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Recommended Towns & Villages near Eastchurch

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Leysdown-on-Sea (3 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (2.6 miles, 4.1 km, direction E)

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...

Looking towards Minster Cliffs and the Leas  Minster, Isle of Sheppey

Sheerness (22 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction NW)

This is the port to which Nelson's body was brought home following his untimely death after his glorious victory at the Battle of Trafalgar...

Old Riley

Faversham (80 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction S)

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...

Danger Sign

Shoeburyness (19 Pictures)

in the county of Essex (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction N)

Shoeburyness lies to the eastern end of Southend beyond Thorpe Bay...

St Mary the Virgin, Upchurch

Upchurch (15 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction W)

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...

Chalkwell Esplanade. 1 May 2005

Southend-on-Sea (123 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Essex (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction NW)

Southend-on-Sea is mostly known for its long pier and large amusement park - Adventure Island, which has rides to suit all tastes and all ages...

A walk on the beach

Westcliff-on-Sea (12 Pictures)

in the county of Essex (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction NW)

The coast along this stretch of Essex beaches may be somewhat urbanised, but it remains full of surprises with reminders of the times when smugglers would stealthily enter the creeks between the mudflats to distribute their illicit cargoes at local inns...

Chilham Church

Chilham (43 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction SE)

A wonderful historic village set in the beautiful Kent Downs, above the valley of the River Stour. The village's medieval square gives a real sense of history, with its stunning timber-framed buildings, ancient church and fantastic medieval castle...

River Stour

Canterbury (346 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Kent (12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction SE)

Canterbury is an exquisite joyous place, it is submerged in history and is considered to be the birthplace of English Christianity. It glows with an abundance of charm, mostly.....

Stranded Boats

Leigh-on-Sea (58 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Essex (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction NW)

At Leigh, visitors will find a small sandy beach and a narrow High Street containing lovely old fishermen's cottages. The resort is situated close to Leigh Marsh Nature Reserve and Two Tree Island, a lonely expanse of windswept grass and saltings...

Pub sign

Burnham-on-Crouch (58 Pictures)

in the county of Essex (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction N)

Burnham-on-Crouch, a small town on the north bank of the River Crouch as it winds its way towards Foulness Point and the North Sea...

St Nicholas Church

Leeds (4 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction SW)

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...

St Marys Church Higham

Higham (12 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (17.5 miles, 28.2 km, direction W)

An interesting village situated between Gravesend and Rochester in Kent, with links to the author Charles Dickens, the notorious highwayman Dick Turpin, and auctioneer and.....

The Friars, Aylesford, Kent.

Aylesford (50 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (18.1 miles, 29.1 km, direction SW)

Aylesford is a large village in Kent, 4 miles NW of the county town of Maidstone. It sits on the river Medway, and has many interesting and historic buildings including the 14th.....

Queens Road. Taken 2005. Aylesham, Kent.

Aylesham (25 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (19.2 miles, 31.0 km, direction SE)

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...

Birchington

Birchington (11 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (19.4 miles, 31.2 km, direction E)

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...

The final remains of Snowdown Colliery, Kent

Snowdown (5 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (20.1 miles, 32.3 km, direction SE)

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...

Clocktower of St George's Church, Gravesend, Kent

Gravesend (270 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (21.4 miles, 34.4 km, direction W)

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...

St. Nicholas (12th -c.); Barfreston, Kent

Barfrestone (28 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (21.4 miles, 34.4 km, direction SE)

Apart from the church, the village of Barfrestone reveals leafy lanes studded with enchanting cottages...

St Mildred's Church (The Little Church in the Field)

Meopham (24 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (21.8 miles, 35.2 km, direction W)

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Recommended attractions near Eastchurch

Sunset at Emley

Isle of Sheppey (21 Pictures)

(1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction W)

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Adventure Island, formely known as Peter Pans

Adventure Island (4 Pictures)

(10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction NW)

This is the number one theme park in the Southeast of England, a great place for anyone at any age, especially children and tiny.....

Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral (170 Pictures)

(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction SE)

This magnificent cathedral has been a place of pilgrimage for hundreds of years. It was the scene of Thomas a' Becket's murder.....

Sir John Boy's House (kings Gallery) Circa 1647

Sir John Boy's House (5 Pictures)

(12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction SE)

The Crooked House of Canterbury, otherwise known as Sir John Boys house, is an eye-catching feature of Palace Street, and is.....

Canterbury Royal Museum. Canterbury, Kent

Canterbury Royal Museum & Art Gallery (2 Pictures)

(12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction SE)

The Canterbury Royal Museum is housed in a magnificent Victorian building of russet brick and impressive black and white timber.....

Upnor Castle

Upnor Castle (61 Pictures)

(14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction W)

The romantic ruins of this fabled centuries old fortress occupies one of the most delightful sites in England. The castle was.....

Hadleigh Castle

Hadleigh Castle (16 Pictures)

(14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction NW)

Built by the Normans on the approach to London, lived in by 3 queens; Catherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleves and Catherine Parr......

Number Three Slipway, Chatham Dockyard

Chatham Historic Dockyard (122 Pictures)

(14.5 miles, 23.4 km, direction W)

Set in a stunning 80-acre estate The Historic Dockyard Chatham will excite and entertain you - whatever your age! Explore the.....

A picture of Reculver Towers & Roman Fort

Reculver Towers & Roman Fort (12 Pictures)

(14.5 miles, 23.4 km, direction E)

Standing sheer on a dramatic headland the twin towered west front of the 12th-century Church of St. Mary at Reculver is the.....

Leeds Castle in Kent

Leeds Castle (335 Pictures)

(14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction SW)

Listed in the Domesday Book, this castle has been a Norman stronghold, a royal residence for six of England's medieval queens, a.....

Rochester Cathedral

Rochester Cathedral (104 Pictures)

(15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction W)

Rochester Cathedral is awesome in its beauty, matching this is an impressive history stretching back to when the cathedral was.....

Charles Dickens Chalet, Rochester, Kent

Charles Dickens Chalet (4 Pictures)

(15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction W)

Unfortunately due to its fragility, the Dickens Chalet is not open to the public although it can be viewed from outside. The.....

Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle (88 Pictures)

(15.7 miles, 25.2 km, direction W)

The impressive ruins of Rochester Castle at the side of the Medway River make up one of the most spectacular riverside views in.....

Guildhall Museum in Rochester, Kent

Guildhall Museum (9 Pictures)

(15.7 miles, 25.2 km, direction W)

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Archbishops Palace, Maidstone, Kent.

Archbishops Palace (10 Pictures)

(17.6 miles, 28.3 km, direction SW)

Lying in a gorgeous scenic location beside the River Medway is the ancient Palace belonging to the Archbishop's of Canterbury,.....

Goodnestone Park in early summer

Goodnestone Park Gardens (39 Pictures)

(19.4 miles, 31.3 km, direction SE)

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Hyde Hall Gardens

Hyde Hall RHS Garden (45 Pictures)

(20.8 miles, 33.5 km, direction NW)

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A picture of New Tavern Fort

New Tavern Fort (2 Pictures)

(21.2 miles, 34.1 km, direction W)

Amongst the fascination of the waterfront at Gravesend is New Tavern Fort, and although the fort was re-armed in 1904 and guns.....

A picture of Tilbury Fort

Tilbury Fort (16 Pictures)

(21.4 miles, 34.5 km, direction W)

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Coldrum Long Barrow - the least-damaged megalithic longbarrow in Kent.

Coldrum Long Barrow (9 Pictures)

(21.9 miles, 35.3 km, direction W)

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