Thatched cottages, medieval hall houses and handsome Georgian buildings combine to give Wingham a unique, traditional beauty that can't fail to captivate the visitor. The village contains around sixty houses built before 1760, with many dating back to the 1400s or earlier. Located on the Roman road from Richborough, between the majestic cathedral city of Canterbury and the delightful Cinque Port of Sandwich, Wingham stretches out along a tree-lined high street dominated by the tall green spire of St Mary's Church. Inside the church, some of the arches survive from 1200. Only half a mile outside the village is Wingham Wildlife Park, which is open seven days a week. In addition to its aviaries, ponds and animal enclosures, it includes a Pet Village, a picnic and venture play area and an animal hospital. Wingham's second big attraction is the nearby Goodnestone Park Gardens. The 14-acre gardens - regularly enjoyed by Jane Austen - are generally considered to be among the finest in the South East. The Walled Garden incorporates three enclosures, for roses, herbaceous borders and fruits and vegetables. There's also a woodland walk (overlooking the village cricket ground), an arboretum and gravel garden, and a marvellous array of ancient trees.
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Places to Stay near Wingham
The Old Butchers (0.24 miles)
The Dog Inn (0.30 miles)
The Duke William Ickham (1.34 miles)
The Tuns at Staple House (1.80 miles)
The Tuns at Staple House is a quintessential Country House and well established licensed wedding venue dating back to 1712 with grounds of approx 3 acres, set amongst the fruit orchards and farms of rural ... More | visit website
Pilgrims Rest (2.15 miles)
The Pilgrims Rest is a sympathetically renovated, Grade II listed, late 16th-early 17th century building, now housing a bar and lounge area, a dining room and 6 en suite bedrooms. The Pilgrims ... More
Evenhill (2.26 miles)
With a 4-star rating, this characteristic pub with an open fire and beams offers home cooked cuisine. Originally built as cottages in the 16th century, the Evenhill lies on the A257 in ... More
Black Pig (2.37 miles)
The Black Pig is a fine old 16th Century, timbered building, with a large garden and free parking situated in the quiet Hamlet of Barnsole. A delicious menu of home cooked food is served daily ... More | visit website
Molland House (2.51 miles)
This award-winning B&B is a 16th-century manor house with large en suite rooms, many original features and plenty of charm and luxury. Molland House is located in a country village between Sandwich ... More
Grove Ferry (3.32 miles)
Knowlton Court (3.54 miles)
The accommodation ranges from our ... More | visit website
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