Guidebook for Ashford
Food Scene
Old world history here with modern menu. Fish & Fizz on Friday, Steak night Wednesday. Locally sourced produce.
6 locals recommend
Chequers Inn
Old world history here with modern menu. Fish & Fizz on Friday, Steak night Wednesday. Locally sourced produce.
Whitstable Oyster Company
Horsebridge RoadOyster bar. Street markets.
Bull Inn
Linton Hill Suits all families. Sunday roasts. Coffee and cake.
The Flying Horse
Wye Road Young scene, pub food.
Montalbano Italian
75 High StSome live music nights including Jazz Sunday menu.
Chequers Inn
Historic building and good food one mile from us.
Great service and food. Also has wonderful ice cream. Sometimes have tribute singers
14 locals recommend
Montalbano Italian
75 High StGreat service and food. Also has wonderful ice cream. Sometimes have tribute singers
Essentials
Lots of local farm shops selling locally produced goods.
Montelbanos restaurant in Tenterden have Jazz Sunday evenings and other live music evenings.
9 locals recommend
Sainsbury's Local
34 High StLots of local farm shops selling locally produced goods.
Montelbanos restaurant in Tenterden have Jazz Sunday evenings and other live music evenings.
Getting Around
Car rentals in Ashford. MTC taxis in Smarden. Pluckley station. Ashford International station to Paris.
Headcorn Railway Station
Car rentals in Ashford. MTC taxis in Smarden. Pluckley station. Ashford International station to Paris.
Ashford International station
Fast train to London or Paris!
Pluckley Railway Station Car Park
Sightseeing
Leeds Castle
The Maze. Go Ape for children in the grounds of castle.
Car parking.Or accessible by boat from Bodiam boating station in Newenden.
276 locals recommend
Bodiam Castle
Car parking.Or accessible by boat from Bodiam boating station in Newenden.
Tasting and tours of vineyards. Lovely shop with speciality foods.
41 locals recommend
Biddenden Vineyards
Gribble Bridge LaneTasting and tours of vineyards. Lovely shop with speciality foods.
Dover Castle
Castle Hill RoadVisit the war tunnels.
Bodiam Boating Station
Station RoadBoat trips, canoe hire and great food.
Fun trip to see the countryside from a steam train.
96 locals recommend
Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway
2 Littlestone RdFun trip to see the countryside from a steam train.
Fun trips for all the family to ride on a steam train and see the countryside. Check calendar for events and Christmas with Santa Claus.
59 locals recommend
Kent & East Sussex Railway
Station RoadFun trips for all the family to ride on a steam train and see the countryside. Check calendar for events and Christmas with Santa Claus.
Shopping
Ashford Designer Outlet
The Pantiles
The PantilesHistoric street, lovely shops and tea rooms.
Ashford Designer Outlet
Great shopping! Restaurants and fast food too.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful cathedral. River trips available in Canterbury and historic shops. Chaucer Tales tells a history of Chaucer.
365 locals recommend
Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsBeautiful cathedral. River trips available in Canterbury and historic shops. Chaucer Tales tells a history of Chaucer.
Drinks & Nightlife
Whitstable Beach Front
14-2 Marine TerraceOyster bar!
Fun bar & simple restaurant where you can see the working brewery and sample their beers!
29 locals recommend
The Curious Brewery
Victoria RoadFun bar & simple restaurant where you can see the working brewery and sample their beers!