Top Things to do in Staplehurst
9 Things to do in Staplehurst That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Staplehurst, United Kingdom including Staplehurst Cricket & Tennis Club, Invicta Battlefield Airsoft Site, Commonwealth War Graves, Staplehurst, Hush Heath Winery, All Saints' Church, Staplehurst Martyrs' Memorial, Battle of Britain Plaque, Advance Landing Ground Memorial, Staplehurst War Memorial.
1. Staplehurst Cricket & Tennis Club
2. Invicta Battlefield Airsoft Site
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Invicta Battlefield Airsoft Site - Set in Kentish woodland, with military vehicles, buildings, bunkers and much more. Games every two weeks 8:30-17:00. Beginner full rental packages available. On site shop and food available on site. Come and join the battle.
Reviewed By Overlord2018 - Deal, United Kingdom
Always such a amazing day play here regular run by a amazing guy and marshalls are 1st class cant fault it best site in Kent 100%
3. Commonwealth War Graves, Staplehurst
4. Hush Heath Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 421 reviews
Hush Heath is a 400-acre family-owned Tudor estate in the heart of the Kent countryside, with ancient oak woodlands, apple orchards and vineyards. Hush Heath Winery is the home of award-winning English wines and ciders, and is open to visitors 7 days per week including Bank Holidays. The estate offers multiple tour and tasting experiences, and is also the perfect location for celebrations and corporate events. The estate also owns two fabulous local pubs that offer great food along with beautiful boutique hotel rooms, all within 15 minutes of the winery- The Goudhurst Inn, and The Tickled Trout.
Reviewed By jimmywease - Tonbridge, United Kingdom
Lindy really gave us a first class winter winery tour, explaining every stage of wine-making to our desired level of detail. The tasting was even better. Lindy's clear and unpretentious guidance allowed us to savour each wine at our own pace, as well as enjoy a generous sharing platter in this stylish venue, surrounded by vines and countryside. There was no effort spared for our enjoyment, despite the quiet day in the low-season.
5. All Saints' Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By hawkes2an - Cranbrook, United Kingdom
If you into history, both ancient and fairly modern, and interesting architectural buildings, then this is the place for you; a "must see" visit. Construction of the west tower of the "Church on the hill" started sometime in the years from 1400 to 1425. The tower's clock was made in 1888. Inside this very pleasant, airy church the nave and aisle are separated by a 12th century and early 13th century arcade, which leans a bit. However, there is nothing to worry about because the bases of the pillars are level. The east window is Victorian and is a memorial to Henry Hoare (of the banking family) and Lady Mary, his wife. It was given by their 12 children. The 15th century Chaple (once known as the Spilsill Chapel, belonging to the family of that name) was redecorated after the First World War and renamed St George's Chapel. It then became Staplehurst's War Memorial. The church's original font (carved from a single block of Kentish ragstone) was replaced in 1815. Local legend has it that, after it had been replaced, the font was used as a feeding trough on a local farm but was returned to the church after being identified by a blind woman. The church's most important historical feature is its south door. This has been dated to 1050 and, as a result, its ironwork is some of the oldest ironwork in England still in place. What is more unusual, however, is that in 1050 there area where the church now stands was desolate. The ironwork tells the story of Rasgnorok, the Norse Day of Judgement. There is a Commonwealth War Grave in the churchyard. This, again, is slightly unusual is that it is a Second World War grave. It is the grave of Flight Lieutenant F W Rushmer, a pilot of the Royal Air Force (Auxiliary Air Force) who died on 5 September 1940. On 5 September 1940 F W Rushmer failed to return from combat over Biggin Hill and his Spitfire could have been the one that crashed in fairly nearby Smarden. The pilot from this aircraft was buried in the churchyard of the church as "unknown" on 11 September 1940. It was not until the 1990s that this "unknown" body was authenticated as that of Flight Lieutenant Rushmer and, in May 1998, a named headstone was placed on the grave and a service of dedication held in September 1998.
6. Staplehurst Martyrs' Memorial
7. Battle of Britain Plaque
8. Advance Landing Ground Memorial
9. Staplehurst War Memorial
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