Museums & Galleries · Kent
Ashford Borough Museum
📍 TN24 8SN
Photo: Iain Crump (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Exhibits telling Ashford's story
- Housed in a 17th century Grade II listed building
- Original 17th century schoolroom features including old seats and book niches
- Collection of artefacts relating to Ashford and its people
- Online Ashford Town Centre Heritage Trail available
Ashford Borough Museum sits in a 17th century Grade II listed building in the Church Yard, opposite St Mary's Parish Church, right in the heart of Ashford's town centre. Run entirely by volunteers through an independent charity, it displays a collection of artefacts relating to the Borough of Ashford and its people, alongside original schoolroom features from its days as Ashford Grammar School. It suits anyone curious about local history and heritage, though opening is seasonal, from April to October, Wednesday to Saturday, 11am to 2pm, with last entry at 1.30pm. Ashford International station is just 0.4 miles away, and with 36 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, it's an easy addition to a short visit to the town.
Practical details
- Open
- April to October, Wednesday to Saturday, 11am to 2pm
- Booking
- Last entry is 1.30pm
- Accessibility
- Located opposite the West Door of St. Mary's Parish Church
- Best for
- Visitors interested in local history and heritage
From the attraction's own website on 4 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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