Ashford
Ashford is a vibrant town situated on the Great Stour River on the south side of the North Downs. With a great selection of shops, cafes, restuarants, there is something for everyone here.
Towns and Villages in Kent
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Ashford
Ashford is a vibrant town situated on the Great Stour River on the south side of the North Downs. With a great selection of shops, cafes, restuarants, there is something for everyone here.
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Cowden
Cowden is a pretty village situated north west of Tonbridge. The is a local pub called the Fountain Inn which can be found on the high street amongst Grade II listed cottages.
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Cranbrook
Known locally as the captial of the Weald, Cranbrook is a charming town with medieval streets and alleys, with some buildings dating back to the 15th century. Now a bustling market town, you will find an eclectic assortment of independent shops here, plus the famous Sissinghurst Castle is just two miles away.
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Edenbridge
Perfectly situated on the River Eden in the heart of the Eden Valley Edenbridge is a delightful market town with a good selection of shops and eateries. Places of interest here include Eden Valley Museum and the British Wildlife Centre.
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Egerton
Situated nine miles from the vibrant town of Ashford, Egerton is a charming village with a beautiful 13th century church surrounded by pretty old cottages. The village is surrounded by the gorgeous countryside of Weald of Kent and Ashford valley.
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Folkestone
The port town of Folkestone sits overlooking the English Channel in south-east England. Just 75 miles from London, this vibrant town has a reputation as an old fashioned seaside town with a beautiful promenade called the Harbour Arm.
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Hythe Kent
Located on the edge of Romney Marshes, Hythe is a historic market town with a good selection of eclectic shops, cafes and restaurants. Outdoor pursuit lovers will enjoy sailing, windsurfing and golf here, whilst walkers should head for the seafront or the Royal Military Canal which can be followed for 28 miles either on foot or by bike.
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Lenham
Situated in the very beautiful Kent Downs, Lenham is a pretty market village with a medieval square and quirky cottages. There is a good selection of cafes and pubs to choose from should you require refuelling.
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Maidstone
The largest town in Kent, Maidstone is a popular place with a great selection of places to eat and things to do including Leeds Castle. The river Medway runs through the centre of town and you can take a boat trip to Allington and Teston.
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Royal Tunbridge Wells
Queen Victoria loved this place, so much in fact that her son King Edward V11 bestowed it a royal title in 1909, one of only a handful in the country. These days it's a bustling spa town (without a spa unfortunately) however it does have a great selection of high quality shops and restaurants. The Pantiles is a pedestrian area close to the town centre with exquisit Georgian architecture and well deserves its place on the shortlist of "best high streets in Great Britain".
Towns and Villages in Kent
Cowden
Cowden is a pretty village situated north west of Tonbridge. The is a local pub called the Fountain Inn which can be found on the high street amongst Grade II listed cottages.
Cranbrook
Known locally as the captial of the Weald, Cranbrook is a charming town with medieval streets and alleys, with some buildings dating back to the 15th century. Now a bustling market town, you will find an eclectic assortment of independent shops here, plus the famous Sissinghurst Castle is just two miles away.
Edenbridge
Perfectly situated on the River Eden in the heart of the Eden Valley Edenbridge is a delightful market town with a good selection of shops and eateries. Places of interest here include Eden Valley Museum and the British Wildlife Centre.
Egerton
Situated nine miles from the vibrant town of Ashford, Egerton is a charming village with a beautiful 13th century church surrounded by pretty old cottages. The village is surrounded by the gorgeous countryside of Weald of Kent and Ashford valley.
Folkestone
The port town of Folkestone sits overlooking the English Channel in south-east England. Just 75 miles from London, this vibrant town has a reputation as an old fashioned seaside town with a beautiful promenade called the Harbour Arm.
Hythe Kent
Located on the edge of Romney Marshes, Hythe is a historic market town with a good selection of eclectic shops, cafes and restaurants. Outdoor pursuit lovers will enjoy sailing, windsurfing and golf here, whilst walkers should head for the seafront or the Royal Military Canal which can be followed for 28 miles either on foot or by bike.
Lenham
Situated in the very beautiful Kent Downs, Lenham is a pretty market village with a medieval square and quirky cottages. There is a good selection of cafes and pubs to choose from should you require refuelling.
Maidstone
The largest town in Kent, Maidstone is a popular place with a great selection of places to eat and things to do including Leeds Castle. The river Medway runs through the centre of town and you can take a boat trip to Allington and Teston.
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Queen Victoria loved this place, so much in fact that her son King Edward V11 bestowed it a royal title in 1909, one of only a handful in the country. These days it's a bustling spa town (without a spa unfortunately) however it does have a great selection of high quality shops and restaurants. The Pantiles is a pedestrian area close to the town centre with exquisit Georgian architecture and well deserves its place on the shortlist of "best high streets in Great Britain".