Museums & Galleries · Kent
Tenterden District Museum
📍 TN30 6HL
Photo: Peter Turner (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Diorama of ship building at Small Hythe and mural map of Kent coast
- Fire engine last used in 1896 and Victorian kitchen area
- 1960s home recreation with audio recollections of past residents
- Agricultural tools and hop press from the 1800s
- WWII Rudge motorcycle in the Motorcycle Club Room
Tenterden & District Museum sits in a two-storey weather-boarded building in Tenterden, Ashford, and tells the story of the town and its surrounding villages across six exhibition rooms. You can explore maritime history with a diorama of ship building at Small Hythe, see Victorian trade and police items alongside a fire engine last used in 1896, step into a recreated 1960s home, browse agricultural tools, and view a WWII Rudge motorcycle. It's well suited to families, local history fans and school groups, with regular events and a small shop selling souvenirs and local books. The nearest station is Appledore (Kent), 6.2 miles away, and there are 25 bookable places to stay within 5 miles if you're planning a visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Daily 10am–4pm from 1st April to mid-December, Sundays 1pm–4pm
- Accessibility
- See the museum's accessibility page for disabled access information
- Best for
- Local history enthusiasts, families and school groups
- Booking
- Study area and library space can be booked by contacting the museum
From the attraction's own website on 26 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Guided Tours
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🎪 What's on near Tenterden District Museum
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Tenterden District Museum into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Appledore (Kent) 6.2 miles
- Pluckley 6.7 miles
- Headcorn 7.2 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page