Hawkhurst
Hawkhurst is a village and civil parish near the East Sussex border, in the High Weald. Hawkhurst Parish Council was formed in 1894 and has 13 councillors serving around 5,000 residents. The Victoria Hall, a village hall built in 1875, is Grade II listed. The Hawkhurst Gang, a group of smugglers, was active in the area in the 18th century.
What's on
What's on in Hawkhurst
Markets & Fairs
Water Lane Christmas Market 2026
Things to do
Things to do in Hawkhurst
Parks & Walks
Collingwood Nature Reserve
Small Kent Wildlife Trust woodland reserve around a lake, a mile south of Hawkhurst off Stream Lane, with a footpath.
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.
Castles & History
St Laurence Church
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.
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
The Moor
Historic village green at the old centre of Hawkhurst, ringed by St Laurence church, the Eight Bells pub and old village buildings. Registered Village Green.
Nearest town guide
Businesses serving Hawkhurst
Independent Shops
Iren’s Design Studio
Kitchen and interiors showroom on The Colonnade, Hawkhurst: bespoke kitchens, bedrooms, living spaces and bathrooms, designed, supplied and fitted.
Builders
JP Joinery Kent
Bespoke joinery workshop at Seacox Farm, Hawkhurst: windows, doors, staircases, cabinetry and furniture, including heritage styles.
Independent Shops
Kent Tackle
Online fishing tackle retailer based at Hawkhurst Fish Farm, Hastings Road, Hawkhurst: baits, rods, reels, bivvies, luggage and clothing.
Leisure
Little Dale Dogs
Dog daycare, grooming and a dog taxi at Springfield Industrial Estate, Cranbrook Road, Hawkhurst, plus a separate online treats store.
Independent Shops
Martins of Hawkhurst
Kitchen design and appliance showroom on Cranbrook Road, Hawkhurst: cooking, refrigeration, laundry, installation and Miele repairs.
Independent Shops
Wealden Framing Services
Picture framing for private, trade and gallery customers, at Rootes House on Cranbrook Road, Hawkhurst. Open Tuesday to Saturday.