The village of Hamstreet is often referred to as the Gateway to the Marsh, being located where the clay hills of the Weald of Kent meet Romney Marsh. The village is 6 miles south of Ashford and encompasses two parishes. The majority of Hamstreet falls withing Orlestone parish, whilst the western edge is located in Warehorne parish. The original location of the village is at Orlestone one mile to the north of the modern day village. Now just a hamlet, the parish church of St Mary's is located here and dates back to Norman times. It was the coming of the railway in 1851 that ultimately led to the growth of the village at the cross of the Ashford to New Romney Road and the Tenterden to Hythe road. This Ashford to Hastings line is one of only two remaining diesel lines in the provincial southeast. Hamstreet's central area comprises of many traditional Kentish weatherboard buildings and the oldest buildings, which include the former bakery and Middle Platt, are located in Warehorne Road. Indeed, before 20th century development the majority of Hamstreet's population would have lived within the parish of Warehorne. Hamstreet Woods nature reserve is a site of special scientific interest famed for wild service trees and nightingales. This, and Hamstreet's other public woodland, namely Orlestone Forest, would have once formed part of the huge forest of Anderida that traversed the entire Weald. The Royal Military Canal is located half a mile to the south of Hamstreet and the village's amenities make a welcome stop for ramblers exploring the 28-mile long public footpath along its length. The canal was built as a line of defence against a feared Napoleonic invasion. The 110-mile Greensand way starts at the village crossroads and runs to Haselmere in Surrey. The Saxon Shore Way long distance footpath also passes through the village. Hamstreet's moment of fame came in 1991 when maps of the village appeared on postage stamps countrywide to commemorate 200 years of the Ordnance Survey who commissioned their first map nearby.
Dentist
Doctor
Estate Agent
Farmers Market
Performing Arts
Pub and Bar
Duke's Head
Woolpack Inn
World's Wonder
Restaurant
Old Schoolhouse Indian Restaurant
Woolpack Inn
World's Wonder
Self-Catering
Shops
Hamstreet Cycle & Hardware Shop
Wyevale Garden Centre
Wyevale Coffee Shop
The Chocolate Box
Chris Cane Hairdressing
Saw Joinery Ltd
Antiques
Activities
Domination Paintball(Adventure)
Places to Stay near Hamstreet
Old Post Office (1.41 miles)
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Once the post office for the little village of Ruckinge, this comfortable property offers an ideal base for two families to explore the 'Garden of England' or ... More
Olde Moat House (3.23 miles)
Amidst a tranquil location, surrounded by its own moat and set in 3.5 acres of grounds, this lovely medieval property provides the ideal retreat from the stresses of modern life. Moat house dates from 1460 ... More | visit website
Brook Farm (3.60 miles)
Rated 5 Star with Gold accolade, Brook Farm is a 17th century listed house set in 5 acres of gardens and meadows with rural views of the beautiful Kent countryside. ... More
Premier Inn Ashford Central (4.65 miles)
Within easy reach of Ashford International Railway Station and Eurostar train services to mainland Europe, this modern hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms and free parking. The Premier Inn Ashford Central is conveniently located, close to Ashford ... More | visit websiteBoys Hall (5.09 miles)
Boys Hall is a 17th century Jacobean Manor House set in beautifully landscaped gardens. It retains its historical feeling with its low beams and open fireplaces . All the bedrooms ... More
Hogben Farm (5.11 miles)
Ashford Warren Cottage Hotel (5.62 miles)
A cosy atmosphere awaits you at this 300 year old Guest House with its wealth of oak beams and open fireplaces. Built on an old coach route, the weary traveller is ... More
George Hotel (5.79 miles)
Cornerstone B&B (5.79 miles)
This attractive Grade II listed property in Ashford town centre is within walking distance of the Eurostar International station.
Cornerstone is ideal for exploring the delights of the Kent countryside and for ... More
Ryemore Guest House (6.03 miles)
An ideal base from which to explore the area’s natural beauty and historic sites, this small guest house is ideally located within easy reach of junction 9 of the M20 and ... More
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