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Lenham the charming Kent village just an hour from London
Lenham is a small market village in the Maidstone district on the edge of the North Downs and is surrounded by scenic views.
Lenham is just an hour and 10-minute train journey from the capital with direct trains from London Bridge.
You can also easily drive to the village, which takes on average around an hour and a half.
The Lenham Cross is a chalk cross carved into the hillside. (Image: Getty Images)
Why you should visit the Kent village of Lenham
The Kent village is the perfect place to visit, whether you fancy a break from London and want an easy weekend or fancy a weekend of long walks.
If you're a keen walker, the North Downs Way 9 from Lenham to Wye is the perfect route to follow.
The 9.3-mile walk goes through the famous hillside with a chalk cross cut into it and the Grade II-listed World War I memorial.
The walk takes you through the scenic Weald before moving towards the Westwell Vineyard and the outskirts of the village of Westwell.
You can find out more about the walk via Explore Kent.
Away from walks, Lenham offers plenty to enjoy with highly-rated pubs and restaurants, including The Bow Window Cafe and The Wishful Thinker.
On the online review website TripAdvisor, The Bow Window Cafe has a 4.5/5 rating and is described as being "super cute and a lovely space".
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Lenham is also home to the popular Chilston Park Hotel, a four-star boutique accommodation set in a Grade I listed castle.
The hotel has 22 acres of parkland and a two AA rosette restaurant, and describes itself as being a "classic British country house hotel with plenty of style and charm."
One recent guest at the hotel said: "Beautiful hotel surrounded by English countryside."
