Title: Things to Do in Ashford in 2026 | Expedia.com # Things to do in Ashford ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Ashford Types of activities [Ashford Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Ashford.dx6057790) ![Last days of summer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000438031/173f879e-7a09-49dd-bbd5-bf8e3933a0cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092001/fc530f1e-0ad7-41eb-b8cf-59b14b309209.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Down by the River Rother](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000396272/9ab7edc3-e8e2-46a2-8947-1774a07eeac4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The ruins of St Mary’s Church at Little Chart in Kent, England. The church was dedicated to Saint Mary the Virgin and the Holy Rood having been built by the Normans in the 11th century. It was described as a handsome building of sandstone with two aisles, two chancels with a steeple at the west end. The steeple is said to have been built in Henry VII’s reign. The Victorians carried out major repairs in the 19th century with new windows, and oak panelling. Sadly, on 16th August 1944 during WW2, St Mary’s received a direct hit from a flying bomb known as a doodlebug. With only the damaged tower and parts of the chancel wall surviving, the bells were removed and stored. The remains still stand today.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/7f698f1a-9fda-4f42-8c6a-79f58a6bad6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hole Park is located in the South East of England and owned by the Barham family. Open to the public through the Spring and Summer month's it's a great place to wander and take in a little piece of England's heritage. Look out for the 1o27 Rolls Royce that has been in the family since new.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000403039/f9b2c4a4-7428-4f48-9838-9eb02024de4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Ashford Attractions It isn't hard to find fun things to see and do in Ashford. Dive into the area's history and check out all the best sights in this delightful city. Arrange your to-do list now so you can hit the deck running once you arrive. Explore the best sights in Ashford with some popular [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6057790&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips), or check out our list of {32 fun activities in Ashford [fun activities in Ashford](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6057790&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)}. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## What to do in Ashford - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Ashford They say the best things in life are free. Check out the following around Ashford: **Ashford Museum** \- Talk to the staff or curator and find out about the fascinating collections housed here. **St. Margaret Church** \- Spend a bit of time in prayer or meditation at this tranquil place of worship. **Hothfield Heathlands Nature Reserve** \- If you're into digging about the garden, this attraction will captivate your green thumb. ### Things to Do in Ashford with Kids Ashford boasts loads of close by fun activities for you and your kids. Our [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6057790&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) will keep everyone happy for days. --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Ashford? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Ashford ![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 ![Canterbury Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091945/2f72d297-50c4-4e41-a7fc-94f20e8880e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Canterbury ![Hythe which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and a cemetery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6310907/d2c63f71-d0e3-4a10-a141-a8ff76e4d693.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hythe ![Camber Sands castle being bathed in the evening golden hour light near Rye East Sussex south east England UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4769/c9635fc4-8e14-41c5-bf8b-c3957fed4187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rye ![St. Laurence church - VI - Hawkhurst - UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4984/b40cd2d6-34ae-4c86-b7a0-961eb62bc2b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cranbrook ![Leeds Castle showing a castle, heritage architecture and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092003/5986baed-9ab7-478a-887e-fa4a81839a47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Maidstone ![Tenterden, Kent, united kingdom, 16, August, 2023 St Mildreds church tower, early evening light](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55432/cc5c8f08-00f8-49ff-82dd-3bd29fa08e42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tenterden ![Footpath beside the A2 Dual Carriageway This path leads from Canterbury Road to Winterborne Wood.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177900/c6f254f6-3168-47f1-a917-502ccb8fd6c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [David Anstiss](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/29880) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Dunkirk ## Frequently asked questions ### What can you do in Ashford for free? > - 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