The Swan at Chapel Down
The restaurant at the vinyard - our favourite local sparkling wine!
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The Bull at Benenden
5 The StA great Sunday carvery!
The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells
46-50 High StIt's new! and it's sister in London is very famous!
Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells
Crescent RoadA great ambiance.
The Small Holding
Ranters LaneThe Great House
The Globe Inn Marsh Rye
10 Military RdGreat atmosphere and food, easy to get to on the train from Staplehurst.
99 locals recommend
The Goods Shed
Station Road WestGreat atmosphere and food, easy to get to on the train from Staplehurst.
The Beacon
Tea Garden LaneGreat views and food!
Drinks & Nightlife
Really friendly, great pizza hut in the garden, lovely restaurant, beautiful decor & just a ten minute walk through beautiful countryside!
50 locals recommend
The Milk House
The StreetReally friendly, great pizza hut in the garden, lovely restaurant, beautiful decor & just a ten minute walk through beautiful countryside!
Camber Sands
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Sightseeing
London
It's only 45 minutes by train!
A great place for children to run around the ruins of a once great castle.
276 locals recommend
Bodiam Castle
A great place for children to run around the ruins of a once great castle.
Hever Castle & Gardens
Hever RoadAn amazing Castle and grounds.
A beautiful town on a cobbled hill, near the sea with its own little harbour and some quirky shops.
388 locals recommend
Rye
A beautiful town on a cobbled hill, near the sea with its own little harbour and some quirky shops.
An amazing castle on a hill. On a clear day you can see France. They have some great historical events and re-enactments during the year.
357 locals recommend
Dover Castle
Castle Hill RoadAn amazing castle on a hill. On a clear day you can see France. They have some great historical events and re-enactments during the year.
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Biddenden RdDover Castle
Castle Hill RoadBalfour Winery
Five Oak LaneBiddenden Vineyards
Gribble Bridge LaneParks & Nature
You can hire mountain bikes and go for fantastic off road adventures. There's a special route for families through amazing forests. There is also the UKs largest arboretum conifer collection, great for a stroll...
21 locals recommend
Bedgebury Pinetum Car Park
Park LaneYou can hire mountain bikes and go for fantastic off road adventures. There's a special route for families through amazing forests. There is also the UKs largest arboretum conifer collection, great for a stroll...
Pashley Manor Gardens
Pashley RoadBeautiful gardens and tea room.
A beautiful National Trust Property and fantastic marked walks.
131 locals recommend
National Trust - Scotney Castle
A beautiful National Trust Property and fantastic marked walks.
The 'most beautiful castle in the world' so they claim. They have some great seasonal events too.
316 locals recommend
Leeds Castle
The 'most beautiful castle in the world' so they claim. They have some great seasonal events too.
A huge open beach with its famous sand dunes. Dogs are restricted to certain areas in the summer.
310 locals recommend
Camber Sands
A huge open beach with its famous sand dunes. Dogs are restricted to certain areas in the summer.
Shopping
Waitrose station
Saint George's PlaceThe best supermarket.
Entertainment & Activities
Comfy seats and a great little cafe. Take a glass of wine in too if you like!
31 locals recommend
Kino Hawkhurst
Rye RoadComfy seats and a great little cafe. Take a glass of wine in too if you like!
A good day out by the sea. There is also a good sea life aquarium for a rainy day.
183 locals recommend
Hastings
A good day out by the sea. There is also a good sea life aquarium for a rainy day.
Bodiam Boating Station
Station RoadRye
Vineyards
City/town information
Canterbury