Sophia's Guidebook - Ashford
Food scene
Great Italian food in a cute and homely environment. Nice staff and an all round nice restaurant. Good for lunch or dinner :)
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Amici
30 North StGreat Italian food in a cute and homely environment. Nice staff and an all round nice restaurant. Good for lunch or dinner :)
Not sure why it comes up bus stop. I mean there is a bus stop there but there’s a lovely pub with good home cooked food
The Old Mill station
Not sure why it comes up bus stop. I mean there is a bus stop there but there’s a lovely pub with good home cooked food
Food drink and homemade brew. You can have a tour of the brewery too!
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The Curious Brewery
Victoria RoadFood drink and homemade brew. You can have a tour of the brewery too!
Wok Express
2 Trinity RoadChinese takeaway / delivery
Cinnamon Spice
Trinity RoadIndian restaurant / take away
The Tiger Inn
Scotts LaneA great pub set in the countryside just outside Ashford.
The Kings Head
Upper StreetA great pub set in the picturesque village of Wye.
Kings Head
Woodchurch RoadPopular pub just outside Ashford
The Farriers Arms
Great pub in Mersham just outside Ashford
Conningbrook Hotel
Canterbury RoadPub food with great garden and lots of parking
The Blacksmiths Arms
84 The StPub food with nice garden near the hospital
Swan & Dog
The StreetNice pub food in pretty village on the outskirts of Ashford
The Tickled Trout Bar
2 Bridge StPub on the river.. Great on a sunny day
If you want known national / International restaurant chains then there's a selection here. From Pizza Express, Wagamamas, Five Guys Burgers and More
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Ashford Designer Outlet
If you want known national / International restaurant chains then there's a selection here. From Pizza Express, Wagamamas, Five Guys Burgers and More
Everest Inn Ashford
113 Station RdTasty Nepalese
Stubbs Restaurant
Canterbury RoadNew
Walks
Nice walks in and around Ashford
Conningbrook Lakes Country Park
Willesborough RoadNice walk around the lake!
Kings Wood Car Park
Pretty walk. Great in bluebell season!
Local favourite. Great to escape in nature in the heart of Ashford
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The Warren
Local favourite. Great to escape in nature in the heart of Ashford
Views galore. Look over the whole of Ashford and right across to coast.
The crown has a huge chalk carving of the Queens crown. One of my favourite places to walk :)
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Wye Downs
Views galore. Look over the whole of Ashford and right across to coast.
The crown has a huge chalk carving of the Queens crown. One of my favourite places to walk :)
Devils Kneading Trough
Another great walk. Near the crown so could tie the two into together :)
Where I grew up - this hamlet is a picturesque haven in the garden of England. Park at the church and there’s a map of local walks. Look down into the village and wave at my parents :)
Crundale
Where I grew up - this hamlet is a picturesque haven in the garden of England. Park at the church and there’s a map of local walks. Look down into the village and wave at my parents :)
Wye
Lovely little Kentish village!
Godinton House & Gardens
Godinton LaneManor House and gardens!
Kent Downs
Coldharbour LaneGreat walks and views
Victoria Park
Jemmett RoadNice park with fountains and play area for kids.
Manor House with gardens, spa, restaurant and golf
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Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa
Manor House with gardens, spa, restaurant and golf
Activities
Things to do around Ashford / surrounding areas
Bilsington Priory Estate
Priory RoadGreat for afternoon tea!
Action Watersports
1 Dengemarsh RoadWatersports for those who like to do activities / sports
The Retreat Animal Rescue and cafe
Ashford RoadFor animal lovers! Also they cater for vegans in the cafe :)
Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway
2 Littlestone RdGreat for kids!
RSPB Dungeness
Dungeness RoadNature reserve near the sea!
Swing through the trees like monkeys!
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Go Ape Leeds Castle (Boomtopuitdaging, Boomtopavontuur, Zip-lijnen, Hoge touwen)
Swing through the trees like monkeys!
Rare Breeds Centre station
Rare breeds. Great for kids!
Beach
Kent’s best beaches
Camber Sands
One of Kent’s most popular Sandy beaches.
Popular pebble beach and nature reserve. Great for photography too.
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Dungeness
Popular pebble beach and nature reserve. Great for photography too.
Greatstone Beach
Silver sand beach
Dymchurch
Cute village with beach and mini amusement park.
Folkestone’s Sandy beach with mermaid statue and picturesque arches.
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Sunny Sands Kiosk
The StadeFolkestone’s Sandy beach with mermaid statue and picturesque arches.
Wine / Alcohol Lovers
Chartham Vineyard
Station RoadWine tasting at its best :)
Terlingham Vineyard
Terlingham LaneLovely vineyard in rural setting
Tenterden Vineyard Park
Small Hythe RoadWine from here is a popular royal tipple
Badgers Hill Farm & Cidery
New Cut RoadCider farm with animals and tea room. Great for the family!
Rough Old Wife Cidery
Farm and cidery
Sightseeing
Leeds Castle
Historic castle with lots of history and gardens
Beautiful castle with tonnes of history and its by the sea and white cliffs
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Kasteel van Dover
Castle Hill RoadBeautiful castle with tonnes of history and its by the sea and white cliffs
There’ll be bluebirds over the white cliffs of Dover!
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De witte kliffen van Dover
Upper RoadThere’ll be bluebirds over the white cliffs of Dover!
Beautiful little village where many films / tv shows have been filmed due to its historic beauty and castle
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Chilham
Beautiful little village where many films / tv shows have been filmed due to its historic beauty and castle
What do I need to say about this?! It’s Canterbury Cathedral!!
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Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsWhat do I need to say about this?! It’s Canterbury Cathedral!!
Shopping
Designer outlet! Big brands at low prices!
If you like shopping you’ll love it here! Big brands - lower prices :)
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Ashford Designer Outlet
If you like shopping you’ll love it here! Big brands - lower prices :)