Hersden

Settlement in Kent Canterbury

England

Hersden

Hersden is a small village located in the county of Kent, in southeastern England. It is situated approximately 4 miles north of the historic city of Canterbury and around 60 miles east of London. The village is part of the civil parish of Sturry and falls within the administrative district of Canterbury.

Hersden has a population of around 3,000 residents and is known for its peaceful and rural atmosphere. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with fields, farmland, and meadows dominating the landscape. The River Stour flows nearby, adding to the charm of the area.

Despite its relatively small size, Hersden offers a range of amenities and services to its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, a community center, a local convenience store, and a few small businesses. The village also has a pub, which serves as a social hub for locals and visitors alike.

Transportation in Hersden is mainly reliant on private vehicles, as the village is not served by a train station. However, there are regular bus services connecting Hersden to neighboring towns and cities, providing access to wider transportation networks.

Hersden's proximity to Canterbury allows residents to easily access the city's cultural and historical attractions, as well as its shopping and entertainment facilities. Additionally, the village benefits from being close to the Kent coast, with popular seaside destinations such as Whitstable and Herne Bay just a short drive away.

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Hersden Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.314713/1.164193 or Grid Reference TR2062. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pastureland

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Drainage channel

N Chadwick

Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve

View from Reedbed Hide on the south side of the reserve.

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Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve

Southern end of a lake in the reserve.

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Robin in the car park of Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve

Robins and blue tits are fed by visitors and, therefore, become extremely tame. They appear so friendly but, of course, it's cupboard love.

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Black Horse Lane

Part of a housing estate called The Hoplands for which planning permission has been granted by Canterbury City Council under application number CA//16/00404. An “outline planning application for a neighbourhood extension for the creation of up to 250 houses including affordable housing, neighbourhood centre (comprising Class A1 food store (400sq.m), Class D1 medical centre (380sq.m), Class D1 dentist (150sq.m), Class A1 pharmacy (150sq.m), Class D1 nursery (120sq.m) and Class A1 convenience retail (360sq.m)), commercial estate (comprising Class B1 business floorspace (up to 5572sq.m), Class D1 apprenticeship centre (616sq.m) and Class D1/D2 community building (up to 672sq.m)), parish parkland and associated access, parking, amenity space and landscaping”.

Black Horse Lane

Black Horse Lane

Longwall Lane

Lakehill Road

Part of a housing estate called The Hoplands for which planning permission has been granted by Canterbury City Council under application number CA//16/00404.

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Lakehill Road

Part of a housing estate called The Hoplands for which planning permission has been granted by Canterbury City Council under application number CA//16/00404.

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Unnamed Road

Part of a housing estate called The Hoplands for which planning permission has been granted by Canterbury City Council under application number CA//16/00404.

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