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

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# Orlestone

## Travel Guide

![Orlestone church, east end Dedicated to St Mary the Virgin.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/a5c946c2-5daa-42ea-a1a8-bab34e0da492.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

[Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/a5c946c2-5daa-42ea-a1a8-bab34e0da492.jpg) by [Robin Webster](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/9905) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0))

![Orlestone church, east end Dedicated to St Mary the Virgin.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/a5c946c2-5daa-42ea-a1a8-bab34e0da492.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Hamstreet Woods in Snow. Snow has been a relatively rare occurrence in this part of the Southeast, but this view of Main Ride in Hamstreet Woods could be enjoyed in early 2005.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/06989907-7d6b-4b46-83e5-34e8d14a8b2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Lane through Orlestone Forest The component woods are Longrope Wood on the left and Birchett Wood on the right.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/d13ed675-7b88-46d5-aaca-0b2904168319.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Church Lane Through Orlestone Forest.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/607badfe-a5b2-45ac-ae28-7a5528dd5596.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## Visit Orlestone

Things to do

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![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 ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,245 reviews)

Room was very clean and had all the amenities we needed. Breakfast was lovely too highly recommend

Reviewed on Feb 18, 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

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$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 ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,088 reviews)

Clean room. Spa facilities.

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

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Hampton by Hilton Canterbury

7 St. Margaret's Street Canterbury England

$86 nightly

$103 total

Mar 9 - Mar 10

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canterbury. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)

Good Value for money.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

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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! (31 reviews)

Had a great stay for my son's birthday Lots of walking, lots of animals and lots of memories.

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Extraordinary Huts

2 Nicole's Cottages Rye England

Stay at this cabin in Rye. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions St. Thomas the Martyr and Camber Castle are located nearby.

9.6/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)

Lovely stay at The Hut.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

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![A fabulous Grade II listed converted 14th Century pub. Child and pet friendly](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101320000/101313000/101312973/9a86b80a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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A fabulous Grade II listed converted 14th Century pub. Child and pet friendly

 Lydd England

Stay at this vacation home in Romney Marsh. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Lydd Kart Circuit and Romney Sands Station are ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)

Great accommodation for a fun family gathering. It’s a beautiful home with an extensive kitchen and large fire place. It was so good all having our own bathrooms and a big dining area. Highly recommend this experience.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

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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. 

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#### The Big Cat Sanctuary

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

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#### Gusbourne Estate Winery

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

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#### 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. 

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#### 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. 

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#### 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. 

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### 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

$144

per adult

**90%** of travellers recommend

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![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

$21

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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![Battle of Britain Memorial Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51566499/6af90988-df81-4022-8573-0f11b6b6b81a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Battle of Britain Memorial Entry Ticket

$8

per adult

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![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

$178

per adult

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![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

$1,408

per adult

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## Cities near Orlestone

![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

![Autumnal clear evening sunset over St Thomas a Becket Church, Fairfield, in the Romney Marsh, Kent, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144109/48507ee4-b208-4bf9-bd3a-d7d2d088e1b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Romney Marsh

![Rolling Fields near Weston's Wood A footpath from Dicker's Wood leads through a small section of the wood before heading along the hedge (on the right) towards Turves Farm in Ruckinge.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000010025/34997a2a-ca55-41a5-b9d0-3f671f3c5296.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

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### Ruckinge

![It's massive but really small in the inside](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000387479/64452a94-de7c-4c84-89d7-29201d3862fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Woodchurch

- Cities near Orlestone
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- [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)
- [University of Kent ](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Kent-Canterbury.d6091961.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Port Lympne Wild Animal Park ](https://expedia.com/Port-Lympne-Wild-Animal-Park-Hythe.d553248621532508807.Vacation-Attraction)
- [The Chapel Down Winery ](https://expedia.com/The-Chapel-Down-Winery-Tenterden.d6279990.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Sissinghurst Castle and Garden ](https://expedia.com/Sissinghurst-Castle-And-Garden-Cranbrook.d6092001.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Port-Lympne-Wild-Animal-Park-And-Gardens-Hythe.d6244997.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Folkestone Beach ](https://expedia.com/Folkestone-Beach-Folkestone.d6091991.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Folkestone Harbour ](https://expedia.com/Folkestone-Harbour-Folkestone.d6259521.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Bodiam Castle ](https://expedia.com/Bodiam-Castle-Robertsbridge.d6081133.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)
- [Hastings Castle ](https://expedia.com/Hastings-Castle-Hastings.d6081191.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ashford Designer Outlet ](https://expedia.com/Ashford-Designer-Outlet-Ashford.d6279822.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Howletts Wild Animal Park ](https://expedia.com/Howletts-Wild-Animal-Park-Canterbury.d6169952.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)
- [White Rock Theatre ](https://expedia.com/White-Rock-Theatre-Hastings.d6267121.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Dymchurch Beach ](https://expedia.com/Dymchurch-Beach-Romney-Marsh.d553248621532508802.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hastings Country Park ](https://expedia.com/Hastings-Country-Park-Hastings.d6261035.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Winchelsea Beach ](https://expedia.com/Winchelsea-Beach-Winchelsea.d553248621532508785.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hastings Pier ](https://expedia.com/Hastings-Pier-Hastings.d6081195.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Leas Cliff Hall ](https://expedia.com/Leas-Cliff-Hall-Folkestone.d6245084.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Westgate Gardens and Towers ](https://expedia.com/Westgate-Gardens-And-Towers-Canterbury.d6091957.Vacation-Attraction)
- [East Hill Lift ](https://expedia.com/East-Hill-Lift-Hastings.d6261031.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Rye Harbour Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.com/Rye-Harbour-Nature-Reserve-Rye.d6281132.Vacation-Attraction)

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