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Ashford is a town in the Ashford district, in the county of Kent, England. It lies on the River Great Stour at the southern or scarp edge of the North Downs, about 61 miles (98 km) by road southeast of central London and 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Folkestone by road. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 83,213.
- Godinton House. Immediately northwest of Ashford is a country estate that was the seat of the Toke family for more than 455 years up to 1895. Since the last owner passed away n 1996, the estate has been looked after by a charitable trust and opens to visitors for guided tours.
- Godinton Gardens. The house is only one facet of Godinton’s appeal, as outside there are 12 acres of ornamental gardens surrounded by open parkland with ancient oaks and chestnuts.
- Kent Downs. Ashford is on the southern edge of a big Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, conserving the chalk hills of the Kent Downs. Where the grassland has been left uncultivated, the range provides a habitat for lots of wildflowers, including more than 20 species of orchids.
- Wye National Nature Reserve. Natural England owns and manages a pocket of the North Downs minutes from Ashford. The Wye National Nature Reserve is idyllic chalk grassland with peculiar dry valleys or combes, hewn from the chalk by periglacial activity in the Last Ice Age.
Ashford is a market town with a continental atmosphere and a fast train link to London. It offers a variety of attractions, from designer outlet shopping to rare breeds centre, from sparkling wine to air warfare museum.
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Ashford, town and borough (district), administrative and historic county of Kent, southeastern England. It was established in 1974 from the former urban district of Ashford, rural districts of East and West Ashford, and the metropolitan borough and rural district of Tenterden.
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Discover Ashford, a vibrant town just 38 minutes from London on the High speed train, making it an innovative town with an exciting, contemporary feel. Experience the delights of our country town of Tenterden and enjoy the rural charm of our historic villages.
