Marden (/ ˈ m ɑːr d ən / or / m ɑːr ˈ d ɛ n /) [3] is a village and civil parish in the Kent borough of Maidstone approximately 8 miles (13 km) south of Maidstone. The civil parish is located on the flood plain of the River Beult , and also includes Chainhurst and the hamlet of Wanshurst Green.

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The village of Marden is situated nine miles south of Maidstone in Kent, England. In the Dark Ages herdsmen visited the uninhabited thick forests and marshes of the Weald of Kent in the autumn to feed their pigs on acorns & beech mast.

Dec 8, 2023 · One prime example of this is the cosy village of Marden between Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone. With a population of around 3,400 people, according to the latest census, it might not be Kent’s biggest village, but it is full of amazing features that make it a real must-visit, even during these colder months.

Marden, our Wealden village, lies in the heart of the Kent countryside in an area called the Low Weald. Marden is a thriving village with a strong community spirit, and a long history dating back at least as far as Edward 1.

Marden, our Wealden village, lies in the heart of the Kent countryside about nine miles south of Maidstone, the county town of Kent. It has a population of approximately four thousand people. It is the second largest parish (in area) in Kent. is a thriving village with a strong community spirit, and a long history.

Marden is a village and civil parish in the Kent borough of Maidstone approximately 8 miles south of Maidstone. The civil parish is located on the flood plain of the River Beult, and also includes Chainhurst and the hamlet of Wanshurst Green.

Marden Library and Heritage Centre, High Street, Marden, Kent, TN12 9DP. The Opening of the Centre. On 23rd March 2008 the village of Marden saw the official opening, by Ann Widdecombe MP for Maidstone, of the Marden Heritage Centre. This was the result of an alliance between Kent County Council Libraries & Archives and the Marden History Group.

Marden’s geographical position ensured that the 1939-1945 war with Germany would impact on the village: it was in the front line for the defence of Britain. Kent was en route for London for the German bombers and unused bombs were off loaded here on their return.

Marden in Kent is in the middle of the rich farmland of the weald, and has many orchards, oast houses and old buildings surrounding the village. The centre of Marden is quite old and attractive with many buildings built during the weaving era.