In and around Merryweathers
Entertainment & Activities
Great walks and cycle hire around this beautiful forest 1.5 miles from the house
An exceptional regional museum set within an Elizabethan manor house. Special collections of medieval, English and European art and artefacts, Victoriana, Roman and saxon finds.
19 locals recommend
Maidstone Museum
Saint Faith's StreetAn exceptional regional museum set within an Elizabethan manor house. Special collections of medieval, English and European art and artefacts, Victoriana, Roman and saxon finds.
A small cinema but with large comfortable seats and with a great selection of films and national theatre pproductions. Good cafe/bar. Superb night out.
31 locals recommend
Kino Hawkhurst
Rye RoadA small cinema but with large comfortable seats and with a great selection of films and national theatre pproductions. Good cafe/bar. Superb night out.
The Kent and East Sussex Railway in Tenterden is a must for Steam Railway enthusiasts. The country's finest example of a rural light railway. Lovely town too, to do a spot of shopping.
59 locals recommend
Kent & East Sussex Railway
Station RoadThe Kent and East Sussex Railway in Tenterden is a must for Steam Railway enthusiasts. The country's finest example of a rural light railway. Lovely town too, to do a spot of shopping.
Archery, clay pigeon and laser clay shoots plus paintball games, motorised activities including quad biking, Honda Pilots, 4x4 off road driving, reverse steer vehicles and team tasks
6 locals recommend
Arena Pursuits
Archery, clay pigeon and laser clay shoots plus paintball games, motorised activities including quad biking, Honda Pilots, 4x4 off road driving, reverse steer vehicles and team tasks
Great walks for any age. Type 1 roadstone means pushing buggies is generally easier. Great cafe overlooking the lake. All-round favourite. Go Ape tree top adventure for children and adults as well as a place to hire bikes. Parking £14 per car/day
189 locals recommend
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Bedgebury RoadGreat walks for any age. Type 1 roadstone means pushing buggies is generally easier. Great cafe overlooking the lake. All-round favourite. Go Ape tree top adventure for children and adults as well as a place to hire bikes. Parking £14 per car/day
ADRENALINE!! Fun in the forest for children and adults that you're unlikely to forget.
39 locals recommend
Go Ape Bedgebury
Bedgebury LaneADRENALINE!! Fun in the forest for children and adults that you're unlikely to forget.
Bewl Water is a great place to enjoy walks and water activities such as the inflatables (available during the summer)
168 locals recommend
Bewl Water
Bewlbridge LaneBewl Water is a great place to enjoy walks and water activities such as the inflatables (available during the summer)
The home of Rudyard Kipling, Batemans is a very interesting National Trust property suitable for couples and families alike . Great garden, and tea room. Walk up to the mill and see the old workings of flour grinding machinery
100 locals recommend
Bateman's
Bateman's LaneThe home of Rudyard Kipling, Batemans is a very interesting National Trust property suitable for couples and families alike . Great garden, and tea room. Walk up to the mill and see the old workings of flour grinding machinery
Country house, romantic garden, 14th century moated castle - all in a beautiful wooded estate. Beautiful Azalea and Rhododendron gardens in May.
131 locals recommend
National Trust - Scotney Castle
Country house, romantic garden, 14th century moated castle - all in a beautiful wooded estate. Beautiful Azalea and Rhododendron gardens in May.
Leeds Castle is a stunning medieval castle that will capture any imagination. Thrilling playgrounds for all ages,
316 locals recommend
Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle is a stunning medieval castle that will capture any imagination. Thrilling playgrounds for all ages,
Check out what's on at the Trinity Arts Centre, from comedy evenings to stage plays.
21 locals recommend
Trinity Theatre
Church RoadCheck out what's on at the Trinity Arts Centre, from comedy evenings to stage plays.
There's always something on at the Assembly Halls, from pantomimes, concerts and theatre productions.
14 locals recommend
Assembly Hall Theatre
Crescent RoadThere's always something on at the Assembly Halls, from pantomimes, concerts and theatre productions.
Essentials
If it's not an emergency then you can register as a temporary resident and visit the local GP, just 10 minutes from the house in Hawkhurst.
Wish Valley Surgery
Talbot RoadIf it's not an emergency then you can register as a temporary resident and visit the local GP, just 10 minutes from the house in Hawkhurst.
The Conquest is probably your nearest hospital in the event of an emergency, just 20 minutes south of Merryweathers towards Hastings.
Conquest Hospital
The Conquest is probably your nearest hospital in the event of an emergency, just 20 minutes south of Merryweathers towards Hastings.
Hawkhurst is known for a butchers, bakers, candle-stick makers.... a great village where you will find most things you need including a Tesco's and Waitrose supermarkets.
6 locals recommend
Tesco Metro
Rye RoadHawkhurst is known for a butchers, bakers, candle-stick makers.... a great village where you will find most things you need including a Tesco's and Waitrose supermarkets.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good for those who like to go out and drink at night. We can arrange transport if guests prefer not to drive!
6 locals recommend
Pitcher & Piano
3-5 Church RdGood for those who like to go out and drink at night. We can arrange transport if guests prefer not to drive!
Getting Around
Trips are organised and run by Tonbridge River Trips. Scheduled trips run 1200 to early evening... (weather and river permitting) 19 March to the end of April - weekends only plus bank holidays May to 19 July - Wednesday through Sunday plus bank holidays 23 July to 2 Sept - Everyday 3 Sept to 30 Sept - Wednesday through Sunday October - weekends only. Check before you leave
Tonbridge River Trips
High StreetTrips are organised and run by Tonbridge River Trips. Scheduled trips run 1200 to early evening... (weather and river permitting) 19 March to the end of April - weekends only plus bank holidays May to 19 July - Wednesday through Sunday plus bank holidays 23 July to 2 Sept - Everyday 3 Sept to 30 Sept - Wednesday through Sunday October - weekends only. Check before you leave
There's nothing more invigorating than cycling around Bedgebury forest, just 2 miles away from Merryweathers.
Quench Cycles, Bedgebury
Bedgebury RoadThere's nothing more invigorating than cycling around Bedgebury forest, just 2 miles away from Merryweathers.
Clive at Elba Private Hire will be at your disposal to fetch and carry from airports, stations and local pubs and restaurants. Large vehicles are available for big groups.
Elba Private Hire
Clive at Elba Private Hire will be at your disposal to fetch and carry from airports, stations and local pubs and restaurants. Large vehicles are available for big groups.
Wadhurst is on the mainline London to Hastings trainline, just 15 minutes from Merryweathers. Taxis can be arranged if necessary.
Wadhurst Station Car Park
Station RoadWadhurst is on the mainline London to Hastings trainline, just 15 minutes from Merryweathers. Taxis can be arranged if necessary.
South Eastern trains from London (Charing Cross) to Hastings stop at Etchingham station, just 12 minutes drive to Merryweathers. Journey time from London is about 45 minutes
Etchingham
South Eastern trains from London (Charing Cross) to Hastings stop at Etchingham station, just 12 minutes drive to Merryweathers. Journey time from London is about 45 minutes
Food scene
Fantastic food, with an outside games area for kids. Best book in advance!!
The Vineyard
A must-visit place to try out smoked fare in a bright and airy conservatory-style cafe - The Kiln. Booking essential
14 locals recommend
The Weald Smokery
A must-visit place to try out smoked fare in a bright and airy conservatory-style cafe - The Kiln. Booking essential
The Great House
Ringden Farm
London RoadAward-winning apple and other fruit juices - all made on site. Fabulous!
A21 Aroma
Great food at reasonable prices
Birchwood
Best book! This cafe is popular for a reason.
Shopping
Shopping and sightseeing in the Pantiles of Tunbridge Wells, just 20 minutes from Merryweathers
150 locals recommend
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Shopping and sightseeing in the Pantiles of Tunbridge Wells, just 20 minutes from Merryweathers
Ashford Designer Outlet
Great selection of designer clothes at knock-down prices
Merriments Gardens
An all round great garden centre with a good selection of quality plants
Sightseeing
Rye - one of our favourites. Walk at Camber Sands followed by fish and chips and then a saunter around this beautiful historic town.
96 locals recommend
Rye Harbour
Rye - one of our favourites. Walk at Camber Sands followed by fish and chips and then a saunter around this beautiful historic town.
30 minutes away lies Hastings old town. Walks across the beach, great fish and chips. Meander around the old antique shops or play crazy golf on the sea front
111 locals recommend
Hastings Old Town
30 minutes away lies Hastings old town. Walks across the beach, great fish and chips. Meander around the old antique shops or play crazy golf on the sea front
If you love gardens then you will love Sissinghurst, lovingly created by Vita Sackville-West. The white garden is world renown. Great tea rooms.
186 locals recommend
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Biddenden RdIf you love gardens then you will love Sissinghurst, lovingly created by Vita Sackville-West. The white garden is world renown. Great tea rooms.
Imagine the days of knights, archers and damsels in distress! Bodiam was built in 1385, has a very large moat....the kids will love feeding the fish and exploring the castle.
276 locals recommend
Bodiam Castle
Imagine the days of knights, archers and damsels in distress! Bodiam was built in 1385, has a very large moat....the kids will love feeding the fish and exploring the castle.
Award winning gardens, Annual Tulip Festival. Superb tea rooms. Pashley Manor will always leave keen gardeners inspired and wanting a return trip!
47 locals recommend
Pashley Manor Gardens
Pashley RoadAward winning gardens, Annual Tulip Festival. Superb tea rooms. Pashley Manor will always leave keen gardeners inspired and wanting a return trip!
Nestled in a medieval deer-park, Knole in Sevenoaks is vast, complex and full of hidden treasures. Originally an Archbishop’s palace. Dogs must be kept on leads
Knole - National Trust
Nestled in a medieval deer-park, Knole in Sevenoaks is vast, complex and full of hidden treasures. Originally an Archbishop’s palace. Dogs must be kept on leads
Literally miles of sandy beaches and rolling dunes to enjoy all year round. Don't forget your buckets and spades! It's one of our favourite places
310 locals recommend
Camber Sands
Literally miles of sandy beaches and rolling dunes to enjoy all year round. Don't forget your buckets and spades! It's one of our favourite places
The picturesque high street and collection of historic buildings and heritage sites continue to capture the attention of visitors from all over, and is a worthwhile stop on any Sussex trip.
153 locals recommend
Battle Abbey
High StreetThe picturesque high street and collection of historic buildings and heritage sites continue to capture the attention of visitors from all over, and is a worthwhile stop on any Sussex trip.
The Royal Pavilion is an exotic palace in the centre of Brighton with a colourful history. Built as a seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, this historic house mixes Regency grandeur with the visual style of India and China
494 locals recommend
Royal Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion is an exotic palace in the centre of Brighton with a colourful history. Built as a seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, this historic house mixes Regency grandeur with the visual style of India and China
Tonbridge Castle is reputedly England's finest example of a Motte and Bailey Castle with a splendid 13th Century Gatehouse.
17 locals recommend
Tonbridge Castle
Castle StreetTonbridge Castle is reputedly England's finest example of a Motte and Bailey Castle with a splendid 13th Century Gatehouse.
The Blue Reef Aquarium in Hastings offers children and those interested in sea-life the chance to see a huge variety of marine life.
39 locals recommend
Blue Reef Aquarium
Rock-a-Nore RoadThe Blue Reef Aquarium in Hastings offers children and those interested in sea-life the chance to see a huge variety of marine life.