THE 10 BEST Tenterden Sights & Historical Landmarks
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- Richard AEastbourne, UK465 contributionsWhat an amazing place, so small but packed with wonder. Ellen Terry and her family were fascinating people and the volunteers helped us bring their stories to life. They were friendly and helpful.
It made a miserable day in October shine for us. The gardens were also impressive.Written October 12, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mary Ann DYork, UK20 contributionsThis town has the best shops. Mostly individual, not chain. There are lots of antique shops. Jewellery, interesting clothes and a superb hardware store. Also lots of nice pubs and tea shops if your hungry.Written August 6, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SuttonView123Maidstone, UK23 contributionsBeautiful quiet church with some lovely sights. The church was absolutely beautiful and the tour guide booklet gave a lovely insight to the churchWritten May 2, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Eva TUnited Kingdom1,393 contributionsNice memorial on the High St remembering those who died in the war with lots of history behind unveiled at the beginning of 20 century.Written September 3, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Andrew P12 contributionsThis is one of those little churches that welcome private reflection and prayer without the pressure to engage or stay longer than you need. Wonderful. Quiet.Written December 18, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Geoff HCranbrook, UK12,315 contributionsThere are two Commonwealth War Graves in the churchyard of the Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, Tenterden; one of a fatality in the First World War and one from the Second World War. The grave of the First World War casualty is that of Driver Roland George Davenport of the Royal Field Artillery. Driver Davenport, the son of George and Eliza Davenport and the husband of Letitia Davenport, was aged 40 when he died of a heart attack while on active service on 30 January 1921. The grave of the Second World War casualty is that of Private Leslie Charles Collins of the 216 Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Private Collins, the son of Mr and Mrs C G Collins and the husband of Gladys May Collins, was aged 29 when he died on 10 August 1940.Written June 8, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- matthewsr700Kent, UK7 contributionsA lovely community church. Fantastic display of yellow Primroses in Spring and beautiful when lit up during winter. Well worth the small donation for upkeep. Access via Ashford Road TN30 6PUWritten March 16, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Geoff HCranbrook, UK12,315 contributionsThere are thirteen Commonwealth War Graves in St Mildred's Cemetery, Tenterden; nine fatalities in the First World War and four fatalities from the Second World War. Two of the deaths are unusual in that, although one was in the First World War and one in the Second World War, they do have some similarities. Second Lieutenant R W T Harrow (First World War) and Pilot Tom Eric Timmins were both serving in the Royal Air Force and both died in accidents. Pilot Officer Timmins was the pilot of a Wellington bomber which was undergoing an air test with a full crew of six when it crashed on 8 January 1841, apparently from its wings icing up whilst flying in cloud. All the crew perished in the crash. .Written September 1, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Geoff HSissinghurst, UK12,682 contributionsIn St Mildred's Church, Tenterden there is an extremely interesting memorial. It is a Jacobean memorial celebrating Herbert Whitfeld (who had died on 6 February 1622) and his wife, Martha (who had died on 26 January 1613). Herbert Whitfeld was well-to-do and was descended from a ancient family in Northumberland. He was a Justice for the Peace in Kent and, in his will, instructed his eldest son, Ralph, to build the Memorial over the gravestone of his wife. As well as having two well-preserved kneeling figures, representing Herbert and Martha, the Memorial also has eighteen coats of arms signifying the history of the family. Well worth seeking out.Written January 3, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Geoff HSissinghurst, UK12,682 contributionsSt Mary the Virgin Church in Ebony is a small church with an equally small graveyard. However, in that graveyard there is the Commonwealth War Grave of Aircraftman Harold James Coley of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve who was aged 21 when he died during the Second World War, on 5 August 1943. Only a single grave but worth stopping to have a look at and to remember.Written May 3, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Geoff HSissinghurst, UK12,682 contributionsAlthough it looks rather plain from the outside, The Old Meeting House 1746 is the oldest Nonconformist building in Tenterden. What makes it stand out, though, is a plaque on the outside which says that Benjamin Franklin (one of the Founding Fathers of the United States) worshipped in the building in 1774. There is a small burial ground behind the building and, although burials no longer take place, it is an interesting area because there are some unusual brick barrel vaults and a lone Commonwealth War Grave.Written January 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Geoff HSissinghurst, UK12,682 contributionsThis 15th century Kentish ragstone church was originally in a fairly inaccessible position at Chapel Bank, Ebony, which was once a small island. In 1858, however, the church was moved, lock, stock and barrel, to its present position. The church's simple interior is highlightened by one modern stained glass window. As the church is not open for regular services it is advisable to check its website for details of when it is accessible. However, one date when it is open is the first Sunday of September every year when a short service is begun in the church followed by a walk to its original site at the top of Chapel Bank, where the service is completed in the open countryside.Written December 31, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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- These places are best for sights & landmarks in Tenterden:
- Smallhythe Place
- The High Street
- St Mildred's Church
- Tenterden War Memorial
- St Michael and All Angels Church
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