A large village between Sevenoaks and Tonbridge. Hildenborough has its own village station one stop before Sevenoaks and is therefore popular with commuters.
Population: circa 5000
Rail station: Hildenborough Station: Direct to Cannon St and Charing Cross 40 - 45 mins
Shopping: Central Hildenborough offers the usual convenience store and pharmacy. There is also a popular farmers market on Tuesdays.
Schools: Hildenborough Church of England Primary School. Sackville School is a small coeducational independent school located in the village. There are other excellent private prep, county primary and secondary schools in and around Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, including Sevenoaks Prep, Solefields, New Beacon, Granville, St. Michael’s Otford, Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge School, Sackville, Walthamstow Hall, Trinity School, Tonbridge Judd and Weald of Kent.
Eating Out: Alongside the pubs that serve the area well you will also find The Cinnamon Square for excellent Indian dining. The White Rock in Underiver and The Greyhound at Charcott are both in neighboring rural areas and worth a visit.
Fitness: Nizels Golf and Country Club offers a full gym, classes and pool complex alongside the golf club. Gyms of Sevenoaks and Tonbridge also serve the area well.
Specialties: Hildenborough is the gateway for several historic picturesque outlying villages such as Penshurst, Leigh and Chiddingstone. Its proximity to Sevenoaks and Tonbridge with all they have to offer make it a popular residential choice.