Willesborough is a residential area most famous for its classic windmill, built in 1869. St Marys Church on Church Road has one of the oldest ringing bells in Kent. The South Willesborough Dykes area is on the west bank of the East Stour River and is an area designated as a Site of Nature Conservation Interest. The South Willesborough Dykes have limited access to the public, but Ashford Borough Council has a project to create the Willesborough Dykes Country Park. Norman Cycles was a bicycle, autocycle, moped, and motorcycle manufacturer based in Ashford. The Norman Cycles Club is based at Willesborough Windmill and The Norman Museum is located in the Windmill's barn. The William Harvey Hospital is a major hospital based here, serving a large part of Kent. It’s named after the famous doctor who discovered the blood circulatory system. There is a statue of William Harvey at the Hospital and an older damaged statue of him, from the hospital, in the garden at the William Harvey Public House on Church Road. Ashford International Station opened in 1994 and operates Eurostar trains to the continent. The town’s tourist attractions include Ashford Borough Museum and Godinton House and Gardens.
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Places to Stay near Willesborough
Boys Hall (0.59 miles)
Boys Hall is a 17th century Jacobean Manor House set in beautifully landscaped gardens. It retains its historical feeling with its low beams and open fireplaces . All the bedrooms ... More
Ashford Warren Cottage Hotel (0.68 miles)
A cosy atmosphere awaits you at this 300 year old Guest House with its wealth of oak beams and open fireplaces. Built on an old coach route, the weary traveller is ... More
Premier Inn Ashford Central (1.06 miles)
Within easy reach of Ashford International Railway Station and Eurostar train services to mainland Europe, this modern hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms and free parking. The Premier Inn Ashford Central is conveniently located, close to Ashford ... More | visit websiteCornerstone B&B (1.24 miles)
This attractive Grade II listed property in Ashford town centre is within walking distance of the Eurostar International station.
Cornerstone is ideal for exploring the delights of the Kent countryside and for ... More
George Hotel (1.24 miles)
Downsview (1.39 miles)
Downsview Guesthouse is situated in a rural setting, located minutes from Ashford town centre and offers a cosy, comfortable and friendly service. We have a private car park. Accommodation comprises ... More
Conningbrook Hotel (1.44 miles)
Newly acquired by Shepherd Neame, the Conningbrook Hotel well situated for business and leisure visitors. Located just one mile from Ashford Town Centre and just minutes away from the historic town, Canterbury. All the rooms ... More | visit website
Croft Hotel (1.72 miles)
In a leafy setting on the edge of Ashford, a warm and friendly welcome awaits you at The Croft Hotel. The Croft Hotel prides itself on its friendly atmosphere, where guest ... More
Holiday Inn Ashford Central (1.73 miles)
Choose the charming Holiday Inn Ashford Central hotel for its 17th-century features, combined with thoroughly modern facilities and easy transport links to Europe. Transformed from a 17th-century barn nestling in the Kent countryside, our Ashford ... More | visit website
Ryemore Guest House (1.76 miles)
An ideal base from which to explore the area’s natural beauty and historic sites, this small guest house is ideally located within easy reach of junction 9 of the M20 and ... More
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