Sissinghurst, village in Kent, England
Description
Sissinghurst is a small village in Kent in south-eastern England. The settlement sits in a rural area surrounded by farmland and woodlands.
History
The village grew around a medieval castle that was rebuilt in the 1500s. The famous gardens were created in the 1900s by a writer and her family.
Culture
The village is known for its connection to the castle and gardens nearby, which shape how locals and visitors see the place. The structures and landscaping remain central to the area's identity.
Practical
The village is easy to reach by car and has parking for visitors to the castle and gardens. Local paths connect the area, and small shops meet everyday needs.
Did you know?
The gardens were designed with an unusual plan that connected different areas like rooms in a house. This approach to garden design influenced gardening across Britain.
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Sissinghurst Castle Garden
1.7 km
Union Mill, Cranbrook
2.2 km
St Dunstan's Church, Cranbrook
2.2 km
Cranbrook Strict Baptist Chapel
2.3 km
Sissinghurst Park Wood
1.4 km
Sissinghurst Castle
1.7 km
Congregational Church
2.3 km
Church of St Mary
3.9 km
Church of the Holy Trinity
397 m
Church of St Dunstan
2.2 km
Providence Chapel
2.3 km
The Bull Public House
343 m
Tower and walls 30 yards east of the West Range at Sissinghurst Castle
1.7 km
Cranbrook War Memorial
3.1 km
The Crown Public House
2.4 km
Lloyd's Bank
2.4 km
King's Head House
245 m
Barn 60 Yards North Of The West Range Of Sissinghurst Castle
1.7 km
West Range at Sissinghurst Castle
1.7 km
Whistler's
1.7 km
Sissinghurst Castle Farmhouse
1.6 km
International Stores
2.3 km
Courtstile The Island
1.8 km
Anderson and Sons Butchers, George Hotel and Harper and Hurlingham
2.3 km
Milestone, High Street, outside No. 55
2.4 km
Milestone, Hartley village, by "Pleasant View"(was Hartley House)
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Milestone, Goudhurst Road, Flishinghurst, opp. Chalk Lane
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