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Tyler Hill, Kent

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Tyler Hill
Populationapprox 500
Civil parish
  • Hackington
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townCanterbury
Postcode districtCT2
Dialling code01227
PoliceKent
FireKent
AmbulanceSouth East Coast
UK Parliament
  • Canterbury
List of places
UK
England
Kent

Tyler Hill is a small village on the northern outskirts of Canterbury, Kent in England. The population is included in the civil parish of Hackington.

Geography

It has a rural setting being surrounded by fields and the Ancient Forest of Blean.

Economy

It is mainly a dormitory village for the City of Canterbury and for the nearby University of Kent.

Culture

The village has one pub, The Tyler's Kiln and is noted locally for its celebrations on Bonfire Night, which has the biggest bonfire in Kent and attracts upwards of 3,500 attendees every year. It is also known for its community hall and the celebrations that go on there.