Places to Visit

See map on centre pages for venue locations

1 AIMREC – Ashford International Model Railway Education Centre

Immerse yourself in the amazing world of model railways at the Ashford International Model Railway Education Centre. A great place to visit for the whole family.

Tel: 01233 333877 www.aimrec.co.uk

2 Ashford Borough Museum

Telling Ashford’s Story from prehistory to modern times. Open 11am to 2pm, April to end of October. Special openings by arrangement. Free admission, run by volunteers.

View the window displays at our Conservation Annexe at 57 High Street when the Museum is closed.

Tel: 01233 635449 (open hours only) www.ashfordmuseum.org.uk

3 Ashford Designer Outlet

Discover over 100 of your favourite designer brands at up to 60% less all year round, including Adidas, Hollister, Michael Kors, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren and many more. Just off J10 of the M20, you’ll discover cafes, restaurants, a children’s play area, ample parking and we’re dog friendly too.

Tel: 01233 895941 www.ashforddesigneroutlet.com

4 Ashford Town Centre

From the eclectic independent shops, boutique cinema and great places to eat and drink, there are so many reasons to love Ashford. Find the latest offers, news, competitions and events at Loveashford.com.

Tel: 01233 330321 www.loveashford.com

5 Balfour Winery

A 400-acre hidden gem that combines wine, nature and art to share with guests in a beautiful tasting room, The View. Visit for a free self-guided walk, tasting or book a guided tour. Open 7 days a week.

Tel: 01622 832794 www.balfourwinery.com

6 Biddenden Vineyards

Kent’s original vineyard, established by the Barnes family in 1969, producing award-wining wines, ciders and juices. The vineyard shop is open throughout the year, please see our website for latest information on visiting and tours.

Tel: 01580 291726 www.biddendenvineyards.com

7 Brabourne Vineyard

Boutique, family run vineyard in beautiful North Downs setting. Personal tours and tastings available for prebooked small groups. Luxury holiday cottage with views of the vines also available to rent.

Tel: 01303 814432 www.brabournewine.com

8 Church of England in Tenterden

The Parish Church of St Mildred in Tenterden. A place of historic encounter and quiet prayer. Open daily from 8.45am until at least 4.30pm.

Tel: 07805 840493 / 07888 998874 www.tentroxchurches.co.uk

9

C.M. Booth Collection of Historic Vehicles

Private collection located in Rolvenden, specialising in Morgan cars, 12 on display. 1904 Humber, 1929 Ford, 1929 Morris Van, 1936 Bampton caravan, cycles, motorcycles and motoring memorabilia.

Tel: 01580 241234 www.morganmuseum.org.uk

10 County Square Shopping Centre

Located in the heart of Ashford’s town centre with over 50 stores including Next, JD Sports, New Look and Peacocks, you’ll find a great shopping experience! Convenient parking and shopmobility scheme.

Tel: 01233 634001 www.countysquareshoppingcentre.com

11 Crosskeys Travel

Award-winning local coach operator and independent travel agent teamed with highly experienced travel experts offering day trips, short breaks and worldwide holidays.

Tel: 01303 272625 www.crosskeys.uk.com

12 Curious Brewery

Award-winning beers & ciders from the Curious Brewery based in the heart of Ashford, Kent. Visit the shop, book a brewery tour or join us for a fabulous dining experience at our restaurant overlooking the brewery.

Tel: 01233 528300 www.curiousbrewery.com

13 Godinton House & Gardens

Delightful Jacobean house with a fascinating history. Set in 12 acres of beautiful gardens surrounded by parkland. Homemade teas. Groups welcome. Easy access from M20, free parking. Special events/ courses.

Tel: 01233 643854 www.godintonhouse.co.uk

14 Gusbourne Estate

Enjoy our award-winning wines and beautiful vineyards throughout the year. Book a tour online or drop in to have a taste, a walk or to purchase our wines. Open daily, including weekends and bank holidays, 10am5pm.

Tel: 01233 884680 www.gusbourne.com/tours

15 Hole Park

Less well-known, but highly praised delightful private garden. Open by the same family now celebrating their centenary year.

Over 16 acres with parkland - formal, walled, meadow and woodland gardens with friendly family atmosphere. Light lunches, homemade cakes and cream teas in Coach House.

Tel: 01580 241344 www.holepark.com

16 Howletts Wild Animal Park & Port Lympne Reserve

Enjoy wild days out and spot gorillas, anteaters and elephants at Howletts or visit Port Lympne Reserve to embark on a safari and spot giraffe, bears, three different species of rhino and more.

Tel: 01303 264647 www.aspinallfoundation.org

17 Hukins Hops

Discover the world of hops and their relationships with craft beer in this unique guided tour on a modern working hop farm including a craft beer tasting.

Tel: 01580 292252 www.hukins-hops.co.uk

18 Kent & East Sussex Railway

Climb aboard one of our restored Steam or Heritage Diesel trains. Travel with us along the beautiful Wealden countryside along the 10.5 miles between Tenterden and Bodiam station and make lasting memories as a family. Call or book online.

Tel: 01580 765155 www.kesr.org.uk

19 London Beach Golf Course

This beautiful parkland golf course has a full range of golfing facilities which include a golf course and driving range. Open to the public - all ages & abilities. Memberships available.

Tel: 01580 766279 www.londonbeach.com

20 Made in Ashford

Make crafts, paint pottery and learn skills at creative workshops in The Craftship. Buy gifts, get inspired and support local creative businesses in our shop Made in Ashford.

www.madeinashford.com

21 My Tenterden

Tenterden has a fascinating history, centuries of architecture, excellent shopping, coffee shops, steam trains, museums, come & explore! Spend an hour, a day, a weekend or longer in Tenterden. Find a quiet spot in a café or pub, when the sun is shining sit outside and watch the world go by.

www.mytenterden.co.uk

22 Nightingale Farm Shop

Visit for a range of seasonal, home-grown and locally sourced products, including beer, wine and cheeses plus our own fruit, cider and juices. Find us two miles outside of Tenterden.

Tel: 01580 763938 www.nightingalecider.com/pages/farm-shop

23 Nightingale Cider Co.

Visit our taproom The Watch, or join us for a tour and tasting of our award-winning ciders. Open Fridays and Saturdays from the 21st April. Check out our website for more info.

Tel: 01580 761410 www.nightingalecider.com

24 Oxney Organic Estate

Vineyard and winery making award-winning sparkling and still wines. Tours, tastings and picnics on Saturdays May-September. Please book online.

Tel: 01797 260137 www.oxneyestate.com

25 Rare Breeds Centre

Fun and fresh air for the family with farm animals to meet, falconry displays, wildlife gardens, tractor-trailer rides, playgrounds and woodland trails. Seasonal butterfly tunnel and school holiday events.

Tel: 01233 861493 www.rarebreeds.org.uk

26 Revelation Ashford

Award-winning music and arts venue with a unique atmosphere featuring international artists alongside home-grown talent. Excellent facilities and licensed bar. Available for hire. Full programme details on website.

Tel: 01233 663201 www.revelationashford.co.uk

27 Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

Kent’s world-famous Narrow Gauge Railway, stretching 13½ miles across the picturesque Romney Marsh from Hythe to Dungeness. Cafés, gift shops, picnic areas and play park.

Tel: 01797 362353 www.rhdr.org.uk

28 Singleton Environment Centre

Situated amid tranquil woodland with stunning views over Ashford and thriving wildlife. We operate with reduced effects on the environment and we explore sustainability in all activities. Open daily including the café.

Tel: 07951 343885 www.singletonenvironmentcentre.org.uk

29 Stevenson Brothers

Stevenson Brothers celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee and 40 years of rocking horse making with a replica of her race horse Barber Shop.

Fascinating workshop to visit and horses to ride.

Tel: 01233 820363 www.stevensonbros.com

30 Stocks Windmill

Wittersham’s 1781 post mill on B2082, KCC owned and recently painted. Opened by The Friends, May to September on first and third Sundays, 14.30 –17.00hrs. Small museum.

Tel: 01797 270295 www.kent.gov.uk and search Stocks Mill

31 Tenterden & District Chamber of Commerce

We enjoy membership from a significant number of businesses in the town and surrounding areas. Members include hotels and providers of accommodation, restaurants, pubs and places of interest to visit.

www.tenterdenchamber.org

32 Tenterden and District Museum

Dip into 1000 years of local history, from ship building for the Cinque Ports to recent memories in the 20th Century. A warm welcome is guaranteed.

email: enquiries@tenterdenmuseum.co.uk www.tenterdenmuseum.co.uk

Visitor Parking

For information on parking within the borough of Ashford, please visit www.ashford.gov.uk/parking

Please note that this map is not to scale.

33 Tenterden Golf Club

The club has a challenging course for players of all abilities, attractively-priced green fees, high-value offers for golf societies, Golf Academy and excellent practice area, pro shop, buggy and trolley hire, and well-appointed clubhouse.

Tel: 01580 763987 www.tenterden.golf

34 The Big Cat Sanctuary

The Big Cat Sanctuary is a charity dedicated to the conservation of wild cats. We have four objectives, Welfare, Breeding, Education and Conservation. Our work is helping save some of the planet’s most endangered species from extinction.

Tel: 01233 439150 www.thebigcatsanctuary.org

35 The Chapel Down Winery

Discover our award-winning wines, enjoy the restaurant, shop, herb garden and vineyard walks. We also offer guided tours, gift experiences and the opportunity to lease your own vines. Open 7 days a week.

Tel: 01580 766111 www.chapeldown.com

36 The Cowshed Workshop

A fantastic range of creative experiences from willow sculpture to ceramics, set on a rural farm near Tenterden. Courses run year around and are great for gifts, a day activity with friends or as part of a short break.

Tel: 07971497026 www.cowshedworkshop.co.uk

37 The Spa at Green Farm

Escape to Green Farm and experience nature-inspired wellness in a unique countryside setting. Enjoy single ESPA treatments, bespoke Spa Days, exclusive Yoga classes, or indulge in an overnight Spa Stay.

Tel: 01233 808707 www.greenfarmkent.co.uk/the-spa

38 The Sinden Theatre

Situated within the grounds of Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, the venue hosts a wide range of events from local amateur dramatic performances and comedy clubs, to dance shows, live music and cinema showings.

Tel: 01580 763826 www.sindentheatre.com

39 UK Electric Bike Hire

UK Electric Bike Centre offers a unique experience to see the beautiful Kent countryside on an electric bike. Carefully designed routes along peaceful backroads, passing award-winning vineyards, pretty villages, various pubs and Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens.

Tel: 07904 287485 / 01622 890300 www.ukelectricbike.co.uk

40 Visit Tenterden

Historic market town, known for its independent shops. Tenterden is the perfect staycation base to explore world class gardens, leading vineyards and stunning countryside. Events: Spirit of Tenterden 30 June –

2 July; Folk Festival 5-8 Oct.

Tel: 01233 330383 www.experienceashfordandtenterden.co.uk

41 Warehorne Vineyard

With panoramic views over the Romney Marshes and surrounded by oak trees, we specialise in red, white and rose still wines. Wine tasting and tours are available from June to September.

Tel: 01233 733838 www.warehornevineyard.co.uk

42 Willesborough Windmill

Fully working windmill built in 1869. Barn café and shop. Open weekend and Bank Holiday afternoons from April to end of October plus Wednesday afternoons in July and August. Special events during the season. Guided tours of the mill.

Tel: 01233 661866 www.willesboroughwindmill.co.uk

43 Woodchurch Hub

Woodchurch HUB/Information Centre is located in the car park in the centre of Woodchurch. Open Monday to Saturday mornings it is an ideal location to begin your exploration of picturesque Woodchurch and its surrounding countryside.

Tel: 01233 861381 www.woodchurchhub.uk

44 Woodchurch Village Life Museum

Exciting museum telling the story of Woodchurch from the Stone Age to today. Open 10am-4pm weekends, Easter to end of October. Open on Summer Bank Hols. Group bookings by prior arrangement.

Tel: 01233 860240 www.woodchurchmuseum.com

45 Woodchurch Vineyard

Taste some of Kent’s finest still and sparkling wine while enjoying stunning views across the vineyard towards Romney Marsh. Guided and self-guided tours available. Wines, lunches and snacks served. Open Thursdays to Sundays 11am – 5pm.

Tel: 01233 860276 www.woodchurchwine.co.uk

46 Wye - Ticketyboo

A homeware and gift shop situated in the lovely village of Wye. Stock is carefully sourced to supply the original and unusual. Visitors to Ashford and Tenterden are most welcome.

Tel: 07739 885609 www.ticketybooshop.com

Fact or Fiction Tours

Discover secret Kent & Sussex with your local Blue Badge Guide. Travel by car, coach or on foot exploring the Garden of England. Contact Sue on Tel: 07546 595803 using www.factorfictiontours.co.uk

Wine Tours of Kent

Let Wine Tours of Kent transport you around the Kent vineyards for a day wine tasting. Visit up to three vineyards in one day! Sit back, relax and enjoy the wine!

Tel: 01580 438012 www.winetoursofkent.co.uk