Local area

Things to do in Ashford & surrounding areas

The Old Mill is located in Kennington, a suburb just north of Ashford, set close to the route of the historic Kennington Mills, where wind, water and steam once powered a series of local mills operating throughout the 19th century. Although only the base of the old windmill survives today, the area still reflects its industrial past, with Mill Lane marking the former location of the mill complex.

Kennington developed around these early industries and later became a residential community linked closely with surrounding hop‑growing farmland. Seasonal hop pickers travelled to the area in the early 20th century, contributing to the village’s social and working life. Today, the wider Ashford area combines modern amenities with transport links to Canterbury and the Kent Downs, while still retaining pockets of traditional village character around Kennington’s older roads and buildings.

The Old Mill sits within this landscape of historic mills, former farmland and established residential neighbourhoods, providing a local landmark that reflects both the heritage and ongoing development of the area.