West Kingsdown Map

Detailed Street Map of West Kingsdown Kent & Guide to the Village

West Kingsdown Map Kent: Interactive map of West Kingsdown, displaying the village situated in the county of Kent, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls to display a detailed street map of West Kingsdown and a West Kingsdown village centre map, showing the West Kingsdown Library and Village Hall.

Other facilities in West Kingsdown, some of which may also be visible on the map are The Gamecock, The Portobello Inn, Co-op Food West Kingsdown, Brands Hatch Circuit, West Kingsdown Village Hall, West Kingsdown Medical Centre, St Edmund King and Martyr Church, Kingsdown K9 Centre, The Raj Indian Restaurant, Trudy's Hair Design, Classic Cars of Kent, Formula Fast Fit, Valiant Barber, Kingsdown Garage, The King's Arms Hotel, Kingsdown News, Premier Express, Brightsparks Day Nursery, West Kingsdown Primary School, Costcutter, Studio 35 Hair & Beauty, Select Car Leasing, Parish Council Office, Pinewood Bar & Café, The Coach House Hotel, NSRA Headquarters, Lullingstone Roman Villa, Ightham Mote, Knole House, Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Taste of China Takeaway, Beaux Boutique, West Kingsdown Library, Londis Farningham, The Rising Sun Farningham, Forge House Bakery, The Chequers Inn, Otford Heritage Centre, Lavender Fields West Malling, Ruxley Manor Garden Centre, Kings Hill Golf Club, The Shampan at the Spinning Wheel, Ibbett Mosely Estate Agents, Premier Inn Swanley, Esso Service Station, Swanley Park, West Malling High Street, Brands Hatch Place Hotel & Spa, Better Gym Swanley, Otford Medical Practice.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Farningham, Eynsford, Otford, Shoreham, Kemsing, Seal, Sevenoaks, Wrotham, Wrotham Heath, Vigo Village, Meopham, Trottiscliffe, Addington, Leybourne, West Malling, East Malling, Birling, Snodland, Larkfield, Hextable, Swanley, Crockenhill, Horton Kirby, South Darenth, Darenth, New Ash Green, Hartley, Longfield, New Barn, Istead Rise, Meopham Green, Culverstone Green, Stansted, Fairseat, Platt, Borough Green, Ivy Hatch, Shipbourne, Tonbridge, Kings Hill, Offham, Wateringbury, Detling, Aylesford, Ditton, Halling.

West Kingsdown is a large village in north-west Kent, perched near the top of the North Downs and surrounded by fields, woodland and winding country lanes. It's the kind of place that's close enough to London for commuters but far enough away to feel properly rural. The community's a mix of long-time locals and newcomers looking for peace, and while it's not huge, it's got a decent cluster of shops, pubs and places to grab a bite. It's also famously home to Brands Hatch, which brings a bit of noise and energy every so often.

The village has ancient roots, with mentions going right back to the Domesday Book. Its name originally came from the King's own hunting land—hence “Kingsdown”—and for centuries it remained a scattered rural settlement, dotted with farms and cottages. Things picked up with the arrival of the motor circuit in the 20th century, which put it on the map and brought in more homes, roads and activity. While it's grown over the years, the countryside has kept its hold, and the village still carries the feel of a place shaped by the land around it.

In the village itself you'll find everyday essentials—a Co-op, a couple of handy takeaways, pubs like The Gamecock and The Portobello Inn, and a good local butcher. St Edmund King and Martyr Church stands as a focal point, with its flint walls and village events. Just a stone's throw away is Brands Hatch, a massive draw for motorsport fans. You're not far from National Trust gems either—Knole Park in Sevenoaks is a stunning deer park with a grand house to match, and Ightham Mote is a hidden medieval manor tucked away in woodland. English Heritage's Lullingstone Roman Villa is just down the road and well worth a look if you fancy stepping back in time.

Wider Kent offers a mix of attractions whatever your taste. Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, is set in spectacular grounds with a lake and gardens that make for a cracking day out. Canterbury's always popular, with its cathedral, cobbled streets and artsy feel. If you fancy the coast, head out to Whitstable for oysters or Margate for arcades, fish and chips and the Turner Contemporary gallery. The Kent Downs stretch for miles and are perfect for long rambles, while the Weald offers woodland walks, historic pubs and market towns full of character.

Getting to West Kingsdown is pretty straightforward. It's just off the A20 and minutes from the M20 and M25, so road links are spot on. There's no station in the village, but nearby Swanley or Otford have regular trains to London, and if you don't mind a short drive, you can link up with high-speed services from Ebbsfleet or Sevenoaks. The closest airport is London City, but Gatwick isn't far either. Buses connect the village with neighbouring towns, and the roads are decent for cycling if you're up for a challenge or two on the hills.

Kent itself is a county of contrasts. You've got rolling hills and ancient woodlands inland, and then there's the coastline—sometimes sandy, sometimes chalky, always full of stories. Market towns, orchards, hop fields and oast houses all add to the mix. It's a place where you'll come across Roman ruins, Norman castles, Victorian seaside resorts and villages that haven't changed much in centuries. People often call it the Garden of England, and while it's a bit of a cliché, it's not wrong—Kent's got a richness and variety that's hard to beat.

Some More Nearby Places: Farningham, Eynsford, Otford, Shoreham, Kemsing, Seal, Sevenoaks, Wrotham, Wrotham Heath, Vigo Village, Meopham, Trottiscliffe, Addington, Leybourne, West Malling, East Malling, Birling, Snodland, Larkfield, Hextable, Swanley, Crockenhill, Horton Kirby, South Darenth, Darenth, New Ash Green, Hartley, Longfield, New Barn, Istead Rise, Meopham Green, Culverstone Green, Stansted, Fairseat, Platt, Borough Green, Ivy Hatch, Shipbourne, Tonbridge, Kings Hill, Offham, Wateringbury, Detling, Aylesford, Ditton, Halling.

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