Restaurants
The Small Holding
Restaurant and farm in an old inn at Kilndown near Cranbrook: lunch, dinner, real ales and wine.
Verified Oct 2026
Small Kent Wildlife Trust woodland reserve around a lake, a mile south of Hawkhurst off Stream Lane, with a footpath.
About Collingwood Nature Reserve
Collingwood is a 3-hectare Kent Wildlife Trust woodland reserve about a mile south of Hawkhurst, centred on a lake with water lilies and bulrushes. It was planted as part of the Collingwood House Estate and has native oaks, hornbeam and holly alongside exotic species. A footpath runs around the reserve. Fishing is not permitted. The trust lists April to July as the best time to visit and lists no facilities.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible. The paths are unsurfaced, with some slopes, steps and boardwalks, and can be slippery and muddy when wet. Dogs must be kept on a lead.
Where it is
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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
Guides that mention Collingwood Nature Reserve
More things to do in Cranbrook
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
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.
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