ASHFORD

Visit the Ashford and Tenterden areas and discover the very best the Garden of England has to offer. Beautiful tranquil countryside, hop gardens, oast houses, picturesque villages, historic buildings and a host of unusual places to visit all give this part of Kent its own unique flavour. Whatever the length of your stay, take time to see the impressive scenery of the North Downs and the wide expanse of the Romney Marsh, the thriving market town of Ashford and the delightful country town of Tenterden with its wide, tree-lined streets, historic buildings, restaurants, inns and shops.

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Beech Court Gardens

CHALLOCK, NR. ASHFORD
Tel: (01233) 740735
Fax: (01233) 740842

Magnificent trees, spacious lawns, azaleas, rhododendrons, viburnum walk, cascading roses, hydrangeas, island beds and autumn colour make this a garden for all seasons. Noted for its birdsong and tranquility.

Open March 30 - November 3 2002, Fri, Sat, Sun 12-6pm Mon-Thurs 10am-5.30pm
Closed Good Friday

Prices:
Adults £3.50, OAPs £3.00, Children over 5 £1,
Parties over 12 £2.50, wheelchairs £2

South Of England Rare Breeds Centre

WOODCHURCH, ASHFORD
Tel: (01233) 861493
Fax: (01233) 861457
www.rarebreeds.org.uk

An ideal family visit! Friendly farm animals, many to stroke in the children’s Barn. Large playground, toddlers’ paddling pool & sandpit. Woodland walks, picnics, restaurant. Georgian farmstead - first buildings now open.

 

On B2067 (Hamstreet - Tenterden) M20 Jct 10 then A2070 to Hamstreet. Open all year, closed Mondays in Winter.

 

 

Tenterden Vineyard Park

SMALL HYTHE
Tel: (01580) 763033
Fax: (01580) 765333

A VINEYARD PLUS SO MUCH MORE…

Tenterden Vineyard Park is home to the largest producer of English wines in the UK. There is no entrance fee, visitors are free to stroll at their leisure throught the various attractions. Guided tours of the Vineyard and Winery take place from April to October. Free wine tastings always available.

• Wine and Gift Shop
• Grapevine Café
• Herb Garden
• Plant Centre
• Children's Play Area
• Rural Museum

Situated on B2082, 3 miles from Tenterden. Free parking.
Open Daily 10am to 5pm.