Alex's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Stunning 14th century castle in moated grounds. National Trust shop and cafe and beautiful walks along the river.
15 minutes away.
276 locals recommend
Bodiam Castle
Stunning 14th century castle in moated grounds. National Trust shop and cafe and beautiful walks along the river.
15 minutes away.
Ancient cobbled small town, lined with medieval half timbered houses. Views over Romney Marsh and the sea. Cosy pubs, contemporary restaurants and great shops, Rye is a must!
25 minutes away
388 locals recommend
Rye
Ancient cobbled small town, lined with medieval half timbered houses. Views over Romney Marsh and the sea. Cosy pubs, contemporary restaurants and great shops, Rye is a must!
25 minutes away
The Old Town is a jumble of weather boarded cottages, some with stunning gardens, and narrow passages. It’s home to a thriving artistic community with quirky shops, cafes restaurants and independent shops selling art, upmarket homewards and lots more.
It’s also home to one of the few beach fishing fleets. Fantastic fresh fish & chips and wet fish shops.
25 minutes
111 locals recommend
Hastings Old Town
The Old Town is a jumble of weather boarded cottages, some with stunning gardens, and narrow passages. It’s home to a thriving artistic community with quirky shops, cafes restaurants and independent shops selling art, upmarket homewards and lots more.
It’s also home to one of the few beach fishing fleets. Fantastic fresh fish & chips and wet fish shops.
25 minutes
17th century house, Rudyard Kipling used to live here. It is now a National Trust property set within a 300 acre estate. Lovely gardens with a shop and tea room.
10 minutes away
100 locals recommend
Bateman's
Bateman's Lane17th century house, Rudyard Kipling used to live here. It is now a National Trust property set within a 300 acre estate. Lovely gardens with a shop and tea room.
10 minutes away
Dixter was the home to the gardener and writer Christopher Lloyd. A riot of colour and fascinating all year round. Good cafe.
20 minutes
117 locals recommend
Great Dixter House & Gardens
Dixter was the home to the gardener and writer Christopher Lloyd. A riot of colour and fascinating all year round. Good cafe.
20 minutes
Tenterden
Lovely market town, great shops, restaurants
One of the most famous gardens in England, it was designed by Vita Sackville-West and her husband Harold Nicholson. Now owned by the National Trust it has a shop and restaurant.
30 minutes away.
186 locals recommend
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Biddenden RdOne of the most famous gardens in England, it was designed by Vita Sackville-West and her husband Harold Nicholson. Now owned by the National Trust it has a shop and restaurant.
30 minutes away.
BEACH!
Fabulous 3 mile sandy beach. Why not take picnic and spend the day.
Camber
Outdoor activities
Bedgebury has miles of cycling, mountain biking and walking and running trails. Good cafe with wonderful views.
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Bedgebury RoadOutdoor activities
Bewl water is an AONB home to a vast reservoir offering fishing, sailing, boating and open water swimming. The 800 site has beautiful walking and cycle paths. Cycle hire. There is a restaurant and cafe.
15 minutes away
Bewl Water
Bewlbridge LaneFood scene
Great pub in the centre of the village. Good food, garden and log fires in winter. 5 mins by car or 30 minute walk.
31 locals recommend
The George Inn
Great pub in the centre of the village. Good food, garden and log fires in winter. 5 mins by car or 30 minute walk.
Traditional pub with large garden next to the church. Great food and bustling atmosphere. 10 minutes by car or 35m walk.
18 locals recommend
The Salehurst Halt
2 Church LnTraditional pub with large garden next to the church. Great food and bustling atmosphere. 10 minutes by car or 35m walk.
Award winning Indian & Bangladeshi restaurant. Eat in & Takeaway. In the High Street.
6 locals recommend
New Spice
13 High StAward winning Indian & Bangladeshi restaurant. Eat in & Takeaway. In the High Street.
Fabulous upmarket farm shop with outdoor cafe. 10minutes away
16 locals recommend
Eggs to Apples Farm Shop
London RoadFabulous upmarket farm shop with outdoor cafe. 10minutes away
Named as one of the best restaurants in Kent, this is a favourite for a special occasion.
20 minutes away
36 locals recommend
The Small Holding
Ranters LaneNamed as one of the best restaurants in Kent, this is a favourite for a special occasion.
20 minutes away
Beyond Camber beach this fish hut is truly unique! Incredibly fresh fish off the boats that morning. Eat at benches in the open air.
14 locals recommend
Dungeness Fish Hut
Dungeness RoadBeyond Camber beach this fish hut is truly unique! Incredibly fresh fish off the boats that morning. Eat at benches in the open air.
Great little bakery, selling organic bread, pastries and delicious coffee, the perfect breakfast stop! Tables outside and in. 10 minutes by car or a lovely 25 minute walk
Judges Bakery Robertsbridge
51 High StGreat little bakery, selling organic bread, pastries and delicious coffee, the perfect breakfast stop! Tables outside and in. 10 minutes by car or a lovely 25 minute walk
Great local pub, with good food and lovely garden.
15 minutes away or 1.5 hr walk
28 locals recommend
The Bell in Ticehurst
High StreetGreat local pub, with good food and lovely garden.
15 minutes away or 1.5 hr walk
Vineyard with wine tasting & restaurant
Small vineyard near beautiful town of Tenterden. Offers vineyard tours and tastings. Shop and restaurant.
40 minutes
Tenterden Vineyard Park
Small Hythe Road