Title: Visit Smarden: 2026 Travel Guide for Smarden, Ashford | Expedia.com

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# Smarden

## Travel Guide

![Cottage on Water Lane, Smarden, Kent.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/7c5a47bb-9904-47e2-9296-69de34d8771b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Cottage on Water Lane, Smarden, Kent.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/7c5a47bb-9904-47e2-9296-69de34d8771b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Houses backing onto the churchyard, Smarden, Kent.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/9a190838-a196-442a-afd4-883351e31131.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Zion Baptist Church, Smarden On the High Street, opposite the cricket green.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/0cfca743-94cc-4bf5-b98e-71bee8c00cb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Smarden Village Pump On the High Street, beside the village hall (unseen to the left).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/5e380757-10cd-4352-b702-e058336bb5f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## Visit Smarden

Things to do

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- Smarden Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Smarden

![ORIDA Maidstone Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74420000/74419200/74419166/bcfc92c1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

Bearsted Rd Maidstone England

$97 nightly

$117 total

Mar 16 - Mar 17

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Maidstone. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,246 reviews)

Pool and spa was closed

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

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![Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9200/9108/3722ea9c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf

Princes Parade Hythe England

$68 nightly

$82 total

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hythe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,082 reviews)

Room was a good size and clean, breakfast good. Temperature in dinning room, corridors and our bedroom was too hot,

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

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Holiday Inn Express Canterbury by IHG

A2 Upper Harbledown Canterbury England

$65 nightly

$78 total

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canterbury. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Clean room, comfortable bed, friendly staff

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

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![Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40110000/40101600/40101599/f78f8074_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve

Port Lympne Reserve Hythe England

Stay at this campground in Hythe. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Feb 24, 2026

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![The Lower Bell](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11550000/11547600/11547521/ec2be15f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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The Lower Bell

201 Old Chatham Road Aylesford England

Stay at this apartment in Aylesford. Enjoy free parking, a business center, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Oare Marshes Nature Reserve and Kent ...

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![Minutes from Whitstable beach and high street. Sleeps up to 6](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91730000/91725500/91725476/965c7243_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Minutes from Whitstable beach and high street. Sleeps up to 6

 Whitstable 

Stay at this cottage in Whitstable. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Canterbury Cathedral and Playhouse Theatre Whitstable are located nearby.

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[Tonight

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### Popular places to visit

#### Ashford Designer Outlet

You can enjoy retail therapy at Ashford Designer Outlet during your stay in Ashford. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Ashford-Designer-Outlet-Ashford.d6279822.Vacation-Attraction)

#### The Big Cat Sanctuary

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

[](https://expedia.com/The-Big-Cat-Sanctuary-Ashford.d553248635998122483.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Gusbourne Estate Winery

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

[](https://expedia.com/Gusbourne-Estate-Ashford.d553248635998085790.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Biddenden Vineyards

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

[](https://expedia.com/Biddenden-Vineyards-Ashford.d6264891.Vacation-Attraction)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Weald-Of-Kent-Golf-Club-Ashford.d553248621532508783.Vacation-Attraction)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Hollywood-Bowl-Ashford.d553248621555971780.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover Tour with Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/361702/02e675c1-ccfe-498c-9341-07cc6e341893.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover Guided Tour from London

$142

per adult

**90%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/leeds-castle.a361702.activity-details)

![Canterbury: Walking Tour with Green Badge Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44627099/3588c5e2-1507-4dd2-86a5-a60e56e84a5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Canterbury: Walking Tour with Green Badge Guide

$20

per adult

**96%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/canterbury-walking-tour-with-green-badge-guide.a44627099.activity-details)

![Sussex Heritage Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49688299/59295824-a52d-401f-963b-e1bbff73ab88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sussex Heritage Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan

$18

per traveler

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![Picture 9 for Activity Battle of Britain Memorial Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51566499/4b76f297-b328-469d-85da-c3e4327d44c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Battle of Britain Memorial Entry Ticket

$8

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/battle-of-britain-memorial-entry-ticket.a51566499.activity-details)

![Things to see along the way](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50855975/915fd1c1-0572-4072-9f20-60cefae740af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Canterbury Food Tour: Discover Culinary Delights

$175

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/canterbury-food-tour-discover-culinary-delights.a50855975.activity-details)

![Kent Garden of England in Private Vehicle Tour including Passes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49330966/575c050d-733a-487a-b93c-f6bc9be5583b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Private Tour of Kent Garden of England including Passes

$1,390

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-of-kent-garden-of-england-including-passes.a49330966.activity-details)

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## Cities near Smarden

![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/6e408204-1624-4975-a0c3-1a4e079dd4e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Ashford

![All Saints, Biddenden, Kent - Churchyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/28ad53f7-9418-436c-b925-b700862dc235.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

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### Biddenden

![View on the Greensand Way The long distance path heads from Pluckley past Elvery Farm to Egerton.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/854dc9ec-5b14-44e5-99e6-00321f66c53d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

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### Pluckley

![View from Egerton Village Hall Car Park The Village Hall is at the end of Elm Close. Has nice views over the weald.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/86d6eee0-9572-4e17-abf1-cfaaab49adc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

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### Egerton

- Cities near Smarden
- Places of interest

[Ashford](https://expedia.com/Ashford.dx4552)[Biddenden](https://expedia.com/Biddenden.dx6084721)[Pluckley](https://expedia.com/Pluckley.dx6257374)[Egerton](https://expedia.com/Egerton.dx6257404)[Headcorn](https://expedia.com/Headcorn.dx6257421)[High Halden](https://expedia.com/High-Halden.dx3000742522)

- [St. Michael the Archangel ](https://expedia.com/St-Michael-The-Archangel-Ashford.d553248621532508740.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Canterbury Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Canterbury-Cathedral-Canterbury.d6091945.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Camber Sands ](https://expedia.com/Camber-Sands-Rye.d6142776.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Leeds Castle ](https://expedia.com/Leeds-Castle-Maidstone.d6092003.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Whitstable Beach ](https://expedia.com/Whitstable-Beach-Whitstable.d6091929.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Port Lympne Wild Animal Park ](https://expedia.com/Port-Lympne-Wild-Animal-Park-Hythe.d553248621532508807.Vacation-Attraction)
- [University of Kent ](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Kent-Canterbury.d6091961.Vacation-Attraction)
- [The Chapel Down Winery ](https://expedia.com/The-Chapel-Down-Winery-Tenterden.d6279990.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Port-Lympne-Wild-Animal-Park-And-Gardens-Hythe.d6244997.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Sissinghurst Castle and Garden ](https://expedia.com/Sissinghurst-Castle-And-Garden-Cranbrook.d6092001.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Bodiam Castle ](https://expedia.com/Bodiam-Castle-Robertsbridge.d6081133.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Historic Dockyard Chatham ](https://expedia.com/Historic-Dockyard-Chatham-Chatham.d6091927.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Great Dixter House and Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Great-Dixter-House-And-Gardens-Rye.d6081189.Vacation-Attraction)
- [High Weald ](https://expedia.com/High-Weald-England.d553248621593909785.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Pantiles ](https://expedia.com/Pantiles-Royal-Tunbridge-Wells.d6091995.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Rochester Castle ](https://expedia.com/Rochester-Castle-Rochester.d6091919.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ashford Designer Outlet ](https://expedia.com/Ashford-Designer-Outlet-Ashford.d6279822.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Gillingham Business Park ](https://expedia.com/Gillingham-Business-Park-Gillingham.d6254960.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mote Park ](https://expedia.com/Mote-Park-Maidstone.d6259447.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Westgate Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Westgate-Gardens-Canterbury.d6267797.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hythe Beach ](https://expedia.com/Hythe-Beach-Hythe.d6091993.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lympne Castle ](https://expedia.com/Lympne-Castle-Hythe.d6244979.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Elmley National Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.com/Elmley-National-Nature-Reserve-Sheerness.d553248621532509109.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hastings Country Park ](https://expedia.com/Hastings-Country-Park-Hastings.d6261035.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ightham Mote ](https://expedia.com/Ightham-Mote-Sevenoaks.d6092013.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kent Life ](https://expedia.com/Kent-Life-Maidstone.d6279835.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Winchelsea Beach ](https://expedia.com/Winchelsea-Beach-Winchelsea.d553248621532508785.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kings Hill Golf Club ](https://expedia.com/Kings-Hill-Golf-Club-West-Malling.d6259341.Vacation-Attraction)