What to do in Tenterden
15 Best Things to Do and See in Tenterden 2025
Last updated: Apr 30, 2025
Each month we take a look at the most popular attractions and activities in and around Tenterden and here are the latest top 15 things to do according to our visitors in ...
Kent & East Sussex Railway
In Tenterden
01580 765 155
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The Kent & East Sussex Railway is the country’s finest example of a rural light railway. The line owes much of its charm to its origin as the world’s first light railway. Originally opened in 1900, the tightly curved line, with steep gradients, is typical of those rural railways that were developed on shoestring budgets … more
Tenterden Tourist Information Centre
In Tenterden
01233 330 316
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Tourist information leaflets available within the Tenterden gateway / library.
The Colonel Stephens Railway Museum
In Tenterden
01580 765 155
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Records the career of Holman Fred Stephens, light railway promoter, engineer and manager, his family, his railways and his successors
Smallhythe Place
Small Hythe 2.3 miles from Tenterden
01580 762 334
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The half-timbered house, built in the early 16th century when Smallhythe was a thriving shipbuilding yard, was the home of the Victorian actress Ellen Terry from 1899 to 1928, and contains her fascinating theatre collection. The cottage grounds include her rose garden, orchard, nuttery and the working Barn Theatre. A theatrical themed programme of events … more
The Tenterden Quiz Trail
In Tenterden
The Tenterden Quiz Trail & Town Souvenir has been completely recreated with a NEW route and NEW clues – including even more highlights of this charming town. Now available as an instant download! We’ve optimised the format of our Quiz Trails and we’re now offering this as our first instant download version – ‘Download and … more
Tenterden & District Museum
In Tenterden
01580 764 310
Opened in 1976 and is run entirely by volunteers.
Tenterden Trout Waters
In Tenterden
01580 763 201
Established in 1975 and was one of the first still water fisheries in south east England.
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