The Langton Wood

Wood, Forest in Kent Canterbury

England

The Langton Wood

Canterbury Cathedral The cathedral entrance, right in the city centre taken from the southwest. The cathedral&#039;s central &#039;Bell Harry Tower&#039; (250&#039; high) is on the right, dating from c.1500AD. — Canterbury Cathedral Credit: Pam Brophy

The Langton Wood, located in Kent, England, is a picturesque woodland area known for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. Spanning over a vast expanse of approximately 200 acres, this forest is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking solitude amidst the lush greenery.

The woodland is primarily composed of a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, including oak, beech, and pine. These trees create a dense canopy that filters sunlight, casting enchanting shadows on the forest floor. The undergrowth is teeming with a variety of plant species, such as bluebells, wild garlic, and ferns, adding to the wood's enchanting ambiance.

The Langton Wood is home to a diverse array of wildlife. Visitors may spot woodland creatures like deer, foxes, and rabbits, as well as an abundance of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds. The forest is a sanctuary for these creatures, providing a habitat where they can thrive undisturbed.

The wood offers several walking trails that wind through its serene surroundings, allowing visitors to explore its natural wonders at their own pace. These trails are well-maintained and provide stunning views of the wood from different vantage points. The Langton Wood is a popular destination for hikers, joggers, and dog walkers, who can enjoy the tranquility and fresh air while immersing themselves in nature.

Overall, The Langton Wood in Kent is a captivating forest that offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its diverse flora and fauna, well-kept trails, and peaceful ambiance, it is a haven for nature lovers and an ideal destination for anyone seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of nature.

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The Langton Wood Images

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Canterbury Cathedral

The cathedral entrance, right in the city centre taken from the southwest. The cathedral's central 'Bell Harry Tower' (250' high) is on the right, dating from c.1500AD.

Pam Brophy

Approach to Canterbury Cathedral

11.00 am, Palm Sunday 2005. Photograph taken from gardens just inside city walls.

Elaine Morgan

Canterbury

A section of one of the channels of the Great Stour that flows through the centre of the town next to this 1500 building, now an Italian Restaurant. This scene is situated more or less in the centre of the square. This was taken looking more or less north east.

Pam Brophy

Canterbury Bowling Club

The club was founded in the reign of Queen Victoria. This is the club's new site, in South Canterbury Road. It boasts two well-kept greens.

Philip Talmage

St Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury, Kent

The remains of St Augustine's Abbey in Canterbury. It was founded by St Augustine in about 598AD to mark the success of his mission to restore Christianity to England. Many of the Kings of Kent and early Archbishops of Canterbury are buried there. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries Henry VIII converted part of it to a royal palace (left end of picture). The site is now owned by English Heritage.

Ron Strutt

Canterbury Cathedral Sunset

Sunset over Canterbury Cathedral

Peter Ashby

The Sun Hotel, Sun Street, Canterbury

The plaque on the wall reads "Sun Hotel formerly known as The Little Inn made famous by Chas. Dickens in his travels thro' Kent Built 1503" It has been a jeweller's shop for many years. Sun Street runs around the south east side of the Cathedral precinct from the Butter Market into Palace Street.

Penny Mayes

The Beaney Institute

Standing in the High Street, opposite the County Hotel, this extravagantly ornate Victorian building was built at the behest of Dr Beaney, the son of a local labourer who made good, became a doctor of medicine, sailed to Australia and became very rich. The building houses the central library and the Royal museum and art gallery.

Penny Mayes

The Mint Yard Gate, Kings School, Canterbury

Housed in several buildings around the west and north of the cathedral precinct, this is the main entrance to the school, one of the oldest in the country.

Penny Mayes

St Andrew's URC church, Canterbury

Seen from Rose Lane looking SW. This is a recently built church and forms part of the Whitefriars redevelopment. It stands at the junction of Rose Lane and Marlowe Avenue with Watling Street.

Penny Mayes

Cathedral Gate, Canterbury

Ian Baker

Infirmary Chapel ruins, Canterbury, Kent

These ruined 12th century arches are all that's left of the Infirmary Chapel, part of the monastery that became Canterbury cathedral.

Robert Edwards

Norman Staircase, Canterbury, Kent

This staircase, built c.1153, led up to a Poor Pilgrims' Hall, where they could stay for three nights free. It is now part of the King's School, which is the oldest school in Britain.

Robert Edwards

View from Bell Harry Tower of Canterbury Cathedral

View looking to the north looking over Green Court and some of the buildings of King's School Canterbury

Martin Barnard

View NE from Bell Harry Tower of Canterbury Cathedral

The view shows The Choir House, where the choristers of the cathedral live, some boarding houses of The King's School and in the distance Christ Church University College.

Martin Barnard

No.2 Monastery Street

Former theological students' married quarters

David Long

The Gate House to St. Augustine's Abbey

Henry VIII is reputed to have used to room above for one of his honeymoons. Once a Training College for Anglican Missionaries, it became part of King's College London's Theological College in 1970, and then became part of the King's School, Canterbury.

David Long