Local Explorer's Passport
Find local gems & earn rewards
Guests can grab their 'Local Explorer's Passport' from the countrystore on site.
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We've put together a hand-picked list of fantastic independent local gems that will make your stay in Cranbrook one to remember.
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Collect a stamp or hole-punch when you visit them, and you can earn prizes back at the site!
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Find out more about the participating businesses below.
The Trough Cafe
01580 710020 - Charity Farm, Swattenden Lane, TN17 3PS​
Pop in for a barista made coffee or tuck in to a full English breakfast at our own cafe located on site.
Serving cafe classics along with our wide selection of homemade baked goods. Our speciality coffee is supplied by a small local roastery, with freshly ground decaf available too.
Dogs on leads are welcome, and we encourage you to make use of our book exchange - swap or donate from a well stocked range of books, games, and DVDs.
Charity Farm Countrystore
01580 713189 - Charity Farm, Swattenden Lane, TN17 3PS
Take a look around our own countrystore, perfect for pet owners to grab your furry pals a treat, find a game to play around the campfire, or a gift to remember your trip by.
Cranbrook Farmshop & Nursery
01580 712546 - Charity Farm, Swattenden Lane, TN17 3PS
All your food essentials and plenty more! Cranbrook Farmshop is also located on site and boasts a beautiful nursery with plenty of tempting blooms to travel homes with. Collect your stamp at the payment desk in the farmshop!
Bumbles Plant Centre
01580 720940 - Tolhurst Farm, Cranbrook, TN17 2BP
Bumbles are kindly offering Local Explorer's Passport holders a free hot drink with any purchase of a main meal in their coffee shop.
"Bumbles is an independent garden centre situated between Cranbrook and Staplehurst, on the A229 in Kent. Visit us for garden inspiration and browse through our huge range of plants and gardening essentials, as well as outdoor living and giftware. Start or finish your trip in our coffee shop and indulge yourself in our cakes and pastries, all made in store. Or treat yourself to a generous fried breakfast. We have helpful, knowledgeable staff on hand to assist you in store with questions and we offer a car loading service as standard, so no hauling heavy bags around."
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You can collect your stamp in the coffee shop!
Cranbrook Union Mill
01580 714557 - Russells Yard, Cranbrook TN17 3AH
England's tallest Smock Mill with wonderful views of the historic town of Cranbrook. Cranbrook windmill still grinds flour using wind power, and if you're lucky you can see it in action on one of their open days!
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Check their open days before visiting via our what's on calendar, on their website, or in the information leaflets in the washing up facilities.
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Entrance is free, donations are welcome!
Larkins' Alehouse
07917 252585 - 7 High St, Cranbrook TN17 3EB
"Larkins' Alehouse is the first micropub in Cranbrook, set in the heart of Kent. We are an independent, family run micropub selling mainly local ales, ciders, wines and spirits. Local Ales are served straight from the cask, kept at a constant cool temperature to compliment flavours... A variety of Kent ciders are always available, as are local wines, vodka, gin and soft drinks. Pub snacks are also available, pickled onions and pickled eggs too! We now have Craft Beer on tap, also available in cans.
Cheese or ham rolls, pork pies and sausage rolls, served with our homemade chutney. Available Thursday - Saturday.
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Free from TV music and mobile phones to give a relaxed, friendly atmosphere."
Old Dairy Taproom
01580 456007 - Unit 2 Station Rd, Tenterden TN30 6HE
"Based in a WWII Nissen hut next to Kent & East Sussex Railway with spectacular country-side views from our beautiful garden. We are a taproom and live music venue offering a wide range of local craft beers including a selection of our own beers.
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We also have a bottle shop featuring our own beers as well as our top seller guest beers in cans and bottles.
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Day to day we have lots to offer, including lots of live music and events as well as different food trucks every week. There’s always something going on down at Old Dairy, we look forward to welcoming you soon!"​
The Bull at Benenden
01580 240054 - 5 Orchard Ct, The St, Benenden, TN17 4DE
"The Bull at Benenden is situated in the heart of the classic village of Benenden. Nestled on the edge of the village green, the pub is perfect for enjoying real ales, local cider, fine wines and good traditional food in a jolly atmosphere with friendly service and company!
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Designed around a huge chimney, the pub is full of fascinating architectural features such Chinoiserie windows, inglenook fireplaces, carved beams and lots of nooks and crannies. We have furnished it with antique tables and chairs, cosy rugs and cushions, low lighting, candles and antique portraits which together create the perfect atmosphere, transporting you back to the early 17th Century."
Kypseli Greek Taverna
0800 021 9444 - 15 Stone St, Cranbrook TN17 3HF
Just a 20-25 minute walk away from the site, Kypseli Greek Taverna is a great lunch or dinner spot serving authentic Ionian cuisine and local produce. "Fresh ingredients, family recipes and a generous spirit at every table."
Make sure to try their range of speciality Greek teas and infusions and greek pastry collection!
Call ahead for parties larger than 6 people.
