insideKENT Magazine Issue 46 - January 2016 | Page 100

TOWNSPOTLIGHT

ashford cont.
so everyone has a chance to give shopping here
a go. The whole place looks impressive, with the
shops sitting together under a huge tent – you
can’t miss this shopping centre! There are over
80 shops here, including Calvin Kelin, Lindt,
Molton Brown, Ted Baker, Kurt Geiger, Gap, and
Abercrombie & Fitch. If you’re peckish, you can
choose between Pizza Express, Wagamama, or
Café Nero amongst others. The centre is
expanding in 2018, so by then there will be even
more goodness to enjoy!
Godinton House
Godinton is a much-loved stately home in Ashford
where you can enjoy the feel of stepping back in
time; each room has a different theme depending
on who decorated and designed it at the time it
was lived in, and it is a fascinating way to explore
the past. There are tours that will teach you about
the house’s 600-year history, and about the
furniture, art, and objects within it. There are
also events and workshops that run throughout
the year.
The South of England Rare Breeds Centre
Set on a beautiful 100-acre farm in Woodchurch
near Ashford, the Rare Breeds Centre was
founded in 1992. It’s a great day out for all the
family and includes animals that can be held and
petted, tractor rides, a fabulous adventure

playground, talks, displays, a lovely restaurant,
and an inside soft play area.

pepper, with a hint of garlic in a creamy cheese
sauce with parmesan cheese).

Ashford Borough Museum
Housed in a 17th-century Grade II listed building,
this museum, within walking distance of Ashford’s
town centre, is a great way to learn about the
town. Here you can see artefacts from the town’s
past, and talk to the experts about Ashford and
what it means to them.

Bombay Street
At Bombay Street you will experience Indian food
like never before. From mouth-watering classics
to unusual street food, here is everything that the
city of Bombay has to offer. Some of the dishes
are family recipes which have been passed on
for generations! The food is natural and healthy,
with no extra additives or colourings. Try the bhel
puri (puffed, crispy rice mixed with tomatoes,
onions, potatoes and chutneys), or the chicken
malai kebab (chicken breast chunks marinated
with cream and dried fenugreek, grilled in the
tandoor).

dining out
Amici Restaurant
Amici is a family run authentic Italian restaurant
serving delicious homemade food using only the
finest ingredients combined with local fresh
produce. With two Italian chefs (Nino and
Massimo) and together with the rest of the Amici
team, this is a restaurant which has a relaxed
and friendly atmosphere providing excellent food
at an affordable price. With over 40 dishes and
daily specials to choose from you will be spoilt
for choice. There is a lunchtime menu for £9.25
for one course, or £11.95 for two courses
including a drink.
Dishes include salsiccia picante (sautéed
spicy Italian sausage with fried onions and garlic),
and tagliatelle Alfredo (ham, peas, chicken, black

The Drum Inn
The Drum Inn boasts more than just ales, with a
fully functioning restaurant serving traditional
home-cooked dishes from products and
ingredients sourced locally to the inn. In add