Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Charing

Charing is a town in Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom, home to about 1,841 people. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit — 33 churches, 44 parks, 50 forts & heritage and 17 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood (9 km), Newnham Castle (11 km) and Ashford Community Woodland (11 km).

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Charing, Kent
Charing, Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Charing at a glance

Location
Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,841
Coordinates
51.2107° N, 0.7947° E
Places within 50 km
170 (170 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Charing

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Charing: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Charing

71 churches within 100 km of Charing. The closest is All Saints, Hollingbourne (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Charing

70 parks within 100 km of Charing. The closest is Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Charing

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Charing. The closest is Newnham Castle (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Charing

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Charing. The closest is Oare Marshes (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Charing

16 treks within 100 km of Charing. The closest is Stour Valley Walk (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Charing

13 museums within 100 km of Charing. The closest is The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Charing

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Charing
  2. 11 km Ashford Community Woodland · park, East Sussex
  3. 4 km Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood · park, East Sussex
  4. 4 km Conningbrook Lakes Country Park · park, Kent
  5. 10 km Godmersham Park · heritage site, Kent
  6. 16 km Newnham Castle · heritage site, Kent
  7. 11 km Back to Charing

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How to reach Charing

    All places near Charing by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Charing by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3371All Saints, Hollingbourne (15 km)
    Parks4470Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood (9 km)
    Forts & heritage5068Newnham Castle (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1733Oare Marshes (20 km)
    Treks816Stour Valley Walk (22 km)
    Museums413The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge (27 km)
    Beaches & coast610Herne Bay Pier (36 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints47Detling Hill (22 km)
    Other attractions13Lamb House (37 km)
    Caves03Smugglers Adventure (52 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isle of Sheppey (27 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Nasir Mosque (33 km)
    Temples11Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (48 km)

    Charing: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Charing?

    Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood (park, about 9 km), Newnham Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Ashford Community Woodland (park, about 11 km), Conningbrook Lakes Country Park (park, about 12 km), Godmersham Park (heritage site, about 14 km), National Fruit Collection (park, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Charing?

    170 places on Spotwander: 33 churches, 44 parks, 50 forts & heritage, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 treks.

    Which is the nearest church to Charing?

    All Saints, Hollingbourne, about 15 km by road; St. Catherine's Church (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Charing?

    Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood, about 9 km by road; Ashford Community Woodland (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Charing?

    Newnham Castle, about 11 km by road; Godmersham Park (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Charing?

    Start in Charing, visit Ashford Community Woodland, then Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood, then Conningbrook Lakes Country Park, then Godmersham Park, then Newnham Castle, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Charing?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Charing

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Charing’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Charing on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.