Biddenden is a large, mostly agricultural and wooded village and civil parish in the borough of Ashford in Kent, England.

The place name Biddenden is derived from the Kentish dialect of Old English, meaning "Bidda's woodland pasture".

The ready availability of raw materials led to the establishment of a flourishing textile industry for the production of broadcloth.

The place of birth of residents was 94.2% United Kingdom, 0.4% Republic of Ireland, 1.6% other Western European countries, and 3.8% elsewhere.

The industry of employment of residents was 13.9% retail, 9.5% manufacturing, 10.3% construction, 14.3% real estate, 10.3% health and social work, 7.2% education, 4.7% transport and communications, 5.2% public administration, 4.9% hotels and restaurants, 5.7% finance, 5.8% agriculture and 8.2% other.

[6] An important cottage industry has developed to the west, where numerous vineyards and orchards produce varietal wines, ciders and juices.