Local Attractions
The Old Pumphouse sits on the edge of the yard at Westerhill and, whilst all the packing and supermarket fruit is dispatched from another farmyard, it is, none the less, a busy working farm. Though the setting is intrinsically rural the village of Coxheath is only half a mile distance, at the top of the steep hill, with many shops ideally suited to those on holiday. A bakery, a Café, 4 takeaways offering pizza, kebabs, Chinese, Indian and Fish and Chips, plus an Indian restaurant and in the locality there are also very good local pubs and inns that have excellent food.
There are great routes for walking and cycling, even riding, from the farm plus so many things to see and do to suit all tastes – see links. It is also possible to book appointments for pilates and other treatments at westerhillphysio.co.uk located next to the indoor pool.
The historic county town Maidstone is only 4 miles away with many attractions such as the Bishop’s Palace, river boat trips and cinema to name a few.
Places To Visit
Castles
Leeds Castle - Set on two islands on the River Len in the heart of Kent in England, has been fortified for more than 900 years.
Bodiam Castle - This fairytale castle is one of Britain's most romantic and picturesque, set in the heart of 1066 country. With spiral staircases, battlements and a portcullis, 14th-century Bodiam Castle is the real thing.
Dover Castle - For a great family day out in Kent visit Dover Castle, open all year round! Immerse yourself in our dramatic new visitor experience, Operation Dynamo: Rescue from Dunkirk, open now to visitors.
Hever Castle - 700 years of colourful history, glorious gardens, family attractions, jousting
tournaments. The romantic double-moated 13th century castle was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, the intriguing second wife of Henry VIII and mother of Queen Elizabeth I.
Sissinghurst Castle - is a ruin of an Elizabethan manor house gently seated in the beautiful Weald of Kent. It was once a prison to captured French seamen during the Seven Years War, a poor house and latterly a working farm.
Places to visit
Canterbury Cathedral - Canterbury Cathedral, Mother Church of the Anglican Communion and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Cathedral is both a holy place and part of a World Heritage Site.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham.
Paddock Wood Hop Farm - The Hop Farm Family Park is packed full of features and undercover wonders to entertain and fuel imaginations. Perfect for families with children under 11 years old, immerse yourself in many activities during your visit, there really is something for everyone.
Howletts Wild Animal Park - is a 90 acre adventure in beautiful ancient parkland that is ideal for great days out in Kent with the entire family. With the Howletts Passport ticket you can come back time and time again for a whole 12 months.
Penshurst Place - has been described as “the grandest and most perfectly preserved example of a fortified manor house in all England”. With 11 acres of walled gardens which are as old as the original house with walls and terraces laid out in the Elizabethan era.
Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway The worlds smallest public railway.
The Kent Downs - are the eastern half of the North Downs covering nearly a quarter of Kent, stretching from the White Cliffs at Dover up to the Surrey and London borders.
Bedgebury Pinetum - a leading outdoor visitor attraction in the South East and to create an internationally renowned conifer collection, which is the most complete in the world. Different aspects of Bedgebury provide exciting children's play areas, mountain biking for all levels of ability and the tranquillity and beauty of the Pinetum.
Relaxation
Westerhill Physiotherapy - Westerhill Physiotherapy provides a high quality physiotherapy service in the Maidstone area, treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal problems and sports injuries.
The Green Door Of Marden - The Green Door Mini Day Spa, Where women and men unwind in luxurious and peaceful surroundings with help from fully trained beauty therapists.
Activities
Go Ape/Leeds Castle - With zip wires 20 metres above the forest floor and 250 metres in length, experience an adventure never to be forgotten. Go Ape is the UK’s number one forest adventure. Days out at Go Ape are about living life more adventurously, having fun with friends and family and getting in touch with your inner Tarzan
National Trails - National Trails are long distance routes for walking, cycling and horse riding through the finest landscapes in England and Wales. In Scotland the equivalent trails are called long distance routes.
Golf Clubs
Chart Hills - Hailed as one of the finest recently-built golf courses in England, Chart Hills is the British architectural debut of six times major winner, Nick Faldo.
The Weald of Kent - is a beautifully maintained 18 hole parkland golf course and hotel set in rolling Kent countryside with far reaching views, just a short drive from Maidstone & Ashford.
Local Towns
Royal Tunbridge Wells - A historic spa town, attracting visitors for 400 years...
Maidstone - The official visitor guide to Maidstone.
Rye - The medieval gem of the Cinque Ports, East Sussex.