Explore
Kent and East Sussex are on your doorstep. This area is incredibly special and has so many places of interest and things to do it can be hard to decide how to spend your time.
Aldington sits just above Romney Marsh, one of the most exceptional areas in England. Miles of flat country lanes make it a haven for cyclists, and the coastline bordering it boasts everything from Derek Jarman’s famous cottage in the shadow of Dungeness, via the traditional seaside amusements of Dymchurch, to the gourmet and artistic delights of Folkestone.
The border with East Sussex is nearby, so you can take in the fantastic shops, cafes and cobbled streets of the historic old town of Rye before enjoying the miles of white sand at the famous Camber Sands beach. Port Lympne Safari Park is a stone’s throw away, so if you’ve tired of the abundance of British wildlife on your doorstep you could always go spend the day with a giraffe.
Neighbouring Tenterden and Appledore provide you with countless antique shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants, and there are many National Trust and English Heritage sites nearby, as well as The Rare Breeds Centre. The Royal Military Canal meanders through the neighbouring village of Bonnington, with miles of walking, canoeing, and paddle boarding opportunities leading to historic churches and places of interest.
The Saxon Shore Way radiates out from Aldington, and The Hay Hut is therefore the perfect base for walkers. Standing on the coast on a clear day you can see France, and with Dover an easy drive away why not hop over for a day trip? Or visit the recently expanded Ashford Designer Outlet for shopping and dining.
Here are some of our favourite places to explore:
Sissinghurst: Sissinghurst Castle Garden | National Trust
Great Dixter: Great Dixter Charitable Trust
Dungeness: https://dungeness.org.uk/
Tenterden: https://www.visitsoutheastengland.com/places-to-visit/tenterden-p196541
Rye: Rye in East Sussex – Visit 1066 Country
Port Lympne: Port Lympne Safari Park, Wild Animal Reserve & Hotel | The Aspinall Foundation
Explore
Kent and East Sussex are on your doorstep. This area is incredibly special and has so many places of interest and things to do it can be hard to decide how to spend your time.
Aldington sits just above Romney Marsh, one of the most exceptional areas in England. Miles of flat country lanes make it a haven for cyclists, and the coastline bordering it boasts everything from Derek Jarman’s famous cottage in the shadow of Dungeness, via the traditional seaside amusements of Dymchurch, to the gourmet and artistic delights of Folkestone.
The border with East Sussex is nearby, so you can take in the fantastic shops, cafes and cobbled streets of the historic old town of Rye before enjoying the miles of white sand at the famous Camber Sands beach. Port Lympne Safari Park is a stone’s throw away, so if you’ve tired of the abundance of British wildlife on your doorstep you could always go spend the day with a giraffe.
Neighbouring Tenterden and Appledore provide you with countless antique shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants, and there are many National Trust and English Heritage sites nearby, as well as The Rare Breeds Centre. The Royal Military Canal meanders through the neighbouring village of Bonnington, with miles of walking, canoeing, and paddle boarding opportunities leading to historic churches and places of interest.
The Saxon Shore Way radiates out from Aldington, and The Hay Hut is therefore the perfect base for walkers. Standing on the coast on a clear day you can see France, and with Dover an easy drive away why not hop over for a day trip? Or visit the recently expanded Ashford Designer Outlet for shopping and dining.
Here are some of our favourite places to explore:
Sissinghurst: Sissinghurst Castle Garden | National Trust
Great Dixter: Great Dixter Charitable Trust
Dungeness: https://dungeness.org.uk/
Tenterden: https://www.visitsoutheastengland.com/places-to-visit/tenterden-p196541
Rye: Rye in East Sussex – Visit 1066 Country
Port Lympne: Port Lympne Safari Park, Wild Animal Reserve & Hotel | The Aspinall Foundation
