What to Do in Ashford Kent

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 Nor…

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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 by road southeast of central London and 15 miles northwest of Folkestone by road. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 83,213. The name comes from the Old English æscet, indicating a ford near a clump of ash trees. It has been a market town since the Middle Ages, and a regular market continues to be held.

Population: 83,213 (2021 Census)
Region: South East
Country: England
OS grid reference: TR005425
District: Ashford
Shire county: Kent
Sovereign state: United Kingdom

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