Kingston Kent Map

About Kingston

Kingston, a quiet hamlet in Kent's Canterbury district, breathes a stillness that seems to absorb the very light. It lies 8.5 km south-east of Canterbury (from Canterbury: bearing 144°T, OS grid TR 200 511), and is situated north-north-west of Barham village. The surrounding landscape, a gentle sweep of arable fields, often catches the low afternoon sun, turning the chalky soil to a pale gold. Churches here, like St. Giles, possess a humble dignity, their flint walls weathered by centuries of wind and rain. The air, especially after a spring shower, carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant hedgerows. Kingston’s modest presence feels less like a place that demands attention and more like one that quietly endures, a peaceful corner where time moves with a softer cadence.

About This Kingston Map Page

Explore Kingston, Kent, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.217354, 1.150070. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.