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Aylesham sits in a distinct part of the East Kent landscape, roughly halfway between Canterbury and the port of Dover. It is a unique village in the area, planned and built in the 1920s by the architect Sir Patrick Abercrombie to serve the local coal mines, which gives it a more structured, spacious layout than the winding medieval villages nearby. At its heart is a large central green and a cluster of local shops, while the surrounding countryside offers straightforward access to the North Downs Way. For getting around, the village has its own railway station on the line to London Victoria and Dover, and the A2 is only a short drive away, making it a practical base for those working in the city or needing to reach the coast. While the industrial origins are still visible in the architecture and the strong sense of local identity, the village has grown significantly in recent years, merging its mining heritage with a more modern, residential feel.