The parish is centred 0.5 miles (0.80 km) from the sea on the north coast of Kent, between the towns of Whitstable and Herne Bay.

The north-east of the parish is non-residential, having a superstore spanning two buildings and the John Wilson business park.

It is believed that the Manor dates back to as early as 1084, although not directly mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086.

In the early part of the 20th century the barn was converted into a golf house by George Reeves,to service the 700-acre (2.8 km2) golf course constructed in 1924 by George Reeves and designed by Abe Mitchell and James Braid.

However, much of the rest of the parish is better served by footpaths and country lanes suitable for cycling.