Thinking of a move to Langton Green or one of the neighbouring villages? This corner of Kent has plenty to recommend it, and having let and sold properties here for years, we’ve picked up a good feel for what makes the area tick. Here’s a bit of background on the village, its history and its community, whether you’re already local or just weighing up the move.
Area
Langton Green is a village of over 1,300 households and one of the four villages that make up Speldhurst Parish. Its church, All Saints, sits close to the Green, and the Village Hall is now a modern building next to the recreation ground. The rural area around Langton Green is a fine example of Kent and Sussex countryside at its best, well served by a network of footpaths ideal for a pleasant walk.
History
Langton Green used to have its own ancient castle just west of the current Broom Lane. Around 1350, Sir Thomas Holland built a new home on its site for his 12-year-old royal bride, Joanna the Fair Maid of Kent, granddaughter of King Edward I. Sir Thomas was Lord of the Manor of Speldhurst and died in 1360 while on service in France.
Joanna, childhood sweetheart of Edward the Black Prince, later married him and became the first Princess of Wales. One of their children became King Richard II. Joanna features on the Langton Green village sign.
The main road running through Langton Green, along the ridge on which it grew, was once the toll road from Tunbridge Wells to Maresfield. It later became the A264 Tunbridge Wells to East Grinstead road, and because of the road’s importance, many of the village’s shops have survived where those in surrounding villages have largely disappeared.
Interesting Fact
Langton Green’s main claim to fame in recent years is as the birthplace of Subbuteo, the famous table football game, invented and made here for many years before being sold to Waddingtons. There are still active Subbuteo clubs today, and World Championships continue to be held.
Local Community
Langton Green has a strong community spirit, with a good range of clubs to join: the Langton Green Community Sports Association, Langton Green Cricket Club, the Langton Green Car Club and the Langton Green Badminton Club. There are also plenty of lovely walks to enjoy around the local countryside, a village society that helps look after the area, and an annual Village Fete held each year on the green.
Talk to Us
If you’re thinking of buying, selling or letting in Langton Green, we’d be glad to help.