Littlebourne

Civil Parish in Kent Canterbury

England

Littlebourne

Stained glass window, St. Vincent's Church, Littlebourne At the east end of the south aisle. The church of St Vincent of Saragossa dates from the 13th century and is thought to have been founded by the monks of St Augustine's Abbey in Canterbury. It is a Grade I listed building.
Stained glass window, St. Vincent's Church, Littlebourne Credit: pam fray

Littlebourne is a civil parish located in the county of Kent, in the southeastern part of England. It is situated about 5 miles east of Canterbury and covers an area of approximately 8 square miles. The village is nestled in the picturesque countryside, surrounded by green fields and rolling hills.

Littlebourne has a population of around 1,200 people and is known for its charming and traditional English village atmosphere. The village is centered around its historic church, St. Vincent's, which dates back to the 12th century and is a prominent landmark in the area. The village also features a handful of traditional thatched cottages, adding to its quaint and idyllic character.

The parish is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with regular bus services running to Canterbury and other surrounding areas. Additionally, the A2 road, one of the main routes in the region, passes just to the north of Littlebourne, providing easy access to other parts of Kent and beyond.

Littlebourne offers a range of amenities for its residents, including a primary school, a village hall, a pub, and a local shop. The village is also surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling.

Overall, Littlebourne is a peaceful and charming village in the heart of the Kent countryside, offering a close-knit community and a tranquil setting for its residents and visitors alike.

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Littlebourne Images

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Stained glass window, St. Vincent's Church, Littlebourne At the east end of the south aisle. The church of St Vincent of Saragossa dates from the 13th century and is thought to have been founded by the monks of St Augustine's Abbey in Canterbury. It is a Grade I listed building.
Stained glass window, St. Vincent's Church, Littlebourne
At the east end of the south aisle. The church of St Vincent of Saragossa dates from the 13th century and is thought to have been founded by the monks of St Augustine's Abbey in Canterbury. It is a Grade I listed building.
War memorial, St. Vincent's Church, Littlebourne The church of St Vincent of Saragossa dates from the 13th century and is thought to have been founded by the monks of St Augustine's Abbey in Canterbury. It is a Grade I listed building.
War memorial, St. Vincent's Church, Littlebourne
The church of St Vincent of Saragossa dates from the 13th century and is thought to have been founded by the monks of St Augustine's Abbey in Canterbury. It is a Grade I listed building.
Elbridge Farmhouse, Court Hill, Littlebourne A C15 timber-framed and close-studded hall-house, Grade II* listed.
Elbridge Farmhouse, Court Hill, Littlebourne
A C15 timber-framed and close-studded hall-house, Grade II* listed.
Elbridge House, Littlebourne Situated on Court Hill, built about 1803 by the Denne family. A Grade II listed building.
Elbridge House, Littlebourne
Situated on Court Hill, built about 1803 by the Denne family. A Grade II listed building.
Heifers by Stodmarsh Road, near Littlebourne Looking towards Westbere and Hersden.
Heifers by Stodmarsh Road, near Littlebourne
Looking towards Westbere and Hersden.
Heifers by Stodmarsh Road, near Littlebourne Looking towards Westbere.
Heifers by Stodmarsh Road, near Littlebourne
Looking towards Westbere.
Littlebourne House Green in Littlebourne.
Littlebourne House
Green in Littlebourne.
Footpath near Littlebourne Footpath and power lines with Littlebourne in the distance.
Footpath near Littlebourne
Footpath and power lines with Littlebourne in the distance.
The Oast Holiday accommodation in Littlebourne.
The Oast
Holiday accommodation in Littlebourne.
King William King William Day Centre, in Littlebourne.
King William
King William Day Centre, in Littlebourne.
Nargate Street / Church Road Road Junction in Littlebourne.
Nargate Street / Church Road
Road Junction in Littlebourne.
Drill Lane Ford on Drill Lane, Near Ickham.
Drill Lane
Ford on Drill Lane, Near Ickham.
Field near Elbridge Farm Field used for grazing.
Field near Elbridge Farm
Field used for grazing.
Nargate Street Towards Wickhambreaux.
Nargate Street
Towards Wickhambreaux.
House by the Green, Littlebourne
House by the Green, Littlebourne
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket S6455 This can be found on the wall of a house - private dwelling - in School Path, Littlebourne.
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Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket S6455
This can be found on the wall of a house - private dwelling - in School Path, Littlebourne. For more detail see : LinkExternal link
High Street (A257) in Littlebourne Looking south-eastward.
High Street (A257) in Littlebourne
Looking south-eastward.
Cows grazing on footpath Public footpath CB176 to Nargate Street.
Cows grazing on footpath
Public footpath CB176 to Nargate Street.
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Littlebourne is located at Grid Ref: TR1958 (Lat: 51.282031, Lng: 1.151661)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Canterbury

Police Authority: Kent

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.282031,1.151661
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