Cliffsend

Civil Parish in Kent Thanet

England

Cliffsend

Looking northeast from Sandwich Road Towards the back of the Lord of the Manor, which is a derelict property situated beside Canterbury Road East. — Looking northeast from Sandwich Road Credit: John Baker

Cliffsend is a small civil parish situated on the east coast of Kent, England. It is located just south of Ramsgate and north of Pegwell Bay. The parish covers an area of around 4 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 1,500 people.

The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached houses, semi-detached houses, and some apartment complexes. There are also a few small businesses and shops scattered throughout the parish, mainly serving the local community.

Cliffsend is known for its proximity to the stunning coastline, offering residents and visitors breathtaking views of the English Channel. The area is also home to a popular beach, which attracts tourists during the summer months. The beach is a great spot for sunbathing, picnicking, and taking long walks along the shore.

In addition to its natural beauty, Cliffsend has a rich history. The remains of a Roman fort, known as Richborough Roman Fort, can be found nearby. This historic site is a popular attraction for history enthusiasts and offers insights into the area's Roman past.

For amenities, residents can find a primary school, a church, and a few pubs in the area. The nearby towns of Ramsgate and Margate offer a wider range of amenities including shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment options.

Overall, Cliffsend is a charming coastal parish that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for its residents, with easy access to both natural and historical attractions.

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Cliffsend Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.324241/1.368079 or Grid Reference TR3463. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking northeast from Sandwich Road

Towards the back of the Lord of the Manor, which is a derelict property situated beside Canterbury Road East.

John Baker

Railway bridge over Cottington Road

The Ashford, Canterbury and Ramsgate line crosses.

Robin Webster

Hengist Way, Cliffsend

The railway bridge is ahead

David Howard

Railway bridge over Hengist Way, Cliffsend

The road is built in a cutting for around a mile, while the railway is on the original ground level.

David Howard

The Ramsgate exit from the Cliffsend Roundabout

David Howard

Hengist Way approaching Ramsgate

David Howard

Roundabout on Canterbury Road, Ramsgate

David Howard

Windermere Avenue by Canterbury Road East

These are the first houses coming into the Ramsgate area.

David Howard

Canterbury Road East, Nethercourt

David Howard

Roundabout on Canterbury Road East, Nethercourt

David Howard

Looking northeast from Sandwich Road

It appears that the construction work beside Sandwich Road and Chalk Hill is to enable repairs to be made to the underground cable that supplies Thanet Array Wind Farm.

John Baker

Ventilation shaft, Pegwell Tunnel

The tunnel takes the A299 down to the newer part of Ramsgate Harbour.

Robin Webster

View over a gate, Cottington Road

It is possible that the agricultural land, in TR3464, may be replaced by a carpark if Thanet Parkway railway station and its infrastructure is constructed. Kent County Council is continuing to promote the building of a new ‘parkway’ railway station in Thanet, located on the Ashford International to Ramsgate line, and just to the west of the village of Cliffsend. The station is designed to be unstaffed with two platforms and a variety of facilities, including ticket vending machines and passenger help and information points providing remote assistance. Road access is currently proposed from the A299 Hengist Way with additional pedestrian and cycle access via Cliffsend village. A 300 space car park is included within the proposal, along with a forecourt with bus stops, drop-off and pick-up zones, a dedicated taxi area, electric car charging points and an area for cycle storage Link

John Baker

Hoverlloyd Hovercraft at Pegwell Bay

The Hoverlloyd 'The Prince of Wales' hovercraft at the hoverport at Pegwell Bay near Ramsgate. 'The Prince of Wales' was one of four craft operated by Hoverlloyd, the others being named 'Sure', 'Sir Christopher' and 'Swift'. The Hoverport at Pegwell Bay was built in 1969 and provided a cross-channel service to Calais until the end of the 1982 season when it ceased. The rising cost of aviation kerosene in the late 1970s made the hovercraft increasingly uneconomic, also the closure of the British Hovercraft Corporation meant that maintenance became expensive. The hovercraft is no more, the same can be said of the Richborough Power Station which can be seen in the background. Construction began in 1958, it began generating electricity in 1963, was converted to oil in 1971, and ceased generating power in 1996. It was demolished in 2012.

Philip Halling

Hoverlloyd hovercraft arriving at Pegwell Bay

The Hoverlloyd 'Swift' hovercraft at the hoverport at Pegwell Bay near Ramsgate. 'Swift' was one of four craft operated by Hoverlloyd, the others being named 'Sure', 'Sir Christopher' and 'The Prince of Wales'. The Hoverport at Pegwell Bay was built in 1969 and provided a cross-channel service to Calais until the end of the 1982 season when it ceased. The rising cost of aviation kerosene in the late 1970s made the hovercraft increasingly uneconomic, also the closure of the British Hovercraft Corporation meant that maintenance became expensive.

Philip Halling

Future site of Thanet Parkway railway station

Kent County Council is continuing to promote the building of a new ‘parkway’ railway station in Thanet, located on the Ashford International to Ramsgate line, and just to the west of the village of Cliffsend. The station is designed to be unstaffed with two platforms and a variety of facilities, including ticket vending machines and passenger help and information points providing remote assistance. Road access is currently proposed from the A299 Hengist Way with additional pedestrian and cycle access via Cliffsend village. A 300 space car park is included within the proposal, along with a forecourt with bus stops, drop-off and pick-up zones, a dedicated taxi area, electric car charging points and an area for cycle storage Link

John Baker

Building site, Cliffs End Road

Planning permission has been granted by Thanet District Council under application number OL/TH/15/0537 for an “outline application for the erection of 31 dwellings and retail unit, including access”. The location was given as Cliffsend Farm Cottages, Cliffs End Road.

John Baker