About Tenterden

Tenterden is known as "The Jewel Of The Weald", and with good reason. Here is a place that has absorbed all of the facilities and high-street shopping brands demanded by the modern consumer without anywhere compromising the fine old character of the town. To walk along the celebrated high street is like stepping back in time. It's wide, light, bright and lined with broad bands of grass and trees separating pedestrians from the roadway, while the shops, restaurants and pubs are housed in historic buildings, many with their original facades and Wealden weatherboarding. This street and the local green together .More >   

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Home Shopping & Services Places to Stay Food and Drink Walking and Sport Whats On? Local Attractions Tourist Info and how to find us Historic Tenterden News Living and working in Tenterden Todays Weather Links As anyone who has visited the town will tell you the picturesque 'Cinque Port' of Tenterden has every reason to declare itself 'The Jewel of the Weald'. Its fine High Street must rank amongst the most attractive in the Country with historic houses, shops, restaurants and pubs separated from the carriageway by wide expanses of tree-lined grass verge. William Caxton, who in 1477 printed the first English book, was said to have been born here. Keeping guard over the town is the pinnacled tower of St. Mildreds Church from where once the signal beacon warned of the approach of the Spanish Armada, and where later Lord Nelson's daughter, Horatia was the wife of the vicar. But Tenterden is also a town for the 21st century with modern amenities, varied and interesting shopping, great places to stay, fascinating museums and visitor attractions, and events for all the family. We hope this website will give you a taste of what Tenterden has to offer to both day and longer staying visitors - we look forward to welcoming you.......