Dog Friendly

The Hook & Hatchet Inn

At the Hook & Hatchet Inn we have a number of desirable amenities other than just our fabulous bar and dining area - paired with a wide selection of beers, ales, spirits and wines and also fantastic homemade pub food!

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We are the oldest pub in Maidstone conveniently situated close to the river and town centre. We have a Jam Night every Tuesday Evening and Live Bands every Friday and Saturday evening. On Sundays sometimes we have solos, duos and original bands.
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Once a hunting ground for royalty, King’s Wood is now a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and remains home to a herd of fallow deer.

There are some hills and uneven terrain in this walk, so make sure you bring sturdy shoes. This is a walk with ... (click the button below to read more)

This early 12th-century building has plenty of exposed beams, some low ceilings and a small seating area on a mezzanine floor that makes a good addition to the small floor area. The large inglenook fireplace provides a warm welcome in winter. Formerly a café,... (click the button below to read more)

Voted one of the top 10 woods for bluebells by the Woodland Trust, Hucking Estate is best enjoyed in spring as the magical carpet of flowers extends between the trees.

You and your dog can enjoy a beautiful circular stroll through the picturesque woodland ... (click the button below to read more)

Cobtree Manor is a lovely park which is dog friendly. It has many facilities including a Cafe, which is currently open for takeaway and a children's play area. There is a large car park which is pay & display. (£2.00 for up to 6 hours). There are paths that t... (click the button below to read more)

Whitstable’s West Beach is a long stretch of shingle divided up by wooden groynes. It runs from just south of the town’s harbour to neighbouring Seasalter, a distance of around a mile.

Despite the lack of sand Whitstable is still a fantastic spot. It repre... (click the button below to read more)

A traditional local pub with a fine selection of lagers, ales, wines and spirits.

Cosy, pub with mod cons.
A car park for customers.
A fine selection of local ales.
Pretty terrace garden with plenty of seating.
Children and dogs welcome if on a lead (d... (click the button below to read more)

Nestled in the picturesque countryside near to the renowned Leeds Castle, the Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel offers 14 versatile meeting and function rooms that can accommodate up to 600 guests. Guests can enjoy amenities such as tennis, golf, a health c... (click the button below to read more)

This 292-acre country park has a lot to offer, from fairytale-like pools and glades to majestic ancient woodland and their award-winning eco visitor centre.

Be aware that dogs must be kept on a lead in certain areas, and that bins are only provided at the ... (click the button below to read more)

The Teston River Walk is one of several stunning riverside walks available in Kent. The walk allows you to enjoy a waterside walk as well as a wander through the park and is focused around the rustic ragstone bridge which has existed since the end of the medi... (click the button below to read more)

Ham Street Woods is part of the larger Orlestone Forest, a fragmented area of woodland that is the remnant of a continuous oak forest that once covered the Weald.

As well as being one of the first National Nature Reserves to be designated in 1952, Ham Stre... (click the button below to read more)

Between Margate and Broadstairs, you’ll find Kingsgate Bay. This quiet, sandy beach framed is by monumental white chalk cliffs and sea arch and watched over by a handsome 18th-century castle. All in all, it makes for a walk you won’t soon forget.

The bay i... (click the button below to read more)

The Kent Event Centre is the largest, most flexible conference and exhibition venue in Kent, offering 7,000 sqm of indoor space and 200 acres of outdoor space.

Our three main exhibition halls are ideal for creating stunning exhibitions, trade fairs or publ... (click the button below to read more)

Set in the beautiful Kent countryside, this four-star hotel in Royal Tunbridge Wells is built around an 18th-century Georgian oast house and is one of the most desirable event venues in the area.

Savor delicious food and drinks at our on-site restaurant, w... (click the button below to read more)