Tenterden - The Jewel of the Weald
As anyone who has visited the town will tell you the picturesque 'Cinque Port' of Tenterden has every reason to declare itself 'The Jewel of the Weald'. Its fine High Street must rank amongst the most attractive in the Country with historic houses, shops, restaurants and pubs separated from the carriageway by wide expanses of tree-lined grass verges.
William Caxton, who in 1477 printed the first English book, was said to have been born here. Keeping guard over the town is the pinnacled tower of St Mildreds Church from where once the signal beacon warned of the approach of the Spanish Armada, and where later Lord Nelson's daughter, Horatia was the wife of the vicar. There is also a church micro cache here for you to discover.
However Tenterden is also a town for the 21st century with modern amenities, varied and interesting shopping, great places to stay, fascinating museums and visitor attractions, and events for all the family.
The Heritage Trail map can be found online if you want to use it as you search for the caches. A lovely way to spend the morning, afternoon or evening.
This is one in a series of 5, so why not do them all, in any order you like. Please sign the log and hide, so no muggle can see. Thank you and enjoy.