West Malling used to be known as Town Malling and is a historic market town in Kent, 35 miles from London. St Mary’s Abbey in Swan Street was founded around 1090 and is still occupied by Anglican Benedictine nuns. The true scene of a painting by artist JMW Turner was recently discovered as being that of St Mary's Abbey. St Leonard's tower was built around 1080 by Gundulf, Bishop of Rochester, and is a fine early example of a Norman tower keep. The High Street is lined on both sides with some fine Tudor, Jacobean and Georgian houses such as Ford House and Prior House on King Street. The town has specialist shops and several bars and restaurants on its High Street. The Swan, originally an 18th century coaching inn, stands on Swan Street. Just outside the village is Manor Country Park and opposite it Douce’s Manor, a developed 18th century manor house. The Beatles were once owners of Douce's Manor and in 1967 The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour was filmed around West Malling. A number of airshows used to take place at West Malling Airfield until it was sold and developed into the ‘designer’ business park and housing estate, Kings Hill.
Attraction
Freda Barton Photographic Collection
Saint Leonard's Tower
Budget
Premier Inn Maidstone (Leybourne) *book online*
Classes
Council
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Market
Pub and Bar
Joiners Arms
Lobster Pot
Neville Bull
Plough Inn
Rising Sun
The Farm House
The Swan
Wheatsheaf
Restaurant
Café Belge
Neville Bull
Plough Inn
Rising Sun
The Swan
Taxi
West Malling & Larkfield Taxis
Shops
Places to Stay near West Malling
Premier Inn Maidstone (Leybourne) (1.06 miles)
Ideally located within easy reach of the M20. For shops and local amenities Maidstone town centre is 7 miles away. Conveniently positioned just 1 mile from West Malling train station. Our Maidstone (Leybourne) Premier Inn has ... More | visit websiteLarkfield Priory Hotel (1.40 miles)
Originally built in 1890, this character building is four miles from Maidstone town centre with easy access to the M20. Locally renowned 'Bay Tree Restaurant'. Preferential rates at 'Hunters Health Club' ... More
Little Quintain (1.46 miles)
Pretty Maid House B & B (2.83 miles)
Pretty Maid House is your premier bed & breakfast set in the Heart of Kent offering the very highest of standards for your stay in the Garden of England, whether ... More
Premier Inn Sevenoaks / Maidstone (2.85 miles)
Situated within 10 minutes of Brands Hatch and just 15 minutes from Whitbread Hop Farm. Conveniently located for Borough Green and West Malling train stations. For shops and local amenities both Sevenoaks and Maidstone town ... More | visit websitePremier Inn Maidstone (A26/Wateringbury) (2.92 miles)
Holiday Inn Maidstone Sevenoaks (3.03 miles)
The Holiday Inn Maidstone - Sevenoaks is perfectly situated for easy access for the M20, M25 and M26 motorways, surrounded by sites of interest such as Brands Hatch Race Circuit, Kings Hill Business Park, Leeds ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Maidstone (Allington) (3.62 miles)
Ideally located within easy reach of the M20, junction 5. For shops and local amenities Maidstone town centre and Maidstone West train station are only 2 miles away. The town centre is easily accessible via ... More | visit websiteAylesford Bed & Breakfast (3.76 miles)
Bull Hotel (4.24 miles)
14th Century Coaching Inn which has been extensively refurbished over the last 12 months. Situated in a small village right in the heart of the Garden of England. Ideal for ... More
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