Pictures of Allington
in the county of Kent
About Allington
Allington is in an attractive part of Maidstone. It lies in a lovely riverside location and has at its heart a castle originally built in the 11th century. Apart from the castle the village is almost entirely modern with an equally modern church. This is the second church to be built on this spot, it is dedicated to St. Nicholas and contains furnishings once used in St. Lawrence's church which closed in 1969.
Visitors are able to enjoy pleasant riverside walks and see some of the local river wildlife. The castle is now owned by a Carmelite Order, and is used only as a retreat and conference centre.
The North Downs Way is easily accessible from the village, the town of Aylesford lies to the north and to the south is Maidstone, with its historic properties, excellent hotels, shops and museum.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Allington
| Allington Castle | (0.6 miles, 0.9 km) | Pictures |
| Archbishops Palace | (1.8 miles, 2.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Manor Country Park | (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Coldrum Long Barrow | (5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Trosley Country Park | (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Rochester Cathedral | (6.4 miles, 10.2 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Leeds Castle | (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Charles Dickens Chalet | (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Restoration House | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Rochester Castle | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Historic Dockyard, Chatham | (7.2 miles, 11.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Guildhall Museum | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Camer Country Park | (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Upnor Castle | (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Ightham Mote | (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
All attractions in AllingtonAll attractions in KentComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Allington
Leeds, in the county of Kent (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction SE)
For a romantic day out and a trip into England's rich historic past you can do no better than visit the pastoral village of Leeds.
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Meopham Green, in the county of Kent (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction NW)
This is an attractive Kentish village lying to the south of Gravesend. It is picked out by its Windmill of 1801, which has been lovingly restored back to its original working order and is now one of the best preserved in Kent.
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Higham, in the county of Kent (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction N)
An interesting village situated between Gravesend and Rochester in Kent, with links to the author Charles Dickens, the notorious...
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Upchurch, in the county of Kent (8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction NE)
This is an historic, interesting village which was once home to Edmund Drake, father of Sir Francis, who became vicar of the local church in 1560.
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Plaxtol, in the county of Kent (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction W)
This is a picturesque Kentish village at the centre of the counties hop growing fields. It has interesting Oast houses and a concentration of charming brick built cottages.
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Shipbourne, in the county of Kent (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction W)
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Brenchley, in the county of Kent (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction S)
Brenchley is a beautiful "showpiece" village full of picturesque Tudor cottages, complimented by houses from the Regency and Victorian periods.
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Tonbridge, in the county of Kent (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction SW)
Fine streets show a rich variety of architecture including typical Wealden tile-hung properties, and handsome Georgian and Victorian buildings dominating the river scene.
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Gravesend, in the county of Kent (11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction NW)
Attractive old town overlooking the Thames estuary with walkways and picnic sites ideal for watching the busy water traffic, for this stretch of the river is said to be one of the busiest in the world.
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Lynsted, in the county of Kent (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction E)
A charming, restful place in what is known as cherry-orchard country, and although the cherries are still here, arable farming has taken over much of the land.
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Eynsford, in the county of Kent (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction W)
This is a small town in the Darent Valley. Way back in the mists of history it was thought to be an important town, but is now...
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Cranbrook, in the county of Kent (13.6 miles, 21.8 km, direction S)
Cranbrook is an old rural town of numerous streets and alleys, all still true to their medieval layout.
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Pluckley, in the county of Kent (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction SE)
The village, which is scrambled on a ridge above the scenic River Beult, is said to be the most haunted village in England.
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Greenhithe, in the county of Kent (14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction NW)
Greenhithe is an area of Kent found sandwiched between the River Thames and Watling.
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Tunbridge Wells, in the county of Kent (15.4 miles, 24.7 km, direction SW)
Also known as Royal Tunbridge Wells and only a short distance from London, this popular spa town gained a reputation as the place to see and be seen during Georgian Times frequented by royalty and fashionable members of aristocracy. It also happens to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England.
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All towns in KentComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| M20 Junction 5 | (0.9 miles, 1.4 km) |
| Barming Station | (0.9 miles, 1.5 km) |
| M20 Junction 6 | (1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction NE) |
| Maidstone Barracks Station | (1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction SE) |
| London City Airport | (23.9 miles, 38.5 km, direction NW) |
| Lydd Airport | (30.5 miles, 49.0 km, direction SE) |
| Allington to London | (30.9 miles, 49.6 km, direction NW) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Allington
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Allington center |
| Village Hotel & Leisure Club Maidstone | (0.7 miles, 1.1 km) |
| Oakwood House | (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction S) |
| Best Western Russell Hotel | (1.5 miles, 2.5 km, direction E) |
| Stone Court | (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction SE) |
| King Street Hotel | (1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction SE) |
| Larkfield Priory Hotel | (2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction W) |
| Bridgewood Manor - A QHotel | (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction N) |
| Detling Coach House | (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction E) |
| The Black Horse Inn | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction E) |
| Holiday Inn Rochester-Chatham | (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction N) |
| All hotels in Allington |
