Where is Tenterden in Kent?
Window in St Mildred’s Church. Tenterden is a town with a large conservation area in the borough of Ashford in Kent, England. It stands on the edge of the remnant forest The Weald, overlooking the valley of the River Rother.
When was the Tenterden Town railway station built?
In 1903, Tenterden Town railway station was opened. It closed in 1954, but half of it reopened in 1974 as the Kent and East Sussex Railway. The route starts at Tenterden Town Station and finishes at Bodiam station, near Bodiam Castle.
What is the Tenterden Christmas market?
The Tenterden Christmas Market is an annual event held over 3 days on the last weekend in November; Friday afternoon and evening, and all day Saturday and Sunday. It features Christmas lights, food, produce and craft stalls, Santa’s Grotto, Christmas Carols and entertainment.
Why choose charming couple’s cottage in Tenterden?
Charming couple’s cottage offers centrally located accommodation in the heart of the historic town of Tenterden, ideal for keen walkers looking for a countryside escape.
What is Tenterden famous for?
Before the great storms of the 15th century silted up the River Rother, Tenterden was linked to the sea and became an important ship building centre and trading port. Much of the town’s heritage remains today, including many historic timber framed buildings, a medieval church, cobbled alleys and the Georgian Town Hall.
What happened to Tenterden’s Cinque Ports?
In the 15th and 16th Centuries changes in the coastline meant that the Cinque Ports lost much of their influence – indeed Tenterden lost all access to the sea, and today is some ten miles from the coast. The town has escaped much of the major development now commonplace elsewhere, and remains one of the most picturesque in Kent.