Stockbury
in Kent of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.325 and 0.640 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 19' 31" and E 0° 38' 24"
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: 12:26 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:22 am and 8:26 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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: 2024-05-03 08:06:06

Discover Stockbury

Stockbury in Kent (England) is a town in United Kingdom about 35 mi (or 57 km) east of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Stockbury is now 12:26 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports near Stockbury, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Rochester Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), 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 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in a distance of 18 mi (or 30 km), North-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Boxley, Upper Stoke, Maidstone, Rochester and High Halstow. 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 9°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 90%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (8 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

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

Monday, 6th of May 2024

12°C (53 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club

Address
4,7 mi
Ashford Road, Bearsted
ME14 4NQ Bearsted,Maidstone
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Black Horse Inn

Address
3,2 mi
Pilgrims Way
ME14 3LE Thurnham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 20:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 18:00


Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

Address
3,6 mi
Hollingbourne HILL
ME17 1QJ Maidstone
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Detling Coachhouse Bed & Breakfast

Address
3,0 mi
Scragged Oak Road
ME14 3HB Detling,Maidstone
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Days Inn Maidstone

Address
4,2 mi
Roadchef Motorway Svc Area M20 Junction 8
ME17 1SS Maidstone
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn SITTINGBOURNE

Address
3,7 mi
70 London Road
ME10 1NT Sittingbourne
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE MEDWAY M2

Address
1,7 mi
MOTO SERVICE AREA M2 MOTORWAY
ME8 8PQ GILLINGHAM
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Gillingham Business Park

Address
4,4 mi
WILL ADAMS WAY
ME8 6BY Gillingham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Roebuck Inn Relaxinnz

Address
5,9 mi
West Street
ME17 1HX Harrietsham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: 7:30 - 22:30 (lunchbreak: 9:30 - 11:00)
Weekend: 7:30 - 22:30 (lunchbreak: 9:30 - 11:00)


Premier Inn Rainham (Kent)

Address
3,1 mi
HIGH STREET RAINHAM
ME8 7JE GILLINGHAM
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

The Cathedrals Express @ Rainham(Kent) 16-12-2014

Published: December 16, 2014
Length: 46:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: James A

The Cathedrals Express chartered steam train manned by West Coast Main Line engineers, pulled by The Lancashire Fusilier, about to depart Rainham(Kent) (UK)


SportACTIV opens in Ryetop Park Rainham Kent

Published: August 06, 2013
Length: 02:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Medway Council

Interactive play system SportACTIV officially opens at Ryetop Park, off Beacon Close, Rainham. It is the first to be installed in Kent. Five games can be played on the equipment, and smart...


Lift at Rainham millenium center

Published: February 28, 2010
Length: 31:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: benobve

when the doors close an alarm goes off! http://benobve.110mb.com.


375919 + 375630 | 1S48 Victoria - Ramsgate & Canterbury East | Seymour Road, Rainham

Published: July 24, 2011
Length: 45:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Lewis Smith

375919 + 375630 Pass Seymour Road, Rainham Working 1S48 16:05 Victoria - Ramsgate & Canterbury East.


376007 Passes Seymour Road Bridge, Rainham

Published: October 25, 2010
Length: 22:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Lewis Smith

376007 Passes Seymour Road Bridge, Rainham Working 5L92 Slade Green - Ramsgate.


Call Changes at Rainham, Kent on 19th June 2013

Published: June 19, 2013
Length: 45:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dougdavis22

Finally a clip of some ringing at my home tower at Rainham in Kent. They were a 6 until 1913 when they were augmented with 2 Taylor trebles. This year is the 100th anniversary of the augmentation.


395011 | 1F49 Faversham - St Pancras International | Seymour Road, Rainham

Published: July 24, 2011
Length: 45:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lewis Smith

395011 Passes Seymour Road, Rainham Working 1F49 15:58 Faversham - St Pancras International.


Rounds and Call Changes on the Trafford Mini Ring, 23rd June 2012

Published: June 23, 2012
Length: 10:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: dougdavis22

St. Margaret's Rainham Church had their annual Flower Festival and tower open day on 23rd June 2012. Outside the tower the Trafford Mini Ring (http://www.ctmr.piczo.com/?cr=7) was erected...


70013 Oliver Cromwell on the Spitfire Express, 04/09/2011, with 47580 (large logo) on the rear.

Published: September 04, 2011
Length: 40:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NoOnionsUK

70013 powering through Rainham, Kent with 47 580 on the rear (large logo).


Stanier Black 5 4-6-0 No. 45305 on The Cathedrals Explorer

Published: May 08, 2011
Length: 15:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NoOnionsUK

06/05/2011 - Rainham, Kent. Commuters waiting for the 07:37 to Victoria have no idea that there is a steam train coming the other way.


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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.

M2 motorway (Great Britain)

The M2 is a motorway in Kent, England. It is 25.7 miles (41.4 km) long and acts as a bypass of the section of the A2 road which runs through the Medway Towns, Sittingbourne and Faversham.

Located at 51.3353, 0.6479 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Motorways in England, Roads in Kent

Newington railway station

Newington railway station is on the Chatham Main Line in north Kent, England. Train services are provided by Southeastern. The station has two platforms, capable of accepting 12 car EMUs on the "slow" lines, with two "fast" through lines.

Located at 51.3534, 0.668122 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Swale, Railway stations in Kent, Former London, Chatham and Dover Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1862, Railway stations served by Southeastern, DfT Category E stations

Hucking

Hucking is a small hamlet and civil parish in the Maidstone District of Kent, England. The parish is governed by a parish meeting. The settlement sits atop the North Downs in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near the villages of Hollingbourne, Detling, Bicknor and Wormshill and between the main A249 and B2163 roads connecting the towns of Sittingbourne and Maidstone. The parish church is dedicated to St Margaret.

Located at 51.2959, 0.614122 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Civil parishes in Kent, Hamlets in Kent

Queendown Warren

Queendown Warren is a Local Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest between the Medway towns and Sittingbourne in southeast England. Part of it is designated as a Special Area of Conservation for its chalk grassland with important populations of orchids. Different sections of the reserve are owned by Plantlife, Kent Wildlife Trust and Swale Borough Council. Management is by KWT.

Located at 51.3333, 0.625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Kent, Nature reserves in Kent

Stockbury

Stockbury is a village near the town of Sittingbourne in Kent, England. but within the Maidstone Borough Council area. The parish church, dedicated to St Mary Magdalene, is a Grade I listed building and the adjacent ringwork is a scheduled monument. Listed in the Domesday Book.

Located at 51.3167, 0.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Kent

Danaway

Danaway is a village near the A249 road and the M2 motorway, in the Swale District, in the English county of Kent. The nearest town is Sittingbourne.

Located at 51.3354, 0.6714 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Swale, Villages in Kent

List of United Kingdom locations: Dan-Ddu

Located at 51.32, 0.66 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

St Mary Magdalene Church, Stockbury

St Mary Magdalene is a parish church in Stockbury, Kent built in the late 12th century with additions in the 13th and 15th centuries and restoration in the 19th century. It is a Grade I listed building. Construction of the church was begun around 1200 with the chancel and the north aisle surviving from this period. It is constructed of flint with stone dressings. The roofs are of plain tiles. The nave and south aisle were reconstructed in the 19th century by R. C. Hussey.

Located at 51.3242, 0.649236 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Maidstone (borough), 12th-century architecture, Grade I listed buildings in Kent, Church of England churches in Kent


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Stockbury