Appledore Travel Guide

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Drainage Channel by the B2080
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Drainage Channel by the B2080
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Sheep grazing on the Romney Marshes
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The Royal Military Canal, Romney Marsh, Kent. The Royal Military Canal ran between Hythe and Rye and was completed in 1809. It was built as a defensive line to guard against a threatened invasion by Napoleon. Every five hundred yards there is a kink in the canal, allowing guns mounted on the northern bank to fire along the length of the canal at anyone trying to cross.
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Field near Blackman's Arm Open land near Appledore, looking towards Kenardington.
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ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

3 out of 5
Bearsted Rd Maidstone England
Stay at this hotel in Maidstone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,255 reviews)
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Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

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ORIDA Maidstone Hotel
Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf

Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf

4 out of 5
Princes Parade Hythe England
The price is AU$112 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$112
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Hythe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,085 reviews)
Third time staying here, great hotel and location, will definitely return

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf
Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

4 out of 5
Hollingbourne Maidstone England
The price is AU$119 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$119
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Maidstone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great service by reception staff

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
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The Vineyard Oast & Barn - Sleep 25 - Private Pool - Boating Lake

The Vineyard Oast & Barn - Sleep 25 - Private Pool - Boating Lake

Ashford England
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Ashford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Gusbourne Estate Winery and South ...
The Vineyard Oast & Barn - Sleep 25 - Private Pool - Boating Lake
Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve

Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve

2 out of 5
Port Lympne Reserve Hythe England
Stay at this campsite in Hythe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Port Lympne Wild Animal ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
The room was so cosy, clean and designed well.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve
Extraordinary Huts

Extraordinary Huts

3 out of 5
2 Nicole's Cottages Rye England
Stay at this cabin in Rye. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Camber Sands and St. Thomas the Martyr are located nearby.
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Popular places to visit

The Big Cat Sanctuary

Enjoy an outing to The Big Cat Sanctuary during your stay in Smarden.

The Big Cat Sanctuary

Ashford Designer Outlet

You can do some window-shopping at Ashford Designer Outlet during your visit to Ashford. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Ashford Designer Outlet

Gusbourne Estate Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Gusbourne Estate Winery during your travels to Appledore.

Gusbourne Estate Winery

Biddenden Vineyards

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Biddenden Vineyards during your travels to Biddenden. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Biddenden Vineyards

Weald of Kent Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in East Sutton at Weald of Kent Golf Club. Discover the beautiful countryside and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Weald of Kent Golf Club

Hollywood Bowl

You can take time to visit Hollywood Bowl during your travels to Ashford. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Hollywood Bowl

Activities

Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover Tour with Admission

Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover Guided Tour from London

AU$201
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover Guided Tour from London
front exterior of Leeds Castle in Kent, England

Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich Boat Ride

AU$227
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich Boat Ride
Sussex Heritage Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan

Sussex Heritage Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan

AU$25
per traveller
Sussex Heritage Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan
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Cities near Appledore

Wye Downs is a National Nature Reserve north-east of Ashford in Kent. It is part of Wye and Crundale Downs Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Ashford

View from Knock Hill to Stone, on the Isle of Oxney in the Weald of Kent. The tower centre left is that of St Mary's parish church.
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Stone in Oxney