Top Things to do in Ashford
10 Free Things to do in Ashford That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Ashford, United Kingdom including Wye National Nature Reserve, Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Valerie's Wine Bar, St Mary The Virgin Church, St Peter & St Paul Church, Hamstreet Woods National Nature Reserve, Ashford Borough Museum, The Swan, St Nicholas Church, The Kings Head Bar.
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1. Wye National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By NewtzGodmersham
One of the most spectacular views in Kent and some wonderful walks through woods, over the Downs and up to the Wye Crown. Perfect for dog walkers, joggers, or just a stroll and a picnic.
2. Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Lying just 15 miles south east of London and covering 878sq.km of Kent's stunning countryside, the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is one of the most enchanting parts of England to explore. Dramatic cliffs (including the White Cliffs of Dover), ancient woodlands, meandering rivers, chalk downland, traditional orchards and tranquility with pockets of postcard-picture villages dotted throughout, await the visitor.
Reviewed By hawkes2an - Cranbrook, United Kingdom
Covering an area of just over 560 square miles, the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is considered to be one of the best surviving medieval landscapes in Northern Europe. It covers, at the heart of South East England, parts of Kent, Sussex and Surrey. This "natural beauty" is made up of small irregular-shaped fields, (often the remnants of medieval hunting forests), ancient woods, scattered farmsteads, narrow, sunken lanes (ideal for dog walking) and hamlets and villages. These hamlets and villages developed from temporary buildings ibn wooded areas (known as "dens") where farmers grazed their pigs. In my area, for example, we have Tenterden, Biddenden and Benenden where the buildings are, characteristically, timber, stone and white weather-boarded. The main industries in the area include farming, agriculture and tourism. For tourists, round my home town of Cranbrook, we are lucky to have three castles, Sissinghurst, Scotney and Bodiam. Also, apart from the woods at Sissinghurst, we are lucky to be not that far away from Bedgebury Pinetum. I consider myself to be very lucky to live in this Area of Outstanding NaturaL Beautyn and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to visit one of England's finest landscapes
3. Valerie's Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Beautiful boutique wine bar in the heart of Ashford. Offering a range of local and international wine, delicious cocktails, great tea & coffee and fabulous charcuterie & cheese boards for you to nibble on.
Reviewed By alexmV1659QR
Valerie's is a classy chic bar with friendly staff that serves fantastic cocktails in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.
4. St Mary The Virgin Church
5. St Peter & St Paul Church
6. Hamstreet Woods National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By cleo464 - Ashford, United Kingdom
Fantastic walk around the reserve. Lots of blue bells. Clear routes to follow. Parking available. Benches to sit if needed.
7. Ashford Borough Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Dr. Wilks Hall was originally the Ashford Boys grammar school built in 1635 & named after the sponsor "Norton Knatchbull". No.18 is our Railway section on the ground floor. We cover the history of Ashford Borough from Neolithic to present day.A lot to see and very educational for all ages. All run by volunteers,open from April to the end of October. Free entry.
8. The Swan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
The Swan is a family-friendly pub, serving a wide range of fresh, home-cooked food. Whether you’re looking to enjoy traditional pub food, or real ales or our selection of wines, The Swan Pub is the place for you. Located in the heart of the Ashford Town Centre, this spacious pub is dog-friendly and has a large rear beer garden to enjoy the sunshine! We also have a large selection of draught beers and lagers on tap, so if real ale isn’t for you, there’s always going to be something to drink.
9. St Nicholas Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By hawkes2an - Cranbrook, United Kingdom
St Nicholas Church, Pluckley is a beautiful church outside as well as inside and well worth a visit. Although the oldest part of the church is its 13th century tower and the western part of the north wall of the nave, a church was recorded as being on this site in 1090. Of special interest inside is the Dering Family Chapel (a time capsule of history in itself when you read the memorials). Of special interest outside is the Dering Family Vault, the Commonwealth War Grave of Private Edward Lewis Pile of the Northumberland Fusiliers who died on 27 April 1921 and the grave of Charles Alfred Ashdown who was 18 years old when he died on 15 April 1940. Charles Ashdown was a booking clerk and he died when a fighter piloted by a Belgian airman flying for the Royal Air Force crashed on the station during the Battle of Britain.
10. The Kings Head Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By S1597FBkimw - Guildford, United Kingdom
Great meal, couldn’t fault it. Lovely friendly staff. Excellent quality food. Loved the look of every plate coming from the kitchen!!
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