The Aperfield Inn was formerly known as The Fox And Hounds after The ''Old Surrey Foxhounds'' who used to meet at the pub before their hunt. It now takes its name from an ancient spelling of "apple tree field" and is built on land that once formed part of the Manor of Aperfield. This was one of the manors that William the Conqueror presented to his half-brother following the Norman invasion in 1066, so it's fair to say the area is rich in history!
Westerham is surrounded by woodland and meadows and is a Designated Area of Natural Beauty. There's plenty of great walking and cycling at the 250 acres of formal gardens, wildflower meadows and nature trails of High Elms Country Park.
Lovers of historic buildings are also well catered for, with Sir Winston Churchill's home at Chartwell just a short drive away. You can also see the study where Charles Darwin composed "On the origin of species" at nearby Down House.