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Visiting Ashford

History buffs will enjoy exploring Ashford, and visitors give high marks for the lively bar scene and top-notch restaurants. Welcoming and countryside, this city attracts tourists with its gardens and spas. Top sights around the area include Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and St. Martin's Church.

• There are 70 hotels and other accommodation options in Ashford
• The closest major airport is in London (SEN-Southend), 29.8 mi (48 km) from the city centre

Sightseeing and Staying in Ashford

The city is notable for its historic sites and landmarks like Willesborough Windmill, Godinton House and Gardens, and St. Margaret Church. The countryside and gardens highlight the city's natural beauty with places to visit including Hothfield Heathlands Nature Reserve, Wye National Nature Reserve and Hamstreet Woods National Nature Reserve. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Ashford Designer Outlet and Ashford Golf Club.

Popular places to visit in the area include Leeds Castle, 12.5 mi/20.2 km from the heart of the city, and Canterbury Cathedral, which is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) away.

Getting around Ashford

If you want to see more of the area, ride aboard a train from Ashford International Station, Ashford Wye Station or Ashford Charing Station. Ashford might not have many public transport choices so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

Dressing for Ashford

• Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 11°C during the day and 1°C at night
• From April to June, the average during the day is 20°C, whilst the average at night is 4°C
• July to September has daytime averages of 22°C with night-time averages of 10°C
• Between October and December, you can expect daytime averages of 16°C and night-time averages of 3°C
• About 26 millimetres of rain falls on Ashford each year
• Usually July and August are the hottest months with an average of 21°C, whereas January and February are often coldest, averaging 2°C