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What to do and see in Cranbrook, England: The Best Outdoor Activities
Discover the best top things to do in Cranbrook, United Kingdom including High Weald Landscape Trail, High Weald Landscape Trail, Gruffalo Sculptures At Bedgebury, Go Ape Bedgebury, Quench Cycles, Cranbrook Country Park, Hemsted Forest Golf Club.
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1. High Weald Landscape Trail
2. High Weald Landscape Trail
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By hawkes2an - Cranbrook, United Kingdom
The High Weald Landscape Trail, easily recognisable by its green and white signs, is a 95 mile route that wanders the East Sussex and Kent Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Starting at Horsham Railway Station and finishing at Stand Quay, Rye it takes in beautiful farmland, woods, picturesque and historic villages and small towns, like Cranbrook. An online guide, in seven chapters, was published in 2012 and chapter 5 deals with the 19 mile stretch from Matfield to Rolvenden, Kent. About 11 miles from Matfield is Cranbrook. The name Cranbrook means marshy ground frequented by cranes. Now only occasional summer visitors from North Africa, in medieval times cranes bred in England and they gave their name to this historic small town. After leaving Angley Woods, the Trail enters Cranbrook at the top end of the High Street and, at the bottom of the High Street, turns right onto Stone Street. At the junction of the High Street and Stone Street there are four interesting buildings; the former Post Office, the Vestry Hall, St Dunstan's Church and The George Hotel. The Royal Observer Corps, which did such sterling work tracking Zeppelin airships in the First World War and Luftwaffe aircraft during the World War 2, was formed, in 1925, in Cranbrook's telephone exchange. The former Post Office (and, before that he White Lion Inn) is now Lloyds Pharmacy. The present St Dunstan's Church dates back to 1480 and it is known as "The Cathedral of the Weald". The George Hotel dates back to 1300 and is one of the most historic buildings in Cranbrook. It played host to King Edward I in 1299 and to Queen Elizabeth I in 1573. Following the Trail down Stone Street towards the Union Windmill there is a small passageway on the right leading down to The Tanyard. On this passageway is William Tooth's Hat Factory. Built in 1817, in this building Beaver and other hats were made. In 1841 William Tooth moved to Australia and the Factiory became a private dwelling, which it still is today. At the end of Stone Street and before following the Trail up The Hill to the Union Windmill, a short detour should be made up Waterloo Road to Cranbrook School. Some notable Old Cranbrokians are Barry Davies, sports commentator, the cricketer Phil Edmonds, Brian Moore, football commentator, the television presenter Peter West and astronaut Piers Sellers. Leaving Cranbrook by The Hill the Trail passes, first, the 1890 Old Coffee Tavern (now a private dwelling), the Medieval clothier's house, Hill House, and, finally, the Union Windmill, England's largest smock windmill.
3. Gruffalo Sculptures At Bedgebury
4. Go Ape Bedgebury
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4.5 based on 218 reviews
Recognised as one of the most complete collections of conifers on one site anywhere in the world, Bedgebury is a centre for International conservation with lots to explore when spending the whole day out. Brave the heights of our leafy hideout in the garden of England and take in the jaw-dropping views of Kent's spectacular arboretum.
5. Quench Cycles
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Winner! SME News Transport Awards 2020. BEST BIKE HIRE SPECIALIST - KENT Previously also awarded Business Excellence Awards: Finalist: Best Retailer Winner: Best Community Impact We're delighted to have been awarded this accolade which is testament to the hard work and passion of our team. Situated in 2500 acres of forest, we're all about getting people cycling, allowing people to engage with and discover the thrill of the outdoors by creating accessible adventure through fun, excitement, education & challenge, doing something positive either for yourself or with friends and family, creating fantastic memories. Bike hire & sales workshop, repairs & servicing, birthday parties, fitness sessions, traffic free, all weather cycling trails
Reviewed By juliaaB3673KI - Henfield, United Kingdom
Thank you Quench Cycles! Quick and easy to hire great e-bikes, friendly and helpful staff, excellent service. Highly recommended for family day out or fun with friends of all ages. Our fit, thrill-seeking teenagers loved it, and so did 8+ year olds we met on the trails, and even moderately fit wrinklies like me. It was challenging, fun and offered plenty of adrenaline rushes. If you're old, like me, you can just go a bit slower... We'll be back!
6. Cranbrook Country Park
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
Cranbrook Country Park is an area of green space in the heart of a brand new community. It falls within the flood plain of the local stream – the Crannybrook – from where the town gets its name. The Crannybrook is already home to the Kingfisher, and otters have been seen visiting the stream. As the area is so wet, dragonflies and damselflies will be abundant around the Country Park in late spring.
7. Hemsted Forest Golf Club
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3.5 based on 9 reviews
