Sandra's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Visit Sissinghurst castle and it’s beautiful gardens, just a 5 minute drive away. Lovely tearoom, restaurant and shop also worth a visit.
186 locals recommend
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Biddenden RdVisit Sissinghurst castle and it’s beautiful gardens, just a 5 minute drive away. Lovely tearoom, restaurant and shop also worth a visit.
Leeds Castle has been called the “loveliest castle in the world”. Listed in the Domesday Book, it has been a Norman stronghold, a royal residence and a royal palace. Its situation is stunning, set on two islands in a magnificent lake.
316 locals recommend
Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle has been called the “loveliest castle in the world”. Listed in the Domesday Book, it has been a Norman stronghold, a royal residence and a royal palace. Its situation is stunning, set on two islands in a magnificent lake.
Romantic garden with view of 14th century moated castle in a beautiful wooded estate. Home to the National Trust’s only working hop farm. Please note scaffolding will be in place from August 2021 for essential maintenance work.
Scotney Castle Estate
Hastings RoadRomantic garden with view of 14th century moated castle in a beautiful wooded estate. Home to the National Trust’s only working hop farm. Please note scaffolding will be in place from August 2021 for essential maintenance work.
Dating back to the 13th century, Hever Castle was once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII and Mother of Elizabeth I. See Anne Boleyn’s room and prayer books.
199 locals recommend
Hever Castle & Gardens
Hever RoadDating back to the 13th century, Hever Castle was once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII and Mother of Elizabeth I. See Anne Boleyn’s room and prayer books.
One of the best beaches in the UK with its 8 mile long golden beach and sand dunes. Check tide times before you go!
310 locals recommend
Camber Sands
One of the best beaches in the UK with its 8 mile long golden beach and sand dunes. Check tide times before you go!
Romantic fairytale castle begun in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge to discourage French raids. The castle is reached by three drawbridges and a barbican.
276 locals recommend
Bodiam Castle
Romantic fairytale castle begun in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge to discourage French raids. The castle is reached by three drawbridges and a barbican.
Walk into Cranbrook and visit Saint Dunstan’s church, The Union Mill and charming 15th century cottage housing the museum. Browse the many independent shops and stop for a break in one of the lovely little cafes in town.
31 locals recommend
Cranbrook
Walk into Cranbrook and visit Saint Dunstan’s church, The Union Mill and charming 15th century cottage housing the museum. Browse the many independent shops and stop for a break in one of the lovely little cafes in town.
Garden
Beautiful historic house and garden, Great Dixter was the family home of gardener and gardening writer Christopher Lloyd.
117 locals recommend
Great Dixter House & Gardens
Beautiful historic house and garden, Great Dixter was the family home of gardener and gardening writer Christopher Lloyd.
The perfect English Country Garden with sweeping herbaceous borders, ha-ha, well maintained lawns, box hedges, espaliered rose walk, historic walled garden, inspiring kitchen garden, venerable trees and the Grade I listed house as a backdrop.
47 locals recommend
Pashley Manor Gardens
Pashley RoadThe perfect English Country Garden with sweeping herbaceous borders, ha-ha, well maintained lawns, box hedges, espaliered rose walk, historic walled garden, inspiring kitchen garden, venerable trees and the Grade I listed house as a backdrop.
Stunning far-reaching views over the Wealden countryside. Hole Park has been owned by the Barham family for the past four generations and is set in over 200 acres of superb classic parkland.
10 locals recommend
Hole Park
Benenden RoadStunning far-reaching views over the Wealden countryside. Hole Park has been owned by the Barham family for the past four generations and is set in over 200 acres of superb classic parkland.
Walking
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Bewl Water boasts a stunning reservoir, scenic woodland walks, cycle paths as well as many water sport activities.
168 locals recommend
Bewl Water
Bewlbridge LaneIn an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Bewl Water boasts a stunning reservoir, scenic woodland walks, cycle paths as well as many water sport activities.
Beautiful forest walks and mountain bike trails
189 locals recommend
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Bedgebury RoadBeautiful forest walks and mountain bike trails
Watersports
Try your hand at kitesurfing, windsurfing or sailing on a coastal lake in this beautiful location between Rye and Camber surrounded by the vast expanse of the Romney Marshes and the sea .
48 locals recommend
Rye Watersports
New Lydd RoadTry your hand at kitesurfing, windsurfing or sailing on a coastal lake in this beautiful location between Rye and Camber surrounded by the vast expanse of the Romney Marshes and the sea .
Hire a kayak, canoe or paddle board or take a cruise and explore in either direction along the pretty River Rother. Follow up with a delicious lunch in the lively Lime Wharf Cafe.
73 locals recommend
Bodiam Boating Station
Station RoadHire a kayak, canoe or paddle board or take a cruise and explore in either direction along the pretty River Rother. Follow up with a delicious lunch in the lively Lime Wharf Cafe.
Food scene
16th Century gastropub in Sissinghurst with lovely garden and wood-fired pizza menu.
50 locals recommend
The Milk House
The Street16th Century gastropub in Sissinghurst with lovely garden and wood-fired pizza menu.
Fine dining in a 16th Century weaver’s cottage in Biddenden. Chef patron Graham Garrett.
31 locals recommend
The West House
28 High StFine dining in a 16th Century weaver’s cottage in Biddenden. Chef patron Graham Garrett.
Traditional local pub with exposed beams and log fires. Extensive menu and takeaways also available.
37 locals recommend
The Great House
Traditional local pub with exposed beams and log fires. Extensive menu and takeaways also available.
Farm & kitchen serving real ales & wine inside an old-world inn. Named one of the best restaurants in Kent.
36 locals recommend
The Small Holding
Ranters LaneFarm & kitchen serving real ales & wine inside an old-world inn. Named one of the best restaurants in Kent.
Attached to Bodiam Boating Station. Enjoy breakfast before your river adventure or a leisurely lunch afterwards.
19 locals recommend
Lime Wharf Cafe
Station RoadAttached to Bodiam Boating Station. Enjoy breakfast before your river adventure or a leisurely lunch afterwards.
Rustic modern restaurant situated above the shop in the Chapel Down vineyard. Lovely rooftop terrace with views over the vineyard. Enjoy one of Chapel Down’s wines with your meal.
23 locals recommend
The Swan
Tufton StreetRustic modern restaurant situated above the shop in the Chapel Down vineyard. Lovely rooftop terrace with views over the vineyard. Enjoy one of Chapel Down’s wines with your meal.
Popular small restaurant with changing seasonal menu. Walking distance from Park Lodge.
The Cloudberry
Popular small restaurant with changing seasonal menu. Walking distance from Park Lodge.