Thanington
in Kent of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.269 and 1.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 16' 8" and E 1° 3' 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: 01:44 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:35 am and 6:25 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Thanington

Thanington in Kent (England) is a city in United Kingdom about 54 mi (or 86 km) east of London, the country's capital city.

Local time in Thanington is now 01:44 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 13 airports in the vicinity of Thanington, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Kent International Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 22 km), East. 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 Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church in a distance of 1 mi (or 2 km), North-East. Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. 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: Ashford, Southend-on-Sea, Upper Stoke, Leigh-on-Sea and Boxley. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 77%
Air Pressure 989 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 17 km/h (11 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

12°C (53 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

11°C (51 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Woolpack Inn

Address
3,3 mi
The Street
CT4 8DL Canterbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hawks Lane Lodge

Address
1,1 mi
18 Hawk's Lane
CT1 2NU Canterbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

Address
1,3 mi
Canterbury Cathedral
CT12EH Canterbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Canterbury Hotel

Address
0,6 mi
140 Wincheap
CT1 3RY Canterbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Castle House Hotel

Address
0,9 mi
28 Castle Street
CT1 2PT Canterbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn Express CANTERBURY

Address
2,3 mi
Upper Harbledown
CT2 9HX CANTERBURY
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Howfield Manor Hotel

Address
1,8 mi
Howfield Lane
CT4 7HQ Chartham,Canterbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

Address
1,5 mi
New Dover Road 36
CT1 3DU Canterbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Westgrange House B&B

Address
5,8 mi
42 Bushyfields Road
CT6 7LJ Herne Bay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE CANTERBURY CHAUCER CENTRAL

Address
1,3 mi
63 IVY LANE
CT1 1TU CANTERBURY
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

Visiting Canterbury England

Published: May 16, 2011
Length: 23:50 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: tomaterra

Canterbury is a wonderful city in the region of Kent, set in the area well known as "The Gardens of England" for his beautiful vegetation, flowers, and nice weather. If you fly to any of...


Visitando Canterbury Inglaterra

Published: May 11, 2011
Length: 18:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tomaterra

Visitando Canterbury Inglaterra, en el territorio de Kent conocido como "Los Jardines de Inglaterra" por su aire puro y su vegetación llena de flores. Es el lugar ideal para los amantes...


Canterbury West Station - March 17th

Published: March 19, 2011
Length: 41:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Joshua Brown

A compilation of videos from our trip to Canterbury at Canterbury West station. From 0:04 we see 375827 departing on a service to Ramsgate from London Charing Cross. From 0:25 we see 395025...


Chartham to Canterbury, Kent - The Back Way

Published: June 12, 2014
Length: 22:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: britishgary

A drive through Chartham Village and following the back route to Wincheap, Canterbury in the County of Kent, England on a sunny day in June 2014.


BLABLA: One day in Canterbury & Dover

Published: March 29, 2015
Length: 00:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Lilipon N

Как мы съездили в Кентербери и Дувр в День Святого Валентина! Подробнее в моём блоге: http://lilondon.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/va...


Three Trains at Canterbury West 12/08/14

Published: August 20, 2014
Length: 55:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Joshua Brown

A look at three different Southeastern trains seen at Canterbury West station on the afternoon of Tuesday 12th August 2014. 0:00 Javelin 395011 departs on 1J36 1342 St Pancras International...


DRS Class 20 s Shrewsbury to Canterbury hellfire 16.06.12

Published: June 18, 2012
Length: 06:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Steve Llewellyn

Class 20 s Shrewsbury to Canterbury 16.06.12 for my blog go to: http://bgrsteam.blogspot.co.uk/


Southeastern Canterbury West to Ashford International Service Highlights

Published: April 06, 2011
Length: 54:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Joshua Brown

A look at the journey from Canterbury West to Ashford International aboard a Southeastern High Speed (although not high speed on this stretch) Class 395, 395017 on Thursday March 17th 2011.


Pilgrims Hospice Fayre - Canterbury UK - 2013

Published: January 26, 2014
Length: 36:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Harvey Twyman

Every year Canterbury's Pilgrims Hospice holds a Summer Fayre in their grounds which my family always looks forward to.


375612 Departs Canterbury West for Ramsgate

Published: December 16, 2012
Length: 47:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Joshua Brown

375612 departs Canterbury West station working 2R27 1135 Ashford International to Ramsgate on Sunday 16th December 2012.


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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.

Canterbury East railway station

Canterbury East railway station is one of two stations in Canterbury in Kent, England. It is south-southwest of the city centre and is served by Southeastern. The station and its line were built by London, Chatham and Dover Railway, while Canterbury West was built by South Eastern Railway. Although called Canterbury East the station is about ½ a mile due south of Canterbury West station, and only about twenty yards to its east.

Located at 51.2742, 1.07593 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Canterbury, Railway stations in Kent, Former London, Chatham and Dover Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1860, Railway stations served by Southeastern, DfT Category C1 stations

Canterbury Castle

Canterbury Castle is a Norman Castle in Canterbury, Kent, England. It is a five-minute walk from Canterbury East Station and main bus station around City Wall. Canterbury Castle was one of the three original Royal castles of Kent. They were all built soon after the Battle of Hastings, on the main Roman road from Dover to London. This was the route taken by William the Conqueror in October 1066, and they were built originally as motte-and-bailey castles to guard this important route.

Located at 51.2757, 1.07462 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Kent, Visitor attractions in Kent, Buildings and structures in Canterbury, Ruins in Kent, Grade I listed buildings in Kent

Catching Lives

Catching Lives is a registered charity based in Canterbury, England, that works with people in need. It helps people who are homeless, young people, ex offenders and individuals affected by mental ill health or addiction. It started life as Canterbury Open Christmas, before becoming Canterbury Open Centre and then the Scrine Foundation.

Located at 51.2743, 1.07722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Homelessness charities, Canterbury

St. Dunstan's, Canterbury

St. Dunstan's is a church dedicated to St. Dunstan in Canterbury, Kent, slightly out of the city centre. The parish has been held in plurality with others nearby at different times, in a way that is confusing and difficult to document. In 2010 the parish was joined with the parishes of the City Centre Parish in a new pastoral grouping, City Centre with St. Dunstan.

Located at 51.2837, 1.07081 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Canterbury, Church of England churches in Kent

Westgate, Canterbury

The Westgate is a medieval gatehouse in Canterbury, Kent, England. This 60-foot-high western gate of the city wall is the largest surviving city gate in England. Built of Kentish ragstone around 1379, it is the last survivor of Canterbury's seven medieval gates, still well-preserved and one of the city's most distinctive landmarks. The road still passes between its drum towers, and there is just enough room for a double-decker bus to pass beneath.

Located at 51.2814, 1.07583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Visitor attractions in Kent, Museums in Canterbury, Museums established in 1906, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Kent, Buildings and structures in Canterbury, Grade I listed gates, City walls in the United Kingdom, Norman and Medieval England, 14th-century architecture, Military and war museums in England, Prison museums in the United Kingdom, Grade I listed buildings in Kent

Whitehall Dyke

Whitehall Dyke is a tributary of the Great Stour river in Kent, England. The stream runs from its source near Harbledown, 5.6 kilometres, to the Great Stour at Thanington Without near Canterbury.

Located at 51.2774, 1.0695 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Kent, City of Canterbury

Greyfriars, Canterbury

Greyfriars was a Franciscan friary in Canterbury, the first friary of that order in England. The first Franciscans arrived in the country in 1224 (during the lifetime of the order's founder Francis of Assisi) and the friary was set up soon afterwards. It was dissolved in 1538 and the only surviving building of the complex is the Greyfriars Chapel, now worshipped in by Anglican Franciscans since 2003.

Located at 51.279, 1.07682 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Franciscan monasteries in England, Monasteries in Kent, Buildings and structures in Canterbury, 1538 disestablishments in England, Christian monasteries established in the 13th century

Kent Museum of Freemasonry

The Kent Museum of Freemasonry, is a museum in St Peters Place, Canterbury, Kent with a rare collection of masonic exhibits of national and international importance. It tells the history of Freemasonry from its inception through to the modern day, which emphasis on Kent, its Lodges and their origins and has possibly the finest collection of Masonic material in the UK outside of London.

Located at 51.281, 1.0761 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
History of Canterbury, Museums in Canterbury, Museums established in 1933, History museums in Kent, Local museums in Kent, Masonic museums, 1933 establishments in England