Lamberhurst, on the A21 on the western edge of Kent.
This pleasant town was an arms making town based on charcoal from the Wealden oaks, then coal came along and the business moved to Birmingham. It was also a real smugglers area, but now is known for the rather more sedate business of fruit and wine produced locally.
Also pleasant walking country once away from the main road, with small towns and villages around it.
Scotney Castle, Lamberhurst TN3 8JN
House with 19th century gardens with ruined 14th century castle. Scotney Castle information
Sprivers Horsmonden, Lamberhurst TN12 8DR
National Trust, a small 18th-century style formal garden ( no access to house )with woodland walk, on B2162 off the A21 northwards. Sprivers information
Finchcock Goudhurst, Lamberhurst TN17 1HH
Georgian house and gardens, collection of keyboard instruments, shop, etc Finchcock information
Bayham Abbey, Lamberhurst TN3 8DE
Just over in Sussex, west on B2169, the 13th century ruins of an abbey in woods and landscape. Rooms in the Georgian Gothick dower house are open to visitors. Shop. Bayham Abbey information
Ladham House Ladham Road, Cranbrook, Lamberhurst TN17 1DB
A21 north, then east on A262 through Goudhurst to the Victorian house and garden. Ladham House information
Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest Park Lane, Goudhurst, Lamberhurst TN17 2SL
Walks in the wooded forest, children play areas, cafe, shop, and visitor centre - all here in the forest which has the worlds finest conifer collection. Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest information
Lamberhurst Vineyard The Down, Lamberhurst
The largest vineyard in the area, with tastings and walks in the vineyard, shop, Bistro and function room. Lamberhurst Vineyard information
Bewl Bridge Reservoir Bewlbridge Lane, Lamberhurst TN3 8JH
to the east of the village for water sports or just a stroll around the 14 mile path!, fishing, boating, Visitor Centre. Bewl Bridge Reservoir information
Goudhurst Goudhurst, Lamberhurst
The village itself is worth a stroll around with Tudor houses and a duck pond. An infamous smuggling gang, the Hawkhurst Gang was based here, there is a tunnel from the pub to the church. Goudhurst information
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Kippings Cross Farmhouse Matfield near Tunbridge Wells TN12 7HB MAP The Farmhouse B & B Kippings Cross is a Grade 2 listed building dating back to 1604, built by Lord Camden. Recently carefully restored exposing a wealth of original period features. " 4 POSTER SUITE- a stunning 3 room suite comprising of magnificent.. ... More Information and Book ... |
Follow the smugglers down to the coast of Kent and visit New Romney, or visit the historic houses around Westerham and Penshurst
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Tunbridge Wells (5.97 miles) Burwash (7.23 miles) Tonbridge (8.20 miles) Penshurst (10.38 miles) Crowborough (10.66 miles) Biddenden (10.87 miles) Northiam (11.88 miles) Hartfield (12.26 miles) Tenterden (12.92 miles) Maidstone (13.19 miles) Battle (13.57 miles)
