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Villages · South East England

Tenterden

In or near Biddenden.

Tenterden — a village in england south east.

Sign of the Woolpack Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 6258227

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Tenterden Town · 0.3 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

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

Tenterden is a village located in South-East England, with a population of 7,118. It is known for its historic architecture and traditional English charm. The village serves as a hub for local commerce and community activities, providing a glimpse into rural life in this part of the country. Visitors can explore its shops, cafés, and local amenities.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.0684, 0.6878
County
Kent
District
Ashford
Parish
Tenterden
Postcode
TN30 6AW
Parliamentary constituency
Weald of Kent
Population
7,118
Nearest railway station
Tenterden Town — 0.3 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Sign of the Woolpack Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 6258227📷 5

Gardens · South East England

Tenterden Town Hall

Tenterden Town Hall — a garden in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

♿🐕👶↗ tenterdenmuseum.co.uk
Stained glass window, St Mildred's church, Tenterden - geograph.org.uk - 3907701📷 5

Historic churches · South East England

Parish Church of St Mildred

Parish Church of St Mildred — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Grade I♿👶↗ tenterdenmuseum.co.uk
Tenterden High Street Milestone - geograph.org.uk - 7419512📷 7

Hotels · South East England

The White Lion

The White Lion — a hotel in england south east.

Tenterden Titan - geograph.org.uk - 2723784📷 5

Museums · South East England

Tenterden District Museum

Tenterden District Museum — a museum in South East England, United Kingdom.

👶↗ tenterdenmuseum.co.uk
Children's entertainer at event on Tenterden Station - geograph.org.uk - 5872021📷 5

Museums · South East England

Exhibition and Model Railway

Exhibition and Model Railway — a museum in South East England, United Kingdom.

Free👶↗ kesr.org.uk
Sign of The Vine Inn - geograph.org.uk - 6258534📷 5

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Tenterden War Memorial

Tenterden War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

♿🐕↗ tenterdenmuseum.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Tenterden

Places to stay

Tenterden High Street Milestone - geograph.org.uk - 7419512📷 7

Hotels · South East England

The White Lion

The White Lion — a hotel in england south east.

Field edge footpath - geograph.org.uk - 7140894📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Woodlands

Woodlands — a campsite in england south east.

Chequer Tree Lane Brissenden - geograph.org.uk - 7393411📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Field End

Field End — a campsite in england south east.

Chequer Tree Lane Brissenden - geograph.org.uk - 7393411📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Chequertree Trout & Coarse Fishery

Chequertree Trout & Coarse Fishery — a campsite in england south east.

Bodiam Ferry River Cruises - geograph.org.uk - 2450952📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Bodiam boating station

Bodiam boating station — a campsite in england south east.

House at Hareplain - geograph.org.uk - 7387100📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Plush Huts

Plush Huts — a campsite in england south east.

Places to eat & drink

All Saints' church, Woodchurch - geograph.org.uk - 2908802📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Bonny Cravat Inn

The Bonny Cravat Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

Historic Church - geograph.org.uk - 5956438📷 7

Restaurants · South East England

West House

West House — a restaurant in england south east.

↗ thewesthouserestaurant.co.uk
Bethersden, Kent, Post Office - geograph.org.uk - 3427850📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The George Public House

The George Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

The Old Bakery, Iden - geograph.org.uk - 2493641📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The William The Conquerer Public House

The William The Conquerer Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Church Gate Cottage, Northiam - geograph.org.uk - 2451162📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

Hayes Arms Hotel

Hayes Arms Hotel in England South East, United Kingdom.

The Woolpack Inn sign - geograph.org.uk - 5876077📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Woolpack Inn

The Woolpack Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

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Cottage at Gover Hill near West Peckham - geograph.org.uk - 6526936📷 5

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Bell and Colville car dealership, West Horsley - geograph.org.uk - 2582775📷 5

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West Horsley — a village in england london.

Lodge Lane, Westerham - geograph.org.uk - 3547654📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tenterden?
Tenterden is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN30 6AW), in the parish of Tenterden.
What is Tenterden?
Tenterden — a village in england south east.
How do I get to Tenterden?
The nearest railway station is Tenterden Town, about 0.3 km away. The nearest town is Biddenden. Drivers can use postcode TN30 6AW.
Is Tenterden a protected site?
Yes — Tenterden is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Tenterden?
The nearest railway station is Tenterden Town, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN30 6AW.