Hobbs Parker - The Villages

The Villages - Aldington

Local Links.

- Aldington village - General Information
- Village Community Website
- Primary School
- Parish Council
- Parish Church
- Walnut Tree Inn

Key Details...

- Population: 1,200
- Ashford: 8 miles
- Facilities: Primary school, two Pubs (both with restaurants), Mexican Restaurant, Post Office/Village Store, Butcher, Doctors Surgery, Village Hall, Recreation Ground and bus service to Ashford. Much of the parish is designated as being an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The charming village of Aldington is steeped in history and there are over 50 buildings of historical or architectural interest in the parish. Many famous literary figures have made their home here including Joseph Conrad, Ford Madox Ford and Noel Coward.

The Walnut Tree is a friendly olde worlde pub with a restaurant serving good food, and the village has a traditional butchers shop and a general store/post office. The village has a good Primary School and large village green with swings etc.

There are four buses each day into Ashford and many activities in the village including an Operatic Society, Youth Club, Gardening Society, Short Mat Bowls, Badminton Club, Cricket Club, Football Club, Over 60s, Quilters and Playgroup.