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Spoilt for choice, with habitats ranging from ancient woodlands, heaths, coast, marsh and broad; a combination which creates a county rich in biodiversity, telling stories about our natural neighbours with whom we co-exist.

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest – 13 miles

Adventure in a world of trees Over the past six years, Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest has evolved into South… Read More

South of England Rare Breeds Centre – 13 miles

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Headcorn history

Headcorn is a village in Kent, located on the floodplain of the River Beult 8 miles south east of Maidstone, on the A274 road to Tenterden.

History

A Neolithic polished flint axe was found in the stream near the present school in Headcorn, and a bronze palstave axehead dating from the Bronze Age reveal the presence of people in the area from early times.

The earliest written records, are references in charters of King Wihtred and King Offa to Wick Farm, 724 AD and Little Southernden, 785 AD. Headcorn must have started in the days of the Kingdom of Kent, as a den or clearing, to which pigs were driven to feed on acorns in the Wealden Forest.

In 1940, following the evacuation from Dunkirk, many thousands of British and allied troops received their first meal in England at Headcorn Station. Local volunteers assisted the Royal Army Service Corps in providing refreshments. 100 trains per day were halted, allowing only eight minutes for each.

The 1986 list of buildings of architectural or historic interest has 88 entries for Headcorn, including the parish church (Grade I), the former old vicarage (II*) renamed Headcorn Manor about 1960, the Cloth Hall (II*) and Shakespeare House (II).

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  • Victoria is an excellent hostess, breakfast delicious. Thank you. We recommend the tea room in Headcorn.

    P&F, Winterbourne, 2015

  • “People who do not travel read only one page of a book”. We loved it here.

    J&R, Koekonge, Holland, 2015

  • Very nice. Quiet and peaceful. Lovely breakfast. Thanks a lot!!

    M&B, London, 2010

  • Very well looked after. Wonderful stay.

    A&R, Amsterdam, 2013

  • Only 45 mins drive from home but what a tranquil place. Felling rested & restored.

    M & M, Rochester, 2016

  • Lovely stay,such a welcome change from the standard hotel and the staff were very accommodating. Thank you!

    T&A, Weston-s-Mare, 2014

  • Lovely place, , we enjoyed it so much! Thank you.

    M&A, Germany, 2015

  • Most agreeable and friendly!

    G & M, Munich, Germany, 2006

  • Thank you for a lovely two days. Charming accommodation.Great food.

    H&G, Faringdon, 2015

  • Thank you for a lovely break. Great breakfast ! Will definitely be visiting here again X

    P&H, Basildon, England, 2014

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