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Sevenoaks is a town in Kent with a population of 29,506 situated south-east of London, England. Also classified as a civil parish, Sevenoaks is served by a commuter main line railway into London. Sevenoaks is 21 miles (34 km) from Charing Cross, the traditional centre of London.
Sevenoaks, district occupying the westernmost portion of the administrative and historic county of Kent, southeastern England, southeast of London. It is a predominantly rural area with a rolling landscape. Much of the district is wooded. The major towns are Sevenoaks (the administrative centre) in.
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Oct 5, 2022 · A popular choice for commuters, Sevenoaks has history, culture, a thriving high street and a reputation for being one of the best places to live in the country. Picturesque charm of Six Bells Lane (photo: Manu Palomeque) (Image: Archant)
Sevenoaks is a town in Kent, in the South East of England. Sevenoaks is a fairly traditional market town, although these days, given its proximity to London, it is known largely as a commuter town. It is the perfect place to explore the Darenth Valley, especially if you like gentle country walks with plenty of rustic pubs along the way.
Historically part of the Great Manor of Otford, the town’s name was originally ‘Seouenaca’ – meaning ‘seven oaks’ and the name given to a small Saxon chapel in the area. In the 13th century it became a market town, thanks to its handy location; Sevenoaks School, considered to be the oldest secular school in England, was founded in 1432.
Sevenoaks District. Sevenoaks is a local government district [2] in west Kent, England. Its council is based in the town of Sevenoaks . The district was formed on 1 April 1974 by the merger of Sevenoaks Urban District, Sevenoaks Rural District and part of Dartford Rural District .
South East Coast. UK Parliament. Sevenoaks. List of places. UK. England. Kent. Sevenoaks is a town near the M25 motorway in Kent, South East England. In 2001 there were 18,588 people living in Sevenoaks.
