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Pictures of Ashford

in the county of Kent

About Ashford

Local cattle and sheep reared on Romney Marsh have ensured the success of this lively little Market town. Ashford's Cattle Show is one of the oldest in the country and people flock here from all over, to show their prize animals or to simply enjoy a day out. The town gained importance after a railway junction was sited here in the mid 19th-century but Ashford's history stretches way back in the annals of time, this is demonstrated by the many fine old buildings to be seen in the town; including, the 15th-century church, the old grammar school and the market house.

Ashford is a pleasant town to visit, it bears all of the hallmarks of Wealden towns and villages with some very fine examples of Weatherboarded buildings to be seen both in the town and nearby villages. The shopping facilities are excellent and there are many interesting old inns in the area. Ashford has a fine Museum with many objects of interest on display.

The Romney Marshes are an area on the South Coast of England which lies between Folkstone in the East and Winchelsea in the West. The land used to be Marshland but over the passage of time it has been changed to its present form - farmland. Quite a large area of the land lies below sea level but protection throughout, is provided by sea defences and walls.

The Marshes are famous for their sheep and smuggling and for many years smuggling provided some local families with their only source of income! The area is used by Windsurfers, Sailors and other Watersport enthusiasts. There are good safe beaches along the coastline of the Romney Marshes.

Your trip should include a visit to nearby Bethersden. This village provided the Marble for the alter steps to Canterbury Cathedral. The ancient Cinque Port of Hythe is well worth a visit, so to is Dymchurch, once the historic centre for the government of the Cinque Ports. It is known that Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother enjoyed a long association with the Cinque Ports. The countryside all around is quite spectacular and one could easily enjoy time spent relaxing on golden sands or touring the many towns and villages that abound throughout this very special area.

Recommended towns & villages near Ashford

Chilham Church

Chilham (43 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent

(7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction NE of Ashford)

A wonderful historic village set in the beautiful Kent Downs, above the valley of the River Stour. The village's medieval square gives a real sense of history, with its stunning timber-framed buildings, ancient church and fantastic medieval castle...

Fishermans Beach, Hythe, Kent. See my web site for other pictures of Hythe.

Hythe (40 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Kent

(10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction SE of Ashford)

This delightful seaside resort is one of the five original Cinque Ports, it can trace its noble history all the way back to AD732 when it was granted a charter by the Saxon King Ethelred...

The Swale Estuary

Faversham (80 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent

(11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction N of Ashford)

There is record of settlements in the area in pre-historic times, it is known that the Romans and the Anglo-Saxons both established villages...

The statue of Queen Bertha

Canterbury (346 Pictures) a Historic City in the county of Kent

(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction NE of Ashford)

Canterbury is an exquisite joyous place, it is submerged in history and is considered to be the birthplace of English Christianity. It glows with an abundance of charm, mostly.....

Rye

Rye (385 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of East Sussex

(14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction S of Ashford)

Rye is a picturesque and historic town with cobbled streets, medieval architecture, and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside...

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A picture of Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway (15 Pictures)

(11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction S)

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Canterbury Royal Museum & Art Gallery (2 Pictures)

(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction NE)

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(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction NW)

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Sir John Boy's House (5 Pictures)

(12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction NE)

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Canterbury Cathedral (170 Pictures)

(13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction NE)

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Sissinghurst Castle Garden (189 Pictures)

(13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction W)

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Rye Castle Museum (9 Pictures)

(14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction S)

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