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Tenterden is located in the
heart of Kent, nestling in the picturesque countryside between the
international gateway town of Ashford and Tunbridge Wells.
In and
around Tenterden there are many things to see and do. If you are looking to
entertain the children for the day or want to experience some culture there are
plenty of options to chose from.
As well as the attractions in
Tenterden, there are also many visitor attractions within a short journey from
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English Wines Group @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
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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. |
KENT & EAST SUSSEX RAILWAY
Station Road, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6HE
Tel:
01580 765155
E-mail:
enquiries@kesr.org.uk Website:
www.kesr.org.uk
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Join us for
a magical ride through miles of delightful countryside from picturesque
Tenterden to Bodiam. Vintage steam trains dating from Victorian times will
transport you back in time. Open every weekend May-Oct and daily in Peak Season
- telephone for details of exact running days and times.
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THE RARE BREEDS CENTRE
Woodchurch
Ashford TN26 3RJ
Tel: 01233 861493
Email:
info@rarebreeds.org.uk
Website:
www.rarebreeds.org.uk
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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. )
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SMALLHYTHE PLACE
Tenterden TN30
7NG
Tel: 01580 762334
Email:
smallhytheplace@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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This 16th
Century half-timbered house and cottage garden was the home of Shakespearean
actress Ellen Terry, from 1899 until 1928. On display are her costumes and
theatrical mementoes and an Elizabethan barn, which was adapted as a theatre in
1929.
Open: March to October
from 11am to 5pm (except Thursdays and Fridays)*
* Subject to various opening times - it is
advised that you call the attraction to check the opening hours prior to your
visit.
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TENTERDEN & DISTRICT MUSEUM
Station Road, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6HN
Tel: 01580
764310
Website:
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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.
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SISSINGHURST CASTLE GARDENS
Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 2AB
Tel: 01580 710700
E-mail: sissinghurst@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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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.
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