Ashford Hotels

Local attractions

Ashford's railway terminus has certainly helped to put the town on the map. It's highly accessible, being just 38 minutes from central London and less than two hours from Paris and Brussels.

Godinton House and Gardens to the north-west of Ashford date back to the Jacobean period. Pay a visit to enjoy a tour of the property and find time for a relaxed stroll through the grounds. Ashford Borough Museum is close to the town centre, along with the beautiful St Mary the Virgin Church. Take a tour of the restored Willesborough Windmill, just a few miles from the centre of Ashford, to discover all about the history of milling on the site.

Shopping

If you're keen to find a bargain in the sales, or simply fancy a bit of window shopping, pay a visit to the nearby Ashford Designer Outlet. You'll find scores of the world's leading brands represented, along with numerous restaurants and cafés. County Square Shopping Centre in the middle of Ashford is also worth visiting, along with the numerous independent shops and boutiques dotted around the town.

Eating and drinking

A large number of Ashford hotels offer an in-house dining option, but there are also plenty of cafés, pubs and restaurants in the area to choose from. Amici Restaurant on North Street serves a wide selection of Italian favourites, while Aji Japanese Restaurant on New Rents is known for its excellent sushi.

Willesborough Cafe & Pie N Mash Shop to the east of the centre is a popular spot serving quality food that represents great value for money. There's also a wide selection of traditional pubs in the local area including The Swan on Tufton Street, County Hotel on High Street and The George Hotel a few doors further down.