Ripple comes from the old English 'ripel' meaning 'a strip of land'
Ripple is not a big village but it is a very ancient one and of Saxon origin. It lies 2-3 miles south west of Deal and spreads out around a cross road. There are approximately 154 properties and around 300 electors.
A cottage, once named the Dovecote bears the date of 1647 and properties in Portland Terrace in Church Lane are over 100 years old and were originally built for farm workers. The last development in the village was Sunnyside Close, built in 1960.
The village hall was first proposed in 1949 but following several set backs the deal was finally sealed on 18 February 1955.
Ripplevale House once owned by the French family for generations has had several uses over the years, from private school, guest house, war office and is now once again a school for boys aged 6-18 with Autism.
The old windmill at Ripple Mill has been lovingly restored over the last 10-15 years fulfilling the owners dream.
LOCAL AMENITIES
Solley’s Ice Cream Parlour,
Farm Trail & Camping
Made from locally sourced ingredients, the milk & cream used in Solley’s Kentish Ice Cream comes from just a mile away - in fact 85% of the base ingredients sourced locally.
Located in Ripple, the shop is open to visitors daily over the summer months – try their award-winning ice cream.
Farm Trail
Explore Solley’s 383 acre farm following the marked trail and find out more about the farm and surrounding countryside.
Camping is available, visit the website for more information.
Village Hall
For bookings contact:
01304 374512
St Mary the Virgin Church
Ripple parish church is a Grade: II listed
building, dedicated to Saint Mary the Virgin. The Normans built it in the 12th century. In 1800, Edward Hasted described the Ripple church as ‘small and neat. It consists of a nave and a chancel; having a small wooden tower at the west end, on which is a handsome spire. There are two bells in it. There are no marks of antiquity in this church, excepting in the circular arch over the south door, which is very ancient and probably belonged to an older building’. However, in 1861 the architect Arthur Ashpitel rebuilt the church on its original Norman foundations in a Romanesque style, in imitation of St Nicholas, Barfreston.
The Plough Inn
At heart we’re a friendly local pub, boasting fantastic cask ales and the best in British food. Accommodation available.
LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT
FOR RIPPLE
Ripple Parish Council has a defibrillator mounted in its casing on the external wall outside the Village Hall. This life saving equipment can be used by anyone in an emergency; if you suspect someone is in cardiac arrest; just dial 999 and they will guide you through how to use the equipment.
