A train station in the little hamlet of Paddock Wood provides excellent access to the larger cities of Tonbridge and Maidstone as well as the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The community is home to a variety of takeaways, numerous convenience stores where you can pick up whatever you might need, a tavern, a seafood restaurant, a fish and chip shop, a park with a playground for kids, and a fishing lake. With the largest collection of Victorian mansions in the world, stables full of Shire Horses, the well-known Giant Jumping Pillows, a driving school, the magic castle, an outdoor play area with rides, live shows, and the opportunity to get up close to donkeys, horses, and other cuddly creatures, The Hop Farm is a popular and historic landmark in the neighbourhood. Take a riverboat tour of Maidstone, explore the museums and art galleries, play a round of golf, or visit the neighbouring Leeds Castle, which offers tours, gardens, golf, zip lines, a falconry, and the well-known Go Ape Tree Top Adventure Centre. Maidstone is the largest town in Kent. In the opposite direction, Tonbridge offers a variety of activities for a day out, including swimming, rock climbing, castle tours from the 11th century, and several shops, bars, and restaurants.
