How to get to Bore Place

  • By plane

    Gatwick Airport is only 45 min away from the Venue, so we highly recommend choosing a flight to Gatwick.

    If you are flying from Norway - Norwegian fly directly to Gatwick from Sola Airport.

    Taxi from Gatwick

    Taxis can be taken from Gatwick airport and take around 45 minutes. You can pre-book a taxi directly from the airport here: https://www.gatwickairport.com/transport-options/taxi.html

    Westerham Cars is another option, recommended by our venue. You can contact them at info@westerhamcars.co.uk or call them on 01959 562091

    Train from Gatwick

    Penshurst station is geographically closest to Bore place and the journey takes around 40 minutes. To get there, take the Thameslink service 2 stops to Redhill. At Redhill take the Southern service 4 stops to Penshurst.

    Rail staff at both Gatwick airport and other stations are very helpful if you struggle finding the right platform or buying tickets.

    You can check train times and buy tickets here: trainline.co.uk. You can also buy tickets at the station.

    If you are taking a taxi from Penshurst to Bore Place you must pre-book.

    Pickups can be arranged from Penshurst Station. Please let Dave/Louise know in advance if you need picking up and what time you will require pick up.

    Car rental from Gatwick

    If you’re renting a car from Gatwick, you can find more information here: https://www.gatwickairport.com/premium-services/car-hire.html

  • By train

    If you are planning on travelling by train from London, we recommend the routes below:

    Direct: A frequent Southeastern Service runs from London Charing Cross/Waterloo East/London Bridge to Sevenoaks station, which takes 30 minutes. Taxis are available from Sevenoaks stations and take 15 minutes.

    You can check train times and buy tickets here: trainline.co.uk. You can also buy tickets at the station.

    1 change: Penshurst station can also be reached by taking a Southeastern train from the above stations, 2 stops to Tonbridge and changing onto a Southern service 2 stops. The journey takes around an hour.

    If you are taking a taxi from Penshurst to Bore Place you must pre-book.

    Pickups can be arranged from Penshurst Station. Please let Dave/Louise know in advance if you need picking up and what time you will require pick up.

  • By car

    Bore Place is an approximately 1 hour drive from London and 45 min from Gatwick Airport.

    There is free parking at the venue, but no charging points for electrical vehicles. The nearest ones are located in Edenbridge.

    Address

    Bore Place

    Bore Place Road

    Chiddingstone

    TN8 7AR

    Directions

    Make for Chiddingstone. From the Causeway Stores/Post office in Chiddingstone Causeway, follow the B2027 west. Take the third turning on the right into Bore Place Road. It is signposted ‘Bore Place’.

    If you are travelling from abroad and renting a car, please be aware that you will be driving down narrow country lanes (and you obviously have to drive on the left ;) ).