LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Spa Valley Railway

The surrounding countryside is home to some of England's most splendid castles and historic stately homes. These include Leeds Castle, Tonbridge Castle, Hever Castle, Penshurst Place, Ightham Mote, Knole House, Chartwell and Godinton.

There are many inspirational English country gardens close by too. Some of the finest are Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Scotney Castle Garden, Marle Place Gardens and Gallery, Riverhill House, Great Dixter, Pashley Manor, Wakehurst Place and Sheffield Park.

The Crown in Groombridge

Bodiam Castle

Groombridge Place