Cranbrook is locally called 'The Capital of the Weald' and has a population approaching 6000. It is situated on the A229 just 5 miles further south from Staplehurst. The town retains its dense mediaeval layout of streets and alleys, with a number of buildings of great interest dating from the 15th to the 19th century.

Goudhurst is surrounded by a wide variety of places of interest including the gardens of Sissinghurst Castle and Scotney Castle (NT), the unique collection of early pianos at Finchcocks and the National Collection of conifers from all over the world in the Bedgebury Pinetum. The nearby village of Kilndown (part of the same parish) has a remarkable 19th century church with unique features.

Marden is located about nine miles south of Maidstone, right next to Staplehurst. It is a thriving community of about four thousand people, with a long history dating back at least as far as Edward I, and is the second largest parish (in area) in Kent.

Royal Tunbridge Wells is an elegant Georgian spa-town set in the heart of the beautiful Kent countryside in the south eastern corner of England.

Wadhurst is a busy small town, granted a charter in the 13th century. The church, a beautiful landmark with a Norman tower and belfry containing a ring of eight bells dating from 1670-1955, is more than 900 years old and stands at 500ft above sea level. It is also famous for its collection of iron tomb slabs set in the floor in memory of the iron masters and reflects the Wealden Iron industry which contributed to the local wealth leaving a legacy of fine large houses still in private ownership today.

Biddenden, a typical English Village, set in the picturesque countryside of the Southeast of England. Latticed windowed Flemish weavers cottages stretch the full length of the south side of the High street, which is flanked on both sides by fossilized stone quarried long ago from near by Bethersden from which it gets it's name 'Bethersden marble'.
On the village green stands a most attractive sign carved and painted by a local crafts man of a pair of twins, known as the Biddenden Maids.

Pembury is situated on the southern border of the county of Kent. It was formerly in the rural district of Tonbridge, but is now in the Tunbridge Wells district. It has been a place on the map for very many years under various names. The first one was Pepingeberia, and then Pepenbury. Pepingeberia was a village of some importance years before the existence of Tunbridge Wells.

Harrietsham is a small village (pop. approx. 2,000) situated to the East of Maidstone, and spanning the A20 Ashford Road.
The backdrop to Harrietsham is the North Downs, along which runs the Pilgrims Way , part of the pilgrimage route to Canterbury. The village dates back to prehistoric times, with evidence of a Roman settlement and a mention of the village and parish church in the Doomesday Book.

The Wye village web site provides information on local history and village events plus shops, services, churches, clubs and leisure activities in Wye.This site features the Wye Farmers Market, Wye Village Design Statement and newly formed Wye Youth Forum.

The write-up on Headcorn will follow shortly.

Faversham is one of the most charming and historic towns and ports in Kent. The ancient town has hundreds of listed buildings, is home to a range of shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants and has a thriving commercial heart. Faversham lies on a creek off the Swale and is easily reached from the M2, M20, A2, Ashford International and by rail from London, Dover and Canterbury.