Penshurst, a small attractive village, where the rivers Eden and Medway meet, we don't usually recommend pubs but the Spotted Dick just outside the village has good food.
The church reached through the half timbered cottages of Leicester Square, has stained glass windows.
A good base to visit the historic houses in the area, take a map if you are walking as lots of small roads and lanes wind through the area.
Hever Castle, Penshurst TN8 7NG
13th century castle in grounds restored by the Astor's, furnished rooms, lakes, gardens, play areas and events. Hever Castle information
Chiddingstone Village Chiddingstone near, Penshurst
The village is owned by the National Trust, has Tudor houses. Chiddingstone Village information
Chiddingstone Castle Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone, Penshurst TN8 7AD
17th century rebuilt as a mock gothic castle early 19th century, paintings,exhibits from around the world, Japanese swords, restored grounds, shop, etc. Chiddingstone Castle information
Penshurst Place, Penshurst TN11 8DG
Built in 1340 and the home of the Sidney family who have been here for 400 years, good Great Hall, pictures, furnishings, gardens, walks, playareas, shop, etc. Penshurst Place information
Penshurst Vineyards Grove Road, Penshurst TN11 8DU
one of the most well known in the area, tours and tastings. Penshurst Vineyards information
Bough Beech Reservoir Bough Beech Visitor Centre, Penshurst TN14 6LD
B2176 north then west on B269, nature trails and walks along the water, exhibitions, oast house, fishing etc. Vistor Centre. Bough Beech Reservoir information
Visit more historic houses near Westerham, or Visit Tunbridge Wells.
Towns Near Penshurst To Visit - straight line distance:
Tonbridge Tourist Information (4.20 miles) Tunbridge Wells Tourist Information (4.64 miles) Hartfield Tourist Information (5.70 miles) Sevenoaks Tourist Information (6.95 miles)