Henry’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Great for walking and cycling, many miles of tracks, lakes and trees, including fun climbing play areas for kids, as well as Go Ape.
189 locals recommend
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Bedgebury RoadGreat for walking and cycling, many miles of tracks, lakes and trees, including fun climbing play areas for kids, as well as Go Ape.
A great local reservoir, with a 13 mile cycle and walking route all around it. Boating, fishing, and restaurant and play areas.
168 locals recommend
Bewl Water
Bewlbridge LaneA great local reservoir, with a 13 mile cycle and walking route all around it. Boating, fishing, and restaurant and play areas.
Beautiful grounds, a garden maze, peacocks, and an amazing castle to visit too. 25 mins away.
316 locals recommend
Leeds Castle
Beautiful grounds, a garden maze, peacocks, and an amazing castle to visit too. 25 mins away.
Hire kayaks , or row boats, and paddle down the river towards Bodiam Castle
73 locals recommend
Bodiam Boating Station
Station RoadHire kayaks , or row boats, and paddle down the river towards Bodiam Castle
Hever Castle & Gardens
Hever RoadGreat place to visit nearby
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Biddenden RdGroombridge Place Estates
Groombridge HillNational Trust - Scotney Castle
London
it's London! 48 mins by train from Paddock Wood station
Camber Sands
sandy beaches, sand dunes
Rye
Ancient cinque ports town, walled centre.
Food scene
The Milk House
The StreetGastropub
The Vineyard
Great pub for good food, and outside dining
The Poet at Matfield
Maidstone Roadup market dining and drinks close by
Pubs
The Halfway House
Horsmonden Roadaward winning cask ales, and beer festivals throughout the year
The Great House
City/town information
Royal Tunbridge Wells
9 miles away, plenty to see and do.
shopping
great , live jazz every thursday from May- Sept throughout the street
102 locals recommend
The Pantiles
The Pantilesgreat , live jazz every thursday from May- Sept throughout the street
Neighbourhoods
Hastings
Old town has great places to eat, and lots of antique and other shops