Thurnham Castle

#2401 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Forts and castles, Historical place

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Thurnham Castle or Godard's Castle is situated to the north of the village of Thurnham which is 3 miles north-east of Maidstone, Kent. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°17'38"N, 0°35'33"E

Location

Castle Hill RdThurnham ME14 3LE EnglandUnited Kingdom

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+44 1303 266327

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Day trips

Nearby attractions include: St Martin of Tours Church, White Horse Wood, Jade's Crossing, Detling Hill.

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Church, Romanesque architecture
St Martin of Tours Church, Maidstone
26 min walk • St Martin of Tours is a parish church in Detling, Kent. Dedicated to Martin of Tours, the building was constructed in the 12th century with 13th and 15th-century additions and restoration carried out in the late 19th century. It is a Grade I listed building.
~680 ftNW
Park
White Horse Wood, Maidstone
4 min walk • White Horse Wood is a recently created English country park near Thurnham to the north of Maidstone, Kent. Located within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the park is a Site of Nature Conservation Interest.
1.1 miW
Bridge
Jade's Crossing, Maidstone
27 min walk • Jade's Crossing is a footbridge in Detling, Kent, England. The footbridge crosses the A249, a major road which runs between Maidstone and Sheerness.
0.4 miNW
Hill
Detling Hill, Maidstone
10 min walk • Detling Hill is a hill forming part of the North Downs in Kent, north-east of Maidstone, and is situated in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.