Alkham
in Kent of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.135 and 1.223 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 8' 6" and E 1° 13' 23"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:12 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:20 am and 7:23 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Alkham

Alkham in Kent (England) with it's 351 inhabitants is located in United Kingdom about 64 mi (or 103 km) south-east of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Alkham is now 01:12 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 12 airports in the wider vicinity of Alkham, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Kent International Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 25 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 km), North-West. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ashford, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Southend-on-Sea, Calais and Upper Stoke. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 61 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 60 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 60 °F
Chance of rainfall 21%
Air Humidity 88%
Air Pressure 1005 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 20 km/h (13 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Monday, 9th of September 2024

16°C (62 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 10th of September 2024

17°C (63 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Broken clouds, fresh breeze.

Wednesday, 11th of September 2024

15°C (59 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Marquis at Alkham

Address
0,0 mi
Alkham Valley Road
CT157DF Dover
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 21:00
Weekend: 9:00 - 18:00


Ramada Dover

Address
3,1 mi
Singledge Lane
CT16 3EL Dover
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Relish

Address
4,6 mi
4 Augusta Gardens
CT20 2RR Folkestone
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Lighthouse Inn

Address
2,4 mi
111 Old Dover Road
CT18 7HT Folkestone
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Crabble Hill House

Address
2,7 mi
35 London Road
CT17 0SF Dover
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Heathers Woodlands

Address
2,7 mi
29 London Road
CT17 0SF Dover
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Grand Burstin

Address
4,3 mi
The Harbour
CT20 1TX Folkestone
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


CLIFTON HOTEL -FOLKESTONE

Address
4,6 mi
THE LEAS CLIFTON GARDENS CLIFTON GARDENS
CT20 2EB Folkestone
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Carlton Hotel

Address
4,7 mi
16/19 The Leas
CT20 2DU Folkestone
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Wards Hotel

Address
4,6 mi
39 Earls Avenue
CT20 2HB Folkestone
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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DOVER RACEWAY 2010 2LITRE BANGERS HEAT 2.mov

Published: August 12, 2010
Length: 12:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ann Faithfull

2LITRE BANGERS AT DOVER RACEWAY HEAT 2 8TH AUGUST 2010.


Flying the White Cliffs of Folkestone

Published: August 10, 2013
Length: 37:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Richard Stanford-Beale

Paragliding over the white cliffs between Folkestone and Dover on 8 August 2013 with the Dover and Folkestone Hangliding Club.


A B Crush Panelcraft

Published: April 13, 2011
Length: 37:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: abcrush

A tour of our bodyshop near Canterbury. For more details visit: www.abcrush.co.uk Or call us on: 01304 830383 Five Oaks Business Park, Geddinge Lane,Wootton,Nr Canterbury, Kent. CT4 6RY...


#6 John Powell at Lydden hill race circuit on-board passenger

Published: June 15, 2013
Length: 23:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mandem2210


BHP ZSOC Track Time

Published: May 07, 2013
Length: 55:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jason Olsen

I joined a lap late after being told off for not wearing a jumper for the trackday. I had to sprint all the way to the top of the hill where our stand was to get one, then sprint back down....


Mikey Collins's E30 at Lydden Hill

Published: March 29, 2014
Length: 42:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: samual lee


James Coney- Rallycorss winter testing 2011.

Published: February 05, 2011
Length: 42:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: rallybritishcross

Some winter testing for James Knight Coney in his rallycross stockhatch car. A few laps round lydden hill. in association with WLS Racing.


BHP Show track session - 07/05/2012 - Novice - Group 14 (15:45)

Published: May 08, 2012
Length: 57:55 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: JonicusKerponicus

On-Board footage of the 15:45 Novice session at the BHP Show. Driving a 1996 Volvo 850 T-5 estate. Apologies for the bad audio.


BHP Performance Show 2014

Published: May 11, 2014
Length: 09:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Modified UK

BHP Performance Show 2014 at Lydden Hill Race Track. Video by ModifiedUK.Net Audio - Jarvis - Runaway Web: http://modifieduk.net Facebook: http://facebook.com/ModifiedUK.Net Youtube: ...


Honda CBR600 Lydden Hill South East Bikers 23/06/2012

Published: July 29, 2012
Length: 27:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BikersBitz

My dads rear facing view for a track sessoin with South East Bikers magazine. Honda CBR600 FN.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Alkham Valley

The Alkham Valley is in the Kent Downs (the eastern part of the North Downs), an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in South East Kent, England. The valley, a lies between Folkestone and Dover. The Valley is a dry valley, typical of many others on the chalk downs.

Located at 51.133, 1.21746 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dover (district)

Dover transmitting station

The Dover transmitting station is a facility for broadcasting and telecommunications, located at West Hougham, near Dover, Kent. It has a 243.2 metres high guyed steel lattice mast of triangular cross section. The station is owned by Arqiva. The recommended UHF aerial group is C/D with horizontal polarisation. There is also a relay transmitter located in the town of Dover (Dover Town); in addition FM radio services are covered by the Swingate transmitting station.

Located at 51.1117, 1.2475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Kent, Port of Dover, Kent, Transmitter sites in England

Battle of Britain Memorial, Capel-le-Ferne

The Battle of Britain Memorial is a monument to aircrew who flew in the Battle of Britain. It is sited on the White Cliffs at Capel-le-Ferne, near Folkestone, on the coast of Kent. It was initiated by the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust, and opened by the Queen Mother on July 9 1993. It is formed of a large propellor shape, with the figure of a seated pilot carved by Harry Gray sitting at the centre .

Located at 51.0985, 1.2059 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battle of Britain, Royal Air Force memorials, World War II memorials in the United Kingdom, British military memorials and cemeteries, Shepway, Hill figures in England, Geoglyphs, Monuments and memorials in Kent, Buildings and structures completed in 1993, 1993 sculptures

St. Radegund's Abbey

St. Radegund's Abbey was a medieval monastic house in the parish of Hougham Without near Dover in southeast England.

Located at 51.1319, 1.25083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Monasteries in Kent, Dover (district)

East Cliff and Warren Country Park

East Cliff and Warren Country Park is in Folkestone, in Kent, England. This country park is formed of the East Cliffs of Folkestone, the sandy beaches of East Wear Bay and the land slipped nature reserve land between the cliffs and the sea.

Located at 51.1002, 1.2194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country parks in Kent, Parks and open spaces in Kent

RAF Swingfield

RAF Swingfield is a former Royal Air Force station located 5.5 miles north west of Dover, Kent and 4.5 miles south of Aylesham, Kent. The airfield was operational between February 1917 and 28 April 1945.

Located at 51.1622, 1.20167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Royal Flying Corps airfields, Royal Air Force stations in Kent, Royal Air Force stations in England, Royal Air Force stations of World War II in the United Kingdom

St Mary's Church, Capel-le-Ferne

St Mary's Church, Capel-le-Ferne, is a redundant Anglican church to the northeast of the village of Capel-le-Ferne, Kent, England. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands in an isolated position adjacent to Capel Church Farm, to the north of the A20 road and 2 miles northeast of Folkestone.

Located at 51.115, 1.2235 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Grade I listed buildings in Kent, Grade I listed churches, Church of England churches in Kent, Norman architecture, English Gothic architecture, Churches preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust

St Peter's Church, Swingfield

St Peter's Church, Swingfield, is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Swingfield, some 3 miles northeast of Hawkinge, Kent, England. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.

Located at 51.1465, 1.191 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Grade I listed buildings in Kent, Grade I listed churches, Church of England churches in Kent, English Gothic architecture, Churches preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust