Wickhambreaux
Built-up area in Canterbury, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.286, 1.185 |
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| OS grid ref: | TR 22 58 |
| Dialling code: | 01227 (Canterbury) |
Wickhambreaux is a small rural village and civil parish a short drive from Canterbury in Kent, England. It sits in the rolling arable landscape of East Kent, surrounded by orchards and farmland, and is characterised by narrow lanes, timber‑framed cottages and attractive country lanes rather than any large commercial centre.
The village has medieval roots and a notable parish church, St Cosmas and St Damian, alongside several historic houses; local life centres on a village hall, a pub and small farms, with many residents commuting to nearby towns. Wickhambreaux retains a quiet, close‑knit community feel and occasional village events that reflect its agricultural and historic character.
Postcode districts covering Wickhambreaux
Most populated places nearby
- Folkestone 13.9 miles
- Ashford 16.7 miles
- Margate 9.6 miles
- Canterbury 4.1 miles
- Sittingbourne 19.8 miles
- Dover 11.6 miles
- Ramsgate 10.4 miles
- Herne Bay 6.2 miles
- Deal 10 miles
- Whitstable 8.1 miles
- Broadstairs 11.5 miles
- Broadstairs and St. Peters 11.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ickham and Well Parish 0.9 miles
- Littlebourne Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Little Stour & Adisham Ward 1.5 miles
- Wingham Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Preston Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Hersden Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Westbere Parish 2.4 miles
- Fordwich Parish 2.4 miles
- Sturry Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Upstreet Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne Parish 3 miles
- Staple Parish 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Wickhambreaux
CT3 1RP, CT3 1RE, CT3 1RG, CT3 1RZ, CT3 1RS, CT3 1RT, CT3 1RR, CT3 1RY, CT3 1RF … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 28.9 miles
- London City Airport 51 miles
- Bekesbourne Railway Station 2.7 miles
- Sturry Railway Station 2.9 miles
Hotels near Wickhambreaux Ad
- Hampton by Hilton Canterbury 3 4.6 miles
- The Evenhill 4 1.3 miles
- The Dog at Wingham 4 1.6 miles
- The Falstaff Hotel in Canterbury 3 4.8 miles
- Canterbury Cathedral Lodge 4 4.4 miles
- The Millers Arms Inn 4.5 miles
- Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel 3 4.2 miles
- Thanington hotel 4 5.1 miles
- Canterbury Hotel 3 4.1 miles
- Cathedral Gate 3 4.5 miles
Schools in Wickhambreaux
- Wickhambreaux C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 3.9 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 4.1 miles
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 4.1 miles
- Canterbury College College 4.3 miles
- IFS School of Finance College 4.4 miles
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 4.6 miles
- University of Kent University 5.4 miles
- Broome Park Estate 7.1 miles
- Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum Museum 8.5 miles
- RAF Manston History Museum Museum 8.6 miles
- Whitstable Harbour Harbour 8.7 miles
- Canterbury Christ Church University - Broadstairs University 10.8 miles