Wingham

The village of Wingham in the picturesque county of Kent has been settled since the Stone Age and has a recorded history dating back to the Roman times. The Domesday Book of 1086 puts the village in the possession of the Archbishop of Canterbury during Saxon times. In 1286 the Archbishop Peckham founded a college here and growth began, as evidenced by the many other buildings built around this time; including the Red Lion Inn and the church dedicated to St. Mary the Virgin that has fabric dating from the Norman to Victorian eras. The coming of the railways in the 19^th century saw the establishment of a colliery that although no longer here, contributed to the heritage of the area.

Wingham has charm and character with tree-lined streets, thatched cottages, Georgian buildings and medieval houses, with many properties dating from the 14^th to the 18^th century. The village is dominated by the tall green spire of St. Mary's Church and surrounded by picturesque Kent countryside. With amenities and shops, pubs and eateries as well as visitor attractions in and around Wingham, visitors will find something of interest throughout the year. Wingham Wildlife Park with its aviaries, ponds, animal enclosures, Pet Village, play area and animal hospital is a popular attraction, as is nearby Goodnestone Park Gardens, providing 14 acres of glorious gardens that were enjoyed by Jane Austen.