Kent’s oldest market town

Recorded in the Domesday Book, Faversham is the oldest market town in Kent. The historical and photogenic town is steeped in history and features over 400 listed buildings.

Recorded in the Domesday Book, Faversham is the oldest market town in Kent. The historical and photogenic town is steeped in history and features over 400 listed buildings.

In easy reach of the Kent coast, London, and Canterbury, Faversham is a popular location for families and professionals looking for a welcoming community and a small-town feel.

Property in Faversham

From Grade II Georgian listed buildings and Victorian mansions to 1960s homes, new developments and converted flats, Faversham has property for all tastes.

Walk out of the market square to see rows of 19th-century terraced houses, or visit the South Road for a mix of Georgian and Victorian properties.

Schools in Faversham

There are six primary schools in Faversham. There are two secondary schools to choose from – one grammar and one high school. Primary school children can take the Kent Test to see if grammar school is an option. If it is not, there’s a high school in the area. A bus also connects you to other towns and cities with excellent grammar schools and academies.

Shopping in Faversham

Whether you like superstores or shopping in local grocers, bakers and butchers, Faversham will serve you well. Faversham Charter Market runs every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday for you to source household essentials, clothes, trinkets, fruit and vegetables, plants, and more. There’s also an art, craft and food market twice a month on the first and third Saturday and a vintage market on the first Sunday of the month.

While you won’t find high-street stores here, you can enjoy boutique shops, independent coffee houses, and highly-rated places to eat.

History in Faversham

Faversham has a long history, with activity dating back to 200,000 BCE. There have been tools of Neanderthal man found, traces of Roman villas, and evidence of visits by Medieval, Tudor, and Stuart Kings and Queens.

In the Doomsday Book, Faversham was a recognised settlement of 75 households in 1086. In the 19th century, Faversham became the centre of the nation’s explosives industry, manufacturing gunpowder for the battle of Trafalgar and Waterloo. Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park gives an insightful view of these times.

Entertainment in Faversham

Faversham has enough activities close by to keep residents entertained. With The Arden Theatre showing local productions, an independent cinema, and many pubs and restaurants, there’s plenty to do on the weekends and evenings. The Hop Festival takes over the town each year to commemorate Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame. This two-day event features local bands and local beer.

Leisure in Faversham

Faversham Pools has a 33-metre outdoor pool with diving boards, a paddling pool, rapids and a 25m indoor training pool. With a grassy picnic area overlooking the pools, it’s a great place to spend a sunny day with the family. Over 16s can finish the day with a sunset swim in the heated outdoor pool.

If bowls is your game, a local team here offers bowls in the summer and short mat bowls in the winter. Faversham also has a golf course, a handful of gyms, and a tennis club.

Getting around

Bus stops throughout Faversham can take you to Canterbury or nearby coastal towns. A train station links you to London in just over an hour, or towards Margate and Ramsgate. The M2 motorway provides excellent road connections towards the M25 and beyond.

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