Local Attractions

Cackle Hill Holiday Complex is conveniently situated in the Weald of Kent, just 10 minutes from the mainline railway station of Headcorn, which is just one hour from Charing Cross, London giving easy access to the Capital with all of its attractions.

London

The Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, London Dungeon, London Eye. Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, the list is endless…..
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Closer at hand are many tourist attractions that Kent and East sussex has to offer. The Lodges are 25 minutes drive from the Designer Outlet Village at Ashford and approximately 30-40 minutes away from the South Coast resorts such as Camber Sands, Dymchurch, St Mary’s Bay and into East Sussex, the beautiful Mediaevel town of Rye and then Hastings to name but a few.

Below are just some of the popular tourist destinations in the Weald of Kent.

Chart Hills Golf Club

Within just a couple hundred yards and hailed as one of the finest recently-built golf courses in England, Chart Hills is the British architectural debut of six times major winner, Nick Faldo.
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Biddenden Village

A typical English Village, set in the picturesque countryside of Kent in the Southeast of England.
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Sissinghurst Castle Gardens

Sissinghurst’s beautiful garden was first laid out by novelist Vita Sackville-West and her diplomat husband Harold Nicolson in the 1930’s. The gardens surround the remains of an Elizabethan mansion. Though the place of passionate affairs and weekend parties, Sissinghurst Castle was also the backdrop to a loving family home.
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Leeds Castle

Set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, Leeds Castle is the perfect backdrop to your day out. The historic castle, glorious gardens, attractions and programme of events awaits visitors.
Bring the whole family to Leeds Castle with your Key to the Castle ticket and journey through 900 years of captivating history. Open all year round, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
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Biddenden Vineyards

Biddenden Vineyard is Kent’s oldest commercial vineyard, having been established by the Barnes family in 1969 to produce wines and ciders. The vineyards are set in 22 acres on a gentle south facing slope in a shallow sheltered valley, 1.2 miles from the lovely Wealden village of Biddenden. Ten varieties of grapes are grown to produce White, Red, Rosé and Quality Sparkling wines. Traditional Kentish ciders have also been made here for over 20 years together with farm pressed apple juices.
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Headcorn Parachute Club

We are the home of the ONLY full time skydiving centre for London and the South East. Headcorn Airfield is only 1 hour from London by road or rail.
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Ashford Designer Outlet Village

Situated in the heart of the Garden of England, Kent, designed by architect Lord Richard Rogers, this is one of Europe’s most spectacular shopping destinations. It’s conveniently located near Ashford town centre, and adjacent to the International Eurostar station. The centre is also an ideal destination for shoppers heading to or from the cross channel ferry port at Dover.
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Rye, East Sussex

Perched on a hill, overlooking the River Rother and Romney Marsh, this ancient town is the sort of place you thought existed only in your imagination. With enchanting cobbled streets, medieval church and beautifully preserved historic houses from medieval, Tudor and Georgian times, Rye is almost suspended in time and has a uniquely unhurried atmosphere. Compact enough to discover the key places of interest over a week-end but with plenty of secret treasures to entice you to stay much longer and to return again.
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