Places to see, things to do
Outdoor activities
Freshwater Barn is positioned on the outskirts and within easy walking distance of Benenden School and Village. This is the perfect place to stay to incorporate a variety of activities to suit everyone's needs we have listed just a few:
- Vineyards of Chapeldown, Sandhurst and Biddenden
- Pubs The Bulls at Benenden & Rolvenden, The Woodcock at Iden Green, The Three Chimneys Biddenden and The Goudhurst Inn.
- Walks right on your doorstep as well as Bedgebury Pinetum, The Hop Farm and Bewl Water.
- Local gardens - Sissinghurst, Great Dixter and
Scotney Caste to name but a few
Sissinghurst Castle
sissinghurst@nationaltrust.org.uk
Smallhythe Place
smallhytheplace@nationaltrust.org.uk
Scotney Castle
scotneycastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
Bodiam
bodiam@nationaltrust.org.uk
Ightham Mote
lamb House
Knole
Gardens Open to the Public
There are so many amazing and wonderful gardens in this area. Here are some of the most popular and frequented ones, but there are plenty more to explore.
Ready for more cosmopolitan comforts? Benenden is within easy reach for a day trip to London by train or more locally there is the beautiful town of Tunbridge Wells for world-class dining, shopping and entertainment. For more detailed information please feel free to ask or visit the local tourist office in Cranbrook.
Some of the urban highlights include:
- Historic town
- Restaurants & bars
- Theatres & cinema
- Shopping centres
- and more