A shop which claims to be the oldest in the UK has gone on the market.

The Tulip Tree in Chiddingstone, between Edenbridge and Tonbridge, first opened its doors in 1453 - 570 years ago.

The village's tearoom is a Grade I-listed building and has a post office, general store and tearoom.

Customers can buy items including gifts, furniture, greeting cards, sweets, ice creams, groceries, candles, scarves and jewellery.

It was also once owned by Thomas Boleyn - the father of former Queen of England Anne Boleyn - back in the 16th century.

Its heritage status means the site must be kept as a shop and post office, once current owner Nicoletta Fahie-Wilson finds a buyer.

She has put it up for sale with an asking price of £230,000 - 10 years after taking over the mantle of running what is believed to be the oldest working shop in the country.

It is also just two miles as the crow flies from Hever Castle.

Speaking before putting it on the market, Mrs Fahie-Wilson said: "I trained as a nurse, going into occupational health as my career progressed.

"In 2008 I visited the village of Chiddingstone with my family and completely fell in love.

"Five years later, the shop and tea room went on the market so I left my job in Canary Wharf to pursue my dream with the support of my husband and three children."

However speaking to the BBC, she now says the next owner has therefore "got to be someone who really wants to take on a lifestyle choice, as it's not just a shop, it's a community".

The property has also been used in films such as A Room with a View, which featured stars such as Harry Potter's Helena Bonham Carter.