Discover the sites and attractions.
There are lots of places of interest near Spill Land Country Park, within a short distance we have a number of popular attractions to visit. The park is surrounded by historical castles, vineyards and picturesque lakes. Whatever your recreation, Spill Land Farm Country Park reveals the very best of everything that the English countryside has to offer, after all “Kent is the “Garden of England”.
Bus routes are less than 0.4 miles away to visit local villages and towns where you can find pubs, restaurants, shops, markets, Biddenden Vineyard and enjoy a cream tea at one of the many fine tea rooms in and around the Kent countryside.
Ashford is close by and has an International train station covering the UK and abroad. If you crave the beach Camber Sands is a short drive away and the beautiful Rye is steeped in history and is a must-visit. For the Golf & Fishing enthusiasts, Biddenden Par 3 Golf Club is less than a mile away and for the fishing enthusiasts, Cackle Hill Fishing Lakes is just 2 miles away.
Tenterden and Biddenden.
Biddenden is a typical English village, set in the picturesque countryside. 2 miles away from Spill Land Country Park.
There are 2 free car parks, 1 with public toilets and the other bigger car park in the Recreation Ground. Latticed windowed Flemmish weavers cottages stretch the full length of the south side of the High Street, which is flanked on both sides by fossilized stone quarried long ago from nearby Bethersden from which it gets its name (Bethersden marble).
There is a pub called The Red Lion, which serves delicious home-cooked food, the Bakehouse Café and a well-stocked corner shop in the village, along with a bus stop.
7 miles away from the park, Tenterden known as the ‘Jewel of the Weald’ offers the best of all worlds; fascinating history, a wealth of architecture and excellent shopping – all within everyone’s idea of a typical country town and surrounded by Kent’s tranquil countryside.
Tenterden is also a fascinating town to explore. Georgian buildings share the streets with tall Victorian houses and tiny cottages; brick and stucco blend easily alongside traditional Kent tile and weatherboard, creating a timeless air.
There is a Waitrose and Tesco in Tenterden, and a doctors surgery at Ivy Court practice.
Headcorn.
10 minutes away is the nearest train station with rail links to Charing Cross. Headcorn also has a lovely butcher, bakers and Sainsburys, along with tea rooms, antique shops and restaurants.
The large towns of Maidstone, Ashford and Tunbridge Wells are within a 25 minutes’ drive. 25 minutes to Ashford International Train Station.
Local Attractions.
Places of interest near Spill Land Country Park.
Kent and East Sussex Steam Railway from Tenterden with fish and chip tour to Bodium Castle. The seaside towns of Romney, Camber and Hastings are all within a 30-minute drive.
Chapel Down and Biddenden Vineyards with cheese and wine tours.
The famous White Gardens at Sissinghurst Castle.
Leeds Castle with lots of activities throughout the year.
Headcorn aerodrome with balloon flights, wing walking and flying lessons. Golf courses in Headcorn with a clubhouse, gym and waterside restaurant.
The Red Lion pub in Biddenden serves excellent home made food. There is also a well stocked corner shop and The Bakehouse Café along with a Michelin starred restaurant.
Golf Clubs
These 3 Golf Clubs are all within 10 minutes of the Park.
London Beach Golf School.
Tenterden Golf Club.
Country Hotel Spa & Golf Club.
