Less than two hours away from London, the town of Tenterden in Kent is surrounded by an endless amount of open countryside space.
Known as the ‘Jewel of the Weald’, Tenterden has a rich and fascinating history with impressive architecture and a high street filled with great independent shops.
You can drive to the town of Tenterden in less than 2 hours via the M20.
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Why you should take a day trip to Tenterden
Tenterden is the perfect place to spend the day if you want to shop locally and enjoy some tasty meals and drinks.
You can buy some new accessories from the boutique Ibbidi Bobbidi Boo or get some new clothes from Elizabeth Rose.
If you are looking for new homeware, Blossom Home, Raffman & Huckster, and Woodcocks Of Tenterden are the perfect places to shop.
For places to eat and drink in the town, you can enjoy a coffee at Bruch & Brew which has a Google Rating of 4.8/5 or Amy’s Pantry with 4.6/5 rating.
If you want to enjoy a bigger meal, Tenterden has lots to offer with Montalbano Italian, Hoof & Hook, and The Woolpack to name a few well-rated restaurants and pubs.
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Tenterden also has a lot of attractions to enjoy, like the National Trust site Smallyhyte Place, the Kent & East Sussex Railway, Chapel Down Vineyard and The Sinden to name a few.
Although you can enjoy the sites of Tenterden in a day, if you want to make a weekend in Kent town, there are plenty of places to stay.
These include the Print House, White Lion Hotel, Little Dane Court and The Bull Inn Lodges.
