Restaurants
The Small Holding
Restaurant and farm in an old inn at Kilndown near Cranbrook: lunch, dinner, real ales and wine.
Verified Oct 2026
Free local history museum on Carriers Road, Cranbrook, open Tuesday to Saturday afternoons from April to October. Closed for the winter.
About Cranbrook Museum
Cranbrook Museum is the town’s local history museum, run by a charity. Admission is free and donations go towards upkeep. It is a short walk from Jockey Lane Free Car Park. Union Mill is also a short walk away.
Accessibility
No lift: the upper floors cannot be reached by wheelchair. Disabled access and facilities are on the ground floor only, toilets are on the ground floor and a wheelchair is available on request.
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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 Cranbrook Museum
More things to do in Cranbrook
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Forestry England pinetum and forest near Goudhurst with conifer collection, walking, cycling and running trails, Go Ape, a cafe and bike hire.
Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
National Trust garden created by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson, with estate walks, a tower and library and a restaurant. Christmas from 28 November.
Dog Friendly
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