We are pleased to confirm that this December our community can once again enjoy free parking in all council-owned car parks in Ashford and Tenterden during the festive season Free parking will be available in both town centres to encourage residents and visitors to do their Christmas shopping locally and to support our local businesses Free Christmas parking will be available on the following days and times: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December - FREE all day Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 December - FREE all day Details on council-owned car parks including a full list of car parks within the borough to take advantage of the offer above can be found on our dedicated parking web page Don’t forget that we already offer free parking in the following selected car parks every week: Free after 3pm Monday-SaturdayFree all day Sunday Free after 3pm on Sundays and Bank Holidays Bridewell Lane car park in Tenterden (TN30 6EY); Portfolio Holder for Commercial Property and Investment said: “In addition to the free parking available throughout the year I hope that these four days of all day free parking will help residents to make some extra savings during their festive shop.” “Buying locally helps to support our town centre shops and those who work in them in turn helping to boost our local economy Ashford and Tenterden has a lot to offer shoppers so please do take advantage of our seasonal parking offer View more information on parking in Ashford and Tenterden. A28 WEALDEN AVENUE - TENTERDEN - BOTH DIRECTIONS A28 Wealden Avenue in both directions partially blocked heavy traffic due to accident near Ingleden Park Road Traffic monitoring site Inrix says: "A28 WEALDEN AVENUE - TENTERDEN - BOTH DIRECTIONS heavy traffic due to accident near Ingleden Park Road." Follow our blog below for the latest updates as they happen Join our new WhatsApp community! Click this link to receive your daily dose of KentLive content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice Never get stuck in a jam again with our FREE traffic and travel email for KentLive readers. Find out more here. A28 WEALDEN AVENUE - TENTERDEN - BOTH DIRECTIONS. A28 Wealden Avenue in both directions partially blocked, heavy traffic due to accident near Ingleden Park Road. This live traffic map shows the current line of slow traffic, marked in yellow. See below. Comments15:50Mary HarrisWelcome to our live coverageWelcome to our live coverage of this breaking incident We will be bringing you all the latest updates as we get them Do you have any information or photos? Email kentlivenewsdesk@reachplc.com Don't miss out on the biggest local stories.Sign up to our KentLive newsletter HERE for all the latest daily news and more. Tenterden Town Council is asking residents to share their views on the Tenterden Recreation Ground Project with the council opening up an official public consultation for the plans An online survey has been opened and will remain open until February 2 while an in-person event has been scheduled for January 11 at Highbury Hall between 2pm and 4pm residents can find out more from a number of people close to the project while also being able to fill in the survey For those who are unable to attend but would like to share their views, the form can be accessed here via Tenterden Town Council's website Ashford Borough Council has formally adopted the Aldington & Bonnington Neighbourhood Plan and the Tenterden Neighbourhood Plan Neighbourhood planning was introduced through the Localism Act 2011 and enables local communities to shape development and growth in their area through the production of: A Neighbourhood Plan covers a geographic area and can be taken forward by town and parish councils or ‘neighbourhood forums’ becomes part of the statutory development plan for that area and will be used in determining planning applications Aldington & Bonnington neighbourhood area The Neighbourhood Plans were submitted in 2023 and subject to an independent examination The examinations concluded that subject to a number of modifications the Neighbourhood Plans were considered sound and should proceed to referendum the Neighbourhood Plans were subject to local referendums For the Aldington & Bonnington Neighbourhood Plan a total of 90% voted in favour of the plan a total of 88% voted in favour of the plan the Local Planning Authority is required to formally ‘make’ (i.e which grants the Neighbourhood Plan Development Plan status for decision making purposes The Aldington & Bonnington Neighbourhood Plan 2011 – 2030 will apply to the whole of Aldington and Bonnington parishes The Tenterden Neighbourhood Development Plan 2013 – 2030 will apply to the whole Tenterden parish More information on the adopted Aldington & Bonnington and Tenterden Neighbourhood Plans can be viewed online via their dedicated web pages Ashford Borough Council is pleased to announce that The Royal British Legion will hold its annual Remembrance Sunday service in the Memorial Gardens on Sunday 10 November 2024 invited representatives and veterans will be invited into the Garden of Remembrance where the Mayor of Ashford and other distinguished guests will be in attendance The timings for the Service of Remembrance are as follows: The laying of wreaths followed by the service Those wishing to go along are advised to arrive ten minutes before the start of the service although the gardens themselves will be open to the public from 10 a.m please congregate from the lower section of the gardens There will be no public access to the Garden of Remembrance whilst the service is on but those wishing to view and lay their own wreaths and crosses may do so once the area is reopened at the end of the service Free parking will be available to attendees at Elwick Road Car Park (TN23 1LH) from 8am which is only a short walk from the Memorial Gardens along Church Road A selection of photographs capturing the service will be shared on our website and across our social media channels following the event there will be a special Remembrance Sunday service at St Mary the Virgin church in the centre of Ashford attended by the Mayor and Armed Forces representatives It will finish in good time for people to make the short walk to the Memorial Gardens and prepare for the service that follows there at 10.50 a.m A parade will take place from Recreation Ground Road at 10.30 a.m which will proceed towards the Tenterden War Memorial The service will include the reading of the names on the War Memorial as well as the laying of wreaths and there will be a parade back to Church Road for the dismissal Can residents take note that the A28 from Recreation Ground Road to the junction at West Cross will be closed to vehicles from 10.25 am to 11.40 a.m If you would like to support this year’s Poppy Appeal you can buy a poppy from the Civic Centre or visit Ashford's Royal British Legion office on Church Road (TN23 1RA) from the end of October For more on the history and importance of Remembrance visit our dedicated Remembrance web page one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit leisure trusts that operates over 130 leisure and cultural facilities across England and Wales has been chosen by Ashford Borough Council to manage Tenterden Leisure Centre until 2035 The leisure trust has been operating the leisure centre on an interim basis on behalf of Ashford Borough Council and has now secured a new long-term contract from April 2025 Tenterden will be the fourth leisure facility in the borough managed by Freedom Leisure along with Ashford’s Stour Centre Julie Rose Stadium and Spearpoint Pavilion The new arrangement will see significant investment into the centre from both Ashford Borough Council and Freedom Leisure amounting to £2.6 million Planned improvements include the introduction of a new soft play area new and improved water features in the pools a new reception and catering area and a complete modernisation of the pool changing facilities Users of this very popular leisure centre will also benefit from new equipment in the gym and an upgraded group exercise studio Freedom Leisure CEO commented on securing the long-term arrangement by saying; “We’re delighted to have been awarded the management contract by Ashford Borough Council for an initial 10-year term Since we have been managing the leisure centre on an interim basis we have seen an increase in footfall across all areas of the facility and we have been overwhelmed by the positive feedback from the community on the improvements we’ve made to date and continue to do so we have committed to a significant investment throughout the life of the contract to better the facilities and we look forward to further improving the lives of the people of Tenterden through leisure.” Portfolio Holder for Recreation at Ashford Borough Council said: “Tenterden Leisure Centre is an important community facility providing sporting and physical activity opportunities to residents and visitors to Tenterden and the surrounding area “That’s why we have spent time procuring a new leisure operator to provide first-rate facilities for our residents We are looking forward to working with Freedom Leisure to continue to evolve and improve our leisure offering to help our residents have healthy active lifestyles.” Eastbourne-based network operator and UK ISP Lightning Fibre, which has been building a new Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband network across parts of Sussex and Kent in England has today confirmed that they’ve resumed their roll-out in the town of Tenterden while the operator went through a re-structure One of the locations to be affected by Lightning Fibre’s earlier restructuring was Tenterden which is despite the operator previously stating that their roll-out in the area was already mostly completed But the good news today is that they’re now returning to complete the previously stopped build which they aim to finish sometime during “early 2025“ Lightning Fibre’s Statement on Tenterden Lightning Fibre commenced their Tenterden Full Fibre roll out in 2023 but stopped (unexpectedly) in early 2024 as the company went through a re-structure Lightning Fibre has largely completed their work in East Sussex and funds and resources have now been deployed to Kent to complete the Tenterden Full Fibre network build This network is independent of the Openreach copper and Fibre networks Choice tends to mean better pricing and improved customer service and it’s positive for Tenterden residents and businesses that Lighting Fibre is providing an alternative network for the town But it’s plausible that they may have partially completed a much larger network than that The town is already well covered by Openreach’s FTTP network but it’s just big enough that there should be room for another player Enter a location to help give the most relevant search result for you Clear It's a collaboration between Chris Underwood (a pastry chef extraordinaire with experience in many of the UK's top kitchens) and Graham Garrett (chef-proprietor of long-standing Guide favourite welcoming venue known for its very good coffee viennoiserie and a handsome selection of patisserie – we recommend the chocolate and peanut caramel you can pick up a jambon beurre as well as a freshly made baguettes or a walnut and rosemary loaf to take home The service was next level and so friendly - I felt so welcome and comfortable to pick up everyone’s favourites or to go and get some gifts for people 53 High StreetTenterdenKent TN30 6BDGB View opening times Chester brings a distinctive flair to the dining scene in Cheshire with a growing number of restaurants that balance creativity From bold Mediterranean flavours to 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We use analytical data to provide you with an enjoyable experience and to help our website run effectively It’s rammed with busy independent shops but sprinkled with a few of the more necessary chains Maybe it’s the combination of its oldy-worldy town centre and the fact you’re just a three-minute drive out into the countryside but there always seems to be a chilled vibe We took a summer jaunt down to the ‘Jewel of The Weald’ to pick out a few places that you could visit when you go You will almost certainly need a sit-down before/after traversing Tenterden’s substantial high street for a refresh - and Nutmeg Deli is certainly on the agenda it has one of Kent’s best coffees on the go in Coldblow (which is hand-roasted in the county) It’s cosy in the winter and relaxing in the summer great service and some lovingly-produced deli delights on offer - seek out the pork and chilli sausage rolls! the Vintage & Retro store by the Pilgrims Hospice charity specialises in vintage and designer clothing and haberdashery ranging from the smallest needle to vintage knitting patterns There is also an ever-changing stock of antique and quirky bric-a-brac from furniture to board games who has been a pastry chef at some of the most well-known Michelin-starred restaurants and hotels in the UK (Fera in Claridge’s Hotel The Belmond Cadogan Hotel and Adam Handling Chelsea Restaurant) has joined forces with chef Graham Garrett of the renowned West House Restaurant with Rooms in Biddenden and the acclaimed autobiographical cookbook Sex & Drugs & Sausage Rolls from sandwiches and loaves to patisserie and mini works of edible art ârtisserie is a great stop for a sweet treat experience while Chris’s knowledge of the pastry world is second to none A friendly atmosphere and hot snacks await at the Brunch & Brew Café From the all-day cooked breakfast through to our choice it’s a great place to stop and take a load off. there’s no going back and that’s why when we saw The Print House we knew it would be a bit of us The Print House now offers a unique hospitality experience - from collaborating with local (but internationally-known) vineyard Chapel Down for wine tours and tastings to dinner at The Print House alongside an overnight stay in one of the six individually-decorated en-suite bedrooms Each room is named after a job in the old newsroom is the place to relax and pick up a big selection of magazines and daily papers while the food and drink on offer is taken from the best seasonal and local producers the Tenterden Museum is a great (and cheap) option at £3 per person with six different areas dedicated to various points of interest about the town - from the Tapestry Room depicting the different eras from Roman through to the 20th century There are nods to agriculture and the town’s Georgian theatre as well as the history of brewing in the area. The Kent & East Sussex Railway was built in Britain in the early 20th century and is today one of the most loved original heritage lines celebrating the 50th anniversary of reopening in 2024 it offers visitors an authentic steam- and diesel-powered railway experience through 10 miles of Wealden countryside in the beautiful Rother Valley an area of outstanding natural beauty. with its carpenter owners repurposing all sorts of materials to build the stunning market structures you will lose a lot of time in there! A family-run business based in a WWII Nissen hut the Old Dairy Taproom not only offers spectacular countryside views from its beautiful garden but a unique venue to host events or just to settle in for a few of the brand’s own beers the taproom was created to accommodate tours but after the brewery part shut down in 2022 the taproom continued to thrive has a large bar and tapwall that can host 14 beers a tented cosy area and loads of additional seating There’s seemingly something always happening with live music and food trucks rolling up including the Taps Pizza horsebox serving Thursday to Sunday Hoof & Hook Tenterden was created by a third-generation farming family determined to offer a local dining establishment with first-class ingredients Serving low-mileage food from their Romney Marsh farm just four miles away - both the beef and potatoes are produced there - alongside locally-bought seafood Hoof & Hook has achieved the field-to-fork dream On our visit we sampled the set lunch menu starting with the homemade hash brown with braised beef poached egg and spiced tomato jam as well as the crispy squid on chickpea and chorizo casserole with paprika mayonnaise For mains we had the mussels in Thai-style coconut and chilli sauce with fries and the 6oz rump steak with salad and fries At Gibbet Oak Farm on the outskirts of the town Nightingale Cider has become renowned for its award-winning small-batch and wild-fermented ciders and perry. The Nightingale family have been fruit-farming in the area since 1948 with Sam’s first bottled ciders released in 2013 under the name Gibbet Oak and people loved them he swapped his job in sound-recording for muddy boots and overalls On the site there is now an amazing farm shop and there are great opportunities for tours and tasting experiences the Nightingale taproom known as The Watch opens for a weekend each month the brewer for BrewDog’s cider brand Hawkes has just joined Nightingale to head up creating the good stuff independent and multi-award winning magazine which focuses on sub-cultures in-and-around the county of Kent ‘cene endorses those who use their ideas and originality to revive the creative landscape of the South-East high-quality content and an approachable tone ‘cene continues it’s drive for inclusivity in the subjects and delivery of it’s free-to-take printed magazines and online platforms Get the ‘cene culture shot for updates on local offers Also don’t miss when the latest print edition is available to pick up or buy We won’t share details with third-party companies other than the Auditing Bureau of Circulation for proof of ‘cene’s annual circulation figures We may also send interesting updates about our partner’s news Please check your inbox to verify your email address We will keep you posted on all the good stuff Kent has to offer KENT PRESS & BROADCAST AWARDSMAGAZINE OF THE YEAR 2023Magazine of the Year 2022Magazine of the Year 2020Magazine of the Year 2019Magazine of the Year 2018Design of the Year 2017 SALES : +447510 066 610 EDITORIAL + STUDIO © 2017-2025 CENE MEDIA LTD | All rights Reserved | All content on this website is not to be copied or distributed | ‘cene® and KEEPITKENT® are Registered Trademarks of CENE MEDIA LTD A SPACED AGENCY WEBSITE Frequently featured on lists of best places to live Tenterden is fondly referred to as the Jewel of the Weald an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty once blanketed by forest historic high street is adorned with broadleaf trees and lined with Victorian and Georgian residences and businesses all set back from the road and constructed with traditional Kent tile and weatherboard offering views of the 12th-century tower at the 15th-century parish church of St Mildred Overlooking the valley of the River Rother Tenterden was established in the 12th century as a port where the sea would creep up the valley READ MORE: History made as landmark Kent tidal pool is Grade II Listed READ MORE: The lesser-known Kent seaside area where homes are among UK's most expensive says Rightmove the area is a hub for the UK's wine industry hosting several vineyards such as Biddenden Nestled amongst the rolling hills near Tenterden is Chapel Down Winery a sprawling 750-acre vineyard and England's leading wine producer Known for supplying prestigious events like Royal Ascot, as well as 10 Downing Street and The London Stock Exchange, Chapel Down produces both still and sparkling wines, reports the Express The vineyard also provides a variety of experiences from bespoke wine tasting at £20 to a guided tour with tasting and a three-course meal for £130 per person There are 13 grape fields to wander through there's a herb garden and a picnic area for those who fancy bringing a picnic after a stroll around the vineyard In addition to the vineyards, there's an on-site restaurant boasting 2 AA rosettes, offering bespoke tasting and fine dining experiences. Local attractions include St Nicholas Church, and the Kent and East Sussex Railway The area also hosts several seasonal events including a Christmas Market more leisure opportunities can be had at London Beach Golf Club and Spa And it was just a few weeks ago that Tenterden was crowned Kent’s most 'stylish' place to live. The town took the top of the list for Kent destinations in a poll hosted by online furniture store Furniturebox The ranking looked at locations across the nation determining which boasted the amount of style based on the beauty of the building the stunning scenery as well as their popularity with artists and as a filming location Tenterden came out on top for the Garden of England, followed by Chillham in second, Penshurst in third, Canterbury as fourth and Chiddingstone taking fifth Tenterden even landed a spot in the top 20 nationally it was Lavenham in Suffolk which was ultimately crowned the UK’s most stylish destination A Furniturebox spokesperson said: “Tenterden is the most stylish place to live in Kent Any of the Kent locations voted by residents would have been worthy winners and show why it is such a stylish county film-makers and tourists from all over the world “What is interesting is how many of the most stylish locations were not the most affluent places in their locality Good style can be achieved whatever your budget and what marks out Kent's most stylish places is how they all have a timeless quality achieved over generations by the stylish people living there “That same sense of style is true with furniture and having a good eye for the right piece for your home is far more important than how much money you have to spend.” Find out more about things to do in Kent with our free What’s On email HERE. Kent Police attended following a report two cars had left Cranbrook Road near Tenterden shortly after 8.50am on Saturday 4 January 2024 one of which had collided with an electricity pole "The road is currently blocked and officers remain on scene working with partner agencies to clear it 4 JAN 2025BookmarkCranbrook Road was blocked in both directions between Chennell Park Road in Rolvenden and Millpond Lane in Tenterden (Image: Google Maps)A two-car crash blocked a key route near Tenterden this afternoon (Saturday Cranbrook Road was shut in both directions between Chennell Park Road in Rolvenden and Millpond Lane in Tenterden The collision took place at around 8.50am and saw two vehicles leave the carriageway. Traffic and travel monitoring service Inrix reported that the road was also icy as Kent saw freezing temperatures Officers from Kent Police were at the scene and worked with partner agencies to clear the road Inrix advised road users to "approach with care." The road reopened at around 7pm. KentLive has approached emergency services for further information. This was a live event with updates in the blog below Cranbrook Road has now reopened, with the AA's live traffic map showing no closures or delays in the area Comments15:30Sam HoneyHour-by-hour forecast for Saturday (Image: AFP via Getty Images/BEN STANSALL)Inrix reports ice on Cranbrook Road and has urged drivers to 'approach with care' as Kent continues to endure freezing temperatures A yellow weather alert for snow and ice is currently in place over much of the UK which is due to be lifted at 11.59pm on Sunday (January 5) Temperatures dropped as low as -4C overnight in some parts of the county, with more cold weather on the way. Due to the considerable drop in temperature, which is expected to persist for some time, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber cold health alert KentLive has put together a full hour-by-hour forecast for Saturday which can be found here to help you plan for the rest of the day. Comments14:55Sam HoneyCranbrook Road remains blocked after crashCranbrook Road remains shut in both directions this afternoon following the earlier crash involving two cars. Both cars left the carriageway and one collided with an electricity pole. No serious injuries have been reported and emergency services are on hand working to clear the route. It is not yet known when Cranbrook Road is expected to re-open. The latest Inrix update states: "Cranbrook Road in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to accident and ice from Chennell Park Road (Rolvenden) to Millpond Lane (Tenterden). Approach with care. Closure remains in place since around 10:00 this morning." Comments14:10Sam HoneyCar collided with electricity poleA spokesperson for Kent Police has said: Kent Police attended following a report two cars had left Cranbrook Road, near Tenterden shortly after 8.50am on Saturday 4 January 2024, one of which had collided with an electricity pole. "The road is currently blocked and officers remain on scene working with partner agencies to clear it. " Comments13:19Sam HoneyWhere the road is blockedCranbrook Road is blocked in both directions near Tenterden this afternoon (January 4) following a two-car crash. The road is shut between Chennell Park Road in Rolvenden and Millpond Lane in Tenterden. Kent Police has confirmed that the collision saw two cars leave the road. Officers are at the scene working with partner agencies to clear the route. Comments13:15Sam HoneyGood afternoonWelcome to our live coverage of this breaking incident We will be bringing you all the latest Cranbrook Road updates as we get them Do you have any information or photos? 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