Westenhanger

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Westenhanger


Folkestone Racecourse

Westenhanger (Kent)
Westenhanger

Westenhanger shown within Kent
District Shepway
Shire county Kent
Region South East
Constituent country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Police Kent
Fire Kent
Ambulance South East Coast
European Parliament South East England
UK Parliament Folkestone and Hythe
List of places: UKEnglandKent

Coordinates: 51°05′17″N 1°02′13″E / 51.088, 1.037Westenhanger is a small village in south east Kent. It is home to the Folkestone Racecourse and to Westenhanger Castle. It is located just off Junction 11 of the M20, on Stone Street, the Roman road which runs from Lympne to Canterbury. Westenhanger also has its own railway station.