Pictures of Birchington
in the county of Kent
About Birchington
This attractive, residential seaside town is an ideal place for a jolly family holiday. It is situated in what is known as 'The Garden of England' on the north Kent coast along which there is a ribbon of lively towns, lovely sands and an azure blue sea.
Birchington lies between Reculver and Westgate-on-Sea, it is a smallish town with a fine sandy bay where low tide reveals a multitude of pools, ideal for shrimping and searching out prawns. Boating has become a popular past-time along most parts of the Kentish coast. Boats can be hired and sea fishing trips can be arranged.
This is a pleasant place to relax, enjoy sightseeing, and best of all benefit from the bracing, fresh sea air Quex House offers a fascinating museum of over 500 stuffed animals shown to best advantage in life-like settings of Africa and Asia. Interestingly, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, co-founder of the pre-Raphaelite movement is buried in the churchyard of All Saints Church.
There are a few pleasing shops, nice pubs and inns, good restaurants and pleasant walks. Several towns are within easy driving distance, most notably - Broadstairs where Charles Dickens was a frequent visitor, Canterbury with its magnificent Cathedral, and the lively resorts of Margate and Ramsgate.
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 Birchington
| Reculver Towers & Roman Fort | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Richborough Roman Amphitheatre | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| North Foreland Lighthouse | (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Bleak House | (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Wealden Woodlands | (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Goodnestone Park Gardens | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Howletts Wild Animal Park | (10.3 miles, 16.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| St Augustine's Abbey | (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Canterbury Cathedral | (11.7 miles, 18.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Sir John Boy's House (Kings Gallery) | (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Deal Castle | (11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Canterbury Royal Museum & Art Gallery | (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Walmer Castle & Garden | (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Lydden Motor Racing Circuit | (14.4 miles, 23.1 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Crabble Corn Mill | (16.1 miles, 25.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in BirchingtonAll attractions in KentComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Birchington
Margate, in the county of Kent (3.6 miles, 5.9 km, direction E)
Traditional seaside resort which is famous for the invention of the covered bathing machine.
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Ramsgate, in the county of Kent (5.6 miles, 8.9 km, direction SE)
Ramsgate's harbour is constantly busy, this is known as a "Royal" harbour, made so by the landing here of King George IV in 1822.
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Broadstairs, in the county of Kent (5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction E)
At almost every corner of this popular resort are reminders of the towns association with the famous novelist, Charles Dickens.
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Aylesham, in the county of Kent (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction S)
The village preserves its history, it has several noted buildings from when it was built and a strong community spirit still prevails. Of interest is the beautiful sculpture dedicated to the men who lived in Aylesham and spent their lives working in the mines.
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Snowdown, in the county of Kent (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction S)
Snowdown was famous for its colliery, it was one of only four collieries in Kent. It opened between 1907 and 1912, with a new town being built at Aylesham to provide home for workers who came largely from the north-east of England and from Wales.
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Canterbury, in the county of Kent (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction SW)
Canterbury is an exquisite joyous place, it is submerged in history and is considered to be the birthplace of English...
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Barfrestone, in the county of Kent (12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction S)
Apart from the church, the village of Barfrestone reveals leafy lanes studded with enchanting cottages.
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St Margaret's at Cliffe, in the county of Kent (15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction S)
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Leysdown-on-Sea, in the county of Kent (16.9 miles, 27.1 km, direction W)
This is a busy Kentish coastal holiday resort which has sandy beaches and safe shallow waters, thus the beach is ideal for sunbathing and to swim from.
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Dover, in the county of Kent (17.1 miles, 27.6 km, direction S)
The white cliffs of Dover, the view that has stirred the hearts of English travellers for centuries.
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Chilham, in the county of Kent (17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction SW)
Chilham is a place of extraordinary serenity, it is both picturesque and pleasant, a lovely place to spend a perfectly peaceful day or a quiet, romantic weekend.
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Faversham, a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (18.5 miles, 29.8 km, direction W)
There is record of settlements in the area in pre-historic times, it is known that the Romans and the Anglo-Saxons both established villages.
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Hythe, in the county of Kent (23.1 miles, 37.2 km, direction SW)
This delightful seaside resort is one of the five original Cinque Ports, it can trace its noble history all the way back to AD732 when it was granted a charter by the Saxon King Ethelred.
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All towns in KentComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Birchington-on-Sea Station | (0.5 miles, 0.8 km) |
| Westgate-on-Sea Station | (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction NE) |
| M2 Junction 7 | (17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction W) |
| M2 Junction 6 | (18.8 miles, 30.2 km, direction W) |
| Lydd Airport | (33.2 miles, 53.3 km, direction SW) |
| London City Airport | (54.7 miles, 88.0 km, direction W) |
| Birchington to London | (62.6 miles, 100.8 km, direction W) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Birchington
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Birchington center |
| Durlock Lodge | (3.1 miles, 4.9 km, direction S) |
| Pavilion View Hotel | (3.6 miles, 5.9 km, direction E) |
| The Crown Inn | (3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction SW) |
| Glenwood Hotel | (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction E) |
| The Malvern Hotel & The Blues Grill | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction E) |
| Palm Court Hotel | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction E) |
| Lonsdales Court Hotel | (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction E) |
| The Pegwell Bay Hotel | (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction SE) |
| The Royal Harbour Hotel | (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction SE) |
| Kent International Hotel | (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction SE) |
| All hotels in Birchington |
