Birchington-on-Sea Map

Detailed Street Map of Birchington-on-Sea Kent & Guide to the Village

Birchington-on-Sea Map Kent: Interactive map of Birchington-on-Sea, displaying the village situated in the county of Kent, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls to display a detailed street map of Birchington-on-Sea and a Birchington-on-Sea village centre map, showing the Birchington-on-Sea Railway Station and Court Mount Park Homes.

Other facilities in Birchington-on-Sea, some of which may also be visible on the map are The Sea View Hotel, Birchington Fish Bar, The Cow Shed Bar & Grill, All Saints Church, Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex Barn Farm Shop, Minnis Bay Bar & Brasserie, Co-op Food, Birchington Library, Birchington Medical Centre, The Smugglers, The Powel Arms, Costa Coffee, The Hair Company, Birchington Hand Car Wash, St Nicholas Court Farms, The Garden Centre at Quex, Morrisons Daily, The Quex Barn Restaurant, Bay Art Gallery, RNLI Lifeboat Station, Little Ship Restaurant, The Print Shop, Quex Park Paintball, Boots Pharmacy, The Windmill Barbers, Kearns Residential, Birchington Primary School, St Thomas Church, Bayview Dental Centre, Sunseekers Tanning Studio, Studio 74 Hair & Beauty, The Mulberry Tree, Thanet Cars, The Waves Café, Birchington Village Centre Hall, Minnis Bay Sailing Club, Birchington Tandoori, Expressions Florist, Home Bar, Paparazzi Pizza, QEQM Hospital (nearby), The Wildlife Centre at Quex, Birchington Osteopaths, McColl's Convenience Store, Hair Flair, The Ice Cream Parlour, Island Heating Services, Beacon Bingo Club, Quex Adventure Golf, One Stop, The Garden Florist.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Westgate-on-Sea, Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate, Manston, St Nicholas-at-Wade, Acol, Sarre, Minster, Monkton, Cliffsend, Pegwell, Garlinge, Westbrook, Canterbury, Herne Bay, Reculver, Hoath, Chislet, Marshside, Upstreet, Sturry, Fordwich, Broomfield, Tyler Hill, Chestfield, Whitstable, Seasalter, Graveney, Faversham, Boughton-under-Blean, Selling, Dunkirk, Hernehill, Beltinge, Thanet, East Studdal, Eastry, Woodnesborough, Sandwich, Deal, Sholden, Walmer, Kingsdown, Ringwould, St Margaret's-at-Cliffe, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, Dover, Elham, Barham.

Birchington-on-Sea is a laid-back coastal village on the north coast of Kent, just west of Margate. It's the sort of place that feels like a hidden gem, especially if you're after a mix of seaside charm and village atmosphere. The beach is one of its biggest draws—soft sand, dramatic skies, and a long promenade that's perfect for a stroll. You'll find families, dog walkers, and sea swimmers all enjoying the slower pace of life here.

There's history tucked around every corner in Birchington. The village has roots going back to the Domesday Book, though it really found its stride in the Victorian era when the railway opened and holidaymakers started arriving. All Saints Church stands proudly as a reminder of the village's medieval past, while the Powell-Cotton Museum, set in the grounds of Quex Park, offers a quirky look into the lives of explorers and collectors from a different time.

As well as the beach, there's plenty to keep you entertained. Quex Park is a real highlight—it's got gardens, an adventure golf course, a craft village, and even a maize maze in the summer. For food and drink, there's a decent choice of traditional pubs, tearooms, and independent spots serving up fresh seafood and hearty Sunday roasts. Just a stone's throw away, Minnis Bay is ideal for windsurfing or a peaceful day by the waves. If you're after something a bit livelier, Margate's Turner Contemporary and Dreamland aren't far, and Broadstairs offers classic seaside charm in spades.

Across Kent, there's loads to discover. You can dive into history at Canterbury Cathedral, get lost in the castles at Leeds or Dover, or wander through the gardens of Sissinghurst and Goodnestone. For the adventurous, there's plenty of walking and cycling along the North Downs Way or the Kent Coast Path. Wine lovers are in for a treat too—Kent's vineyards are getting quite the reputation, and many offer tastings and tours.

Birchington-on-Sea is well connected for a village. Trains from Birchington station take you straight to London Victoria in around an hour and a half, making it a popular spot for weekenders. The A28 runs right through, linking it to Canterbury and Margate with ease. For air travel, London Gatwick is the closest major airport, about 90 minutes by car. Buses run regularly along the coast and into Thanet's larger towns, so getting around without a car is definitely doable.

Kent itself is one of those counties that has a bit of everything. From chalky white cliffs to ancient woodlands, lively towns to sleepy hamlets, it's the kind of place where you can always find something new without having to travel far. The landscape is varied, the people are down to earth, and the villages—like Birchington—manage to keep a real sense of character even as times change.

Some More Nearby Places: Westgate-on-Sea, Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate, Manston, St Nicholas-at-Wade, Acol, Sarre, Minster, Monkton, Cliffsend, Pegwell, Garlinge, Westbrook, Canterbury, Herne Bay, Reculver, Hoath, Chislet, Marshside, Upstreet, Sturry, Fordwich, Broomfield, Tyler Hill, Chestfield, Whitstable, Seasalter, Graveney, Faversham, Boughton-under-Blean, Selling, Dunkirk, Hernehill, Beltinge, Thanet, East Studdal, Eastry, Woodnesborough, Sandwich, Deal, Sholden, Walmer, Kingsdown, Ringwould, St Margaret's-at-Cliffe, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, Dover, Elham, Barham.

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