Welcome to Hawkhurst, Kent

The ancient Wealden village of Hawkhurst is widely known for its beautiful surroundings and long history, not least for the notorious Hawkhurst Gang of ruthless smugglers who terrorized the neighbourhood in the 18th century.

Hawkhurst today consists of two districts: The Moor with its beautiful Parish Church and village green, and Highgate with it's village shops, centred on the attractive two hundred year old Colonnade. The heritage is all around you throughout the village, and is made easily enjoyable by exploring the Hawkhurst Heritage Trail.

Hawkhurst is ideally placed, set as it is within the inspiring landscape of the High Weald, within easy reach of the sea, of interesting historical towns like Rye, Tunbridge Wells, Battle and Hastings, and of excellent countryside attractions; including Bedgebury National Pinetum, Bewl Water reservoir and world famous houses and gardens.

Nearer at hand the village is surrounded by ancient woodlands, orchards and pasture land, all easily accessible by walking some of the many surrounding public footbaths. And if at the end of the day you are looking to relax over a pint of Kentish ale, or sample some excellent local food, Hawkhurst can supply that too.

So come and discover the Crossroads of the Weald

Hidden Britain is working with Hawkhurst to help them develop:

The Hawkhurst map & heritage trail
A 3 year event programme
A redesign of the website at www.visithawkhurst.org.uk

For more information on the project please view our case study.

Go to Hawkhurst Case Study >>

Further Information on Hawkhurst, Kent

The Hawkhurst website is the gateway for visitor information in the village.

Go to www.visithawkhurst.org.uk >>

Download Hawkhurst Leaflet as a PDF (2.8mb) >>

The Hawkhurst project has been run as part of the work of the Hawkhurst Community Partnership, with funding from the Kent Rural Towns Programme and SEEDA.
The group meets monthly and can be contacted through the Visit Hawkhurst website

Go to the contact page of www.visithawkhurst.org.uk >>