There are some select boutiques in Cranbrook and first-rate tea rooms too, one run by an Italian, and one by an English lady with Fifties style décor among others. The Union Windmill, one of the tallest smock mills in the country, is a superb example of a working sail mill. Leave Hawkhurst on the A229 and continue to the medieval picturesque town of Cranbrook, the ‘Capital of the Weald’. Returning to the main tour, from the A21 traffic lights turn left onto A268 and drive to Hawkhurst.Īssociated with the infamous Hawkhurst Gang of Smugglers, why not follow the Smugglers Trail? Or browse around the shops and have a meal at one of the many good pubs there. Best known for its tulip festival and crowds of dahlias later in the year, so do take your camera, and wallet for a lovely cuppa!
You can spend a good few hours here in these woods particularly if you turn ‘Tarzan’ with Go-Ape!īack on the A21 heading south, you will reach the traffic lights at the crossroads with the A268.įor a detour to a sumptuous garden off the beaten track then turn right at the lights and go through Ticehurst to Pashley Manor Gardens.Īn absolute delight, this garden will not fail to make you smile. The relatively new café is an eco-friendly build with decking overlooking the pond near the entrance. There are quite a few different trails for all walking abilities including the Gruffalo Trail, and also for off-road cycling.
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There is masses of parking, two large restaurants and a huge playground of grassy slopes and footpaths round the lake to be absorbed.įishing and sailing are just two of the activities you can sample whilst here.Īfter having your fill at Bewl Water, rejoin the A21 in a southerly direction again and you’ll find the road to Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest signed with the brown tourist signs.īedgebury, as the name suggests, is full of trees, however it is nationally important for its work with conifers. One third of a mile along is the entrance to Bewl Water Reservoir. Naturally, you will come across the tea room where you can take the weight off and savour the homemade country food and sample the Scone of the Month!Īfter spending a couple or 3 hours here, exit the Castle and its exuberant gardens and join the A21 heading south towards Hastings. Particularly known for its gardens whether it’s Autumn or Summer, a stroll here is a veritable highlight amongst the paths of azaleas, roses and Japanese maples. At the T-junction ahead of you is the entrance to Scotney Castle and Gardens.Ī National Trust property, Scotney Castle is the second obligatory sight on this tour and it is open all year round. When you reach the crossroads at Lamberhurst Quarter village green, go straight over past The Brown Trout pub. You will see The Elephants Head and The Vineyard pubs on the way – both serve food if you need some sustenance. Open during Spring and Summer with the bare minimum of facilities it is a peaceful place to spend an hour.Ĭontinue in the direction of Lamberhurst. If you come early enough it is incredibly atmospheric with the hanging mist! Don’t drive too fast or else you’ll miss it!Ī spectral sight owned by English Heritage and a low key attraction. The first obligatory stop is the historic ruins of Bayham Abbey. Otherwise, carry on past the pretty little green and crossroads keeping the Brecknock Arms on the right towards Lamberhurst. It is full of local produce and takeaway tea and coffee.
You might want to take a peek at Lamb’s Larder – a very different convenience store-cum-farm shop.
Slow right down on the bends and as you enter the village of Bells Yew Green.
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