Westerham, the village that became a town, yet despite the commuters it has preserved its history and atmosphere.
Lots of historic houses, villages and countryside around here to visit around in this typically Southern England area.
The town has connections with Churchill and General Wolfe of Quebec, and their statues are on the green, on the edge of which stands the church with its 14th century timber spiral staircase up the tower.
Church of St Mary the Virgin The Green, Westerham TN16 1AS
Dates back over 800 years. Famous people who have been baptised at St Marys in the 14th century font are John Fryth, who helped Tyndale translate the Bible and was martyred at Smithfield in 1533, General Wolfe and Winston Churchills grandson Church of St Mary the Virgin information
Chartwell, Westerham TN16 1PS
Sir Winston Churchill's home, National Trust, full of his possessions, lakes in the garden, shop, etc. Chartwell information
Quebec House Quebec Square, Westerham TN16 1TD
17th century, on the eastern outskirts of the town, home of General Wolf, with exhibits of the Battle of Quebec. Quebec House information
Squerryes Court, Westerham TN16 1SJ
17th century manor house with formal gardens, collections of china etc, shop, etc. Squerryes Court information
Downe House Luxted Road, Downe, Westerham BR6 7JT
Home of Charles Darwin for 40 years, rooms full of his possessions, he wrote his famous Origin of Species here. Exhibition, shop, etc, book your visit. New exhibition, Uncovering Origins. Book a garden tour on 01689 859119. Downe House information
Ide Hill Ide Hill, Westerham
take the B2026 towards Edenbridge and turn off onto the B2042, small village with green and walks in the area. Ide Hill information
Brastead, Westerham
A25 east, village with green and half timbered houses. Branstead Place, 1784. Drive south to Branstead Chart 600 acres of common. Brastead information
Sundridge, Westerham
Further east on A25, village with 13th century timbered hall house Sundridge information
Edenbridge, Westerham
B2026, commuter town but still some old buildings in the long High Street, good pubs and handy for Hever Castle at Penshurst. Edenbridge information
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Clacket Lane Motorway Service Area M25 Westbound Westerham TN16 2ER MAP At Premier Inn Westerham (Clacket Lane) food and drink is available at the adjacent and Roadchef / Costa... More Information and Book ... |
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Market Square Westerham TN16 1AN MAP The King's Arms is an elegant Georgian coaching inn in the centre of Westerham - a village of extreme eminence and architectural majesty. The attractive restaurant is linked to an airy conservatory and serves an imaginative menu based on traditional.. ... More Information and Book ... |
Visit the spa town of Tunbridge Wells, or take a trip to Penshurst.
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Limpsfield (2.53 miles) Oxted (3.33 miles) Sevenoaks (5.25 miles) Godstone (6.02 miles) Caterham (6.45 miles) Lingfield (7.42 miles) Penshurst (8.14 miles) Eynsford (9.23 miles) Tonbridge (10.16 miles) East Grinstead (10.42 miles) Redhill (10.52 miles)
