South Tankerton Kent Map

About South Tankerton

South Tankerton, a coastal suburb of Canterbury, enjoys a quiet presence on the Kent coast. It lies 1.4 km east-south-east of Whitstable (from Whitstable: bearing 103°T, OS grid TR 120 662). The air here often carries the faint, briny tang of the nearby sea, a constant reminder of its geographical embrace. Residential streets, a pleasing mix of Edwardian and later styles, curve gently, hinting at a considered development rather than a haphazard sprawl, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, can cast a particular golden hue on the chalky soil. Though not boasting grand historical monuments, the everyday architecture of South Tankerton possesses a certain understated dignity, a collection of homes that have witnessed the ebb and flow of seasons and generations. The proximity to the larger town of Whitstable lends it a practical convenience, yet South Tankerton retains a distinct character, a place where the rhythm of the tide subtly influences the pace of life.

About This South Tankerton Map Page

Explore South Tankerton, 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: 51.355498, 1.044606. 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.