Westbere

Civil Parish in Kent Canterbury

England

Westbere

Westbere is a civil parish located in the county of Kent, in southeastern England. It covers an area of approximately 4.5 square kilometers and is situated about 4 miles to the northwest of the city of Canterbury. The parish is predominantly rural and is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with the Great Stour River running through its eastern side.

The village of Westbere, after which the parish is named, is a small and charming settlement with a population of around 400 residents. It is characterized by its traditional architecture, including a beautiful Norman church dedicated to St. Mary the Virgin. The church, dating back to the 12th century, is a significant historical landmark and attracts visitors interested in its rich heritage.

The surrounding area offers a range of outdoor activities, with numerous walking and cycling routes available for exploration. Westbere Lakes Nature Reserve, located to the north of the village, provides a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, offering opportunities for birdwatching and nature photography.

While primarily a residential area, Westbere offers limited amenities, with a local pub serving as the social hub of the community. For more extensive facilities, residents can easily access the nearby city of Canterbury, where they can find a wide range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options.

Overall, Westbere is a peaceful and idyllic parish that appeals to those seeking a rural lifestyle while still benefiting from proximity to larger towns and cities.

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Westbere Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.3066/1.152197 or Grid Reference TR1961. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pastureland

N Chadwick

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.

John Baker

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.

John Baker

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.

John Baker

Stodmarsh Court Farm

Farm near Stodmarsh.

Wayland Smith

A28 Island Road, Hersden

Towards Margate.

Robin Webster

A28 Island Road, Hersden

Towards Margate.

Robin Webster

Roundabout on A28

Serving industrial parks off to the right.

Robin Webster

Land adjacent to 11, The Elms

Planning permission has been granted by Canterbury City Council under application number CA//15/01035 for the erection of “two residential dwellings with associated parking and amenity space”. Number 11 is to the left of the wall. A terrace of three houses, numbered TR2062 : 13-17, The Elms, were built on the site.

John Baker

Elliefred, Ash Crescent

Planning permission has been granted by Canterbury City Council under application number CA//10/01343 for the “erection of detached dwelling (revised scheme)”. The site is described as land adjoining 2 Ash Crescent. This is how TR2062 : Elliefred, Ash Crescent looked after completion

John Baker

Hoarding, Island Road (A28)

Planning permission has been granted by Canterbury City Council under application number CA//14/01386 for a “proposed residential development consisting of 10 one bed flats, together with access and parking”. The location was described as land between The Sycamores and Chequer Tree Close, Island Road. The road sign, for Chequer Tree Close, can be seen to the left of the hoarding.

John Baker

Hoplands Farm

Planning permission has been granted by Canterbury City Council under application number CA//16/00404 for “outline planning application for a neighbourhood extension for the creation of up to 250 houses including affordable housing, neighbourhood centre (comprising Class A1 foodstore (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”. This view was taken from beside a bus stop shelter.

John Baker