THINGS TO DO

📍 10 min drive

Magnificent National Trust property with 1000-acre deer park, historic house with 17th-century state rooms and art collections.

📍 10 min walk

Circular walk through meadows and the River Eden to Chiddingstone village and castle, then on to Penshurst Place. 4.5 miles, moderate difficulty, 2-2.5 hours.

📍 15 min walk

A 5 mile walk combining Ightham Mote with the ancient Oldbury Hill Iron Age fort through woodland paths. Moderate difficulty, 2.5 hours duration.

📍 10 min drive

Kent's oldest working distillery, a carbon-neutral micro-distillery crafting award-winning gin, apple brandy and plum brandy from surplus local produce. Tours and tastings available.

📍 5 min walk

Easy 3 mile loop from the pub through local countryside and back, perfect for families. Easy difficulty, 1.5 hours duration.

📍 20 min walk

A fascinating 5 mile walk to Anne Boleyn's childhood home at Hever Castle, with beautiful lake and garden views. Moderate difficulty, 3-4 hours duration.

📍 15 min walk

A longer walk exploring the restored Chelsfield Lakes nature reserve and climbing to the North Downs edge for panoramic views. 6 miles, moderate difficulty, 3-4 hours duration.

📍 5 min walk

Circular route showcasing the Otford Solar System model before climbing onto the North Downs for spectacular valley views. 5.3 miles, moderate difficulty, 2.5-3 hours duration.

📍 5 min walk

Circular walk through woodland, parkland and countryside around Green Street Green, visiting Pratts Bottom, Chelsfield and High Elms Country Park. 6.8 miles, moderate difficulty.

📍 10 min walk

Countryside walk to historic Luddesdown with option to join North Downs Way. 6 miles, moderate difficulty, 3 hours duration.

📍 10 min walk

Demanding circular route with multiple ascents totaling over 1000 feet, visiting Magpie Bottom nature reserve and Romney Street. 6.5-8.7 miles, challenging difficulty, 3.5-4.5 hours duration.

📍 5 min drive

Family-run vineyard offering tours and wine tastings with beautiful views over the North Downs valley.

📍 10 min drive

Full circuit through 250-acre country park including formal gardens and nature centre. 5 miles, moderate difficulty, 2.5 hours duration.

📍 15 min walk

Circular walk through Cobham Park, Shorne Woods, Jeskyns Park and Ashenbank Wood with views of the Darnley Mausoleum. 5.6 miles, moderate difficulty, 2.5-3 hours.

📍 15 min walk

A scenic walk through traditional countryside, managed woodlands, past a WWII pillbox to the historic village of Chiddingstone. The route is 5-6 miles long, with moderate difficulty, and takes approximately 2.5-3 hours to complete.

📍 10 min drive

170 acres of woodland and chalk downland with waymarked trails, Wood Henge sculptures, and visitor centre café.

📍 5 min walk

4.5-mile circular through meadows, river Eden, and Tudor village. Links Penshurst Place, Hever Castle, and Chiddingstone.

📍 10 min walk

3.5-mile circular walk through ancient Scathes Wood with views of Kentish countryside, visiting Fairlawne Estate and Shipbourne.

📍 10 min drive

250 acres with woodlands, wildflower meadows, formal gardens, nature centre, and historic Clock House.

📍 5 min walk

A short 3.5 mile circular walk from Shipbourne featuring stunning views, the historic Fairlawne Estate, and the pretty Plaxtol village. Easy difficulty, approximately 1.5 hours duration.

📍 5 min walk

Easy circuit around Meopham Green taking in the historic windmill and traditional village atmosphere. 3 miles, easy difficulty, 1.5 hours duration.

📍 10 min drive

Woodland and downland walk through 170-acre country park with visitor centre and café. 4-5 miles, moderate difficulty, 2-2.5 hours duration.

📍 10 min walk

Riverside walk starting from Orpington Priory gardens at the source of the River Cray. Follow the waterside path through parks and meadows with flexible distance options.

📍 5 min walk

Waymarked 19-mile path following the River Darent through Kent Downs AONB. Easy 3-mile section to Shoreham village with riverside meadows.

📍 15 min drive

Beautiful 165-acre country park with lakes, meadows and woodland trails, ideal for family walks and picnics.

📍 5 min drive

Beautiful nature reserve with woodland trails, bird hides, visitor centre and picnic areas perfect for families.

📍 5 min walk

Explore the ruins of a 16th-century Archbishop's Palace and visit the Heritage Centre featuring 4,000 years of local history.

📍 10 min walk

Outstanding 14th-century moated manor house with Tudor painted ceiling, Great Hall, and peaceful water gardens.

📍 10 min drive

Childhood home of Anne Boleyn, this 14th-century double-moated castle features magnificent Italian Gardens.

📍 15 min drive

8-mile circular through woodland and farmland surrounding Cudham and Downe, passing Down House and High Elms Country Park.

📍 1 min walk

Beautiful historic church overlooking Shipbourne village common, right next to the pub. Features stunning architecture and a peaceful churchyard.

📍 2 min walk

Meopham Windmill was built Circa 1820 and is one of a small handful of six-sided smock mills in the UK. The windmill's black smock tower stands on a red brick base of two stories. It is now preserved with all its machinery, including three pairs of millstones. A beautiful Grade II-listed building, this mill has recently been restored by Kent County Council and is managed by the Meopham Windmill Trust to secure the mill for future generations. This restoration was completed in June 2025 and Meopham Windmill is now regularly open to the public and provides guided tours and bespoke events.

📍 10 min drive

One of Britain's most exciting Roman villa discoveries, featuring stunning 4th-century mosaics and wall paintings.

📍 10 min drive

14th-century stately home once owned by King Henry VIII, set in 11 acres of formal gardens by River Medway.

📍 15 min drive

Former home of Charles Darwin where he developed his theory of evolution. Historic house and gardens to explore.

📍 5 min walk

Ancient walking route passing near the village, offering stunning countryside views and connections to historic paths.