Cudham
| Cudham | |
| Kent | |
|---|---|
 Cudham Church | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | TQ445595 |
| Location: | 51°19’9"N, 0°4’16"E |
| Data | |
| Post town: | Sevenoaks |
| Postcode: | TN14 |
| Dialling code: | 01959 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Bromley |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Orpington |
Cudham is a village and ancient parish in Kent, south of Orpington and north-west of Sevenoaks.
History
Cudham church, dedicated to St Peter & St Paul, is mentioned in the Domesday Book.[1] The Blacksmith's Arms, originally a 17th-century farmhouse, has memorabilia of the music hall artiste known as "Little Tich". Cudham Recreation Ground, behind the church and pub, is home to Cudham Wyse Cricket Club, which was formed in 1965.
Transport
Cudham is served by Transport for London bus services R5 and R10 connecting the area with Orpington via Green Street Green and to Knockholt. The closest rail link to the area is Knockholt station.
Events
Cudham hosts one of the oldest village shows and fetes dating back to Victorian times, annually on the August Bank Holiday Monday.
Cudham also hosts the famous annual Cudham Craic music festival, a popular two-day music event in Cudham's recreation ground promoted by KentBand.com.
References
- ↑ "History of the Parishes". The united benefice of Cudham & Downe. http://www.pcd.org.uk/history.asp.
Outside links
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Cudham) |
