One of the highlights of the glorious High Weald in Kent, Matfield is an idyllic rural countryside village. As you would expect from an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the surrounding landscapes are breathtaking, with ancient woodlands, fields and farmland providing a bucolic backdrop to every day life. Matfield itself ticks every box when it comes to archetypal village living – cricket games played on the pretty green, a choice of well-reviewed pubs, a picture-postcard duck pond and a tight-knit community.

Although rural, Matfield is a short drive from the A21 (1.7 miles), the M25 and the M20, while Hastings and the south coast are around 45 minutes’ by car. Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone and Sevenoaks are easily accessible, while Gatwick Airport is approximately 40 minutes. The Centaur commuter coach also collects from Matfield for Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and London Canary Wharf.

Nearest Stations:

• Paddock Wood Station – 2.7 miles
• Tunbridge Wells Station – 5.5 miles
• Tonbridge Station – 8.6 miles

By Train:

• Paddock Wood to London Bridge – 41 minutes
• Paddock Wood to Cannon Street – 53 minutes
• Paddock Wood to Charing Cross – 54 minutes

By Car:

• A21 – 5 minutes
• Tonbridge – 13 minutes
• Sevenoaks – 21 minutes
• Gatwick – 40 minutes

*Information from Google

Keep the whole family entertained, with events hosted at Matfield Village Hall. From karate to pilates, and band nights to badminton, the events programme is always packed.

Only a few minutes walk, The Poet is renowned for its a la carte menu and selection of over 70 craft gins, whilst The Star Inn offers live music, guest ales and traditional pub food.

Cinderhill Woods is a much-loved Matfield asset, with 12 hectares of heathlands, grasslands, woodlands and streams ready to explore – on foot but also via managed bridleways.
More extensive retail and leisure facilities are a short drive away in Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone.

The popular Brenchley and Matfield C of E Primary School is well regarded in the local area. A range of sought after secondary schools are within close proximity, including a selection of grammar schools in nearby Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge.

Primary Schools:

• Brenchley and Matfield C of E Primary School – 0.9 miles
• Paddock Wood Primary School – 2.9 miles

Secondary Schools:

• Mascalls Academy – 2 miles
• The Skinners Boys Grammar School – 6.4 miles
• Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School – 6.6 miles
• Tunbridge Wells Grammar Schools for Boys – 7.1 miles
• Tonbridge Grammar School for Girls  – 8.1 miles
• The Judd Grammar School for Boys – 8.4 miles

Private Schools:

• Kent College – 3.9 miles
• Somerhill Schools – 5 miles
• Hilden Grange Prep School – 7.3 miles
• Fosse Bank Prep School – 15.2 miles