A brief history of Hollingbourne
Hollingbourne is a historic village noted for its superb landscape where ancient buildings add to the rural heritage. Springs from the North Downs give rise to tributaries that join the River Len; these springs feed mill streams and ponds, and their neighbouring meadow-land and woodlands, all of which have ensured Hollingbourne’s historic prosperity. Hollingbourne appears in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Hoilingeborde.
Hollingbourne War Memorial
The Hollingbourne War Memorial lists the names of 37 men from Hollingbourne who died for their country in World War I and the names of 12 men and 1 woman from Hollingbourne who died in World War II. Where possible links have been made to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website which provides more information.
All Saints Church
All Saints’ Church in Hollingbourne is part of the North Downs Benefice which includes three groups of churches, Hollingbourne with Hucking, Detling with Thurnham and Boxley and Grove Green. Leeds, Broomfield and the Anglican community in Kingswood are now in a team with Otham and Langley with their own Team Vicar.
Sport in the Village
Hollingbourne is home to both a cricket ground, operated with our neighbours Bearstead Cricket Club and a Football Pitch at the Lance Memorial Field.
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Hollingbourne is home to 3 Area’s of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Prehistoric routes the North Downs Way and Pilgrim’s Way pass through the village. Its status as nationally cherished land is confirmed by AONB.
Listed Properties
Hollingbourne Village is home to over a hundred listed properties, and includes an area of high preservation.
