Useful links
The British Tourist Board has some useful information about Chiddingstone and the surrounding area. You can find their web site here.....Tourist Board. You could also try the National Trust
The North West Kent Family History Society (NWKFHS) is the best place to go if you are interested in the families that have lived in this part of Kent or if you want to do any Geneological reearch. To go to their site click here. Other sites include Kent Resources maintained in Australia.
Interested in drinking - then you should try Chiddingstone Wine or the famous Larkins Bitter . Most of the locals who live in Chiddingstone like a drink from time to time. Have a look at this photo of some of the regulars drinking in The Rock, a local pub. There is an old traditional pub game here, known as ringing the bull and, if your timing is right, you may even see some Morris dancers doing their thing in the car park.
Are you a campanologist ?........ So you are into church bells are you ? Then check out this site, lovingly created by a true enthusiast .........Church bells of Kent
Are you a fan of the X files ? Chiddingstone has had its very own champion of unexplained phenomena and alternative science. Find out more about Tony Wedd here.
Who knows ....you might have your own epiphany, just like Tony, if you go for a long country walk in this area. For some more suggestions of where to go try this site.
After your walk, what about a traditional English Tea at Burghersh Court tearooms. Better still eat at the Castle Inn , the pub at the heart of the village.
Back to basics, forget about the spirituality, what about bricks ..want to buy some ? Check this out.
For more information on Chiddingstone Castle try this site maintained by Camelot International
Local sites of interest:
The signpost (Kent local information)
The Wye village web site provides information on local history and village events plus shops, services, churches, clubs and leisure activities in Wye. This site features the Wye Farmers Market, Wye Village Design Statement and newly formed Wye Youth Forum.
http://www.uk-travelguide.co.uk/kent/chiddingstone/burgheshcourt.htm
http://www.kentishfare.co.uk/body_drink.htm
A Room with a view
http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/8675/
Nearby sites
Hever Castle (www.hevercastle.co.uk) Penshurst Place (www.penshurstplace.com) Groombridge Place (www.groombridge.co.uk) Penshurst Vineyards (www.penshurst.co.uk) Chartwell (NT)
Art
http://www.maps.u-net.com/portrait/pt587.htm
Chidingstone has even provided the inspiration for a hotel in Chicago....yes its true! Click here to find out more.
Earl of Leicester, Penshurst Place and the Streatfeilds
