Cranbrook & Sissinghurst

Located in the heart of Kent, the Cranbrook and Sissinghurst neighbourhood offers a blend of historic charm and vibrant community life. Known for its picturesque landscapes, this area is surrounded by the stunning High Weald – a medieval landscape of wooded, rolling hills studded with sandstone outcrops – and offers residents a tranquil yet connected living experience.

With a rich history reflected in its architecture and a strong sense of community, Cranbrook and Sissinghurst is ideal for families, professionals and retirees alike.

Local schools

Cranbrook and Sissinghurst boasts excellent educational institutions, with Dulwich Preparatory School in Cranbrook providing a top-tier preparatory education.

The easily-accessible Cranbrook School, a renowned co-educational grammar school, provides outstanding education for ages 11-18, with a strong emphasis on both academic and extracurricular achievements, while Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School offers a nurturing environment for younger children.

Local hospitality

Food, drinks & retail

The local hospitality scene in Cranbrook and Sissinghurst is vibrant and diverse. Dining options range from cosy cafes like The Apicius, known for its seasonal and locally sourced menu, to traditional pubs such as The Milk House, which offers a warm atmosphere and a selection of Kentish ales.

Cranbrook High Street is home to an array of independent boutiques and shops, offering everything from artisanal goods to everyday necessities. The town is also famous for its charming weekly market, where local vendors sell fresh produce, crafts and more.

Everything nearby

Residents of Cranbrook and Sissinghurst enjoy access to a wide array of local amenities, from libraries, supermarkets, pharmacies and post offices, to cultural highlights like the impressive Sissinghurst Castle Garden.

The surrounding countryside also provides numerous outdoor activities, from walking and cycling trails to the tranquil Bedgebury National Pinetum, perfect for family outings or solo explorations.

Career opportunities

Cranbrook and Sissinghurst offers a range of career opportunities, particularly in education, healthcare and the service industries. The area’s proximity to larger towns like Tunbridge Wells – where the retail, construction and professional services industries are all thriving – make it an ideal location for both local and commuting professionals.

Surrounding amenities

  • Primary schools

    Cranbrook School
    Address: Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, TN17 3JD
    Contact: 01580 711800
    Details: A co-educational grammar school with a sixth form, serving students aged 11-18.
    Website: cranbrookschool.co.uk

    Benenden Church of England Primary School
    Address: Rolvenden Road, Cranbrook, TN17 4EH
    Contact: 01580 240421
    Details: A primary school for ages 5-11, rated “Good” by Ofsted.

     

    Colliers Green Church of England Primary School
    Address: Colliers Green, Cranbrook, TN17 2LR
    Contact: 01580 211335
    Details: A small village primary school offering education for children aged 4-11.

     

    Sissinghurst Church of England Primary School
    Address: Common Road, Sissinghurst, TN17 2BH
    Contact: 01580 713895
    Details: A small primary school serving the local community, with a focus on personal development​

  • Hospitality Venues

    The George Hotel
    Address: Stone Street, Cranbrook, TN17 3HE
    Contact: 01580 713348
    Details: A historic hotel offering accommodation, restaurant services, and event hosting.

    Apicius Restaurant
    Address: Cranbrook, TN17 3HA
    Contact: 01580 714666
    Details: Fine dining restaurant with a focus on modern British cuisine.

     

    The Milk House
    Address: Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, TN17 2JG
    Contact: 01580 720200
    Details: Pub and restaurant offering seasonal menus and a large garden space for events.

    The Bull Inn
    Address: Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4DE
    Contact: 01580 240054
    Details: Traditional village pub with classic British pub food​

  • Big Employers

    Benenden School
    Address: Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4AA
    Contact: 01580 240592
    Details: A large independent boarding school for girls, also a significant local employer.

    Cranbrook School
    Address: Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, TN17 3JD
    Contact: 01580 711800
    Details: Another important employer, as one of the leading schools in the area.

     

    Benenden Healthcare Society
    Address: Holgate Hill, Benenden, TN17 4AX
    Contact: 0800 414 8071
    Details: A healthcare mutual offering medical services, another key local employer.

     

    Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
    Address: Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 2SJ
    Details: This large forest and outdoor recreation site provides jobs in tourism, education, and forestry​.

  • Supermarkets.

    Tesco Superstore
    Contact: 0345 671 9458
    Address: Rye Road, Former Bus Depot, Hawkhurst. TN18 4HG
    Description: A large supermarket offering groceries and other essentials.

    Waitrose & Partners
    Contact: 0158 075 2843
    Address: Rye Road, Hawkhurst. TN18 4JB
    Description: Supermarket focussing on British goods.

    Co-Op Food Cranbrook
    Contact: 0158 071 4366
    Address: High Street, Cranbrook. TN17 3DQ
    Description: Supermarket with an ethical focus.

  • Dentists & Doctors

    BUPA Dental Care Cranbrook
    Contact: 01580 715786
    Address: 31 Stone St, Cranbrook. TN17 3HF
    Description: Private dentist offering check-ups, hygiene appointments and cosmetic dentistry.

    Beaconsfield Dental Practice
    Contact: 01580 895 820
    Address: Offens Drive, Staplehurst, Tonbridge. TN12 0LB
    Description: NHS practice providing a full range of dental services

    Orchard End Surgery
    Contact: 01580 713622
    Address: Dorothy Avenue, Cranbrook, Kent. TN17 3AY
    Description: Local GP surgery offering healthcare services.

    Old School Surgery
    Contact: 01580 712476
    Address: Rectory Fields, Cranbrook, Kent. TN17 3JB
    Description: GP surgery providing family medical care.

Schools

Cranbrook School
Address: Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, TN17 3JD
Contact: 01580 711800
Details: A co-educational grammar school with a sixth form, serving students aged 11-18.
Website: cranbrookschool.co.uk

Benenden Church of England Primary School
Address: Rolvenden Road, Cranbrook, TN17 4EH
Contact: 01580 240421
Details: A primary school for ages 5-11, rated “Good” by Ofsted.

 

Colliers Green Church of England Primary School
Address: Colliers Green, Cranbrook, TN17 2LR
Contact: 01580 211335
Details: A small village primary school offering education for children aged 4-11.

 

Sissinghurst Church of England Primary School
Address: Common Road, Sissinghurst, TN17 2BH
Contact: 01580 713895
Details: A small primary school serving the local community, with a focus on personal development​

Hospitality Venues

The George Hotel
Address: Stone Street, Cranbrook, TN17 3HE
Contact: 01580 713348
Details: A historic hotel offering accommodation, restaurant services, and event hosting.

Apicius Restaurant
Address: Cranbrook, TN17 3HA
Contact: 01580 714666
Details: Fine dining restaurant with a focus on modern British cuisine.

 

The Milk House
Address: Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, TN17 2JG
Contact: 01580 720200
Details: Pub and restaurant offering seasonal menus and a large garden space for events.

The Bull Inn
Address: Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4DE
Contact: 01580 240054
Details: Traditional village pub with classic British pub food​

Big Employers

Benenden School
Address: Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4AA
Contact: 01580 240592
Details: A large independent boarding school for girls, also a significant local employer.

Cranbrook School
Address: Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, TN17 3JD
Contact: 01580 711800
Details: Another important employer, as one of the leading schools in the area.

 

Benenden Healthcare Society
Address: Holgate Hill, Benenden, TN17 4AX
Contact: 0800 414 8071
Details: A healthcare mutual offering medical services, another key local employer.

 

Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Address: Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 2SJ
Details: This large forest and outdoor recreation site provides jobs in tourism, education, and forestry​.

Supermarkets

Tesco Superstore
Contact: 0345 671 9458
Address: Rye Road, Former Bus Depot, Hawkhurst. TN18 4HG
Description: A large supermarket offering groceries and other essentials.

Waitrose & Partners
Contact: 0158 075 2843
Address: Rye Road, Hawkhurst. TN18 4JB
Description: Supermarket focussing on British goods.

Co-Op Food Cranbrook
Contact: 0158 071 4366
Address: High Street, Cranbrook. TN17 3DQ
Description: Supermarket with an ethical focus.

Dentists & Doctors

BUPA Dental Care Cranbrook
Contact: 01580 715786
Address: 31 Stone St, Cranbrook. TN17 3HF
Description: Private dentist offering check-ups, hygiene appointments and cosmetic dentistry.

Beaconsfield Dental Practice
Contact: 01580 895 820
Address: Offens Drive, Staplehurst, Tonbridge. TN12 0LB
Description: NHS practice providing a full range of dental services

Orchard End Surgery
Contact: 01580 713622
Address: Dorothy Avenue, Cranbrook, Kent. TN17 3AY
Description: Local GP surgery offering healthcare services.

Old School Surgery
Contact: 01580 712476
Address: Rectory Fields, Cranbrook, Kent. TN17 3JB
Description: GP surgery providing family medical care.