Enjoying more hours of sunshine than anywhere else in the UK, the borough attracts visitors from far and wide and has a thriving tourist industry. The area boasts:

• Beautiful countryside including' Darling Buds of May' scenery 
• Hop gardens
• Oast houses
• Apple orchards
• Picture postcard villages
• Historic buildings

As well as miles and miles of stunning open countryside there are a number of superb tourist attractions offering something for all the family.

Nostalgic steam railways, windmills, vineyards, beautiful gardens and historic National Trust properties are just some of the many attractions waiting to be discovered.

Tenterden, known as the Jewel of the Weald, is a typical English country town.  At it’s heart is the attractive High Street where you can find...

• Antique shops
• Tea rooms
• Inns
• Specialist shops

This really is the perfect place to enjoy lunch or a drink whilst you watch the world go by!

Ashford offers all the best of a flourishing market town, with it’s rich mix of historic buildings, yet all the vibrancy of a modern international gateway. The opening of the County Square Shopping Centre extension in the town centre offers first class shopping whilst the Ashford Designer Outlet boasts around 80 stores with discounts of up to 50%.  Ashford’s International Eurostar station lends a truly continental ambience to the area.

You can also benefit from Ashford’s wealth of top quality accommodation ranging from first-class hotels, cosy bed and breakfasts, self catering properties and modern holiday parks with good facilities.

With so much on offer, there really is something for everyone, so come and explore the borough and see for yourself all that the area has to offer.