[1] The station was opened on 1 October 1892,[2] when the line was opened from Paddock Wood to Hope Mill, for Goudhurst & Lamberhurst.

[3][4] The station was equipped with a single 300 ft platform on the up side,[5] together with a loop serving a fruit packing warehouse.

To the rear of the station are the stationmaster's house, a three-storey building with dormer windows, and a goods yard.

The village of Horsmonden lies a short distance to the west of the station.

The station was closed with the line on 12 June 1961.