Tenterden in Kent Town Guide

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15 Best Things to Do and See in Tenterden 2024

Last updated: Aug 31, 2024

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 ...

#1

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

#2

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

The Colonel Stephens Railway Museum
#3

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

#5

Tenterden Leisure Centre

In Tenterden
01580 765 987
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#6

Tenterden Tourist Information Centre

In Tenterden
01233 330 316
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Tourist information leaflets available within the Tenterden gateway / library.

#7

St Mildred's Church Hall

In Tenterden
07873 579 581
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#8

Tenterden Golf Club

In Tenterden
01580 763 987

Tenterden Golf Club
#9

Parish Church of St. Michael and All Angels

In Tenterden
01580 761 591

#10

The Glebe Hall

In Tenterden
07873 579 581
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#11

The Sinden Theatre

In Tenterden
01580 763 826
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#13

1066 Archery Club

In Tenterden
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The club was initially founded in 1985, and has been at its’ current location just outside Tenterden since 2008. The club has both outdoor shooting facilities (up to 100 yards), and an indoor shooting range of 20 yards within a polytunnel. The club is open to members 7 days a week and has a number … more

#14

Zion Baptist Church

In Tenterden
01580 765 305

#15

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

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