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on the first Friday in December. December. in Friday first the on market and the nearby nearby the and market

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and London Beach. London and time, or visit the Tenterden & District Museum. District & Tenterden the visit or time,

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leisure centre with gym, health suite and swimming pool with fun fun with pool swimming and suite health gym, with centre leisure

available, anglers can fish in well stocked waters and golfers are are golfers and waters stocked well in fish can anglers available, alleys and the Georgian Town Hall. To discover more pick up a a up pick more discover To Hall. Town Georgian the and alleys

area, tennis courts, picnic area, bowls green and football pitch. A A pitch. football and green bowls area, picnic courts, tennis area, and events, Tenterden and its surrounding villages have have villages surrounding its and Tenterden events, and

Tenterden to Ashford and Tunbridge Wells. Horse riding is is riding Horse Wells. Tunbridge and Ashford to Tenterden historic timber framed buildings, a medieval church, cobbled cobbled church, medieval a buildings, framed timber historic

It also boasts a superb recreation ground with a children’s play play children’s a with ground recreation superb a boasts also It

traditional shopping, family fun, great country activities activities country great fun, family shopping, traditional quiet country lanes are a cyclist heaven - Cycle Route 18 links links 18 Route Cycle - heaven cyclist a are lanes country quiet Much of the town’s heritage remains today, including many many including today, remains heritage town’s the of Much

and takes visitors to medieval Bodiam Castle in East Sussex. East in Castle Bodiam medieval to visitors takes and around the town or ‘park, walk and ride’ by steam train. The The train. steam by ride’ and walk ‘park, or town the around With its unique mix of fascinating history and heritage, heritage, and history fascinating of mix unique its With

became a member of the Cinque Ports. Cinque the of member a became

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that supported a flourishing wool trade. In 1449 it it 1449 In trade. wool flourishing a supported that

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unbeatable range of country activities. activities. country of range unbeatable bustling port and shipbuilding centre at Small Hythe Hythe Small at centre shipbuilding and port bustling

all tastes. all of Outstanding Natural Beauty with easy access to an an to access easy with Beauty Natural Outstanding of access to the sea in the 16th century, Tenterden had a a had Tenterden century, 16th the in sea the to access

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History and heritage Country activities Country heritage and History fun Family Welcome

Biddenden Vineyards TN27 8DF Smallhythe Place TN30 7NG How to find Tenterden Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Kent. Smallhythe Place, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, Kent. View the spectacular Tenterden early 16th century LONDON half-timbered house, CHATHAM The Jewel Of The weald once the home of CANTERBURY Biddenden Vineyards is the the Victorian actress country’s oldest family owned SEVENOAKS MAIDSTONE Ellen Terry, crammed vineyard. TONBRIDGE full of fascinating KENT Visit us and taste our award-winning wines, ciders and TUNBRIDGE ASHFORD memorabilia. WELLS DOVER apple juice. Admission and tasting is free. Guided tours FOLKESTONE Also tour the beautiful cottage grounds and wonderful for groups. Free tours for individuals on selected CRANBROOK Tenterden Barn Theatre with its licensed café. Open from March to Saturdays (booking essential). end of October; Saturday to Wednesday. EAST SUSSEX Tel: 01580 291726 • [email protected] Tel: 01580 762334 • [email protected] RYE www.biddendenvineyards.co.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk HASTINGS

Hole Park Gardens TN17 4JA The Chapel Down Winery TN30 7NG By Car Hole Park Estate, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Kent. Tenterden Vineyard, Small Hythe, Tenterden, Kent. Tenterden is situated on the A28 between Hastings and Ashford, Set amidst parkland with Our wine and food store is and is less than an hour by car from the M25. fine views, this delightful stocked with a fine selection of By Public Transport private garden has been local and regional food to There are regular bus links from Ashford, Hastings, Headcorn, owned by the Barham family complement our fantastic Maidstone, Rye and Tunbridge Wells. Train services from London for 99 years. wines. and the south east connect with the bus routes. The nearest Guided tours of the vineyard and The garden features fine statues, mainline stations are Headcorn and Ashford International. Plan winery run April to your journey by public transport (bus, coach or train) by using formal yew topiary, walled, water and October. Group woodland gardens, and a spectacular the services of Traveline 0871 200 2233 or visit traveline.org.uk. tours are welcome by prior appointment. For specific train information contact National Rail Enquiries on bluebell wood (late April). Colour Explore the vineyards and enjoy a sample 08457 484950. abounds throughout the seasons. of our award-winning wines. By Taxi: Wealden Cars: 01580 291199 or 0845 6000988. Tel: 01580 241344 Tel: 01580 766111 • [email protected] family fun TradiTiOnal shOpping [email protected] • www.holepark.com www.englishwinesgroup.com St. Michaels Car Hire: 01580 762277/764777 or 07798 677777 Designed by Arts Incorporated 01580 766988 - Printed by Typecast Colour 01892 838382. 01892 Colour Typecast by Printed - 766988 01580 Incorporated Arts by Designed Car Parking: Kent & East Sussex Railway TN30 6HE The Rare Breeds Centre TN26 3RJ There is short stay on-street parking in the High Street and a Tenterden Town Station, Station Road, Tenterden, Kent. Highlands Farm, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent. number of ‘pay and display’ car parks throughout the town. Enjoy 10½ miles of nostalgia Set in over 120 acres of beautiful These are indicated on the map overleaf. on England’s finest rural light countryside, The Rare Breeds Tourist Information: railway. Centre offers so much for the Tenterden Gateway, 2 Manor Row, High Street, Tenterden. hOspiTaliTy hisTOry and heriTage Beautifully restored coaches and perfect day out. 01580 762558, [email protected], locomotives dating from Victorian From friendly farm animals, woodland visitheartofkent.com. times, enable visitors to assault courses, indoor and outdoor play Acknowledgements: experience travel and service areas, to exciting Photography - Daryl Curcher, Richard Gatsby, Ady Kerry ABIPP, Phil Royal. from a bygone age. The picturesque falconry displays Tenterden Improved is part-funded by SEEDA. While every line weaves between Tenterden and and not forgetting the ‘Piggy Grand care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this brochure, Bodiam terminating in the shadow of National’ - there is something for Tenterden Improved cannot accept any responsibility for the National Trust castle. all the family. any errors, omissions or subsequent alterations special evenTs cOunTryside acTiviTies Tel: 01580 765155 Tel: 01233 864493 [email protected] • www.kesr.org.uk [email protected] • www.rarebreeds.org.uk tenterdentown.co.uk tenterdentown.co.uk 4 Tenterden and District Museum 8 St. Michael and All Angels London Beach Spa TN30 6HX Ashford Road, St. Michaels, Tenterden, Kent. Tenterden In a quiet location just off Tenterden High Consecrated in 1863 as St Michael and Our Health Club & Spa is Street, the 19th century weatherboard All Angels, the church was constructed designed to cater for your The Jewel Of The weald building was a coach house and stables. of Kentish ragstone and Bath Stone by Exhibits show the history of Tenterden and tradesmen from the nearby village of every need. Widely regarded as one of the most the Cinque Ports. Woodchurch. The local area took its Ladies can relax and enjoy their charming towns in the South East, Tenterden Tel: 01580 764310 name from the church having previously own steam room, sauna, jacuzzi and its surrounding villages and countryside www.tenterdenmuseum.i12.com been known as Boresisle. and monsoon shower. www.stmildreds.org Our trained beauticians are well versed in the use is a fascinating place to visit and explore. and benefits of the products on 5 Tenterden Gateway It is home to two museums (the town museum offer and are on hand to provide and the Col. Stephens Museum - his life and light A wide range of tourist information and help and advice. Gift vouchers

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1 Tenterden Town Hall HYTHE 9 The Chapel Down Winery Mobility Shop The Town Hall was built in 1790. The Hundreds of helpful products The home of one of Britain’s leading and our in-store stairlift to try Georgian Assembly Room on the first floor 10 wine producers. The wine and fine food has boards with the names of all the Bailiffs store is open daily. Visitors can also enjoy and Mayors since 1449 and a musician’s our fine restaurant and of course the gallery. vineyards - tours available. Tel: 01580 762271 Tel: 01580 766111 www.tenterdentown.co.uk 6 Tenterden’s Coat of Arms www.chapeldownwines.co.uk 102 High Street, Tenterden This shows a three masted ship with: Telephone 01580 761743 www.townandcountryhomecaremobility.co.uk 2 St. Mildred’s Church Fores’l furled; 10 Smallhythe Place Mains’l charged with the arms of the Cinque St. Mildred’s is a stunning medieval church Ports (three half lions from the Royal arms Home to Victorian actress Dame Ellen Tenterden Publications whose imposing tower dominates the conjoined with three half ships); Terry, this superb Tudor property boasts a town’s skyline. Most of the building dates Mizzen sail bearing the arms of Thomas museum containing theatrical memorabilia, a Walks around Tenterden back to the 13th and 14th centuries. During Petlesden, the town’s first Bailiff; theatre and cottage garden where seasonal Seven beautiful circular walks your visit be sure to trace the links to Cabin and rudder at the stern; events are held. SEVEN CIRCULAR WALKS that begin and end at the Nelson’s daughter and the Spanish Armada. Walks around Tenterden Anchor. Tel: 01580 762334 Tenterden Gateway in the www.stmildreds.org www.nationaltrust.org.uk ...delightful walks in the beautiful High Weald countryside, which start and finish in the (On view at various locations in the town.) historic and picturesque ‘Cinque Port’ of Tenterden – ‘The Jewel of the Weald’. High Street.

3 Kent & East Sussex Railway 7 Leisure Centre and Recreation Ground Historic Buildings around the Town Funded by SEEDA through Kent Rural Towns Tenterden Heritage Trail Travel back to the nostalgic age of steam and The centre boasts a large swimming pool Tenterden’s long history is amply illustrated A self-guided trail with highlights that enjoy a trip through 10½ miles of beautiful and flume, gymnasium and health suite and by the unspoiled facades from Elizabethan include The Lock-up and Turnpike, The countryside to medieval Bodiam Castle. Visit sports hall. Outside there are tennis courts, and Georgian eras, with styles that Old Grammar School and Borough Place. the Colonel Stephens Museum, a tribute a bowling green and a fantastic children’s include both tiny beamed cottages and to one of the country’s leading railway play area and skate park. grand Victorian townhouses. Look out For copies of these or other publications about the area, contact engineers. Seasonal opening. Tel: 01580 764310 for the ‘Mathematical Tiles’, which while Tenterden Gateway, 2 Manor Row, High Street Tel: 01580 762558. Tel: 01580 765155 - www.kesr.org.uk www.tenterdenleisure.com geometrically true look just like brickwork.