Ashford & Tenterden

Warm Welcome
Photo: Lewis J Brockway
villages, it has a host of beautiful gardens,
historic houses, National Trust properties,
steam railways, award-winning vineyards and
unique attractions all waiting to be discovered.
There’s also a lot on offer for those who enjoy
outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling and
golf as well as great places to relax for those
preferring something less active. There are
also many excellent places to eat and drink
with plenty of delicious Kentish produce on
the menu.
While Ashford and Tenterden couldn’t be
‘better placed’ for visitors wishing to see all the
sights of London or enjoy the English seaside,
it’s also an ideal base to discover the very best
of the Garden of England.
Set amongst beautiful ‘Darling Buds of May’
countryside of oast houses and picturesque
Ashford’s high-speed train service means
London is only 38 minutes away. Ashford also
boasts excellent motorway links (M20/M2) and
is just a short distance from Dover, the Channel
Tunnel and Canterbury. Why not combine
your visit to the area with a trip by Eurostar to
Paris, Brussels, Lille, Lyon or even further afield
to Marseille.
Photo: Lewis J Brockway
Contents
Warm Welcome 2
Ashford & Tenterden 3
Booking Made Simple 4
Accommodation 4
Time Out 13
Must See, Must Do 16
Events in 2017 25
Out & About 26
Photo credits
With special thanks to Lewis J Brockway –
concertandstagephotography.com 077241 26035
Tony Dimmer, Phil Edwards, Peter Fry, Andrew Hardy, Ady Kerry,
ABIPP, Alexander Nightingale -Smith Bill Oates, Ros Orpin,
The National Trust, The Big Cat Sanctuary, Steve Town, Visit Kent
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ASHFORD & TENTERDEN VISITOR GUIDE 2017