Historic pubs · South East England
The Leicester Arms Hotel
In or near Penshurst.
The Leicester Arms Hotel in England South East, United Kingdom.
Chris Whippet — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penshurst · 2.8 km
About
The Leicester Arms Hotel is a historic pub in England South East, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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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
The Leicester Arms Hotel is a pub located in Penshurst, Kent, within the High Weald and Kent Downs Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, likely featuring local ales and a menu typical of British pubs. The setting offers scenic views characteristic of the surrounding countryside, making it a suitable stop for those exploring the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1727, 0.1830
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Penshurst
- Postcode
- TN11 8BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tonbridge
- Nearest railway station
- Penshurst — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26535935 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Leicester Arms Hotel?
- The Leicester Arms Hotel is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN11 8BS), in the parish of Penshurst.
- What is The Leicester Arms Hotel?
- The Leicester Arms Hotel in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Leicester Arms Hotel?
- The nearest railway station is Penshurst, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN11 8BS.
- Is The Leicester Arms Hotel a protected site?
- Yes — The Leicester Arms Hotel is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Leicester Arms Hotel?
- The nearest railway station is Penshurst, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN11 8BS.