English Heritage sites near Paddock Wood Parish
BAYHAM OLD ABBEY
5 miles from Paddock Wood Parish
Bayham Abbey makes a fascinating day out on the Kent Sussex border. The impressive ruins include much of the 13th to 15th-century church, the chapter house, and a picturesque 14th-century gatehouse.
OLD SOAR MANOR
7 miles from Paddock Wood Parish
A small but complete portion of a stone manor house built about 1290. The first floor 'solar' private chamber, with attendant chapel and garderobe, stands over a vaulted undercroft.
ST LEONARD'S TOWER
8 miles from Paddock Wood Parish
An early and well-preserved example of a small free-standing Norman tower keep, surviving almost to its original height.
SUTTON VALENCE CASTLE
9 miles from Paddock Wood Parish
The ruins of a small 12th-century Norman keep, with panoramic views over East Sussex and the Kentish Weald.
KIT'S COTY HOUSE AND LITTLE KIT'S COTY HOUSE
11 miles from Paddock Wood Parish
The remains of two megalithic 'dolmen' burial chambers. Impressive Kit's Coty has three uprights and a massive capstone: Little Kit's Coty, alias the Countless Stones, is now a jumble of sarsens.
TEMPLE MANOR
15 miles from Paddock Wood Parish
Part of a manor house of the Knights Templar, built in about 1240, with a fine first floor hall displaying traces of wall paintings.
Churches in Paddock Wood Parish
The Anglican and Methodist Church of St Andrew, Paddock Wood
Maidstone Road
Paddock Wood
Kent
(01892) 837617
http://www.standrewspw.org.uk
St Andrew's Church is at the heart of the local community here in Paddock Wood.
Working with the Methodist Circuit of The Weald of Kent it seeks to reach out and engage with those from the local community whilst also having a strong global commitment to mission.
Pubs in Paddock Wood Parish
Elm Tree
Two bar pub just outside Paddock Wood overlooking fields. It has beamed ceilings and Shepherd Neame related pictures on the walls. Note the unusual brick base bas. Darts and Pool are played. A good range of home cooked food is on offer.
Foresters Arms
A large open plan freehouse on the Maidstone Road with a modern brightly decorated interior. It has an interesting brick arch and large log fire. Sky TV and live music is also on offer.
Hop Pocket
Hop Pocket, Paddock Wood
John Brunt VC
24 Church Road, Paddock Wood, TN12 6HB
(01892) 338434
thejohnbrunt.co.uk/index