Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Lyminge

Lyminge is a town in Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom, home to about 1,948 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit — 26 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 27 parks and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Saltwood Castle (7 km), Elham Valley Way (7 km) and Brockhill Country Park (7 km).

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

Lyminge at a glance

Location
Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,948
Coordinates
51.1295° N, 1.0890° E
Places within 50 km
111 (111 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 Lyminge

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lyminge: 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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Forts & heritage near Lyminge

76 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lyminge. The closest is Saltwood Castle (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lyminge

75 churches within 100 km of Lyminge. The closest is St Leonard's (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Lyminge

54 parks within 100 km of Lyminge. The closest is Brockhill Country Park (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lyminge

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lyminge. The closest is Jumping Downs (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Lyminge

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lyminge. The closest is West Head Light (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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Treks near Lyminge

15 treks within 100 km of Lyminge. The closest is Elham Valley Way (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Lyminge

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lyminge
  2. 7 km Brockhill Country Park · park, Kent
  3. 2 km Saltwood Castle · heritage site, Kent
  4. 5 km Cheriton Recreation Ground · park, Kent
  5. 12 km Elham Valley Way · trek, Kent
  6. 7 km Spong Wood · park, Kent
  7. 7 km Back to Lyminge

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How to reach Lyminge

    All places near Lyminge by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lyminge by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2676Saltwood Castle (7 km)
    Churches2375St Leonard's (8 km)
    Parks2754Brockhill Country Park (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1332Jumping Downs (10 km)
    Beaches & coast617West Head Light (21 km)
    Treks615Elham Valley Way (7 km)
    Museums410The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints38East Cliff (11 km)
    Other attractions14Lamb House (40 km)
    Caves12Margate Caves (45 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isle of Sheppey (44 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Nasir Mosque (60 km)
    Temples01Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (75 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Arlington Reservoir (89 km)

    Lyminge: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lyminge?

    Saltwood Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Elham Valley Way (trek, about 7 km), Brockhill Country Park (park, about 7 km), Cheriton Recreation Ground (park, about 7 km), Spong Wood (park, about 7 km), Castle Hill (hill, about 8 km).

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

    111 places on Spotwander: 26 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 27 parks, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lyminge?

    Saltwood Castle, about 7 km by road; Castle Hill (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lyminge?

    St Leonard's, about 8 km by road; St Laurence (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Lyminge?

    Brockhill Country Park, about 7 km by road; Cheriton Recreation Ground (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lyminge?

    Start in Lyminge, visit Brockhill Country Park, then Saltwood Castle, then Cheriton Recreation Ground, then Elham Valley Way, then Spong Wood, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lyminge?

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

    Towns near Lyminge

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