Historic pubs · South East England
The Rock Public House
In or near Chiddingstone.
The Rock Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cowden · 2.5 km
About
The Rock Public House 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 Rock Public House is a pub located in Chiddingstone, Kent, in South-East England. It is situated within the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty of High Weald and Kent Downs. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, offering a selection of beverages and a setting that reflects the surrounding natural landscape. The pub serves as a local gathering spot, contributing to the community's social fabric.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1678, 0.1402
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Chiddingstone
- Postcode
- TN8 7BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tonbridge
- Nearest railway station
- Cowden — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26374818 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Rock Public House?
- The Rock Public House is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN8 7BS), in the parish of Chiddingstone.
- What is The Rock Public House?
- The Rock Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Rock Public House?
- The nearest railway station is Cowden, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN8 7BS.
- Is The Rock Public House a protected site?
- Yes — The Rock Public House is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Rock Public House?
- The nearest railway station is Cowden, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN8 7BS.