Activities
FROM OUR DOORSTEP
Walk under the avenue of lime trees towards St Mildred’s Church situated in the centre of Tenterden, and climb the noble tower (probable mason Thomas Stanley) indicating the 15th century prosperity of the town, which joined the Cinque Ports in 1460.
Shop at the Rising Star, a tiny store filled with a mixture of new and old items spanning furniture, fashion and jewellery and on your way back to the Print house we recommend stopping off for a quick coffee and a freshly made pastry at L’Artisane,
Wine Tours
Enjoy guided tour of local vineyards and wineries such as Chapel Down, Gusbourne or Biddenden, where you will learn about the vineyard cycle, the English grape harvest and the intricate process of winemaking. The experiences includes tutored tastings of a selection of our award-winning English sparkling and still wines.
Steam Train
Take a trip on a steam train from Tenterden Station and visit Bodiam, Castle, an archetypal 14th Century moated Castle.
National Trust Treasures & GARDENS
Explore the many National Trust treasures that are with in easy driving distance in the shape of Hole Park, Scotney Castle, Smallhythe Place, Sissinghurst Castle and gardens and Leeds Castle to name but a few. Or ramble around the charming Great Dixter Gardens.
VISIT
Alternatively why not take a 20 minute drive to Rye, a beautiful medieval town at the confluence of three rivers - The Rother, The Gillingham and The Bride. This is and was an important member of the Cinque Port Confederation. This historic town is well worth a trip down its cobbled lanes, such as Mermaid Street, the most instagrammed street in the UK. There are many art galleries, antique shops and independents to do a spot of retail therapy. Afterwards there is a plethora of cafes, bars and restaurants to enjoy or visit the local flicks at the Kino.
ACTIVITIES
For those who want a bit more adventure take a bike and cycle around the local countryside electric otherwise, Kite Surf at Jury’s Gap, hike along the High Weald Landscape Trail, Horseback ride at Indian Equestrian, paddle board at The River Rother, Clay pigeon shoot at The Big Shoot, sea fish at Dungeness, lake fish at Tenterden Trout Waters ( has been awarded the one of the top 50 still water fisheries in the British Isles), and/or golf at The London Beach or The Tenterden Golf Club, take a boat trip on a Full Throttle Boat Charter, windsurf, sail and kite surf at Rye Water sports.
