Historic houses · South East England
King's Head House
In or near Coursehorn.
King's Head House — house in Cranbrook & Sissinghurst, Tunbridge Wells, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Staplehurst · 7.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
King's Head House is a historic house in Kent, South-East England. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is within the High Weald National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Weald of Kent parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Staplehurst, about 7.0 km away. Postcode area TN17.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
King's Head House is a historic house located in Cranbrook & Sissinghurst, Kent, South-East England. This Grade II* listed building is situated within the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty of High Weald and Kent Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1090, 0.5605
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tunbridge Wells
- Parish
- Cranbrook & Sissinghurst
- Postcode
- TN17 2JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Staplehurst — 7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17547339 (CC0)
- commons: Kings Head House (geograph 6746168).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King's Head House?
- King's Head House is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN17 2JE), in the parish of Cranbrook & Sissinghurst.
- What is King's Head House?
- King's Head House — house in Cranbrook & Sissinghurst, Tunbridge Wells, England, UK.
- How do I get to King's Head House?
- The nearest railway station is Staplehurst, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN17 2JE.
- Is King's Head House a listed building?
- King's Head House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is King's Head House a protected site?
- Yes — King's Head House is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to King's Head House?
- The nearest railway station is Staplehurst, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN17 2JE.