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Tiny English village home to award-winning vineyards, quaint streets and loads of celebs

Plus, two other picturesque UK villages to visit

THERE'S a pretty village in England where celebrities have been known to live and it's even home to an award-winning vineyard.

Located in Kent, Biddenden is often overlooked as a holiday destination in favour of coastal destinations like Margate, Whitstable and Folkestone.

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Located in Kent, the village of Biddenden has just one pubCredit: Alamy
Motifs to the Biddenden Maids are dotted throughout the villageCredit: Alamy
The village is home to award-winning vineyardsCredit: Getty - Contributor

Even though the village isn't hugely popular among holidaymakers, it is home to several quaint tourist attractions.

One of those is a wrought iron sign that depicts a set of conjoined twins.

The twins were allegedly born in the Kent village in 1100.

They were often referred to as the Biddenden Maids and became known for their charity work, which is still honoured to this day.

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Depictions of the sisters are still dotted throughout the village, including a wrought iron sign that was erected to honour the two women in the 1920s.

The English village is home to quaint streets that are lined with picturesque shops.  

There's also Vane Court, which is believed to be the oldest house in the village, dating back to the 15th century.

The Grade II listed building even became a royal residence when King Rama VII of Thailand (then Siam) bought the property in 1939 following his abdication.

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After purchasing the property, the king and his wife Queen Rambai Barni were often spotted in the village.

Lying a few miles away from the Weald, it comes as no surprise to find that Biddenden is home to award-winning vineyards.

Inside the unspoilt UK village that's one of the county's best-kept secrets

The village is also home to the county's oldest commercial vineyard, dating back to 1969.

Spanning across 22 acres, Biddenden Vineyards produces award-winning white, red, rose and sparkling English Wines and even a cider.

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