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| Tourist
Information and how to find us |
| The picturesque town of
Tenterden is situated in the heart of Kent approximately 12 miles from the
international gateway of Ashford. |
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For a more
detailed and scalable location map please click the Google Maps
link:
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Travelling
to Tenterden by CAR
Use
the directions below in conjunction with the Google map to plan your route. For
other routes click here for the
AA Route Planner.
Directions from Ashford to
Tenterden
From town centre follow sign posts to Tenterden,
M20
At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A292 (signposted Lenham,
Tenterden, M20)
At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A28 (signposted
Tenterden, Great Chart)
At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A28
(signposted Tenterden)
At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A28
Total
time 25 minutes
Directions from Maidstone to Tenterden
From
the town centre follow signs to the A229
Turn right onto the A229
At
traffic signals turn right onto Palace Avenue
At traffic signals turn right
onto Lower Stone Street
At traffic signals continue forward (signposted
Hastings)
Continue forward onto the A274
Turn left onto the
A274
Continue forward onto the A262
Turn right onto the A28
Total time
35 minutes
Directions from Hastings to Ashford
From the
town centre after the Shell garage bear left
Bear right
At the traffic
signals continue forward
Turn right onto Sedlescombe Road North
At the
roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A21 (signposted London, Sevenoaks,
Ashford)
At mini roundabout continue forward onto A21
At mini roundabout
continue forward onto A21
Turn right onto the A28
At T junction bear left
onto the A268 (signposted Tenterden, Ashford)
Turn right onto the A28
(signposted Tenterden, Ashford)
Total time 36 minutes |
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Travelling to Tenterden by BUS and
TRAIN
By Bus:
Tenterden is easily accessible by
public transport from many of the local towns. Bus companies, Stagecoach and
Arriva, run a variety of hourly buses during the day to Tenterden.
The 400 service run by Stagecoach travels between
Ashford and Tenterden For more information about routes, timetables and fares,
please click here.
There are a
number of bus routes to and from Tenterden:
Service 12 from Maidstone to
Tenterden (stops at Biddenden train station)
Service 293 from Wittersham to
Tenterden
Service 297 from Tunbridge Wells (stops at Ashford International
Station)
Service 299 from Benenden to Tenterden For more information about
routes, timetables and fares, please
click here.
By
Rail:
The nearest main line train
station to Tenterden is Headcorn. On your arrival to the station, you will need
to get the number 12 Arriva bus service, which will take you to the centre of
Tenterden. For train times to Headcorn Station, please
click here.
For bus times from Headcorn station, please
click
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Tourist Information Centre
The Tourist Information Centre is now located at exciting new premises
within Tenterden Gateway in the High Street. Here, you will find a good
selection of local information including places to stay, places to visit, local
events and transport information, as well as a Post Office, library and a wide
range of local and community services provided by Ashford Borough Council.
There is also a good range of maps, publications and souvenirs for
sale, along with an accommodation booking service. Why not pop in and discuss
your requirements?
You can find us at: Tenterden Gateway 2 Manor Row
Tenterden Kent TN30 6HP
Tel: 01580
762558
Email:
tourism@ashford.gov.uk
Website:
www.ashford.gov.uk
Opening times: Monday 9am to
5.30pm Tuesday 9am to 5.30pm Wednesday 9am to 5.30pm Thursday 9am to 5.30pm
Friday 9am to 5.30pm Saturday 9am to 4.00pm
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Downloadable maps and
leaflets
To download copies of the map in PDF format,
click on the small map shown below.
To
download copies of the leaflets in PDF format please click on the thumbnail
images of the leaflets.
Map of
Tenterden - a map illustrating the town centre of Tenterden. |
| Visiting
Tenterden - a colourful and informative guide to the town. |
Outside |
Inside |
| Shopping in
Tenterden - retail therapy in Tenterden, including high street map. Click
on the leaflet cover to download a pdf of the leaflet. |
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| Park, Walk and Ride - a
series of walks around Tenterden and the surrounding countryside incorporating
the historic steam trains at the Kent and East Sussex Railway. |
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