Legend has it that Sutton Valence was home to a Saxon battlefield, located on Greensand Ridge the village lies on top of a hill overlooking the flat landscape known as the Weald of Kent. Look out for Sutton Valence Castle, one of the village's main landmarks.
During the reign of King Henry III, the village was granted the right to hold a three-day market.
With a proud history dating back to 1576, the notable Sutton Valence School is a leading independent school educating more than 500 boys and girls and is home to the legendary 'Bloody Mountain'.
This launch site is near to Virgin Balloon Flights back-up site, Headcorn Aerodrome.directionsSutton Valence launch site:- The post code for the meeting place for this launch site is ME17 3EA.
From Maidstone take the A274 towards Sutton Valence and Headcorn.
Go through Sutton Valence towards Headcorn. As you pass the "Weald of Kent" golf course on your left hand side, turn left onto East Sutton Road signposted for Ulcombe, East Sutton and Charlton Court.
Take the very next road on the left. At the grass triangle in the middle of the road take the right hand fork.
This is Friday Street. Approximately 600yds on the left is Great Oak Farm. The farm has two wooden field gates at its entrance, this is the launch site (directly opposite Stream Farm). flight information linePlease call 0844 576 7523 to confirm the status of your flight. |
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