18.7 miles
- Dover 10.7 miles
- Ramsgate 13.1 miles
- Herne Bay 8 miles
- Deal 10.9 miles
- Whitstable 8.3 miles
- Broadstairs 14.3 miles
- Broadstairs and St. Peters 14.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bridge Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Little Stour & Adisham Ward 1.5 miles
- Bishopsbourne Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Littlebourne Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Barton Ward 2.1 miles
- Ickham and Well Parish 2.2 miles
- Nailbourne Ward 2.3 miles
- Adisham Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Kingston Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Canterbury Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Fordwich Parish 2.8 miles
- Lower Hardres and Nackington Parish 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne
CT4 5HB, CT4 5HA, CT4 5HH, CT4 5ES, CT4 5BF, CT4 5BP, CT4 5DA, CT4 5BE, CT4 5HL … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 29.2 miles
- London City Airport 50 miles
- Bekesbourne Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Adisham Railway Station 2.6 miles
Hotels near Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne Ad
- Number 8 3.2 miles
- The Evenhill 4 1.8 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Canterbury 3 3.2 miles
- The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury 3.4 miles
- The Victoria Hotel 3 3.9 miles
- The Falstaff Hotel 4 3.5 miles
- The Old Gate Inn by Innkeeper's Collection 4 1.7 miles
- Thanington Hotel 4 3.4 miles
- Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel 3 2.6 miles
- Howfield Manor Hotel 3 4.7 miles
Local points of interest
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 2.5 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 2.7 miles
- Canterbury College College 2.7 miles
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 2.9 miles
- IFS School of Finance College 3 miles
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 3.1 miles
- University of Kent University 4.6 miles
- Broome Park Estate 4.9 miles
- Whitstable Harbour Harbour 9.1 miles
- Crabble Athletic Ground Stadium 10.1 miles
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 10.5 miles
- Folkestone Castle Historic site 10.7 miles