Helen's Guide Book of Kent / East Sussex
Best Castle's and National Trust places to visit in the area
Scotney Castle (National Trust)
Location: Lamberhurst, TN3 8JN
- The mansion house is open daily 11am-4.30pm
- Landscaped gardens and moated castle
- Estate offers an array of parkland and woodland walks
- There is a National Trust shop and cafe with in side and outside seating.
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Национален Тръст - Scotney Castle
Scotney Castle (National Trust)
Location: Lamberhurst, TN3 8JN
- The mansion house is open daily 11am-4.30pm
- Landscaped gardens and moated castle
- Estate offers an array of parkland and woodland walks
- There is a National Trust shop and cafe with in side and outside seating.
Sissinghurst Castle & Gardens (National Trust)
Location: Sissinghurst, TN17 2AB
The estate, stunning gardens, Long Library, Tower and South Cottage are all open, with South Cottage tours in the morning and free flow in the afternoon.
The shop, plant shop, restaurant and coffee shop are all currently open.
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Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Biddenden RdSissinghurst Castle & Gardens (National Trust)
Location: Sissinghurst, TN17 2AB
The estate, stunning gardens, Long Library, Tower and South Cottage are all open, with South Cottage tours in the morning and free flow in the afternoon.
The shop, plant shop, restaurant and coffee shop are all currently open.
Bodiam Castle
Location: Bodiam, TN32 5UA
The impressive and beautiful symmetry of Bodiam Castle with its tall towers and broad moat is the perfect example of a 14th century medieval castle. Wharf Tea-room near the car park offers tasty treats and light lunch options whilst the dog-friendly Castle View Café, as its name suggests, overlooks the castle and offers snacks and traditional cakes and scones. Also there's the Castle gift shop too.
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Bodiam Castle
Location: Bodiam, TN32 5UA
The impressive and beautiful symmetry of Bodiam Castle with its tall towers and broad moat is the perfect example of a 14th century medieval castle. Wharf Tea-room near the car park offers tasty treats and light lunch options whilst the dog-friendly Castle View Café, as its name suggests, overlooks the castle and offers snacks and traditional cakes and scones. Also there's the Castle gift shop too.
Leeds Castle
Location: Broomfield, ME17 1PL
The moated castle believed to date back to 857 is surrounded by 500 acres of parkland and gardens, Leeds Castle is without a doubt one of the most beautiful venues in Kent. Coined ‘The Loveliest Castle in the World’.
On site they have the Go Ape, Segway Tours, Castle train, Swan Ferry, Falconry displays, The Maze, Adventure Golf, Museum and eateries include the Castle View Restaurant and the Maze cafe.
See the website to find out what's on when you visit.
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Leeds Castle
Location: Broomfield, ME17 1PL
The moated castle believed to date back to 857 is surrounded by 500 acres of parkland and gardens, Leeds Castle is without a doubt one of the most beautiful venues in Kent. Coined ‘The Loveliest Castle in the World’.
On site they have the Go Ape, Segway Tours, Castle train, Swan Ferry, Falconry displays, The Maze, Adventure Golf, Museum and eateries include the Castle View Restaurant and the Maze cafe.
See the website to find out what's on when you visit.
Best Pubs & Restaurants
Located in the village of Lamberhurst.
A newly renovated 15th century inn serving all day comfort food & the best of local wines, spirits & craft beer.
This great pub serves amazing food and has a beer garden for the summer and ideal for children too.
Combine with visiting: Scotney Castle, Bedgebury Pinetum or Bewl Water
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The Chequers
Lower LakeLocated in the village of Lamberhurst.
A newly renovated 15th century inn serving all day comfort food & the best of local wines, spirits & craft beer.
This great pub serves amazing food and has a beer garden for the summer and ideal for children too.
Combine with visiting: Scotney Castle, Bedgebury Pinetum or Bewl Water
Located in the village of Lamberhurst.
The Vineyard is part of The Elite Pubs group, which have sister gastropubs in the area. Home to a great restaurant and pub with spacious garden and adventure shacks in the garden that you can hire for private dining. Ideal for children.
Combine with visiting: Scotney Castle, Bedgebury Pinetum or Bewl Water
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The Vineyard
Located in the village of Lamberhurst.
The Vineyard is part of The Elite Pubs group, which have sister gastropubs in the area. Home to a great restaurant and pub with spacious garden and adventure shacks in the garden that you can hire for private dining. Ideal for children.
Combine with visiting: Scotney Castle, Bedgebury Pinetum or Bewl Water
The Goudhurst Inn is located in the beautiful village of Goudhurst and is owned by the Balfour Winery.
Good pub grub, the pizza oven is open in the garden during the summer months. Ideal for children.
Combine with visiting: Sissinghurst Castle, Scotney Castle, Bedgebury Pinetum and Bewl Water.
The Goudhurst Inn station
The Goudhurst Inn is located in the beautiful village of Goudhurst and is owned by the Balfour Winery.
Good pub grub, the pizza oven is open in the garden during the summer months. Ideal for children.
Combine with visiting: Sissinghurst Castle, Scotney Castle, Bedgebury Pinetum and Bewl Water.
Located in the village of Sissinghurst, the Milk House is a former coaching inn in the heart of the village. With a lively bar, bustling Dining Room and garden. There are pizzas available from the pizza oven in the garden from Spring onwards. Ideal for children.
Combine with visiting: Sissinghurst Castle, Biddenden Vineyard, Cranbrook Village, Bedgebury Pinetum.
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The Milk House
The StreetLocated in the village of Sissinghurst, the Milk House is a former coaching inn in the heart of the village. With a lively bar, bustling Dining Room and garden. There are pizzas available from the pizza oven in the garden from Spring onwards. Ideal for children.
Combine with visiting: Sissinghurst Castle, Biddenden Vineyard, Cranbrook Village, Bedgebury Pinetum.
The Bull at Benenden is situated in the heart of the village of Benenden. Nestled on the edge of the village green, the pub is perfect for enjoying real ales, local cider, fine wines and good traditional food.
Combine with visiting: Bodiam Castle, Hole Park Gardens, Leeds Castle, Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens and Great Dixter.
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The Bull at Benenden
5 The StThe Bull at Benenden is situated in the heart of the village of Benenden. Nestled on the edge of the village green, the pub is perfect for enjoying real ales, local cider, fine wines and good traditional food.
Combine with visiting: Bodiam Castle, Hole Park Gardens, Leeds Castle, Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens and Great Dixter.
The Three Chimneys at Biddenden is a beautiful old building, surrounded by exceptional scenery and steeped in local history. Once you step through the front door, dark oak beams, aged hops and a roaring fire in the winter great you. They offer everything you would expect from a traditional Kentish pub and much more.
Combine with visiting: Sissinghurst Castle, Bodiam Castle, Paddle Boarding at Lime Wharf Cafe, Kent & East Sussex Railway, Hole Park, Biddenden Vineyard, Tenterden Village, Chapel Down Vineyard and The Big Cat Sanctuary (open on specific days of the year, pre book)
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The Three Chimneys
Hareplain RoadThe Three Chimneys at Biddenden is a beautiful old building, surrounded by exceptional scenery and steeped in local history. Once you step through the front door, dark oak beams, aged hops and a roaring fire in the winter great you. They offer everything you would expect from a traditional Kentish pub and much more.
Combine with visiting: Sissinghurst Castle, Bodiam Castle, Paddle Boarding at Lime Wharf Cafe, Kent & East Sussex Railway, Hole Park, Biddenden Vineyard, Tenterden Village, Chapel Down Vineyard and The Big Cat Sanctuary (open on specific days of the year, pre book)
The Bell is located the village of Ticehurst.
The story of The Bell stretches back to 1560 when it was a coaching inn. This is a local pub with quirkiness, amazing food, excellent entertainment (check out their Whats On) and an outdoor garden area. Ideal for children.
Combine with visiting: Scotney Castle, Bewl Water, Bedgebury Pinetum, Batemans, Bodiam Castle, Paddle boarding at Lime Wharf, Kent & East Sussex Railway.
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The Bell in Ticehurst
High StreetThe Bell is located the village of Ticehurst.
The story of The Bell stretches back to 1560 when it was a coaching inn. This is a local pub with quirkiness, amazing food, excellent entertainment (check out their Whats On) and an outdoor garden area. Ideal for children.
Combine with visiting: Scotney Castle, Bewl Water, Bedgebury Pinetum, Batemans, Bodiam Castle, Paddle boarding at Lime Wharf, Kent & East Sussex Railway.
The Globe Inn Marsh is located in the town of Rye.
A pretty little clapperboard pub on the outskirts of the historic yet happening town of Rye where the Military Canal meets the River Rother, The Globe Inn Marsh has been the talk of Rye since it opened in 2013, with its “sheep-shack chic” interiors and warm Ramblinns hospitality.
Delicious drinks, fine, local fare offering the very best from local shore, marsh and farmland within a quirky and unique environment in which to relax by the fireside or al fresco with friends.
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The Globe Inn Marsh Rye
10 Military RdThe Globe Inn Marsh is located in the town of Rye.
A pretty little clapperboard pub on the outskirts of the historic yet happening town of Rye where the Military Canal meets the River Rother, The Globe Inn Marsh has been the talk of Rye since it opened in 2013, with its “sheep-shack chic” interiors and warm Ramblinns hospitality.
Delicious drinks, fine, local fare offering the very best from local shore, marsh and farmland within a quirky and unique environment in which to relax by the fireside or al fresco with friends.