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Known for
The Eurostar hub, McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, Tenterden Road and a Kent market town that's been transformed by international rail connectivity
A little history
A coaching town on the London-to-Folkestone road, Ashford became the junction for Eurostar services to Paris and Brussels in 1994. The town has grown dramatically with the international rail connection.
The town centre independent quarter around New Street. The weekly market is good. Tenterden is 10 minutes away and excellent. The Eurostar connection makes Paris genuinely accessible for a day trip.
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Food & drink in Ashford
The town centre has improving independent food around New Street. The designer outlet has chain food. The weekly market has good local produce.
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Craft pubs, independent bars and evening spots across Ashford. Roam tells you what's open and what's worth the visit.
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Ashford's businesses benefit from the Eurostar connectivity and the large catchment area. The independent scene is developing around the town centre.
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Frequently asked questions
Ashford is a place in Kent known for the Eurostar hub, McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, Tenterden Road and a Kent market town that's been transformed by international rail connectivity. A coaching town on the London-to-Folkestone road, Ashford became the junction for Eurostar services to Paris and Brussels in 1994. The population is around 77,000.
The town centre has improving independent food around New Street. The designer outlet has chain food. The weekly market has good local produce.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Ashford and across Kent. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Ashford businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Ashford and the wider Kent area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Ashford and the surrounding area in Kent, including Stanhope, Victoria Road, Beaver, Bockhanger, Kennington, Bybrook, Hothfield and Willesborough.
