Leisure and Tourism
One of the most attractive
aspects of Ashford is the quality of life it has to offer. There is
plenty to do in the borough, from enjoying the
countryside to visiting tourist attractions and
more. Ashford also offers a host of charming places
to stay from modern hotels to traditional bed and breakfast
properties, self catering and camping and caravan parks.
A wealth of pubs, clubs and restaurants are dotted around the borough and
there are fantastic shopping opportunities in Ashford town centre
and Tenterden.
There are a number of leisure centres and
entertainment venues offering swimming, bowling and cinema. The remodelled Stour Centre provides
Ashford with one of the best new leisure pools and leisures
facilities in the south east.
Sport in Ashford is very strong with a range
of high quality facilities including the international standard
Julie Rose athletics
stadium. Ashford also hosts a growing number of sports clubs. Together they
provide excellent training facilities for local and national
sportsmen and women, and opportunities to be active and
healthy.
A distinct voluntary arts sector exists which runs societies and many
local events and festivals offers a rich and diverse mix to suit
all tastes. There is an increasing array of cultural
facilities offering arts and entertainment for all the family.
The provision of leisure and tourism within the borough is
central to the council’s objectives and values.
Our Cultural
Strategy highlights the need for cultural, sport and tourism to
bring communities together, enrich the quality of our lives, create
prosperity and enhance public places, parks and green spaces.
More information on what to do in the borough can be found at
the Tourist Information Centres.
Events happening across the Borough
There are a host of events happening across the Borough this
year covering the Arts, sport and much more.
Visit our Events Calendar for more
information
This webpage was updated on
7/27/2009