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Ashford Road
Hollingbourne
01622 880985
https://www.vintageinn.co.uk/theparkgateinnhollingbourne
https://whatpub.com/park-gate
Above postcard, circa 1907, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard circa 1927, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo, date unknown, with permission from Eric Hartland. |
Above photo, circa 1958, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo 2014. |
Above photo 2019. |
Above sign, October 1991.
Above with thanks from Brian Curtis
www.innsignsociety.com. |
The inn is named after the gate that once led into Leeds Castle Park in
the mid nineteenth century. Leeds Castle has been home to royalty, lords and
ladies for over a thousand years. Park Gate was a small hamlet at that time
and was served by the inn that has a 16th century building at its core.
I have also seen this addressed as Broomfield. I am also aware of a pub
dating back to 1776 that had the name the "Swan"
and an address of Park Gate, and although I have no proof of this yet, I
think the two could be one and the same.
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Kentish Gazette 27 February 1801.
A few days since died in the parish of Leeds, Mr James Martin Lane, landlord of the
"Park Gate" public house.
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South Eastern Gazette 3 May 1836.
HOLINGBOURNE UNION.
The Guardians of the above Union will be prepared, at their meeting, at
"Park Gate", on Tuesday, the 12th day of May instant, to receive Tenders
for the Supply of the Union with the following articles......
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The Maidstone Telegraph, 15 August 1868.
Park Gate Inn, Leeds.
Thomas Jackson, proprietor, begs most respectfully to thank his
friends and the public in general for their past favours during the
short time he has held the above inn, and trusts, by strict
attention and moderate charges, to merit a continuance of the same.
T. J. also begs to state that he has made great improvements, and
has every convenience for the accommodation of private families. The
neighbourhood is well known for its pleasant walks, being adjacent
to the beautiful seat of C. W. Martin, Esq., M.P.
Parties visiting the above inn will find every convenience for
cricket, every requisite being kept for their accommodation.
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Maidstone Journal and Kentish Advertiser 06 December 1869.
BEARSTED PETTY SESSIONS THIS DAY (MONDAY).
ALLEGED BEERHOUSE OFFENCE.
Thomas Jackson, landlord of the "Park Gate Inn," Hollingbourne, was
summoned for selling beer during prohibited hours on Sunday, the 7th of
November. The defendant's house was visited by Police-constable Wyborn
on the above day, when he found the door fastened. Admittance was
demanded, and the constable then found two men in the taproom with pots
containing beer before them. One said he had come to bring the landlord
some celery, and the other, named Turner, said he had had some
refreshment because he had taken lodgings in the house. Having taken
their names, and apprised the landlord of it, he saw Turner going
towards Leeds park to his house. A witness named Ellen Hughes was
called, and stated that Turner had been lodging at her father's house,
the "Old England," but left on the Saturday previous. Mr. Goodwin, who
defended, argued that Turner was a lodger, and that the other man Godden
went there as a friend of Turner. Numerous witnesses were called in
support of this view of the case. The Bench stated there was no doubt
about the matter, and dismissed the case. |
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Dover Express 24 September 1926.
KENT MOTOR FATALITY.
Late on Saturday night, near the "Park Gate Inn," on the Ashford road,
Hollingbourne, an elderly man named Latter, who is said to have been
hop-picking in the district, was knocked down by Ernest Mitchell, of
Little Milgate, Thurnham, who was riding a motor cycle combination.
Latter sustained severe head injuries, including, it is thought, a
fractured skull. As the driver of the motor cycle was also badly injured
both men were conveyed to the West Kent General Hospital, where Latter
died a little while after admission.
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From the
https://www.kentonline.co.uk By Jess Sharp, 13 November 2019.
The Park Gate Inn pub in Hollingbourne, near Maidstone reopens after major refurbishment.
A popular village pub has reopened after a huge refurbishment.
The Park Gate Inn, situated in Ashford Road, Hollingbourne, near
Maidstone, has recently started welcoming back customers following an
extensive remodel.
The pub located right next to Leeds Castle has had a rustic overhaul and
has a new extensive menu.
Visitors will be able to enjoy the venue all year round with an outdoor
dining area for the summer months and cozy fireplaces for the colder
seasons.
There is even a dog friendly area inside the pub for punters to bring
their pets for a pint.
Stuart Buzza, landlord of The Park Gate Inn, said: "We wanted the new
look to provide guests with a cosy pub where they can enjoy dinner, have
a few drinks after their busy day or simply to relax with their
four-legged friends and read the Sunday paper.
“The Park Gate Inn has been part of the Hollingbourne community for many
years and the building itself is full of local history. Many of its
period features are still present, with exposed beams and three open
fireplaces creating a warm inviting interior and we hope that added
features such as the new cosy snug area will also be loved by all of our
guests, both regulars and first-timers.” |
LICENSEE LIST
LANE James Martin to Feb/1801 dec'd
FARMER Fanny Mrs 1841-61+ (widow and grocer age 70 in 1861 )
SKINNER Charlotte 1861+ (age 75 in 1861)
JACKSON Thomas 1868-69+
SKINNER John 1881+ (age 59 in 1881)
SKINNER Charlotte 1903+
BELL Frederick 1938+
BUZZA Stuart 2019+
https://pubwiki.co.uk/ParkGateInn.shtml
Census
From the Kelly's Directory 1903
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