Biddenden is a village and
civil parish in the Ashford District of Kent, England. The
village lies on the Weald of Kent, some five miles (8 km)
north of Tenterden. It was centre for Wealden iron industry
and also of clothmaking. During the reign of Edward III some
Flemish clothworkers settled in the area. The ready
availability of raw materials led to the establishment of an
industry for the production of broadcloth. An important
cottage industry is established to the west, where wine and
cider is produced.
Biddenden is also the trading name of Biddenden's Cider.
Biddenden's cider is made by Biddenden Vineyards Ltd. whose
premises are close to the village.
In 1100, Mary and Eliza Chulkhurst, a pair of conjoined
twins, were born in the village. The Biddenden Maids, as
they became known, are celebrated in the village sign.
On December 21, 1821, LDS Church leader and Utah pioneer
John R. Winder was born in Biddenden.