Towns & cities · South East England
Brook
Brook — village and civil parish in the Ashford borough of Kent, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wye · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Brook in Kent, the nearest railway station is Wye, located 3.2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Brook is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 4 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 307 people. Address: TN25. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in the Ashford borough of Kent, England". Coordinates: 51.1606°, 0.9531°.
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Summary from the official site
Brook Rural Museum showcases over 700 years of agricultural and rural history in East Kent. Housed in a historic 14th-century barn and a 19th-century oast house, the museum features a diverse collection of farming tools, machinery, and exhibitions that illustrate the region's rural heritage.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wye and Crundale Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Brook is a small village and civil parish in the borough of Ashford in Kent, England, centred 4.5 miles (7.2 km) east-northeast of the town of Ashford.
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Background
History
The 11th century Grade I listed parish church is dedicated to St Mary. There is also a Baptist chapel. The church of St. Mary, erected about 1075, is of stone, in the Early Norman style, and has a tower containing 3 bells: the tower was struck by lightning in 1896, and the northwest corner destroyed, but was restored in 1899: there are 160 sittings. John Betjeman described the church as "unaltered early Norman church ... a massive church which carries its longevity more convincingly than many older and tidier churches".
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.1606, 0.9531
- County
- Kent
- District
- Ashford
- Parish
- Brook
- Postcode
- TN25
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ashford
- Population
- 307
- Nearest railway station
- Wye — 3.2 km
- Opening
- Monday, Saturday & Sunday 2pm to 4pm; open 6 April to 27 September
- Official site
- www.agriculturalmuseumbrook.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2090880 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Brook, Kent (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary Brook 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Agricultural Museum
Museums · 0.0 km
Millstone View Point
Viewpoints · 1.4 km
Spider's Castle
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Hinxhill
Villages · 2.2 km
Raymond's Court
Archaeological sites · 2.3 km
Crown
Public art & sculpture · 2.4 km
Wye Crown Millennium Stone
Viewpoints · 2.4 km
Wye Crown and Queen's Jubilee
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Warrick Rance Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Coombe Manor
Manor houses · 2.5 km
Wye
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Yew Trees
Historic houses · 2.6 km
Brook is a charming town in Kent, South East England, offering a peaceful retreat for visitors. You can enjoy scenic views at Millstone View Point and explore local heritage at The Agricultural Museum. The nearby village of Hinxhill provides an additional spot for a relaxing day out in the countryside.
At a glance
- Population
- 307
- Administrative county
- Kent
- Constituency
- Ashford
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Things to see in Brook
3 attractions within 12 km.
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Millstone View Point
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The Agricultural Museum
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The Agricultural Museum
The Agricultural Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Viewpoints · South East England
Millstone View Point
Millstone View Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South East England
Spider's Castle
Spider's Castle — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Raymond's Court
Raymond's Court — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Crown
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Where to eat & stay near Brook
Places to stay
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The Sunny Field
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Hampton by Hilton Ashford International
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Little North Leigh Farm
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Knowler Farm Wild Camping
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Knowler Farm
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Dunn Street Farm Campsite
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Places to eat & drink
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The Tickled Trout
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The Blacksmith's Arms Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brook?
- Brook is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN25), in the parish of Brook.
- What is Brook?
- Brook — village and civil parish in the Ashford borough of Kent, England.
- How do I get to Brook?
- The nearest railway station is Wye, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN25.
- Is Brook a protected site?
- Yes — Brook is part of the Wye and Crundale Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Brook free to visit?
- Yes, Brook is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brook?
- The nearest railway station is Wye, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN25.