Broad Oak

Settlement in Kent Canterbury

England

Broad Oak

Orchard View, Sweechgate This view shows <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5665411">TR1661 : Orchard View, Sweechgate</a>, when the site was under construction — Orchard View, Sweechgate Credit: John Baker

Broad Oak is a small village located in the county of Kent, in the southeast of England. Situated approximately 9 miles southeast of Canterbury, this rural community is nestled in the heart of the picturesque Kentish countryside.

The village itself is characterized by its charming and quaint atmosphere, with a population of around 600 residents. The focal point of Broad Oak is its village green, a tranquil open space surrounded by a scattering of traditional cottages and a local pub. This green serves as a gathering place for community events and provides a peaceful spot for locals and visitors to relax.

Broad Oak benefits from its close proximity to the larger towns of Canterbury and Ashford, which provide a range of amenities and services. The village is well-connected to these towns and other nearby areas via a network of roads, making it easily accessible for both residents and commuters.

The surrounding countryside offers stunning views and ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Nature enthusiasts can explore nearby nature reserves, such as Blean Woods or Howletts Wild Animal Park, which are known for their diverse wildlife and beautiful landscapes.

Overall, Broad Oak is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Kentish countryside.

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Broad Oak Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.309832/1.1085856 or Grid Reference TR1661. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Orchard View, Sweechgate

This view shows TR1661 : Orchard View, Sweechgate, when the site was under construction

John Baker

Close, Sweechgate

The green noticeboard directs visitors to The Granary, Orchard House, Pond Bungalow and The Old Granary.

John Baker

83, Sweechgate

Prior approval has been granted by Canterbury City Council under application number CA/21/00230 for an “application under the prior approval process for first floor extension with a maximum height of no more than 3.5 metres, where the existing dwelling house consists of one storey”.

John Baker

The Coach House & Mill Lodge, Mill Road, Sturry

The building used to be called TR1760 : The Coach House, 7, Mill Road, Sturry, when it housed offices.

John Baker

Vape Minds, 16, High Street, Sturry

The outlet used to be a TR1760 : Former co-operative shop, 16, High Street.

John Baker

The Old Fire Station, High Street

This view shows the TR1760 : Construction of flats, High Street.

John Baker

17, High Street, Sturry

Two notices were affixed to the front door; one referred to a warning of a forced entry notice and the other of a notice to quit

John Baker

Farmland and pylon

N Chadwick

A28, Sturry

The A28 is a 58 mile long road in southern England. It runs south-west from Margate in Kent to Hastings in East Sussex via Canterbury, Ashford & Tenterden before joining the A21 TQ7913 : A21, A28 junction . Link

N Chadwick

Broad Oak (Canterbury) Village Sign

Village sign

Paul

Barton Down, NE of Canterbury: aerial 2022

Simon Tomson

Sculling at Westbere

On the western tip of Westbere Marshes. The site is an extensive 95-acre wetland reserve consisting primarily of expanses of reedbed interspersed by ditches, ponds and stands of mature willow. It was a site of gravel extraction until the 1970s.

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Westbere Marshes, near Fordwich

The western tip of Westbere Marshes. The site is an extensive 95-acre wetland reserve consisting primarily of expanses of reedbed interspersed by ditches, ponds and stands of mature willow. It was a site of gravel extraction until the 1970s.

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