Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Lenham

Lenham is a town in Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom, home to about 2,197 people. Within 50 km by road there are 174 places to visit — 48 parks, 36 churches, 51 forts & heritage and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are All Saints, Hollingbourne (8 km), Leeds Castle (8 km) and Newnham Castle (10 km).

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

Lenham at a glance

Location
Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,197
Coordinates
51.2371° N, 0.7189° E
Places within 50 km
174 (174 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Lenham

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lenham: 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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Parks near Lenham

72 parks within 100 km of Lenham. The closest is Cromers Wood (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Lenham

71 churches within 100 km of Lenham. The closest is All Saints, Hollingbourne (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lenham

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lenham. The closest is Leeds Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lenham

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lenham. The closest is Oare Marshes (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Lenham

16 treks within 100 km of Lenham. The closest is Greensand Way (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Lenham

12 museums within 100 km of Lenham. The closest is The Historic Dockyard Chatham (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lenham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lenham
  2. 11 km Sutton Valence Castle · heritage site, East Sussex
  3. 6 km Leeds Castle · heritage site, East Sussex
  4. 2 km All Saints, Hollingbourne · church, Kent
  5. 10 km Cromers Wood · park, Kent
  6. 7 km Newnham Castle · heritage site, Kent
  7. 10 km Back to Lenham

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How to reach Lenham

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lenham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks4872Cromers Wood (10 km)
    Churches3671All Saints, Hollingbourne (8 km)
    Forts & heritage5167Leeds Castle (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1334Oare Marshes (21 km)
    Treks916Greensand Way (24 km)
    Museums412The Historic Dockyard Chatham (27 km)
    Beaches & coast510Egypt Bay Beach (37 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints47Detling Hill (14 km)
    Other attractions13Lamb House (40 km)
    Caves03Smugglers Adventure (54 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isle of Sheppey (25 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Nasir Mosque (26 km)
    Temples11Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (41 km)

    Lenham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lenham?

    All Saints, Hollingbourne (church, about 8 km), Leeds Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Newnham Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Cromers Wood (park, about 10 km), Sutton Valence Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Holy Cross Church (church, about 13 km).

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

    174 places on Spotwander: 48 parks, 36 churches, 51 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 treks.

    Which is the nearest park to Lenham?

    Cromers Wood, about 10 km by road; Stockbury Hill Wood (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lenham?

    All Saints, Hollingbourne, about 8 km by road; Holy Cross Church (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lenham?

    Leeds Castle, about 8 km by road; Newnham Castle (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lenham?

    Start in Lenham, visit Sutton Valence Castle, then Leeds Castle, then All Saints, Hollingbourne, then Cromers Wood, then Newnham Castle, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lenham?

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

    Towns near Lenham

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