Restaurants
The Small Holding
Restaurant and farm in an old inn at Kilndown near Cranbrook: lunch, dinner, real ales and wine.
Verified Oct 2026
Grade I listed medieval parish church on The Moor, Hawkhurst, with brasses from 1495 and a 1922 war memorial screen. Open daily 11am to 3pm.
About St Laurence Church
St Laurence is the parish church of Hawkhurst, on The Moor. It is Grade I listed, dating from the 14th and mid-15th centuries, a two-stage west tower, an early 17th century reredos, a 1922 First World War memorial screen and brass memorials dating from 1495 to 1612. The church remains open for private prayer daily from 11am to 3pm; for enquiries, contact the church office or the churchwardens listed on its website.
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Eat and drink in Cranbrook
Pubs
The George Hotel
Shepherd Neame pub and hotel in a Grade II listed Cranbrook building: twelve rooms, restaurant, bar and terrace.
Verified Oct 2026
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More things to do in Cranbrook
Family Days Out
Kino Hawkhurst
Cinema and cafe-bar in the Grade II listed Victoria Hall on Rye Road, with a veranda and garden. Open daily from 9:30am.
Family Friendly
Castles & History
Union Mill
Grade I smock mill of 1814 on The Hill, Cranbrook, run by volunteers. Free entry on summer open days from April; closed for the winter.
Free
Museums & Galleries
Cranbrook Museum
Free local history museum on Carriers Road, Cranbrook, open Tuesday to Saturday afternoons from April to October. Closed for the winter.
Free