Ashford, Kent – A heritage town

Ashford, Kent has around 500 listed buildings. Abbey Street is sometimes referred to as one of the finest medieval streets in southeast England. The town has a good mix of cafés, restaurants and independent stores. If you’re interested in living in Ashford, Kent, come into our Ashford, Kent office and we can help find a property to suit you.

A brief history of Ashford, Kent

Ashford, Kent is known as the oldest market town in Kent. By 1800 the town was at the centre of the British gunpowder industry. Chart Gunpowder Mills, part of the earliest factories, is now one of the few fully restored and working gunpowder mills in Britain.

The town had established as a seaport by the middle ages with its connections to the North Sea. The latest figures estimate Ashford, Kent’s population to be around 20,000 people.

Travel from Ashford, Kent

Travel to and from Ashford, Kent is easy. The high speed rail link to London St. Pancras connects Ashford, Kent to the capital in around an hour and 10 minutes. Alternatively, National Express Coaches offer a good service in and out of the town.

Getting around the local area couldn’t be more simple, with buses connecting Ashford, Kent to all the surrounding towns and well sign-posted roads make driving easily negotiable.

Area details

• District Swale
• Time from London 1 hr and 10 mins via train
• Population 20,000
• Directions Get Directions
• Local Offices Sales | Lettings

Things to do and places to visit

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  Belmont House and Gardens

  Belmont House is an elegant 18th century property which commands stunning views over the Kentish North Downs. House tour

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  Belmont House and Gardens

  Belmont House is an elegant 18th century property which commands stunning views over the Kentish North Downs. House tour

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  Belmont House and Gardens

  Belmont House is an elegant 18th century property which commands stunning views over the Kentish North Downs. House tour

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Upcoming Events

Find out here what events are coming up in the town and local area.

• Faversham Carnival Autum 2018
• Faversham Food Festival Summer 2018

Places to eat in Faversham

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  Belmont House and Gardens

  Belmont House is an elegant 18th century property which commands stunning views over the Kentish North Downs. House tour

  Read more
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  Belmont House and Gardens

  Belmont House is an elegant 18th century property which commands stunning views over the Kentish North Downs. House tour

  Read more
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  Belmont House and Gardens

  Belmont House is an elegant 18th century property which commands stunning views over the Kentish North Downs. House tour

  Read more

Places to drink in Faversham

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  Belmont House and Gardens

  Belmont House is an elegant 18th century property which commands stunning views over the Kentish North Downs. House tour

  Read more
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  Belmont House and Gardens

  Belmont House is an elegant 18th century property which commands stunning views over the Kentish North Downs. House tour

  Read more
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  Belmont House and Gardens

  Belmont House is an elegant 18th century property which commands stunning views over the Kentish North Downs. House tour

  Read more