INTRO : TENTERDEN
TENTERDEN
Idyllic
Tenterden is the perfect counterpoint to its sister town . Known as the ‘ Jewel of the Weald ’, this traditional market town offers the best of all worlds ; a fascinating wealth of history , Georgian and Victorian architecture , family fun activities and excellent shopping – all within the welcoming attributes of a typical country town .
With a profusion of ancient buildings framing tree-lined greens and unique shops bordering quaint lanes , it ’ s the ultimate place to get lost while browsing an intriguing array of independent boutiques and shops . Tenterden provides plenty of calm yet thriving spaces to explore with the recreation ground – just minutes from the High Street – providing the perfect spot to sit and watch the world go by . Replete with antique shops , book stores and quirky gift shops , Tenterden has a rich past that can still be enjoyed today .
Serving first-rate coffee , hearty pub lunches and traditional afternoon teas , Tenterden ’ s town centre has a fantastic range of places to grab a drink or a bite to eat . Experience global cuisine at many authentic roundthe-world restaurants , indulge in cake and coffee at one of the many charming cafes , or take your pick from a number of excellent pubs serving irresistible food from menus that sing with local produce .
Surrounding the lively town are a string of enchanting villages overflowing with rural charm such as Biddenden , a pretty village that ’ s home to Kent ’ s oldest vineyard and Smallhythe , once Tenterden ’ s major port and centre for ship building , but is now best known for the Ellen Terry Museum found at Smallhythe Place . Real Darling Buds of May countryside , the Weald of Kent can be seen stretching right up into the dramatic North Downs and beyond , dotted with oast houses , hop fields , vineyards and orchards that spread all the way towards the glistening sea .
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