Where to eat and places to visit
Food Scene
A selection of tried and tested local places to eat.
One of the local pubs. Has a separate restaurant and lovely "beer garden" with beautiful views. Watch your pizza being cooked in the oven at the bbq shack in the garden, or choose to be waited on in the restaurant... a great country gastro pub (always busy) serving breakfast and food all day
7 residents recomanen
Goudhurst Inn
Cranbrook RoadOne of the local pubs. Has a separate restaurant and lovely "beer garden" with beautiful views. Watch your pizza being cooked in the oven at the bbq shack in the garden, or choose to be waited on in the restaurant... a great country gastro pub (always busy) serving breakfast and food all day
A lovely white weather boarded pub, situated in the heart of the village with a beer garden overlooking the pond!
The Vine PUB GRILL LOUNGE Goudhurst
High StreetA lovely white weather boarded pub, situated in the heart of the village with a beer garden overlooking the pond!
Amazing pub next to the Lamberhurst Vineyard, huge garden with a bbq shack, great atmosphere, has a more formal dining area. Perfect for everyone. Great, huge choice of foods. Lunch & Evening
26 residents recomanen
The Vineyard
Amazing pub next to the Lamberhurst Vineyard, huge garden with a bbq shack, great atmosphere, has a more formal dining area. Perfect for everyone. Great, huge choice of foods. Lunch & Evening
If you are looking for something a little special, try here! You will be suprised how affordable this place is. May be worth calling to book though.
36 residents recomanen
The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells
46-50 High StIf you are looking for something a little special, try here! You will be suprised how affordable this place is. May be worth calling to book though.
Relaxed atmosphere, cafe serving fresh, locally sourced food overlooking fields (recommend for vegetarians). Also has a farm shop that sells a huge array of dairy, meat , fruit & veg plus house wares.
7 residents recomanen
Cranbrook Farm Shop & Nursery ( Formerly Known as Hartley Dyke Farm Shop)
Swattenden LaneRelaxed atmosphere, cafe serving fresh, locally sourced food overlooking fields (recommend for vegetarians). Also has a farm shop that sells a huge array of dairy, meat , fruit & veg plus house wares.
Kebab Fish Knight
3 Church GrnLocal take away fish & chips/ kebabs
Amazing 15th century pub, serving superb food, massive menu, one of our favourites. Mayfield is a small and very pretty village. Great beer garden.
34 residents recomanen
The Middle House
High StreetAmazing 15th century pub, serving superb food, massive menu, one of our favourites. Mayfield is a small and very pretty village. Great beer garden.
Highly recommend a visit here. Award winning British vineyard just 5 minutes drive from Tanner Farm. Beautiful restaurant, locally produced wine, stunning scenery.
Organised wine tours or just pop along for a casual glass and food platter. Inside or out on the terrace, perfect for a sundowner!
41 residents recomanen
Balfour Winery
Five Oak LaneHighly recommend a visit here. Award winning British vineyard just 5 minutes drive from Tanner Farm. Beautiful restaurant, locally produced wine, stunning scenery.
Organised wine tours or just pop along for a casual glass and food platter. Inside or out on the terrace, perfect for a sundowner!
Hawkhurst Fish Farm
Hastings RoadFishing
Somewhere very special to eat for dinner or Sunday lunch. A favorite
24 residents recomanen
The Poet at Matfield
Maidstone RoadSomewhere very special to eat for dinner or Sunday lunch. A favorite
Now called the Smallholding in Kilndown. Think Michelin star type food...
36 residents recomanen
The Small Holding
Ranters LaneNow called the Smallholding in Kilndown. Think Michelin star type food...
Within walking distance. Family owned farm shop and cafe.
Pick your own fruit and vegetable farm. Shop sells huge array of locally sourced produce including dairy produce, baked items, meats, alcohol, confectionary ect
Cafe, great for snacks, breakfast and small lunches.
Entertainment during the summer season.
Lower Ladysden PYO and Maize Maze.
Within walking distance. Family owned farm shop and cafe.
Pick your own fruit and vegetable farm. Shop sells huge array of locally sourced produce including dairy produce, baked items, meats, alcohol, confectionary ect
Cafe, great for snacks, breakfast and small lunches.
Entertainment during the summer season.
MARDEN TANDOORI
Albion RoadLocal Indian restaurant, eat in or takeaway
Our favourite Indian restaurant! Always amazing food and service. Old country pub setting with indoor and outdoor dining, great views.
Turmeric Gold
Our favourite Indian restaurant! Always amazing food and service. Old country pub setting with indoor and outdoor dining, great views.
Giggling Squid
129 Church RdGreat Thai food
Very special setting! Cafe serving seasonal healthy breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea. A must for vegetarians or vegans.
8 residents recomanen
Water Lane
Water LaneVery special setting! Cafe serving seasonal healthy breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea. A must for vegetarians or vegans.
A new favourite of ours. We are passionate about supporting great local business's.
Frankies is a garden center, food and gift shop that serves amazing breakfasts, lunches and all day food.
10 residents recomanen
Frankies Farmshop
Clapper LaneA new favourite of ours. We are passionate about supporting great local business's.
Frankies is a garden center, food and gift shop that serves amazing breakfasts, lunches and all day food.
Taywell Farm Shop is 5 minutes drive.
Homely cafe serving delishious breakfasts and lunches.
Taywell Farm Shop
Taywell Farm Shop is 5 minutes drive.
Homely cafe serving delishious breakfasts and lunches.
Newly opened cafe in Cranbrook, great reviews. Park in the Tanyard carpark
Willow & Sage Bistro Restaurant Cranbrook
Newly opened cafe in Cranbrook, great reviews. Park in the Tanyard carpark
The George & Dragon
Local pub with grub, car park to rear and outdoor riverside seating
Great local pub, amazing food and glorious garden in the spring/summer months
50 residents recomanen
The Milk House
The StreetGreat local pub, amazing food and glorious garden in the spring/summer months
Traditional Kent pub, roaring fire in the winter, beautiful garden in summer. Consistant good food
37 residents recomanen
The Great House
Traditional Kent pub, roaring fire in the winter, beautiful garden in summer. Consistant good food
wagamama
54-58 Mount Pleasant RdInformal dining, freshly cooked Asian style food
The Cherry Tree
Chinese take away in Marden
Best burgers ever!! The milkshakes are something else, canteen style setting. This is a chain and also have a restaurant in Tunbridge Wells
Five Guys Maidstone
Best burgers ever!! The milkshakes are something else, canteen style setting. This is a chain and also have a restaurant in Tunbridge Wells
Drinks & Nightlife
Restaurant that provides music/dancing into the early hours, set in the historic pantiles area in Tunbridge wells
Eat al fresco during the summer, live jazz. Whole promenade of restaurants, cafes, pubs, shops... touristy, worth a visit.
Woods
62 & 64 The PantilesRestaurant that provides music/dancing into the early hours, set in the historic pantiles area in Tunbridge wells
Eat al fresco during the summer, live jazz. Whole promenade of restaurants, cafes, pubs, shops... touristy, worth a visit.
Hollywood Bowl Tunbridge Wells
Longfield RoadBowling alley, burgers and chips, beer....
Pantiles News
66 The PantilesThursday Night - al fresco eating and live JAZZ
Kino Hawkhurst
Rye RoadCatch the train to London from Marden in under an hour.
A variety of concerts and shows in this iconic historical building.
It is special
Royal Albert Hall
Catch the train to London from Marden in under an hour.
A variety of concerts and shows in this iconic historical building.
It is special
Visit theatre land in London, have a meal, watch a show, have a cocktail!
London is less than an hour on the train.
16 residents recomanen
The London Palladium
8 Argyll StVisit theatre land in London, have a meal, watch a show, have a cocktail!
London is less than an hour on the train.
Catch the train to London in under an hour from Marden station. Open late and has several restaurants within.
Tube to Kensingron
1522 residents recomanen
Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdCatch the train to London in under an hour from Marden station. Open late and has several restaurants within.
Tube to Kensingron
Train from Marden to London in under an hour.Vibrant, LGBTQ area, full of quality restaurants, bars, coffee shops, private clubs, ,pubs, shops ect
Very entertaining and a little wild.
Old Compton St, London, Regne Unit
Train from Marden to London in under an hour.Vibrant, LGBTQ area, full of quality restaurants, bars, coffee shops, private clubs, ,pubs, shops ect
Very entertaining and a little wild.
Cellar Head Brewing Company & Tap Room
Pillory CornerTry the locally produced ales
'The Forum' Live Music Venue
London RoadLive bands, check website for upcoming events
Supposedly owned by Roger Daltery (The Who) you can expect to find amazing live bands, beer, pop up style food in this Stunning lakeside setting.
Lakedown Brewing Company
Supposedly owned by Roger Daltery (The Who) you can expect to find amazing live bands, beer, pop up style food in this Stunning lakeside setting.
Local vineyard (5 min drive) like a charming rustic French vineyard, take a picnic and sit in the garden
Herbert Hall
Local vineyard (5 min drive) like a charming rustic French vineyard, take a picnic and sit in the garden
Pitcher & Piano
3-5 Church RdLate night drinking and dancing
Aura Tunbridge Wells
Nightclub, Tunbridge Wells
Catch the train and be in China Town in an hour, many restaurants to choose from and an incredible atmosphere night and day
138 residents recomanen
Xinès barri
Gerrard StreetCatch the train and be in China Town in an hour, many restaurants to choose from and an incredible atmosphere night and day
Sightseeing
National trust property. Lovely gardens, house with a cafe and shop onsite. Worth a visit
21 residents recomanen
Scotney Castle
National trust property. Lovely gardens, house with a cafe and shop onsite. Worth a visit
Castle with moat. On the river. Take a boat trip or steam engine
276 residents recomanen
Castell de Bodiam
Castle with moat. On the river. Take a boat trip or steam engine
Old fashioned seaside town, exceptional. Visit wheelers oyster bar for your sea food, highly recommended.
68 residents recomanen
Whitstable Beach Front
14-2 Marine TerraceOld fashioned seaside town, exceptional. Visit wheelers oyster bar for your sea food, highly recommended.
Seaside Town. Very pretty. My brother tells me there is a fantastic ice cream shop!
173 residents recomanen
Broadstairs
Seaside Town. Very pretty. My brother tells me there is a fantastic ice cream shop!
Camber Sands
Everlasting huge golden sandy beaches. Fish and chips.
Beach with promenade. There is a sea life centre, a lift to take you up the cliff...was once a grand victorian seaside town. A little run down in area's... the old village is lovely. Watch the local fishermen at work... also shopping mall ect
183 residents recomanen
Hastings
Beach with promenade. There is a sea life centre, a lift to take you up the cliff...was once a grand victorian seaside town. A little run down in area's... the old village is lovely. Watch the local fishermen at work... also shopping mall ect
Pretty town, worth stopping off in a cafe if you are on your way to Hastings. There is a castle and the high street is full of curious shops.
77 residents recomanen
Battle
Pretty town, worth stopping off in a cafe if you are on your way to Hastings. There is a castle and the high street is full of curious shops.
Very pretty Kent village with a river running through. Sit in a country pub and watch the boats go through the locks... you can hire a boat here.
Yalding station
Very pretty Kent village with a river running through. Sit in a country pub and watch the boats go through the locks... you can hire a boat here.
Penshurst Place & Gardens
Historic house and gardens, cafe, pretty village
Pashley Manor Gardens
Pashley RoadHouse, gardens, afternoon tea
Castell de Leeds
Huge castle, lots of entertainment...
All Saints in Tudeley with its stunning stained glass windows designed by Marc Chagall
All Saints' Church station
All Saints in Tudeley with its stunning stained glass windows designed by Marc Chagall
Chartwell
Mapleton RoadNational Trust - Winston Churchill
Knole - National Trust
Historic house and deer park
Fideicomís Nacional - Ightham Mote
Mote RoadNational Trust - beautiful gardens
Cranbrook Museum
Carriers Roadsmall local museum
Castell de Dover
Castle Hill RoadHome to Spitfires and Lancaster aircrafts, you will see and hear them often as they fly directly above us!
19 residents recomanen
Headcorn Aerodrome
Shenley RoadHome to Spitfires and Lancaster aircrafts, you will see and hear them often as they fly directly above us!
Beautiful National Trust property, situated 15 min drive.
Fabulous gardens and walks.
Has a restaurant and shop.
Sissinghurst Castle, Cranbrook TN17, Regne Unit
Beautiful National Trust property, situated 15 min drive.
Fabulous gardens and walks.
Has a restaurant and shop.
Under an hour, direct train from Marden station. £17.50 return
614 residents recomanen
Square Trafalgar
Trafalgar SquareUnder an hour, direct train from Marden station. £17.50 return
Catch the train from Marden to London Charing Cross station in under an hour.
It is a 15 minute picturesque walk up the mall to the London residence of the King. If the flag is flying, he is home!
1912 residents recomanen
Palau de Buckingham
Catch the train from Marden to London Charing Cross station in under an hour.
It is a 15 minute picturesque walk up the mall to the London residence of the King. If the flag is flying, he is home!
Lovely kent town, lots of shops, cafe's, old fashioned High Street. Take a ride on a steam train through the countryside.
59 residents recomanen
Kent i East Sussex Railway
Station RoadLovely kent town, lots of shops, cafe's, old fashioned High Street. Take a ride on a steam train through the countryside.
Entertainment & Activities
ODEON Tunbridge Wells
Knights WayLovely walks around reservoir, cycle hire, rope walking, water sports (sailing), cafe, restaurant
168 residents recomanen
Bewl Aigua
Bewlbridge LaneLovely walks around reservoir, cycle hire, rope walking, water sports (sailing), cafe, restaurant
Activities such as cycling (hire) - also some music concerts during the summer
189 residents recomanen
Bedgebury National Pinetum i Bosc
Bedgebury RoadActivities such as cycling (hire) - also some music concerts during the summer
Balfour Winery
Five Oak LaneWine tasting tours
Mr Mulligan's Dino Golf, Tonbridge
Cannon LaneSomewhere to take the little people
Plays and musicals - in a converted old church (cote or hotel du vin for pre-theatre meal/drinks)
21 residents recomanen
Trinity Theatre
Church RoadPlays and musicals - in a converted old church (cote or hotel du vin for pre-theatre meal/drinks)
Cranbrook Union Windmill
Russells YardOld kent windmill, open for sightseeing
Take a steam train throgh the Kent countryside - stay dry on a rainy day!
59 residents recomanen
Kent i East Sussex Railway
Station RoadTake a steam train throgh the Kent countryside - stay dry on a rainy day!
La Granja de Llúpol
Maidstone RoadAshford Designer Outlet
Largest shopping center in the UK. About 45 min drive. Cinema and plenty of restaurants, free parking.
148 residents recomanen
Centre comercial Bluewater
Bluewater ParkwayLargest shopping center in the UK. About 45 min drive. Cinema and plenty of restaurants, free parking.
Tenterden Vineyard Park
Small Hythe RoadLocal vineyard. Top British wines produced
It's a 20 minute drive, but worth it.
You can get daily, weekly or monthly passes.
Speak to Christina and she can arrange a free guest pass
Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Fitness & Wellbeing Gym
It's a 20 minute drive, but worth it.
You can get daily, weekly or monthly passes.
Speak to Christina and she can arrange a free guest pass
Rye is approximately 45 minutes drive.
Very picturesque, old cobbled stoned streets with a variety of upmarket shops,galleries,restaurants.
There is a small harbour.
Camber sands is the beach at Rye, it spans for miles. Flat and sandy.
92 residents recomanen
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
Harbour RoadRye is approximately 45 minutes drive.
Very picturesque, old cobbled stoned streets with a variety of upmarket shops,galleries,restaurants.
There is a small harbour.
Camber sands is the beach at Rye, it spans for miles. Flat and sandy.
Catch the train to London from Marden train station. Direct line and 53 mins.
Take the tube to South Kensington
1694 residents recomanen
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadCatch the train to London from Marden train station. Direct line and 53 mins.
Take the tube to South Kensington
Catch the train from Marden to London Charing Cross in under an hour.
Fortnum and Mason has arguably the best afternoon tea in the UK (book online).
The shop is divine. The best place to buy sumptuous gifts also.
193 residents recomanen
Fortnum & Mason
181 PiccadillyCatch the train from Marden to London Charing Cross in under an hour.
Fortnum and Mason has arguably the best afternoon tea in the UK (book online).
The shop is divine. The best place to buy sumptuous gifts also.
Tate Britain
MillbankFree entry
Chimera Climbing Centre
North Farm RoadIndoor rock climbing for all abilities
Science Museum IMAX Cinema
Exhibition RoadFree entry.
Museu d'Història Natural
Cromwell RoadFree entry
Circuit de Brands Hatch
Colin Chapman Way40 minutes drive
Arts & Culture
Assembly Hall Theatre
Crescent RoadVarious musicals, concerts
Trinity Theatre
Church RoadArt, Music, comedy, plays...
Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery
Mount Pleasant RoadFind out the history of Tunbridge wells
Be at the Tate Gallery (free entry) in an hour.
Catch the train from Marden to London Charing Cross
656 residents recomanen
Tate Britain
MillbankBe at the Tate Gallery (free entry) in an hour.
Catch the train from Marden to London Charing Cross
Catch the train from Marden to London in under an hour to attend the opera.
Book via website
252 residents recomanen
Royal Opera House
Bow StreetCatch the train from Marden to London in under an hour to attend the opera.
Book via website
Parks & Nature
cycling, play area for children, walking, daily events like bat walks in the evening, workshops... beautiful
21 residents recomanen
Bedgebury Pinetum Car Park
Park Lanecycling, play area for children, walking, daily events like bat walks in the evening, workshops... beautiful
Entertainment center, but you can take a walk or cycle around the resevoir
Bewl Water, Wadhurst, Regne Unit
Entertainment center, but you can take a walk or cycle around the resevoir