Ileden and Oxenden Woods, Kent Downs

Name: Ileden and Oxenden Woods
Address: Kent Downs, United Kingdom

#33 among attractions in Kent Downs

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Ileden and Oxenden Woods is an 86.4-hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-east of Canterbury in Kent. It is in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is located in Adisham parish. ()

Coordinates: 51°13'41"N, 1°10'30"E

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Kent Downs United Kingdom

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Day trips

Ileden and Oxenden Woods – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Augustine's Abbey, Wingham Wildlife Park, St Martin's Church, St Lawrence Ground.

5.1 miNW
Ruins of 6th-century church, with museum
St Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury
130 min walk • St Augustine's Abbey, a serene vestige of early Christianity in England, stands as a historical sanctuary in the bustling city of Canterbury. Founded in 598 AD by St Augustine during his mission to convert the Anglo-Saxons, this monastery was once a pivotal center of...
4.3 miNE
Zoo, Park, Outdoor activities
Wingham Wildlife Park
110 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kent, Wingham Wildlife Park stands as a beacon for animal lovers and conservation enthusiasts alike. This charming zoo, which has been delighting visitors since its opening in 1986, provides a home to an array of exotic and native species...
4.9 miNW
Landmark, 6th-century place of worship
St Martin's Church, Canterbury
126 min walk • The Church of St Martin is an ancient Church of England parish church in Canterbury, England, situated slightly beyond the city centre.
4.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury
115 min walk • The St Lawrence Ground is a cricket ground in Canterbury, Kent. It is the home ground of Kent County Cricket Club and since 2013 has been known as The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, due to commercial sponsorship.
3 miN
Rare and endangered animals in 90 acres
Howletts Wild Animal Park
76 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kent, Howletts Wild Animal Park offers a unique glimpse into the world of conservation and wildlife. As a renowned zoo, it spans over 100 acres of picturesque landscapes, providing a sanctuary for a wide range of exotic and endangered animals.
2.5 miNE
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Goodnestone Park
64 min walk • Goodnestone Park is a stately home and gardens in the southern part of the village of Goodnestone, Dover, Kent. It is approximately 7 miles from Canterbury. The palladian house was built in 1704 by Brook Bridges, 1st Baronet.
3.4 miE
Museum, Windmill
Chillenden Windmill
86 min walk • Chillenden windmill is a grade II* listed open-trestle post mill north of Chillenden, Kent, England. It is the last post mill built in Kent.
2.8 miSW
Park
Jumping Downs, Kent Downs
73 min walk • Jumping Downs is a 5.7-hectare Local Nature Reserve near Aylesham, between Canterbury and Dover in Kent. It is owned by the Jumping Downs Trust and managed by the Trust and the Kentish Stour Community Partnership.
4.4 miSE
Church
Eythorne Baptist Church
114 min walk • Eythorne Baptist Church originated in the meetings of early 16th century Baptists who had crossed the English Channel from the low countries to Kent to escape persecution. Nineteenth-century Baptist writer J. J.
1.7 miNW
Neoclassical architecture
Higham Park, Kent Downs
44 min walk • Higham Park is a Grade II* listed neoclassical style house and gardens, located at Bridge, Kent, 3 miles south of Canterbury.
2.3 miW
Bridge
Bourne Park House, Kent Downs
59 min walk • Bourne Park House is a Queen Anne style country house on Bourne Park Road, between Bishopsbourne and Bridge near Canterbury in Kent. Built in 1701, it has been listed Grade I listed on the National Heritage List for England since 1954.

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How to get to Ileden and Oxenden Woods by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ileden and Oxenden Woods:

Train

Adisham (36 min walk)