Title: Horsmonden Travel Guide: Best of Horsmonden, Tonbridge Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Horsmonden](https://expedia.co.uk/Horsmonden-Hotels.d3000445690.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Horsmonden](https://expedia.co.uk/Horsmonden-Holiday-Rentals.d3000445690.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Horsmonden Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Horsmonden.d3000445690.Car-Hire-Guide)[Horsmonden Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Horsmonden.d3000445690.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Horsmonden Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Furnace Pond: Horsmonden's 17th century iron foundry The north-east end of Furnace Pond. The head of water from this 16 acre lake once powered the giant hammer of John Browne's forge, the flames of which could be "seen about the country at 10 miles distance". With the abundance of iron ore in the local clay and of wood to fuel the blast furnace, Horsmonden in 1613 had 200 men employed in its iron foundry under John Browne. Such was Browne's skill in casting and proving guns that he was later granted a monopoly as "Gunfounder for the King's Service". In 1638 Charles I himself was here to watch a gun being cast. Browne also supplied guns to the Dutch, at that time the greatest sea power. Then, on the arrival of Cromwell and the Commonwealth, he was quick to switch his allegiance and was casting guns for Parliament until his death in 1651. When this former King's Gunfounder was buried, an impressive alabaster and black marble monument was erected to him in Horsmonden parish church 917323. But it stands there no longer. A 19th century Rector, an ardent Royalist, could not abide to see a memorial in his church to a man who had turned his coat for Cromwell, and removed it! See other snippets from the surprising history of Horsmonden at: https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=2_ZstVBZSfIC&lpg=PA1&pg=PA99#v=onepage&q=&f=true There is little now to show for this once great industry apart from such local names as Flightshot Farm TQ6840, Furnace Pond, and the old Gun Inn, and several chalybeate springs. See also Gallery at: https://www.geograph.org.uk/gallery/the_history_of_horsmonden_8738](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000012192/4169073b-c2ad-462c-a703-b34611a13b04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000012192/4169073b-c2ad-462c-a703-b34611a13b04.jpg) by [D Gore](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/27578) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Furnace Pond: Horsmonden's 17th century iron foundry The north-east end of Furnace Pond. The head of water from this 16 acre lake once powered the giant hammer of John Browne's forge, the flames of which could be "seen about the country at 10 miles distance". With the abundance of iron ore in the local clay and of wood to fuel the blast furnace, Horsmonden in 1613 had 200 men employed in its iron foundry under John Browne. Such was Browne's skill in casting and proving guns that he was later granted a monopoly as "Gunfounder for the King's Service". In 1638 Charles I himself was here to watch a gun being cast. Browne also supplied guns to the Dutch, at that time the greatest sea power. Then, on the arrival of Cromwell and the Commonwealth, he was quick to switch his allegiance and was casting guns for Parliament until his death in 1651. When this former King's Gunfounder was buried, an impressive alabaster and black marble monument was erected to him in Horsmonden parish church 917323. But it stands there no longer. A 19th century Rector, an ardent Royalist, could not abide to see a memorial in his church to a man who had turned his coat for Cromwell, and removed it! See other snippets from the surprising history of Horsmonden at: https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=2_ZstVBZSfIC&lpg=PA1&pg=PA99#v=onepage&q=&f=true There is little now to show for this once great industry apart from such local names as Flightshot Farm TQ6840, Furnace Pond, and the old Gun Inn, and several chalybeate springs. See also Gallery at: https://www.geograph.org.uk/gallery/the_history_of_horsmonden_8738](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000012192/4169073b-c2ad-462c-a703-b34611a13b04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000012192/4169073b-c2ad-462c-a703-b34611a13b04.jpg) by [D Gore](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/27578) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Footpath junction in Sprivers Garden land The High Weald Landscape Trail (long distance path) follows the National Trust House drive, then it turns right towards Brenchley Road. A footpath also heads straight on towards Horsmonden Road, near Burrs Hill.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000445690/69f0e4b3-fff1-4930-bf67-daccb7393ebe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000445690/69f0e4b3-fff1-4930-bf67-daccb7393ebe.jpg) by [David Anstiss](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/29880) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Kissing Gate in Sprivers Garden Woodland This gate is leads from the National Trust land towards Marle Place Road. The High Weald Landscape Trail heads right along the Garden's drive towards Hazel Street from Horsmonden.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000445690/e40a0ce6-2bf4-4285-9648-1f89b7f5acf8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000445690/e40a0ce6-2bf4-4285-9648-1f89b7f5acf8.jpg) by [David Anstiss](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/29880) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Oasthanger, Lamberhurst Road, Horsmonden, Kent](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000445690/403bff77-d03a-4f4b-b717-5d1db7968a69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000445690/403bff77-d03a-4f4b-b717-5d1db7968a69.jpg) by [Oast House Archive](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10354) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Horsmonden Things to do - Top hotels in Horsmonden - Top Holiday Rentals in Horsmonden ![ORIDA Maidstone Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74420000/74419200/74419166/bcfc92c1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ORIDA Maidstone Hotel Bearsted Rd Maidstone England £62 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Maidstone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,233 reviews) The rooms were very clean which is not always the case with dog friendly hotels staff were lovely and helpful and my son loved the pool Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=74419166&PinnedHotelID=74419166&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000445690) ![Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24410000/24400200/24400198/84d02731_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns Talbot Lane Gravesend England £54 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Gravesend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Good facilities Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=24400198&PinnedHotelID=24400198&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000445690) ![Mercure Dartford Brands Hatch Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4600/4575/97a8ef7f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mercure Dartford Brands Hatch Hotel & Spa Brands Hatch, J3 Sevenoaks England £51 26 Feb - 27 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Sevenoaks. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews) Was all good. 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Thankyou Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hastings-Hotels-Modern-2-Bedroom-Apartment-In-The-Heart-Of-Historic-Hastings-Old-Town.h24126087.Hotel-Information) ![Kentish Oast, Cottage and Barn in stunning private grounds with swimming pool ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100300000/100296400/100296375/2f5f86bd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kentish Oast, Cottage and Barn in stunning private grounds with swimming pool Hollingbourne England Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Maidstone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Leeds Castle and Bearsted Golf Club are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) A good host who was very responsive. Great set of 3 cottages shared by 9 of us comfortably over the holiday season. Plenty of kitchen equipment for all our culinary needs… brilliant!! 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Penshurst-Place-And-Gardens-Tonbridge.d6091997.Attraction) ![Hop Farm Family Park which includes zoo animals and land animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6259543/03b3e691-821a-4364-b0e9-e586cb4bda02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hop Farm Family Park Let the kids enjoy a blend of adventure, magic and wildlife with a scenic backdrop of rolling hills and forests at this park east of Tonbridge. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hop-Farm-Family-Park-Tonbridge.d6259543.Attraction) ![Tranquil river boat trip](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5452/668fbb43-7ee2-4fe6-95c9-407b9a0135b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tonbridge Castle Tonbridge Castle is just one of the places to see in Tonbridge, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tonbridge-Castle-Tonbridge.d6280675.Attraction) ![Dog walking and cycling park with lakes, rivers, woods, fields and a great little cafe that sells homemade burgers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5452/bf6e4972-4682-4011-8cfb-52139764b2e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Haysden Country Park Explore the great outdoors at Haysden Country Park, a lovely green space in Tonbridge. Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Haysden-Country-Park-Tonbridge.d6280678.Attraction) #### Balfour Winery You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Balfour Winery during your travels to Staplehurst. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hush-Heath-Estate-Tonbridge.d553248635977031340.Attraction) #### All Saints' Tudeley Learn about the local history of Tudeley when you spend time at All Saints' Tudeley. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. 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