Getting around
Staplehurst offers great transport links onto the A21, M20 and M25. The local train stations are Staplehurst and Headcorn which are both within a 5 mile radius of The Meadows. From here you can get direct trains into London in approximately an hour.
A trip to the shops
Fresh local produce is available to purchase in both the Henhurst Farm shop and the Staplehurst Nurseries & Frankie's Farmshop. Here you can also take a break and enjoy a light bite in the café.
There are two local convenience stores located in the village for the daily necessities. Also found on the High Street is a florist, butchers, opticians, off licence and a pharmacy.
In nearby Cranbrook you'll find a large range of shops from independent stores to a Co-op. Further afield is Maidstone town centre only 9 miles away which caters for all your retail needs with a number of shopping centres and bustling High Street. Tunbridge Wells is a 30 minute drive away offering boutique and high street stores or Ashford Designer Outlet is 40 minutes away.
Taking time out
There are an abundance of venues and activities to keep the whole family entertained. Why not visit the Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden or the Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats in nearby Boughton Monchelsea. The Hop Farm in Paddock Wood offers a selection of attractions for children and hosts events throughout the year. For those thrill seekers out there GoApe at Bedgebury Pinetum or the famous Leeds Castle.
The well known vineyard Hush Heath Estate is only 2 miles away, which produces an award winning pink fizz, and Biddenden, Britain's oldest commercial vineyard, also produces cider and juices from its apples and pears.
Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens is located just over a mile away. Located on the hilltop is All Saints Church, a Grade I listed building built in the 12th and 13th centuries. For local sporting enthusiasts there is the village cricket & tennis club.
Education
There is an extensive range of schools in the local area. At the heart of the village is Staplehurst Primary School. Also located nearby is the Sutton Valence Preparatory School, Sutton Valence Primary School and Senior School. The renowned Cranbrook School for children ages 11 to 18 is located just over 5 miles from The Meadows
