Penshurst
in Kent of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.173 and 0.183 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 10' 21" and E 0° 10' 58"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:27 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:59 am and 7:58 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.954 and -176.560 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Waitangi
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-16 08:26:06

Touring Penshurst

Penshurst in Kent (England) with it's 708 residents is a town located in United Kingdom about 27 mi (or 43 km) south-east of London, the country's capital place.

Time in Penshurst is now 05:27 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports nearby Penshurst, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is London Biggin Hill Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 20 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites in a distance of 15 mi (or 25 km), West. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. We collected 2 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Paddock Wood, Felbridge, Yalding, Bromley and Bexleyheath. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 61%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 19 km/h (12 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 61% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 17th of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 18th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Friday, 19th of April 2024

13°C (56 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Danehurst House

Address
3,2 mi
41 Lower Green Road
TN4 8TW Tunbridge Wells
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Best Western Plus Hever Hotel

Address
3,5 mi
Hever Road, Hever
TN8 7NP Edenbridge
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Spa Hotel Royal Tunbridge Wells

Address
4,3 mi
Mount Ephraim
TN4 8XJ Royal Tunbridge Wells
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


One Warwick Park Hotel

Address
4,6 mi
1 Warwick PARK
TN2 5TA Tunbridge WELLS
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells

Address
4,6 mi
Crescent Road
TN1 2LY Tunbridge Wells
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


TRAVELODGE TUNBRIDGE WELLS

Address
4,2 mi
MOUNT EPHRIAM
TN4 8BU Royal Tunbridge Wells
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Brocas Lodge

Address
3,6 mi
Henver Road
TN8 7LE Edenbridge
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Royal Wells Hotel

Address
4,2 mi
Mount Ephraim, Kent
TN4 8BE Tunbridge Wells
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Tunbridge Wells Retreat

Address
4,4 mi
London Road 55-57
TN1 1DS Tunbridge Wells
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Tunbridge Wells

Address
4,6 mi
The Pantiles 58
TN2 5TD Tunbridge Wells
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Penshurst Place

Penshurst Place is a historic building near Tonbridge, Kent, 32 miles south east of London, England. It is the ancestral home of the Sidney family, and was the birthplace of the great Elizabethan poet, courtier and soldier, Sir Philip Sidney. The original medieval house is one of the most complete examples of 14th-century domestic architecture in England surviving in its original location. Part of the house and its gardens are open for public viewing.

Located at 51.1747, 0.1838 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Gardens in Kent, Country houses in Kent, Historic house museums in Kent, Visitor attractions in Kent, Buildings and structures in Sevenoaks, Grade I listed houses, Grade I listed buildings in Kent, Toy museums in England, 1341 architecture

Chiddingstone Castle

Chiddingstone Castle is situated in the village of Chiddingstone, Kent, England, in the upper valley of the River Medway. The castle reopened in 2008 after a period of restoration and now has over 10,000 visitors a year. The castle has collections of ancient artifacts which are on display in the castle rooms. As well as the collections, the castle puts on a range of themed events. The 35 acres of grounds are home to the award-winning orangery.

Located at 51.1858, 0.1424 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Castles in Kent, Houses in Kent, Buildings and structures in Sevenoaks, Museums in Kent, Gardens in Kent, Egyptological collections in England, Art museums and galleries in Kent, Historic house museums in Kent, Mock castles in England

Fordcombe

Fordcombe is a village within the civil parish of Penshurst in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, England. The village is located on the northern slopes of the Weald, five miles (8 km) west of Tunbridge Wells. The church, part of a united benefice with Penshurst, is dedicated to St Peter. The charming Chafford Arms pub is at the heart of the village.

Located at 51.1333, 0.183333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Kent, Sevenoaks

Wealdway

The Wealdway, Kent and East Sussex, is a public footpath that runs from Gravesend, Kent on the Thames estuary, to the A259 at Eastbourne, 3 km north of Beachy Head.

Located at 51.1333, 0.178333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Sussex, Geography of Kent, Visitor attractions in Kent, Wealden, Long-distance footpaths in England

Stone Cross, Kent

The placename Stone Cross occurs in several parts of England, including two other smaller places in Kent: one near Sandwich, and one southeast of Ashford. Stone Cross is a hamlet located on the A264 road east of Ashurst, Kent. There are few houses and no shops. Burrswood, a building designed by Decimus Burton is located between the hamlet and Groombridge it in commercial use by a Christian charity.

Located at 51.1297, 0.1743 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Kent

Penshurst Airfield

Penshurst Airfield was an airfield in operation between 1916–36 and 1940–46. Initially a military airfield, after the First World War it was used as an alternate destination to Croydon Airport, with some civil flying taking place. The airfield closed following the crash of a Flying Flea at an air display in 1936, and was converted to a polo ground. It re-opened during the Second World War as an Emergency Landing Ground, RAF Penshurst.

Located at 51.2, 0.183333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Royal Flying Corps airfields, Defunct airports in England, Airports in Kent, Sevenoaks, Military history of Kent, World War II airfields in the United Kingdom

Chiddingstone Hoath

Chiddingstone Hoath is a hamlet in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, England. Notable buildings include Hoath House, and Stonewall Park, for some time home of the Meade-Waldo family. It was visited by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1910.

Located at 51.162, 0.141 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sevenoaks, Hamlets in Kent

Penshurst Park

Penshurst Park Cricket Ground aka the Earl of Leicester's Park at Penshurst, Kent is one of the oldest cricket venues in England. Part of the Penshurst Place estate, it is first recorded in the 1728 English cricket season when it was used for two historically significant matches involving teams organised by Edwin Stead and Charles Lennox, 2nd Duke of Richmond.

Located at 51.1747, 0.1838 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Kent, History of Kent, English cricket in the 18th century


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