Eynsford is an idyllic rural village in the southern part of Kent. It’s known for its rolling hills, and roaming rivers - as well as many other attractions. Throughout the lush neighbourhood sit multiple historical and iconic buildings, such as The Lullingstone Castle, Roman Villa, and Eynsford Castle. The village has drawn in many families who are looking for a serene community to hunker down in, while maintaining easy access to London via Thameslink from Eynsford station. Even so, there’s little reason to venture away on the weekends. Locals love meeting for tea at the Riverside Tea Room, bird watching at the Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation, and going for a Sunday roast at The Castle Hotel. For anyone considering a rural alternative to London, Eynsford is surely the place to be!

Locals and visitors both love the area’s Eynsford Castle. Dating back to the 1080s, the castle was built by William de Eynsford I. Future members of the Eynsford family continued to expand and build upon the castle site. Unfortunately, by 1261, the family had died out - leaving the castle to be divided up between different families. These families ended up having quite the battle over the estate, leading one of them to break in and vandalise the castle. Much later on, in 1835, historians began to be interested in the castle. This eventually led to the state taking ownership of the site, ultimately opening it up to the public in the late-20th century.

The Lullingstone Roman Villa dates back all the way to 100 AD! Built for wealthy landowners, the villa still has some of its original mosaics and rare wall paintings on display.

Since the area has multiple historical attractions, there are at times many tourists exploring the village. Still, these groups are not so large that they are disruptive. Furthermore, residents are proud to share their village’s historical prestige with others.

A proposal for the development of a new community near Pedham Place was approved by the local council in 2018, despite multiple objections by locals concerned over its impact on the Green Belt and the character of the area. The development is expect to bring 2,500 new homes to the area but no updates on the project have been shared since its approval. The Government has required Sevenoaks District Council to build over 10,000 new homes over the next several years. Aside from this, development in the area mostly takes the form of the occasional detached family house.