Restaurants
The Small Holding
Restaurant and farm in an old inn at Kilndown near Cranbrook: lunch, dinner, real ales and wine.
Verified Oct 2026
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.
About The Moor
The Moor is the village green at the centre of the original village of Hawkhurst, with St Laurence church, the Eight Bells pub and the parish council office around it. It was once common land: a 1311 deed from Edward II allowed an annual fair that ran until the 19th century. Hawkhurst Parish Council says the Planning Inspector has re-registered the Moor as a Village Green, so it can no longer be used for events that conflict with the Village Green legislation. The King George V playing field is on The Moor.
Where it is
What's on here
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 The Moor
More things to do in Cranbrook
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.
Dog Friendly
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.
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