Guidebook for Kent
Food Scene
Simply Italian
12 StrandGood food, friendly relaxed service
The Woolpack Inn Warehorne
Church LanePub, good food, only a couple of miles away
Bull Inn
Linton HillGood pub. Good food. Friendly service.
The Globe Inn Marsh Rye
10 Military RdPub. Good food.
The Five Bells Inn
The StreetPub. Good food.
The Tiger Inn
Scotts LanePub. Good food.
The Farriers Arms
Pub. Good food.
The Secret Garden
Hythe RoadGood restaurant.
Sightseeing
Architecturally and historically important. Stunning views. Built on site of Saxon fort.
St Mary's Church, Kenardington
Church LaneArchitecturally and historically important. Stunning views. Built on site of Saxon fort.
Built as a defence against Napoleonic invasion. Great walking. Designed in dog leg sections to enable soldiers to fire around the bends while being protected.
7 locals recommend
Royal Military Canal
Built as a defence against Napoleonic invasion. Great walking. Designed in dog leg sections to enable soldiers to fire around the bends while being protected.
Saxon Shore Way
Saxon Shore WayWalk the famous defensive line across countryside from the cottage.
Iconic church used in film scenes. Parishioners used to row across flooded fields to attend services.
St Thomas à Becket Church, Fairfield
Iconic church used in film scenes. Parishioners used to row across flooded fields to attend services.
The best garden in the world. Check opening times - closed during winter.
117 locals recommend
Great Dixter House & Gardens
The best garden in the world. Check opening times - closed during winter.
Bodiam Castle
History and beauty.
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Biddenden RdBeautiful garden.
Beautiful garden especially when rhododendrons/azaleas bloom. Castle is romantically extraordinary.
21 locals recommend
Scotney Castle
Beautiful garden especially when rhododendrons/azaleas bloom. Castle is romantically extraordinary.
Hastings
Beautiful old town.
Battle Abbey
High StreetHistorically important 1066 Norman invasion
Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsBeautiful cathedral.
Johnson's Corner on the A2070 marked by an American flag. Amazing story of Bill Johnson who saved his crew in WWII.
Brenzett
Johnson's Corner on the A2070 marked by an American flag. Amazing story of Bill Johnson who saved his crew in WWII.
National Trust - Stoneacre
Stoneacre LaneBeautiful yeoman's home. Open infrequently. Well worth the visit.
Batemans House
1 Wakehurst RoadHome of Rudyard Kipling.
Arts & Culture
Rye
Beautiful and interesting medieval town.
Kent Battle of Britain Museum Trust
Aerodrome RoadBrenzett Aeronautical Museum
Ivychurch RoadRye Castle Museum - Ypres Tower
Rye Castle Museum - Ypres Tower
Everything Else
Canterbury
Beautiful and interesting city
Parks & Nature
Dungeness
Nature reserve
Orlestone Forest
Malthouse LaneBeautiful forest on the doorstep.
Rye Harbour
Nice walking.
Camber Sands
Famous for sand.
Entertainment & Activities
South Of England Rare Breeds Centre
Great for kids. On the doorstep.
Imagine Play Centre
2a Britannia LnSoft play for kids.
Flip Out Ashford
HenwoodTrampoline centre for kids and adults.
Wingham Wildlife Park
Rusham RoadWildwood Trust
Canterbury Road