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Ashford is a town in the Ashford district, in the county of Kent, England. It lies on the River Great Stour at the southern or scarp edge of the North Downs, about 61 miles (98 km) by road southeast of central London and 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Folkestone by road. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 83,213.
May 1, 2023 · Under the southern slopes of the Kent Downs, Ashford is a town near the very centre of Kent. Thanks to this location the town became the meeting point of five different railway lines, stimulating growth and employment in the 19th century.
Ashford, town and borough (district), administrative and historic county of Kent, southeastern England. It was established in 1974 from the former urban district of Ashford, rural districts of East and West Ashford, and the metropolitan borough and rural district of Tenterden.
Right in the heart of Kent, the famous “Garden of England”, Ashford has bloomed into a lively, cosmopolitan commercial centre. Officially a market town, Ashford's fortunes took a swift upward turn with the opening of Ashford International railway station in 1996.
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Discover Ashford, a vibrant town just 38 minutes from London on the High speed train, making it an innovative town with an exciting, contemporary feel. Experience the delights of our country town of Tenterden and enjoy the rural charm of our historic villages.
Ashford & Tenterden. This is Kent's enticing blend of ancient and modern at its very best. Here international rail links, thriving market towns and world-class chefs meet history-rich villages, idyllic countryside and superb local vineyards.
