Brenchley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Brenchley Wood is a nature reserve south of Paddock Wood in Kent. It is managed by the Kent Wildlife Trust.
Brenchley Wood is a nature reserve south of Paddock Wood in Kent. It is managed by the Kent Wildlife Trust.
Flowering Hyacinthoides non-scripta, Bluebell Wood, near to Matfield, Kent, Great Britain. On High Weald Landscape Trail footpath off Bramble Reed Lane.
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Cottage on Tong Rd
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Furnace Pond: Horsmonden's 17th century iron foundry The north-east end of Furnace Pond. The head of water from this 16 acre lake once powered the giant hammer of John Browne's forge, the flames of which could be "seen about the country at 10 miles distance". With the abundance of iron ore in the local clay and of wood to fuel the blast furnace, Horsmonden in 1613 had 200 men employed in its iron foundry under John Browne. Such was Browne's skill in casting and proving guns that he was later granted a monopoly as "Gunfounder for the King's Service". In 1638 Charles I himself was here to watch a gun being cast. Browne also supplied guns to the Dutch, at that time the greatest sea power. Then, on the arrival of Cromwell and the Commonwealth, he was quick to switch his allegiance and was casting guns for Parliament until his death in 1651. When this former King's Gunfounder was buried, an impressive alabaster and black marble monument was erected to him in Horsmonden parish church 917323. But it stands there no longer. A 19th century Rector, an ardent Royalist, could not abide to see a memorial in his church to a man who had turned his coat for Cromwell, and removed it! See other snippets from the surprising history of Horsmonden at: https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=2_ZstVBZSfIC&lpg=PA1&pg=PA99#v=onepage&q=&f=true There is little now to show for this once great industry apart from such local names as Flightshot Farm TQ6840, Furnace Pond, and the old Gun Inn, and several chalybeate springs. See also Gallery at: https://www.geograph.org.uk/gallery/the_history_of_horsmonden_8738
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ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

3 out of 5
Bearsted Rd Maidstone England
The price is NZ$322 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$322
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Maidstone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,238 reviews)
Nice atmosphere and good restaurant

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel
Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns

Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns

3 out of 5
Talbot Lane Gravesend England
The price is NZ$110 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$110
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gravesend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Good facilities

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns
Royal Wells Hotel

Royal Wells Hotel

3 out of 5
59 Mount Ephraim Royal Tunbridge Wells England
The price is NZ$170 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$170
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
The room was clean and nicely decorated. All the staff I came across were really helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Royal Wells Hotel
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The Lower Bell

The Lower Bell

3 out of 5
201 Old Chatham Road Aylesford England
Stay at this apartment in Aylesford. Enjoy free parking, a business centre and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Oare Marshes Nature Reserve and Kent Life ...
7.8/10 Good! (150 reviews)
Pleasant staff. Warm, clean room

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

The Lower Bell
Kentish Oast, Cottage and Barn in stunning private grounds with swimming pool

Kentish Oast, Cottage and Barn in stunning private grounds with swimming pool

Hollingbourne England
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Maidstone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Leeds Castle and Bearsted Golf Club are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
A good host who was very responsive. Great set of 3 cottages shared by 9 of us comfortably over the holiday season. Plenty of kitchen equipment for all our culinary needs… brilliant!!

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Kentish Oast, Cottage and Barn in stunning private grounds with swimming pool
The Parlour - Spectacular views, country walks, cozy nights, pet friendly.

The Parlour - Spectacular views, country walks, cozy nights, pet friendly.

Robertsbridge England
Stay at this cottage in Robertsbridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Merriments Gardens and Bateman's are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (126 reviews)
Enjoyable stay in converted cowshed
The Parlour is modern, comfortable, well-equipped and clean. The en-suite wet rooms are great. Nice to have a small, private, enclosed garden attached to the property.Pleasant and helpful host, Louise, who lives on-site.There are lovely walks around Robertsbridge and we also enjoyed visiting Bodiam, ...

Reviewed on 5 June 2025

The Parlour - Spectacular views, country walks, cozy nights, pet friendly.
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Popular places to visit

Penshurst Place and Gardens which includes a fountain and a garden

Penshurst Place and Gardens

Explore this 14th-century Elizabethan manor with its long history, walled gardens, children’s playgrounds and scenic picnic areas.

Penshurst Place and Gardens
Hop Farm Family Park which includes zoo animals and land animals

Hop Farm Family Park

Let the kids enjoy a blend of adventure, magic and wildlife with a scenic backdrop of rolling hills and forests at this park east of Tonbridge.

Hop Farm Family Park
Tranquil river boat trip

Tonbridge Castle

Tonbridge Castle is just one of the places to see in Tonbridge, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its lively bars.

Tonbridge Castle
Dog walking and cycling park with lakes, rivers, woods, fields and a great little cafe that sells homemade burgers

Haysden Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Haysden Country Park, a lovely green space in Tonbridge. Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Haysden Country Park

Balfour Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Balfour Winery during your travels to Staplehurst.

Balfour Winery

All Saints' Tudeley

Learn about the local history of Tudeley when you spend time at All Saints' Tudeley. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

All Saints' Tudeley

Cities near Brenchley

Tonbridge showing a castle, heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Tonbridge

Pantiles

Royal Tunbridge Wells

Albans Oast, Romford Road, Pembury, Kent Single round kiln oast house.
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Pembury

Scotney Old Castle on a Super afternoon

Lamberhurst

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