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Tenterden, A28 from Hastings, A21 then A262 from Tunbridge Wells, A28 from Ashford
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Tenterden tourist information
Tenterden, with its picture book High Street with Wealden weatherboarding, is a busy small town with 17th & 18th century cottages. It was the home of Britain's first light railway in 1872, now restored.
The church, St Mildred's dates from 15th century, and dominates the town being visible for miles.
Out and about, there are lots to visit in the small villages around the town, such as Cranbrook, an Elizabethan Old Cloth Hall, a church and a working windmill.
What to see - Tenterden Tourist Attractions To Visit
Activities
Kent & East Sussex Railway Tenterden Town Station, Station Road, Tenterden TN30 6HE
full size steam trains to Northiam, great views as you go along the seven miles of track, shop, etc Kent & East Sussex Railway information
Gardens
Hole Park Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Tenterden TN17 4JB
A 15 acre garden with topiary and a woodland walk. Hole Park information
Sissinghurst Castle Gardens Sissinghurst, Tenterden TN17 2AB
National Trust, created in the 1930s by novelist Vita Sackville-West and Sir Harold Nicolson, small romantic outdoor rooms, woodland and lake walks, oast house exhibition. Sissinghurst Castle Gardens information
Great Maytham Hall Rolvenden, Tenterden TN17 4NE
Gardens influenced by Gertrude Jekyll and are an example of twentieth century English gardens. Inspired the Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. House, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, is now retirement flats. Great Maytham Hall information
Historic Houses
Smallhythe Place Smallhythe, Tenterden TN30 7NG
16th century half-timbered house, cottage garden, home of Shakespearean actress Ellen Terry 1899 until 1928. Display of her costumes and theatrical mementos, Elizabethan barn, adapted as a theatre in 1929 Limited parking. Smallhythe Place information
Museums
C M Booth Collection of Historic Vehicles 63-67 High Street, Rolvenden, Tenterden TN17 4LP
A collection of Morgan three wheeled cars pus others and automobilia. C M Booth Collection of Historic Vehicles information
Out & About
Biddenden Vineyards Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden TN27 8DF
the oldest commercial vineyard in Kent, walk through 22 acres, see the winery, sample the ciders, wines and apple juices, shop. Tours available on various dates. Biddenden Vineyards information
Tenterden Vineyard Park Spots Farm, Smallhythe, Tenterden TN30 7NG
Chapel Down Winery on B2082, herb garden, rural museum, nursery, vineyard walks, tastings and a shop. Guided tours in summer. Events held. Tenterden Vineyard Park information
Sandhurst Vineyard Hoads Farm, Crouch Lane, Sandhurst, Tenterden TN18 5PA
25 acre vineyard on a farm. Walk around or book a tour of the vineyard and hop fields, shop. Sandhurst Vineyard information
Rolvenden Post Mill Rolvenden, Tenterden
Privately owned, restored postmill, as featured in the Tommy Steele film Half a Sixpence Rolvenden Post Mill information
Zoos and Wildlife Parks
South of England Rare Breeds Centre Woodchurch, Tenterden TN26 3RJ
Rare breeds of farm animals, play areas, shop. Butterfly tunnel, aviary, BIG Red Trailer rides. Creepy Crawly World. South of England Rare Breeds Centre information
Where to stay in Tenterden
Hotels
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Ashford Road Tenterden TN30 6HX MAP The London Beach Hotel & Golf Club boasts a luxury Health Club and Spa with a range of treatments available. Set in beautiful parkland, it is 1 mile from the market town of Tenterden. More Information and Book ... |
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Stone Street Cranbrook TN17 3HE MAP In a historic 14th-century building, this beautiful boutique hotel houses 12 unique and individually designed rooms, offering a stunning blend of stylish contemporary design and beautiful original period features. More Information and Book ... |
Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels
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Ashford Road, St Michaels Tenterden TN30 6SP MAP The proprietors, management and staff at this hotel ensure that the attention to detail will make your stay a memorable one. More Information and Book ... |
Holiday Cottages
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12 Bridewell Lane Tenterden TN30 6EY MAP Built in 1851 cosy Pocket Cottage is tucked away down a quiet road in the heart of the old Cinque Port town of Tenderden just 100 yards from its wide tree lined High Street. With its wealth of beautiful historic buildings and interesting shops and restaur Sleeps 2 More Information and Book ... |
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2 Laurel Cottage Grange Road St. Michaels Tenterden TN30 6DT MAP From its pretty weatherboarded exterior to its heavily beamed interior featuring a large inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove this 18th century cottage is filled with character and charm. Enjoying its own garden it adjoins the owner's home on th Sleeps 2 More Information and Book ... |
Tenterden Weather
Sunday 19th May
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10°C Cloudy skiesMonday 20th May
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Area Telephone Code
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