The easiest way to get from our hotel in Ashford to the 149^th Open Championship is by car – whether you’re driving or hopping in a taxi, you’ll reach The Open golf venue in Sandwich in just under an hour. If you’re using Ashford public transport, then the nearest train station to the British Open is in Sandwich, and the nearest bus stop is in Canterbury.

Our Premier Inn Ashford North hotel is only a 55-minute drive away from The Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich, the venue of The Open Championship 2021.

The nearest train station to our Premier Inn Ashford North hotel is Charing station, just a five-minute drive away. Other nearby train stations in Ashford include Ashford International station and Pluckley station, both just a 12-minute drive away, and Wye station just a 15-minute drive away.

Whether it’s a half term break or a romantic UK getaway, you’ll find all kinds of fun activities in Ashford. Shopaholics and bargain-hunters won’t want to miss visiting Ashford Designer Outlet during your stay, and after shopping in Ashford, why not enjoy a relaxing walk around Victoria Park?

You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to great places to eat in Ashford. As well as our great-value on-site Beefeater restaurant, you can also enjoy tasty family meals at our French Connection Table Table restaurant just a 15-minute drive away, and our Brickfield Cookhouse & Pub restaurant just a 22-minute drive away. Enjoy our great-value Meal Deals and our famous Premier Inn Breakfast throughout your Ashford short break.

Don’t miss out on visiting Ashford’s top attractions during your stay. Home to a Jacobean stately home and scenic gardens, it’s easy to see why Godinton House and Gardens is one of the most popular attractions in Ashford. Scenery-lovers can visit Conningbrook Lakes Country Park or soak up some incredible countryside views with a walk around Kent Downs. Plus, whether you’re swimming in a local pool or visiting one of many zoos in Kent, you’ll find plenty of fun family activities in Ashford.

Free on-site parking is available at our Premier Inn Ashford North hotel.

With our flexible booking rates, great-value hotels and luxurious Hypnos beds in every room, you can look forward to fun, family-friendly stays when booking with Premier Inn. Plus, you can sleep easy thanks to our Premier Inn CleanProtect promise - we ensure all rooms and communal spaces have been rigorously cleaned for the safety of our guests and team members.

Our Premier Inn rooms offer all the comfort and value you need for fun family breaks. All our hotels are child-friendly and can provide travel cots at no extra cost for guests. Our restaurants have delicious and nutritious meals for kids, too, and up to two kids eat breakfast for free when an adult orders a Premier Inn Breakfast or Meal Deal.

From booking to check out, our Premier Inn hotels are ideal for business trips. Just some of the perks for business guests include access to exclusive flexible rates through our free online booking tool, free cancellations if your plans change, speedy check-in and check-out, rigorously cleaned hotel rooms as part of our Premier Inn CleanProtect promise, selected hotels with Hussle gym benefits, free Wi-Fi, and – of course – our famous Premier Inn Breakfast.