TENTERDEN & DISTRICT MUSEUM
Station Road, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6HN
Tel: 01580 764310
Website: www.tenterdenmuseum.i12.com
Email: tenterdenmuseum@yahoo.co.uk
Just behind No.88 is the Tenterden & District Museum. Opened in 1976, the Tenterden Museum houses collections ranging from agriculture and industry to textiles and archives, with very strong potential as a learning resource for local history. It also features the "Tenterden Tapestry", a nine-panel embroidery-collage made by local children depicting the history of Tenterden from when it was just a 'den' or clearing in the wood to today's vibrant market town.
The Rare Breeds Centre located just outside Tenterden offers a great deal of things to see and do with a unique mix of fun, excitement and countryside adventure, set in 120 acres of unspoilt countryside.
Open: April to October, open every day from 10.30am to 5.30pm
November to March, open Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays) from 10.30am 4.30pm (Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day. )
KENT & EAST SUSSEX RAILWAY
Station Road, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6HE
Tel: 01580 765155
E-mail: enquiries@kesr.org.uk Website: www.kesr.org.uk
Two minutes walk from No.88 can be found the Kent and Sussex Steam Railway which opened its doors in 1903. It runs some of the most picturesque journeys following close to the boarder of Sussex and the banks of the River Rother before arriving at Bodium Castle which is moated and has some of the most enormous carp I have ever seen inhabiting it. It was built as a fortified manor and home after 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngridge, and now owned by the National Trust. For details of opening times etc visit their site at www.nationalstrust.org/bodiumcastle
A National Trust owned property, created in the 1930s by novelist Vita Sackville-West and Sir Harold Nicolson. The castle has small romantic outdoor rooms, woodlands and lake walks, Oast House exhibition and shop.
Open: 15 March to 2 November, 11am to 6.30pm (except Wednesdays and Thursdays)*
* Subject to various opening times - it is advised that you call the attraction to check the opening hours prior to your visit.
TENTERDEN VINEYARDS
Chapel Down Winery, Small Hythe Road,
Tenterden, Kent TN30 7NG
01580 766111 (shop and tours) 01580 763033 (office)
E-mail: tourism@englishwinesgroup.com
Website: www.englishwinesgroup.com
About two miles drive from Tenterden can be found the famous Chapel Down Vineyards offering wine tasting events and tours.
The Chapel Down Winery is home to the largest producer of English Wines. New Wine and Fine Food Store selling the best in Kentish and English food and drink. Modern and traditional English cuisine is available in the Bistro where visitors can enjoy anything from a full meal to a glass of wine.
Take a stroll around our vineyard, herb garden and landscaped grounds or join a guided tour of the vineyard and winery (available from March to October). Entry is free and our wines are available on free tasting in the shop
LEEDS CASTLE - Kent
Leeds Castle in Kent is probably the most beautiful Castle in England and a must for any visitor with its amazing history and beautiful parkland it’s a perfect day out.
www.leeds-castle.com
Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent ME17 1PL
Tel: 01622 765400
Fax: 01622 735616
Email: enquiries@leeds-castle.co.uk
*This is not an exhaustive list of things to do but a flavour of what can be enjoyed within a short walk or drive away.
