The Places We Love

Kent is full of lovely old village churches, but a few near us are genuinely special — whether for their setting, history or, in one case, some extraordinary stained glass.

These are four we think are particularly worth visiting.

We are rather spoilt for vintage railways in Kent. From a tiny railway hidden beside Tonbridge Castle to proper steam trains travelling across the Weald, and miniature locomotives running all the way across Romney Marsh, there are some genuinely lovely railway days out within reach of Woodlands.

Broadstairs, Whitstable and Dungeness / Greatstone each offer a completely different sort of Kentish seaside day, all within reach of Woodlands Cottages. Here is how we choose between them.

Kent is called the Garden of England, and around Yalding that feels entirely justified. We have grand historic estates, intensely personal gardens, rare plant collections and one or two places that still feel like a proper discovery.

Six of our favourite easy days out with babies and toddlers in & around Yalding, from animals and playgrounds to buggy walks and little adventures straight from Woodlands.

These are the pubs we actually go to for Sunday lunch around Yalding, from traditional local roasts to a few places further afield that we think are worth the drive.

Discover our favourite local places for coffee, cake, breakfast and lunch, from Yalding village and Kenward Place to riverside cafés and nearby farm shops.

Discover our favourite restaurants near Yalding, including country gastropubs, French bistro dining, excellent seafood and special destinations worth the drive.

Enjoy the changing seasons with countryside walks, pumpkin picking and some of our favourite family days out around Yalding.