Hawkinge lies just off the A2060 Canterbury Road and is situated approximately 12 miles from Canterbury and 3 miles from the seaside town of Folkestone.

Nestled on top of the North Downs, the village overlooks views of Folkestone town and the English Channel. There have been settlements in Hawkinge as long ago as bronze age times, but is best known for the role it played during the Second World War, Hawkinge was the closest operational airfield to occupied France and played a major role during the Battle of Britain.

The village itself boasts a General Store, Post office, Chemist, two Primary Schools, a village hall, bank, Tesco Express, two doctors surgeries and three pubs.

SHOPS
The village of Hawkinge offers a small range of shops, including a chemist and a Tesco express located in Hawkinge high street. The town of Ashford is only 16 miles away with a large range of high street shops including Marks and Spencers, TK Maxx and Boots. Ashford is also home to the McArthur Glen Designer outlet where there's something for everyone with a variety of fashion, shoe, jewellery, sportswear and beauty shops. Alternatively the town of Folkestone is only 3 miles away where there is a large Debenhams and also an outdoor market 3 times a week.Shops Distance (in miles)
Sainsburys 2.95
Sainsburys

SCHOOLS
The village has two primary schools and a good range of secondary schools and sixth forms in the area.Schools Distance (in miles)
Hawkinge Primary School .37

TRANSPORT
The area has excellent transport links being situated a mile or so from the M20 motorway, giving you great access to Kent, London and the South East. Canterbury and Dover are also within easy reach.

Three miles away in Folkestone the Gateway to the Continent you can travel by train to Calais in 30 minutes.

Folkestone also provides a direct mainline rail service to London Charing Cross in around one and a half hours.Transport Distance (in miles)
Folkestone West Station() 3.26

HEALTH
Hawkinge has a local Doctors surgery located on the Canterbury Road,  with the nearest hospital being The William Harvey Hospital Ashford, located just 14 miles from the village.

LEISURE
Hawkinge is in a brilliant location for leisure facilities, the village itself is home to the Kent Battle of Britain Museum and close the Howletts Wildlife Park (near Folkestone). In the neighbouring town of Folkestone The Leas Cliff Hall can be found and in Canterbury The Marlowe Theatre, both places showing a variety of musical and theatre events. Canterbury, Folkestone and Ashford are also home to a number of Golf clubs, Leisure centres, health and fitness clubs, cinemas and nightlife.