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A small town with a population of 8,000+ that lies between Maidstone, Tonbridge, and Turnbridge Wells, Paddock Wood is among those few locales in Kent that boast of peaceful scenery and a steady-growing business town. In fact, the abundance of lovely flowers in Paddock Wood despite the place being a busy commuter town should be enough evidence of the place being the best of both worlds.

In comparison to other surrounding villages, Paddock Wood is comparatively new and its growth started with the building of the railway in 1842. It was the railway that brought thousands of East Enders to the area from London for the annual hop-picking holiday. Hop, if you’re not aware, is a plant whose cone-like flowers are cultivated for brewing beer.

As Paddock Wood became the centre for the hop-growing industry, it slowly grew into a sizeable village as many chose to remain in this bustling town to work in the surrounding Hop gardens. By 1900, the place has become the hub for a network of branch lines throughout the Weald.

Today, aside from continuing to be a centre for hop-growing, Paddock Wood has also become a centre for distributing fruits and vegetables to and from Europe. It also has developed into a town with a diverse range of light industry and commercial activity.

Among the first question you’ll ask yourself when you reach the place is “what now?” If you’re in the mood for sightseeing with the family or your better half, here are a few places that are surely worth your while in Paddock Wood:

Mascalls Gallery – Found within a local school, this art gallery is one that deserves more attention than its currently getting. The place boasts of masterpieces from talented yet relatively unknown local British artists. And while the gallery can’t accommodate a lot of visitors at a time, this specific limitation lends to an intimate viewing experience.

Marle Place Gardens and Gallery – Tucked away in the middle of Kent is this collection of formal and informal gardens where you get to see delightful Victorian gazebos, mosaic terraces, and modern sculptures. However, the highlight of your tour around this traditional English country garden is the myriad of colours and scents from Paddock Wood flowers and shrubs that greet you in every nook and cranny. Truly a delight to the senses!

Foal Hurst Wood – This ancient woodland was largely neglected and almost forgotten prior to the local town council purchasing it for the people of the parish in 1997. Through the years, it has been turned into a community nature reserve where a network of rides and footpaths lead visitors deep in the heart of this scenic spot. Regardless of what season you visit this magical haven, expect to see a colourful array of flowers as well as various birds and creatures around the place every time.