Longfield

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Longfield is a charming village located in the county of Kent, in the southeastern region of England. Surrounded by picturesque countryside, Longfield offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for visitors looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is known for its quaint shops, traditional pubs, and historic buildings, making it a popular destination for those seeking a taste of traditional English village life.

One of the main attractions in Longfield is the beautiful Fawkham Valley, which offers stunning views of the rolling hills and lush greenery that characterizes the Kentish landscape. Visitors can take leisurely walks or bike rides through the valley, stopping to admire the native flora and fauna, or simply to enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings. The Fawkham Valley is also home to several charming country pubs, where visitors can relax and enjoy a traditional English meal or a pint of locally brewed ale.

For those interested in history and architecture, Longfield has several notable landmarks to explore. The village is home to St. Mary Magdalene Church, a stunning example of medieval architecture, with its impressive spire and beautiful stained glass windows. Visitors can also take a stroll through the village to admire the quaint cottages and historic buildings that line the streets, many of which date back centuries.

In addition to its natural beauty and historic charm, Longfield is also a convenient base for exploring the wider region of Kent. The village is located just a short drive from the historic city of Rochester, with its impressive cathedral and medieval castle, as well as the famous Bluewater shopping center, offering a wide range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options.

Alternative names: Population: 16.8 thous.Coordinates: 51°23'47"N, 0°18'1"E

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Nearby attractions include: Bluewater Shopping Centre, Ingress Abbey, Killick's Mill, Jeskyns.

3.2 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Bluewater Shopping Centre, Dartford
82 min walk • Bluewater Shopping Centre is an out-of-town shopping centre in Stone, Kent, England, outside the M25 motorway, 17.8 miles east south east of London's centre.
3.9 miN
Forts and castles
Ingress Abbey
99 min walk • Ingress Abbey was a Neo-gothic Jacobean-style country house in Greenhithe, Kent, England. It was built on the Ingress Estate, owned by the Viscount Duncannon in the 18th century and after having been passed on among many owners the buildings were demolished in 1820.
3.3 miSE
Windmill
Killick's Mill, Meopham
85 min walk • Killick's Mill is a Grade II* listed Smock mill in Meopham, Kent, England that was built in 1801 and which has been restored.
3.9 miE
Park, Nature and wildlife
Jeskyns
99 min walk • Jeskyns is a park near Cobham, in Kent, England. A former farm, it was reopened as a large open-space recreational area in 2007, with areas being developed as new wildlife habitats.
3.4 miE
Playground, Park
Camer Park, Meopham
88 min walk • Camer Country Park is in Meopham, in Kent, England. It is a former estate landscape, with grassland and woodland.
1.8 miN
Nature and wildlife, Park, Forest
Beacon Wood Country Park, Dartford
47 min walk • Beacon Wood Country Park is a public woodland in Bean near Dartford, in Kent, England. It was previously an industrial claypit then re-claimed as woodland park open to the public, currently owned by Lafarge.
2.9 miNW
Church
Church of St Margaret of Antioch
75 min walk • The Church of St Margaret of Antioch at Darenth, Kent, is a church with Norman origins thought to be the third oldest in Kent and the sixth oldest in the United Kingdom. It is a Grade I listed building. The chancel and nave are late 10th century or early 11th century. The sanctuary is early 12th century.
2.8 miW
Monastery
St John's Jerusalem
73 min walk • St John's Jerusalem or Sutton-at-Hone Preceptory is a National Trust property at Sutton-at-Hone, Kent, England which includes the 13th century chapel of the Knights Hospitaller and a garden moated by the River Darent. It is open to the public on Wednesday afternoons from April to October.
3.1 miNW
Park
Darenth Country Park, Dartford
79 min walk • Darenth Country Park is in Darenth near Dartford, in Kent, England. On the site of a former demolished hospital site Darenth Park Hospital, also the site of a scheduled ancient monument and the site of ancient Saxon burials.
3.2 miNW
Village
Greenhithe
83 min walk • Greenhithe is a town in the Borough of Dartford in Kent, England, and the civil parish of Swanscombe and Greenhithe. It is located 3+1⁄2 miles east of Dartford and 4+1⁄2 miles west of Gravesend.
3.3 miN
Town, Area
Swanscombe, Northfleet
84 min walk • Swanscombe is a village in the Borough of Dartford in Kent, England, and the civil parish of Swanscombe and Greenhithe. It is 4.4 miles west of Gravesend and 4.8 miles east of Dartford.