A stunning tree in Kent has narrowly missed out on being named the best in the UK.

The beautiful hornbeam, which is in Ashenbank Wood, Cobham, near Rochester, was shortlisted in the Woodland Trust’s Tree of The Year competition.

Called the Teapot Tree, judges from the Woodland Trust described it as "eye-catching" and "full of personality".

They also said it is "a wonderful example of a veteran tree that benefits from basic conservation measures", as a fence made from sustainable materials has been erected around it to protect it in the ancient woodland.

But it lost out when pitted against nine other trees from across the UK, with a hawthorn guarding the Scottish coastline crowned the winner.

The tree at Kippford, Dalbeattie in Dumfries & Galloway took 38% of the vote, finishing above a Monterey cypress tree planted on a beach in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, Wales (19%) that was saved from felling this year after a passionate public campaign.

In third place with 13% was a parasol beech in Parkanaur Forest Park, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland

The Woodland Trust's Tree of The Year competition aims to highlight how vital trees are for our landscapes and our lives.

Ashenbank Wood is a 74-acre site north of the village of Cobham.

It is bordered by several parks and woods, all of which are linked by The Darnley Trail, a 10km circular route.