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Lenham sits roughly halfway between Maidstone and Ashford, tucked right at the foot of the North Downs. It is defined by its large, square medieval marketplace, which still serves as the heart of the village and gives it a sense of scale you don't often find in rural Kent. Many of the buildings surrounding the square are timber-framed, dating back several centuries, yet the village functions practically as a self-contained community with its own primary and secondary schools, a post office, and a handful of independent shops. For those headed toward London or the coast, the village has its own railway station on the line to Victoria, and the A20 runs along the southern edge, keeping through-traffic away from the historic centre while providing a direct link to the M20. Geographically, it’s a prime spot for walking; the North Downs Way is accessible just uphill from the village, offering views across the Great Stour valley, which actually has its source right here in the parish.