Leybourne Kent Map

About Leybourne

Leybourne, a quiet corner of Kent, unfolds with a gentle grace. It lies 1.5 km north-east of West Malling (from West Malling: bearing 40°T, OS grid TQ 690 590), and is situated west-north-west of Larkfield village. The land here has a subtle, rolling character, a soft contour that invites contemplation, and the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of cultivated fields. Dominating the village's skyline, though not with imposing grandeur, is the ancient Leybourne Castle, its weathered stone a quiet sentinel against the passage of centuries. The village church, St. Peter's, with its sturdy Norman architecture, stands as another enduring landmark, its bells a familiar chime in the otherwise peaceful atmosphere. Leybourne's connection to the land remains evident, a subtle echo of its agricultural past in the surrounding meadows and hedgerows.

About This Leybourne Map Page

Explore Leybourne, 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: 51.305288, 0.423282. 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.