Kingswood

Settlement in Kent Maidstone

England

Kingswood

Lenham Road Kingswood The first year after coppicing there is usually a good display of bluebells
Lenham Road Kingswood Credit: Ron Lee

Kingswood is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. Situated approximately 20 miles southeast of London, it falls within the Sevenoaks district. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, providing residents with a peaceful and idyllic setting.

One of the notable features of Kingswood is its rich history. The village dates back to medieval times and is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century church of St. Simon and St. Jude. This beautiful church is a prominent landmark and serves as a reminder of the village's heritage.

Despite its small size, Kingswood offers a range of amenities for its residents. The village has a local pub, The Kingswood Arms, which is a popular gathering spot for both locals and visitors. Additionally, there is a village hall that hosts various community events and activities throughout the year.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. The village is surrounded by a network of footpaths and bridleways, making it an ideal location for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Ashdown Forest, one of the largest free public access spaces in the South East of England, offers vast expanses of heathland and woodland for exploration.

Transport links to Kingswood are convenient, with the village being located near the M25 motorway and within easy reach of several train stations. This makes it a desirable location for commuters who work in London or other nearby towns.

Overall, Kingswood is a charming village that offers a blend of history, natural beauty, and convenient amenities, making it an attractive place to live or visit in Kent.

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Kingswood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.226569/0.629451 or Grid Reference TQ8350. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lenham Road Kingswood The first year after coppicing there is usually a good display of bluebells
Lenham Road Kingswood
The first year after coppicing there is usually a good display of bluebells
Field south of Burberry Lane The lane is behind the hedge on the right.
Field south of Burberry Lane
The lane is behind the hedge on the right.
Bulmershe House On Broomfield Road, opposite the end of Park Barn Road.
Bulmershe House
On Broomfield Road, opposite the end of Park Barn Road.
Broomfield church St. Margaret's.
Broomfield church
St. Margaret's.
Valley of River Len A view from the corner of Broomfield churchyard.
Valley of River Len
A view from the corner of Broomfield churchyard.
Barrack Cottages, Broomfield An early 19th century grade II listed building.
Barrack Cottages, Broomfield
An early 19th century grade II listed building.
Broomfield and Kingswood Village Sign
Broomfield and Kingswood Village Sign
Morry Lane, near Kingswood
Morry Lane, near Kingswood
Coppiced area, Kings Wood It is chestnut coppice.
Coppiced area, Kings Wood
It is chestnut coppice.
Path junction, Kings Wood The public path is the less used one to the right, but they rejoin eventually, the left path being shorter.
Path junction, Kings Wood
The public path is the less used one to the right, but they rejoin eventually, the left path being shorter.
Pitt Road Not a very busy road - there are better alternative through routes. It seems to be mainly used by premises along it.
Pitt Road
Not a very busy road - there are better alternative through routes. It seems to be mainly used by premises along it.
Bridge over Stream on Len Valley Walk The Len Valley Walk runs between Maidstone and Lenham for 12 miles. It follows the meandering course of the River Len through the countryside of the Garden of England.
Bridge over Stream on Len Valley Walk
The Len Valley Walk runs between Maidstone and Lenham for 12 miles. It follows the meandering course of the River Len through the countryside of the Garden of England.
Park Barn Farm, near Leeds Viewed from the footpath running south from Leeds Castle and across Park Barn Road.
Park Barn Farm, near Leeds
Viewed from the footpath running south from Leeds Castle and across Park Barn Road.
Footpath on Park Barn Farm near Leeds Running south from Park Barn Road.
Footpath on Park Barn Farm near Leeds
Running south from Park Barn Road.
Footpath through Park Barn farmland, near Leeds
Footpath through Park Barn farmland, near Leeds
Footpath leading to St. Margaret's Church, Broomfield The church is Grade II* listed and dates from the 11th and 12th centuries with later alterations and restoration in 1879 by G.M.Hall.
Footpath leading to St. Margaret's Church, Broomfield
The church is Grade II* listed and dates from the 11th and 12th centuries with later alterations and restoration in 1879 by G.M.Hall.
St. Margaret's Church, Broomfield The church is Grade II* listed and dates from the 11th and 12th centuries with later alterations and restoration in 1879 by G.M.Hall.
St. Margaret's Church, Broomfield
The church is Grade II* listed and dates from the 11th and 12th centuries with later alterations and restoration in 1879 by G.M.Hall.
St. Margaret's Church, Broomfield The church is Grade II* listed and dates from the 11th and 12th centuries with later alterations and restoration in 1879 by G.M.Hall.
St. Margaret's Church, Broomfield
The church is Grade II* listed and dates from the 11th and 12th centuries with later alterations and restoration in 1879 by G.M.Hall.
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Kingswood is located at Grid Ref: TQ8350 (Lat: 51.226569, Lng: 0.629451)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Maidstone

Police Authority: Kent

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Kingswood
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