Area Info for Lyminge (Kent)

Overview of Lyminge, Kent

Lyminge is a historic village located in the county of Kent, in the southeastern part of England. It is situated near the North Downs and is known for its rich history and scenic countryside. The village is approximately 4 miles south of Folkestone and is part of the civil parish of Lyminge.

Historical Significance

Lyminge has a notable history dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. It was once an important religious centre, with the remains of a significant Anglo-Saxon monastery. The village's name is believed to derive from the Old English "Lymingas," indicating a settlement associated with a person named Lyming or Lymingas.

Key Landmarks and Attractions

One of the prominent landmarks in Lyminge is the Lyminge Archaeological Site, which includes the remains of the Anglo-Saxon monastery. The village also features the historic St. Mary and St. Ethelburga's Church, which dates back to the 13th century and contains elements from earlier periods. The surrounding countryside offers walking and cycling opportunities, with scenic views of the Kent Downs.

Community and Amenities

Lyminge has a close-knit community with local amenities including a primary school, a village hall, pubs, and shops. The village hosts various events throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of community among residents and visitors.

Transport Links

The village is accessible via local roads, with nearby train stations at Folkestone providing rail links to London and other major cities. The M20 motorway is also within driving distance, facilitating travel to and from the area.

Natural Environment

Lyminge is surrounded by natural beauty, including woodland areas and farmland. It is close to the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities and nature enthusiasts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Lyminge Church of England Primary School0.20 miles
Church Road, Lyminge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 8JA
Elham Church of England Primary School1.84 miles
Vicarage Lane, Elham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6TT
Stowting Church of England Primary School2.26 miles
Stowting, Stowting Hill, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6BE
Saltwood CofE Primary School3.42 miles
Grange Road, Saltwood, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4QS
The Churchill School3.44 miles
Haven Drive, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7RH
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College3.48 miles
Sandling Road, Saltwood, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4HL
Cheriton Primary School3.49 miles
Church Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3EP
Harcourt Primary School3.51 miles
Biggins Wood Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4NE
Hawkinge Primary School3.53 miles
Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7BN
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School3.56 miles
Horn Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3JJ
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School3.71 miles
St John`s Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4BE
All Souls' Church of England Primary School3.74 miles
Stanley Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4LG
Pent Valley Technology College3.87 miles
Surrenden Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4ED
Sellindge Primary School4.04 miles
Main Road, Sellindge, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6JY
Morehall Academy4.04 miles
Chart Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4PN
Martello Grove Academy4.04 miles
C/O Morehall Academy, Chart Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4PN
Health
Clinic
New Lyminge Surgery0.48 miles
Greenbanks, Lyminge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 8NS
Cherry Tree House3.24 miles
Cheriton High Street,, Folkestone, CT18 8AN
Cherry Tree House3.24 miles
Cheriton High Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 8AN
Baker Road Clinic3.80 miles
Baker Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4NN
Eversley House4.03 miles
19 Horn Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5SB
Hythe Clinic4.04 miles
140-144 High Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5JU
Counselling Team Ltd (Hythe)4.10 miles
First Floor Offices, 6-8 Bank Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5AN
Sellindge Practice Ltd HQ4.17 miles
Main Road, Sellindge, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6JX
Oaklands Health Centre4.24 miles
Stade Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6BD
Ash Eton4.73 miles
Radnor Park West, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HL
Folkestone OOH Base4.83 miles
Royal Victoria Hospital,, CT19 5BL
Shepway Community Mental Health Team4.88 miles
Royal Victoria Hospital, Radnor Park Avenue, Folkestone, CT19 5BW
Sandgate Road Surgery4.89 miles
180 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2HN
Counselling Team Ltd (Orchard House)5.24 miles
Orchard House, 2 Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2RX
Folkestone Health Centre5.29 miles
15-25 Dover Road,, Folkestone, CT20 1JY
Folkestone Health Centre5.29 miles
15-25 Dover Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1JY
GP
The Surgery0.14 miles
The Surgery, Church Road, Lyminge, Folkestone Kent, CT18 8HY
New Lyminge Surgery0.48 miles
New Lyminge Surgery, Greenbanks, Lyminge, Folkestone Kent, CT18 8NS
Hawkinge And Elham1.79 miles
The Surgery, Old Road, Elham, Canterbury Kent, CT4 6UH
The Surgery3.54 miles
The Surgery Ingledene, 99 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Kent, CT18 7BS
Hawkinge And Elham3.69 miles
Hawkinge Health Centre, 74 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Kent, CT18 7BP
Dr Jedrzejewski J A & Partners3.95 miles
The White House, 1 Cheriton High Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4PU
Sun Lane Surgery4.07 miles
Sun Lane Surgery, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5JY
Dr G Del Bianco & Partners4.17 miles
The Surgery, Sellindge, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6JX
Oaklands Health Centre4.24 miles
Oaklands Health Centre, Stade Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6BD
Dr Banik A N & Partner4.79 miles
Park Farm Surgery, 1 Alder Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5BZ
Sandgate Road Surgery4.89 miles
180 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, Folkestone, CT20 2HN
Dr Amin Y Y5.03 miles
Central Surgery, 86 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QH
The New Surgery5.04 miles
The New Surgery, 128 Canterbury Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5SR
Dr Fernandes M A A5.13 miles
The Manor Clinic, 31 Manor Road, Folkestone, Kent, Kent, CT20 2SE
Dr Hossain M A & Partners5.18 miles
65-69 Guildhall Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1EJ
Denmark Street Surgery5.22 miles
Denmark Street Surgery, 1 Denmark Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6EJ
Hospital
Spire St Saviours Hospital4.08 miles
71-73 Seabrook Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5BU
Royal Victoria Hospital (Folkestone)4.83 miles
Royal Victoria Hospital, Radnor Park Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5BN
William Harvey Hospital (Ashford)7.40 miles
Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ
Spencer Private Hospitals - Ashford7.45 miles
William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ
Buckland Hospital8.86 miles
Buckland Hospital, Coombe Valley Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 0HD
BMI The Chaucer Hospital9.07 miles
Nackington Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7AR
Kent and Canterbury Hospital9.41 miles
Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3NG
St Martin's Hospital10.16 miles
Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1TD
Victoria Hospital, Deal14.51 miles
Victoria Hospital, London Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9UA
Faversham Cottage Hospital15.34 miles
Stone Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8PS
Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital16.03 miles
Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital, Northwood Road, Tankerton, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2HN
Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital16.59 miles
King Edward Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6EB
benenden hospital20.61 miles
Goddards Green Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AX
Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital20.67 miles
Bell Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4DT
Dmc Community Dermatology Service - Swale CCG (Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital)20.67 miles
Bell Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4XX
Spencer Private Hospitals, Margate21.54 miles
Spencer Private Hospitals, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, Ramsgate Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4BG
Pharmacy
Lyminge Pharmacy0.39 miles
21 Station Road, Lyminge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 8HQ
Tesco Pharmacy3.18 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Cheriton High Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4QJ
Vision Pharmacy3.50 miles
Unit 4, Block 1, 12A Defiant Close, Hawkinge, Kent, CT18 7SU
Paydens Ltd3.54 miles
97 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Nr Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7BS
Paydens Pharmacy3.90 miles
38, Cheriton High Street, Cheriton, Kent, CT19 4ET
Taylors Pharmacy3.97 miles
362-364 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, Cheriton, Kent, CT19 4DX
Boots4.05 miles
95-97 High Street, Hythe, CT21 5JH
Paydens Ltd4.07 miles
110 High Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5LE
Sainsburys Pharmacy4.13 miles
Sainsburys, West Park Farm, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5GA
Paydens Ltd4.24 miles
Oaklands, Stade Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6BD
Lloydspharmacy4.89 miles
180 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2HN
Central Pharmacy4.98 miles
104 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QN
The Co-Operative Pharmacy4.99 miles
133 Blackbull Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5NU
Mistvale Chemists5.04 miles
127 Canterbury Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5NR
Guildhall Pharmacy5.15 miles
110 Guildhall Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1ES
Mcardle Pharmacy5.22 miles
41 Canterbury Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5NJ
Leisure
Park
PEENE QUARRY2.62 miles
SANDLING PARK (Grade II Listed)3.38 miles
BROCKHILL3.58 miles
JUMPING DOWNS4.96 miles
LOWER LEAS COASTAL5.26 miles
WYE5.26 miles
PORT LYMPNE (Grade II* Listed)5.32 miles
BROOME PARK (Grade II Listed)5.64 miles
EAST CLIFF AND WARREN5.80 miles
FOLKESTONE WARREN5.97 miles
HATCH PARK (Grade II Listed)6.16 miles
DOVER-FOLKESTONE6.30 miles
POULTON WOOD, ALDINGTON6.99 miles
OLANTIGH TOWERS (Grade II Listed)7.58 miles
LYDDEN TEMPLE EWELL7.83 miles
KEARSNEY COURT (Grade II Listed)7.95 miles
Shop
Groceries
Lyminge Village Store0.22 miles
Purbeck House, Canterbury Road, Lyminge, Folestone, Kent CT18 8HU
Tesco Folkestone (Superstore)3.35 miles
Cheriton High St, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4QJ
Lidl Hawkinge3.50 miles
Haven Drive, Hawkinge, CT18 7RH
Tesco Folkestone (Express)3.55 miles
107 Canterbury Rd, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7BS
M&S Cheriton Folkestone Bp3.56 miles
Cheriton High Street Cheriton, Folkestone, CT19 4JE
Londis D Newsagents3.71 miles
209a Cheriton High Street, Folkstone, CT19 4HW
Cheriton Food & Wine3.74 miles
135 Cheriton High Street, Folkstone Kent CT19 4HG
Co-op Folkestone3.80 miles
Cheriton, CT19 4HB
Co-op Ashford3.95 miles
Sellindge, TN25 6JA
The Corner Shop4.00 miles
155 High Street, Hythe, Kent CT21 5JL
Waitrose Hythe4.04 miles
Prospect Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5NH
Sainsbury's Hythe4.06 miles
19 Military Road, Hythe, CT21 5AS
Londis Shell Folkestone Service Station4.07 miles
336 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT19 4DP
ALDI 70-72 High Street4.08 miles
Hythe, CT21 5AL
Costcutter Hythe4.08 miles
Central Service Station, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5DD
Iceland Hythe4.09 miles
54/56 High Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5AT
Transport
Airport
Lydd London Ashford Airport13.75 miles
Kent International Airport19.00 miles
London Southend Airport34.50 miles
Bus Stop
Silverlands Road (NW)0.11 miles
Silverlands Road (SE)0.12 miles
Sibton Park Gates (NE)0.14 miles
Sibton Park (SE)0.17 miles
Sibton Park Gates (SW)0.18 miles
Sibton Park (NW)0.23 miles
Post Office (NW)0.27 miles
Post Office (SW)0.31 miles
Mayfield Road (N)0.34 miles
Mayfield Road (S)0.37 miles
Ottinge Crossroads (NE)0.81 miles
Ottinge Crossroads (SW)0.82 miles
Newbarn Corner (SE)0.91 miles
Newbarn Corner (NW)0.91 miles
Bereforstal Farm (E)1.03 miles
Bereforstal Farm (SW)1.05 miles
Ferry Port
Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal2.72 miles
Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal9.98 miles
Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal10.46 miles
Ramsgate Ferry Terminal19.66 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing36.02 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing36.28 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing46.54 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing46.71 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal56.94 miles
Railway Station
Sandling Rail Station2.90 miles
Westenhanger Rail Station3.22 miles
Folkestone West Rail Station4.32 miles
Folkestone Central Rail Station4.89 miles
Shepherds Well Rail Station7.41 miles
Wye Rail Station7.77 miles
Snowdown Rail Station8.06 miles
Kearsney Rail Station8.17 miles
Aylesham Rail Station8.56 miles
Adisham Rail Station9.09 miles
Ashford International Rail Station9.15 miles
Chilham Rail Station9.22 miles
Chartham Rail Station9.25 miles
Bekesbourne Rail Station9.31 miles
Dover Priory Rail Station9.51 miles
Canterbury East Rail Station9.95 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CT18 8H*)
Number of Properties in Catchment353
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
BOYKE BUNGALOW, BOYKE LANE
RHODES MINNIS
CANTERBURY
KENT
CT4 6XN		£295,000
2025-08-26
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2021-06-24   £310,000
9, HOGBEN CLOSE
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8ND		£355,000
2025-06-10
semidetached
freehold
OAKTREES, LONGAGE HILL
RHODES MINNIS
CANTERBURY
KENT
CT4 6XT		£830,000
2025-03-10
detached
freehold
33, MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8HF		£420,000
2025-02-28
detached
freehold
2, MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8HF		£353,000
2024-10-18
detached
freehold
11, MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8HF		£477,500
2024-05-03
detached
freehold
SUNNYCOT, WHITE HORSE LANE
RHODES MINNIS
CANTERBURY
KENT
CT4 6XP		£250,000
2023-11-10
detached
freehold
12, MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8HF		£300,000
2023-10-19
detached
freehold
5, MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8HF		£372,000
2023-09-07
semidetached
freehold
14, MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8HF		£480,000
2023-08-29
detached
freehold
6, ROBUS TERRACE
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8JW		£269,950
2023-06-30
terraced
freehold
35, MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8HF		£375,000
2023-05-26
detached
freehold
9, MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8HF		£135,000
2023-04-25
terraced
freehold
7, MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8HF		£365,000
2023-02-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-06-22   £345,000
FERN COTTAGE, LONGAGE HILL
RHODES MINNIS
CANTERBURY
KENT
CT4 6XT		£787,500
2022-10-03
detached
freehold
THE RETREAT
RHODES MINNIS
CANTERBURY
KENT
CT4 6XX		£525,000
2022-08-26
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-09-30   £490,000
ELLINGTON, BRADY ROAD
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8EU		£381,000
2022-08-19
semidetached
freehold
3, FOX CLOSE
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8EZ		£250,000
2022-08-19
semidetached
freehold
16, MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8HF		£375,000
2022-06-29
detached
freehold
LILYWOOD, LONGAGE HILL
RHODES MINNIS
CANTERBURY
KENT
CT4 6XT		£670,000
2022-04-29
detached
freehold
KINNELLAN, LONGAGE HILL
RHODES MINNIS
CANTERBURY
KENT
CT4 6XT		£767,500
2022-03-31
detached
freehold
HIGHLANDS, CANTERBURY ROAD
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8JW		£775,000
2022-03-02
detached
freehold
OLD MOUNT BARN
RHODES MINNIS
CANTERBURY
KENT
CT4 6YD		£1,250,000
2021-12-13
detached
freehold
4, FOX CLOSE
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8EZ		£355,000
2021-11-24
semidetached
freehold
3, MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8HF		£380,000
2021-10-21
detached
freehold
11, HOGBEN CLOSE
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8ND		£355,000
2021-09-29
detached
freehold
TREE TOPS, BRADY ROAD
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8EY		£400,000
2021-09-21
detached
freehold
NORTH COTTAGE, CANTERBURY ROAD
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8JW		£399,900
2021-09-21
semidetached
freehold
BRIAR GATE, WHITE HORSE LANE
RHODES MINNIS
CANTERBURY
KENT
CT4 6XP		£324,000
2021-06-30
detached
freehold
ROBINSCROFT, BRADY ROAD
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8EU		£386,000
2021-06-29
semidetached
freehold
38, MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8HF		£425,000
2021-06-29
detached
freehold
RHODES HOUSE, LONGAGE HILL
RHODES MINNIS
CANTERBURY
KENT
CT4 6XS		£830,000
2021-04-21
otherPropertyType
freehold
5, HOGBEN CLOSE
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8ND		£340,000
2021-04-07
semidetached
freehold
17, MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8HF		£277,000
2021-04-07
semidetached
freehold
HONEYWOOD HOUSE, BRADY ROAD
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8HA		£675,000
2021-03-19
detached
freehold
HILLCROFT, LONGAGE HILL
RHODES MINNIS
CANTERBURY
KENT
CT4 6XT		£390,000
2021-03-16
semidetached
freehold
DENBRAE, BRADY ROAD
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8EU		£349,995
2021-03-05
detached
freehold
10, FOX CLOSE
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8EZ		£420,000
2021-01-29
semidetached
freehold
31, MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8HF		£358,500
2020-12-14
detached
freehold
CHEROKEE
RHODES MINNIS
CANTERBURY
KENT
CT4 6XX		£560,000
2020-03-20
otherPropertyType
freehold
1, FOX CLOSE
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8EZ		£430,000
2020-02-03
semidetached
freehold
27, MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8HF		£330,000
2020-02-03
detached
freehold
TIMARU, BRADY ROAD
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8EU		£685,000
2019-09-24
detached
freehold
LAROCH, LONGAGE HILL
RHODES MINNIS
CANTERBURY
KENT
CT4 6XT		£365,000
2019-09-23
semidetached
freehold
PILL RAGS, BRADY ROAD
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8EU		£519,000
2019-09-05
detached
freehold
GREYSTOCKS, BRADY ROAD
LYMINGE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT18 8EU		£612,500
2019-05-23
detached
freehold
FIR TREE COTTAGE
RHODES MINNIS
CANTERBURY
KENT
CT4 6XX		£290,000
2018-11-26
detached
freehold
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