Just a few miles east of busy Maidstone, the ancient village of Bearsted is like a different world, a place where cricketers still play on the green surrounded by charming houses, cottages, oasts and inns. Some of these have special historic interest including The Limes, originally a medieval hall house, and Snowfield House, once home to Baroness Emmuska Orczy, author of "The Scarlet Pimpernel". A windmill once stood high behind Snowfield. Bearsted has a long cricketing history: its village sign features a painting of the late Alfred Mynn, "The Lion of Kent" who pioneered over-arm bowling, at the wicket in his best whites. Other sports enjoyed here include tennis, badminton, bowls and football. Overlooked by the scenic North Downs, Bearsted has bundles of country character with a village pond, leafy lanes and some sixteen acres of woodland, now being run as a nature reserve protecting animals and plants. However, a threat to this delightful and quiet rural atmosphere has emerged with the proposal to build an industrial estate, covering four million square feet, on the surrounding green land. The people of Bearsted, and nearby villages such as Thurnham, are campaigning against the plans. A decision is due in 2008.
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Kentish Yeoman
Old Plantation Inn
Rose Inn
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Bell Inn
Souffle Restaurant
Yummy
School
Madginford Park Infant School
Roseacre Junior School
Places to Stay near Bearsted
Marriott Tudor Park Hotel (0.60 miles)
Located in Maidstone, in the heart of South East England, the Marriott Tudor Park Hotel & Country Club is every traveller's dream. With an 18-hole golf course, indoor swimming pool, and spa the hotel is ... More | visit website
Black Horse Inn (1.75 miles)
Tucked beneath the steep face of the North Downs on the Pilgrims Way at Thurnham near Maidstone in Kent is a homely and welcoming Inn adorned with hops and beams with an open log fireplace to welcome you ... More | visit website
Days Inn Maidstone (1.77 miles)
Days Inn have 14 great locations across the UK, our Maidstone hotel is ideally situated to be perfect for business, personal, families or just a quick overnighter if you’re stuck. The Days Inn hotel in ... More | visit websiteKing Street Hotel (1.98 miles)
Situated in the centre of Maidstone within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants, bars, clubs, cinema and train and bus stations, this is a friendly and comfortable family-run establishment. Featuring an elegant ... More
The Town House (1.98 miles)
Ramada Hotel & Resort Maidstone (2.05 miles)
Stay at the Ramada Hotel and Resort Maidstone and experience everything you expect from an international hotel company. Enjoy a 3-star superior property, Sebastian Coe Health Club, Rick's Piano Bar & Grill, ... More
Detling Coach House (2.42 miles)
Detling Coach house is an old converted property set in a quiet, secure location. We are set on the stunning Kent's North Downs Way yet situated between M2 junction 5 and M20 junction 7, just off the ... More | visit website
Innkeepers Lodge (2.44 miles)
Travelodge Maidstone Central (2.52 miles)
Aylesbury House (2.64 miles)
Aylesbury House is a smart Victorian property situated a short walking distance from Maidstone town centre.Each room is individually decorated and all have en suite showers. All rooms have TV, ... More
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