Stalisfield Green lies high on the North Downs (a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), some 650 feet above sea level, and close to the escarpment above Charing.

At the time of the Domesday survey the village belonged to Odo, Earl of Kent, (as the Bishop of Bayeux).

Sir John died in 1769, and his widow Lady Jane Head took control.

[2] The house still exists as Derbies Court, a Grade II listed building.

[2] In the 13th century the church of St Mary was built, in the diocese of Canterbury, and deanery of Ospringe.

Built between 1350 and 1450, it is a fine example of a Wealden hall house and is Grade II listed.

[5] The pub serves only Kentish beers and ciders from traditional hand pumps; it regularly featuring ales from Hopdaemon (from Syndale Vineyard Newnham), Gadds (Ramsgate) and Goachers (Maidstone).