Little Hartley’s ‘within 30min’ Guidebook
Places to Visit
Great places to explore that are relatively low cost
Hole Park Estate
Benenden RoadGreat for Bluebells & Wild Garlic in Spring
Medieval Skills Workshops during summer. Picture perfect for a picnic. The pub opposite, The Castle, also does great food.
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I-Bodiam Castle
Medieval Skills Workshops during summer. Picture perfect for a picnic. The pub opposite, The Castle, also does great food.
Scotney Castle - National Trust
Umgwaqo we-Sissinghurst Castle
Biddenden RdIndlu nezihlahla ze-Great Dixter
Jack in the Green Festival - Mayday coincides with Mayday run where thousands on motorbikes descend on the town.
Seafood & Wine Festival in Sept
Hastings Bonfire Parade and Fireworks mid Oct
Carnival Week - various events from Beach Party’s to Pram Races to traditional Float Carnival and Fireworks to finish the week.
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Hastings
Jack in the Green Festival - Mayday coincides with Mayday run where thousands on motorbikes descend on the town.
Seafood & Wine Festival in Sept
Hastings Bonfire Parade and Fireworks mid Oct
Carnival Week - various events from Beach Party’s to Pram Races to traditional Float Carnival and Fireworks to finish the week.
Camber Sands
Hemsted Forest
Bodiam Boating Station
Station RoadRye
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (Winchelsea)
Dungeness
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Bedgebury RoadBewl Amanzi
Bewlbridge LaneKent & East Sussex Railway
Station RoadLeeds Castle
Saint Leonards
East Hill Lift Upper Station
Hastings Contemporary
Rock-a-Nore RoadPier station
Food & Wine
Kent is blessed with a fabulous food & wine scene. Little Hartleys has two vineyards within 15-20mins. The wine tasting tours are excellent.
The South of England will be the next top producer of sparkling wine due to global warming and France becoming too hot and dry!
The Small Holding
Ranters LaneThe West House
28 High StLime Wharf Cafe
Station RoadThe Bull at Benenden
5 The StThe Milk House
The StreetThe Woodcock Inn
Woodcock LaneTenterden Vineyard Park
Small Hythe RoadBalfour Winery
Five Oak LaneArthur’s, Cranbrook
11-13 Stone StreetDungeness Fish Hut
Dungeness RoadThe Curlew Restaurant
Junction RoadThe White Dog Inn
The Goudhurst Inn station
The Three Chimneys
Hareplain RoadThe Great House
The Cloudberry
Stone StreetLime Wharf Cafe
Station RoadCellar Head Brewing Company & Tap Room
Pillory CornerThe Hub @ Quarry Farm
Cranbrook Farm Shop & Nursery ( Formerly Known as Hartley Dyke Farm Shop)
Swattenden LaneFamily Fun Activities
Fun for all the family
Ukuphatha kwabaphathi
Hastings Adventure Golf
Pelham PlaceClip N Climb Tonbridge
2- 8 Morley RdHawkhurst Fish Farm
Hastings RoadPottery Painting & Fishing available
Mountain Bike Hire with family friendly trails, huge sanded play area, beautiful walks. Cafe. Christmas Lights @ Bedgebury. Light Bonanza similar to Kew Gardens
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Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Bedgebury RoadMountain Bike Hire with family friendly trails, huge sanded play area, beautiful walks. Cafe. Christmas Lights @ Bedgebury. Light Bonanza similar to Kew Gardens
Inflatable water park in good weather. Cycle and walking routes. Great play area, boat hire, afternoon tea,
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Bewl Amanzi
Bewlbridge LaneInflatable water park in good weather. Cycle and walking routes. Great play area, boat hire, afternoon tea,
Bodiam Boating Station
Station RoadBoat Hire, Kayak, SUP, Canoe
Flip Out Ashford
HenwoodRare Breeds Centre station
Incredible Maize Maze during summer months. Great Spring-Autumn fun with Pick Your Own Berries ( covered in poly tunnels so perfect for a rainy day) , Asparagus, Pumpkins etc
Lower Ladysden PYO and Maize Maze.
Incredible Maize Maze during summer months. Great Spring-Autumn fun with Pick Your Own Berries ( covered in poly tunnels so perfect for a rainy day) , Asparagus, Pumpkins etc
Arcades with traditional penny slot machines. Rides, Fisherman’s Museum, Mini Railway, Go Carts, Trampolines, Play Areas, Adventure Golf, see traditional Fisherman Huts & Boats. Great food scene and any traditional pubs
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Hastings Old Town
Arcades with traditional penny slot machines. Rides, Fisherman’s Museum, Mini Railway, Go Carts, Trampolines, Play Areas, Adventure Golf, see traditional Fisherman Huts & Boats. Great food scene and any traditional pubs
Go Ape Bedgebury
Bedgebury LaneFood & Wine
Birchwood
Hawkhurst Road