Our Town About Faversham  |  Our Town Faversham is a charming market town and port steeped in history which can be traced back to Roman times. The town is located in the South East of England nestling between the North Kent salt marshes and the calm sailing waters of the Swale in the North, and the North Downs to the South of the town. The surrounding picturesque countryside provides a rare variety, including the coastal salt marshes designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, woodland, hop fields, orchards, vineyards and the rolling hills of the North Downs. The countryside within the area truly reflects the 'Garden of England'. Rich and Varied History Reflecting it's ancient and varied heritage, Faversham has: The oldest gunpowder mills in Britain The oldest company in the World The oldest club in the World The oldest brewery in Britain The largest collection of top-fruit varieties in Britain The hottest recorded temperature in the United Kingdom Nearly 500 listed buildings, some going back to medieval times. A long association with the Kings and Queens of England, including the burial site of Queen Matilda (1151). Profile Faversham has a vibrant community and a thriving commercial centre with a wide range of shops, cafes and restaurants. Faversham once had two breweries and this has left a rich legacy of welcoming pubs offering local brews, 'real ale' and good food. Faversham's rich history has provided the town with hundreds of fine and ancient 'listed' buildings, such as the Guildhall and the picturesque Abbey Street. Getting to Faversham is easy with excellent transport links via the M2 Motorway, a main-line railway station with direct access to London and nearby Ashford International Railway station serving the continent. The channel ports of Dover, Folkestone and Ramsgate are close by providing excellent ferry and Channel Tunnel connections to the continent. Faversham itself can also be reached by sea via the Faversham Creek.