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YOUR GUIDE TO ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS

Royal Tunbridge Wells is one of the most sought after towns in the South East of . It has a relaxed yet sophisticated lifestyle, made more enjoyable by the elegant architecture and streets to be found all around you.

The countryside surrounds the town, offering even more attractions to enjoy. This guide gives an overview of the many advantages of living in Royal Tunbridge Wells, and we hope you will find it useful. AD O R S K D T R A Y A O A J W P R D O Y N T A R R H H W U O O 9 G N B O N R R D D U ’

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The information in this document is indicative and is intended to act as a guide only as to the finished product. Accordingly, due to Berkeley policy of continuous improvement, the finished product may vary from the information provided. These particulars should not be relied upon as accurately describing any of the specific matters described by any order under the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991. This information does not constitute a contract, or warranty. The dimensions given on plans are subject to minor variations and are not intended to be used for carpet sizes, appliance sizes or items of furniture. Royal Wells Park is a marketing name and will not necessarily form part of the approved postal address. Applicants are advised to contact Berkeley to ascertain the availability of any particular property. E041/02CA/1214 CONTENTS

Dining Out Page Arts & Culture 1 Thackeray’s Restaurant 2 1 19 2 Hotel Du Vin & Bistro 2 2 Spring 19 3 The Twenty Six 2 3 Assembly Hall 20 4 The Tunbridge Wells Bar & Grill 2 4 Odeon Cinema 20 5 Bill’s 5 5 The Forum 20 6 The Mount Edgcumbe 5 6 Tunbridge Wells Museum & Art Gallery 20 7 Kitsu 5 Parks & Gardens 8 Carluccio’s 5 1 Calverley Grounds 22 9 Côte 6 2 23 10 Sankey’s & Seafood Brasserie 6 3 Wellington Rocks 23 11 Juliet’s 6 4 Tunbridge Wells Commons 23 12 Little Artisan 6 5 The Grove 23 13 The Hare 9 6 Family Park 24 14 Little Brown Jug 9 7 Kent & Railway 24 15 The George & Dragon 9 8 Place 24 16 The Black Pig 9 9 Vineyard 24 17 Ragged Trousers 9 10 Moat 24 Café Culture & Shopping 11 Hever Castle 24 1 11 12 Ashdown Forest 27 – The Daily Grind Coffee & Tea Emporium 13 Pashley Manor Garden 27 – Woods Restaurant & Café 14 Bedgebury 27 – Café Chocolate 15 Place 27 – The Cake Shed Sports & Wellbeing – Flossies Ice Cream Parlour 1 28 – Sankeys – The Old Fishmarket 2 Nevill Golf Club 28 2 Trevor Mottram 12 3 Tunbridge Wells Club 28 3 Fairfax Gallery 12 4 Tunbridge Wells Golf Club 28 4 Honey West Boutique 12 5 Tunbridge Wells Lawn Tennis Club 28 5 Saatchi Pantiles Edge 12 6 British Military Fitness 28 6 Gardener & Cook 12 7 Escape 31 7 Joseph McCarthy Mirrors 12 8 Royale Retreat 31 8 14 9 Champneys 31 – Hobbs 10 The Chapel 31 – Monsoon Education – Superdry 1 The Wells Free School 32 – Jo Jo Maman Bébé 2 St James C of E Junior School 35 – La Senza 3 Claremont Primary Schools 35 – French Connection 4 St John’s C of E 35 – Hotel Chocolat 5 for Boys 35 – Timberland 6 Beechwood Sacred Heart 35 – Caffè Nero 7 Tunbridge Wells Girls’ 35 – Next 8 35 9 Fenwick 16 9 35 10 Hoopers 16 10 Tunbridge Wells Boys’ Grammar School 35 11 Whistles 17 11 Mead School 35 12 Top Shop 17 12 35 13 Pure 17 13 35 14 Kitch 17 14 35 15 Jack Wills 17 15 Christ Church University 35

Local Area Guide | Dining Out DINING IN GOURMET INDULGE 01892 544607 0RX Wells TN4 Tunbridge Royal 15a Road, Church Southborough, www.thetwenty-six.co.uk Twenty The Six. menu. changing Daily Atmosphere. Environment. it. on what’s as much as matters that table the above on goes It’s what agiven. is food Good 01892 511921 01892 Wells 1EA TN1 Tunbridge Royal 85 Road, www.thackerays-restaurant.co.uk Rosettes. AA three has and times, five star aMichelin including awards, won many has Thackeray’s Thackeray. Makepeace William of home former the in dining French modern regarded Highly 2 3 1

Test Kitchen THE TWENTY SIX THE TWENTY Renowned French cuisine cuisine French Renowned HCE YSRSARANT RESTAUR AY’S THACKER

Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 2LY TN1 Wells Tunbridge Royal Crescent Road, www.hotelduvin.com are particular highlights. lunch Sunday and brunch Sunday produce. organic sourced locally fresh, using British of best the with cooking home-style French Combines 08447 489266 08447 01892 522963 Wells 1YB TN1 Tunbridge Royal Street, 84 High bar-and-grill/tunbridge-wells/ www.individualrestaurants.com/ list. cocktail and Excellent aspeciality. beef quality top ingredients, finest the with prepared is food The roof. retractable art the of astate including surroundings, Stylish 2 4

BAR &GRILL BAR Wide range of wines wines of range Wide HOTEL &BISTRO DU VIN Contemporary cocktails cocktails Contemporary THE TUNBRIDGE WELLS WELLS THE TUNBRIDGE

Royal Tunbridge Wells is a gourmet’s paradise, with a range of restaurants that includes chic hotel dining rooms, trend setting gastropubs, welcoming trattorias and friendly coffee shops.

Thackeray’s Restaurant 3 4 Photograph is indicative only Local Area Guide | Dining Out 5

THE MOUNT EDGCUMBE MOUNT THE CARLUCCIO’S Italian Authentic Local ales on tap

8 6 Handmade food is prepared using the best fresh, natural ingredients, where possible from Italy. www.carluccios.com Mount32 Pleasant Road, Royal Tunbridge TN1 1RA Wells 01892 614968 Contemporary food from local producers, cosy and comfortable setting. Pub classics at lunchtime, sharing platters, charcuterie boards and à la carte dining in the evening. The bar has a unique sandstone cave dating from the 8th century. www.themountedgcumbe.com The Common, Royal Tunbridge TN4 Wells 8BX 01892618854

Contemporary Oriental Contemporary European BILL’S KITSU

7 5 01892 515510 82a Victoria82a Road, Royal Tunbridge TN1 2PW Wells always busy little restaurant. Bring your own wine or beer. www.kitsu.co.uk Highly praised authentic sushi and noodles from an extensive menu are servedin this 01892 54869901892 Lime Hill Road, Royal Tunbridge TN1 1LJ Wells serving separate breakfast, afternoon tea, lunch and dinner menus. www.bills-website.co.uk Contemporary European restaurant RELAX INTO THE LOCAL LIFESTYLE

9 CÔTE 10 SANKEY’S PUB & SEAFOOD BR ASSERIE Genuine French cuisine Seafood emporium Classic bistro cooking inspired by the Sankey’s is more of a seafood emporium than famous Parisian brasseries: thin steak a mere restaurant, combining a Champagne frites, moules marinieres, crème brulée. and seafood bar, cosy pub, and a seafood www.cote-restaurants.co.uk brasserie and oyster bar. Its fishmonger’s shop, at Vale Road, is the 2011 and 2012 winner of 71-73 Mount Pleasant Road, the Taste of Kent ‘Best Fishmonger’ award. Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 1PX www.sankeys.co.uk 01892 540215 39 Mount Ephraim,

Local Area Guide | Dining Out Local Royal Tunbridge Wells TN4 8AA 01892 511422

11 JULIET’S 12 LITTLE ARTISAN Famous for its breakfasts Locally sourced cakes A coffee shop that also sells antiques. Hot and cold drinks, locally sourced fresh Customers praise the Sunday brunch, bread, cakes, sandwiches, cupcakes and and afternoon tea is delicious and original. snacks. Occasional live music evenings. Breakfast served until 4pm. www.little-artisan.co.uk www.julietsandmore.com 90-92 Mount Pleasant Road, 54 High Street, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 1RT Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 1XF 07889 085393 01892 522931

6 Photograph is indicative only 7 ALL THE FINEST LOCAL, FRESH INGREDIENTS

8 Gastropub dining is now 13 THE HARE a firm favourite for its Village gastropub unpretentious style and Eclectic modern cuisine from around the hearty modern food. world, in a much awarded village pub. Royal Tunbridge Wells has several www.hare-tunbridgewells.co.uk notable examples of where you can eat very well. Langton Road, , Royal Tunbridge Wells TN3 0JA 01892 862419

14 LITTLE BROWN JUG 15 THE GEORGE & DR AGON

Fresh farm produce Roaring log fire Local Area Guide | Dining Out Delicious British food from local suppliers. 13th century oak beamed pub where Pub classics include bangers and mash; the food is seasonal and refined. more sophisticated offerings like risotto Most ingredients are produced and pigeon breast salad. within a 30 mile radius. www.thelittlebrownjug.co.uk www..com The Little Brown Jug, Speldhurst Hill, Speldhurst, Causeway, Tonbridge TN11 8JJ Royal Tunbridge Wells TN3 0NN 01892 870318 01892 863125

16 THE BLACK PIG 17 R AGGED TROUSERS A warm welcome awaits Brasserie style food Great simple food in relaxed surroundings, A friendly pub situated in the Pantiles. Choose from a locally sourced, daily Brasserie style food is served during the changing menu. day; lagers, craft beers, wines and spirits in the evening. www.theblackpig.net www.theragged.co.uk 18 Grove Hill Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 1RZ 44 The Pantiles, 01892 523030 Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5TN 01892 542715

9 THE PANTILES 18TH CENTURY ELEGANCE

“Today, it is still possible to imagine the cream of 18th century London society parading up and down the Pantiles, an area of quaint buildings and shops that has remained largely unaltered.”

10 Photograph is indicative only The Pantiles is quintessentially Royal Tunbridge Wells, and has been the place to see and be seen in since the 18th century.

It is also the location for the famous Chalybeate Spring, discovered in 1606 and the reason why the town first became so popular. The Pantiles is still the epitome of elegant shopping and dining, strolling in the colonnades and enjoying the sunshine. In the summer there’s the additional attraction of live jazz on Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. The Pantiles Food and Drink Festival is another popular event, taking place over a weekend every September. Local Area Guide | Café Culture & Shopping 1 THE PANTILES Café culture

The Pantiles is the perfect spot to enjoy a coffee and a cake in one of the cafés to be found in the historic colonnades. Many set out open air tables when the weather allows. If you want fine tea and coffee to take home, The Daily Grind Coffee & Tea Emporium, is the place to go. When you’re staying for lunch, you can enjoy fresh seafood, oysters and Champagne at Sankey’s Old Fishmarket, in the heart of The Pantiles.

THE DAILY GRIND COFFEE THE CAKE SHED & TEA EMPORIUM 32 The Pantiles, 13 The Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5TN Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5TN 01892 457357 01892 618191 FLOSSIES ICE CREAM PARLOUR WOODS RESTAURANT & CAFÉ 26-28 The Pantiles, 62 The Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5TN Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5TN 01892 527690 01892 614411 SANKEYS – CAFÉ CHOCOLATE THE OLD FISHMARKET 42 The Pantiles, 19 The Upper Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5TN Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5TN 01892 539652 01892 511422 11 Local Area Guide | Café Culture & Shopping 01892 525941 01892 5TN Wells TN2 Tunbridge Royal Pantiles, 38 The www.gardenerandcookstores.co.uk items. vintage including garden, and house the for decorative and practical Everything 01892 538915 5TD Wells TN2 Tunbridge Royal Pantiles, The Square, 7 Union www.honeywestboutique.co.uk clothing. men’s ladies’, children’s in and labels designer pre-owned selected and New 01892 538915 5TD Wells TN2 Tunbridge Royal Pantiles, 33-41 The www.trevormottram.co.uk cooks. amateur enthusiastic and chefs for everything absolutely selling staff, knowledgeable highly with shop cookware winning Award 12 6 4 2

shop Interiors COOK & Quality brands BOUTIQUE HONEY WEST Kitchenware TREVOR MOTTRAM GARDENER

01892 619212 01892 5TT Wells TN2 Tunbridge Royal Street, Nevill www.saatchigallery.com acclaim. wide and winning award to career early from artists represents and 2005 in established was gallery art fine contemporary This 525525 01892 5TD Wells TN2 Tunbridge Royal Pantiles, 23 The www.fairfaxgallery.com following. italoyal gained has which artists, emerging and award-winning established, by work abstract and figurative contemporary both exhibits gallery The 01892 527528 01892 5TN Wells TN2 Tunbridge Royal Pantiles, 68 The and paintings. mirrors for frames restoring and creating designing, in Specialists MIRRORS 3 5 7

art classical and Modern EDGE PANTILES SAATCHI art local Showcasing GALLERY FAIRFAX Frames Picture Fine JOSEPH MCCARTHY

Inside the cool white colonnades there’s a range of independent shops that you won’t find in the average high street or shopping centre. The Pantiles shops are typically independent businesses, each with its own area of expertise, be it designer labels, items for the home, art or jewellery.

Photograph is indicative only 13 Royal Victoria Place

Royal Tunbridge Wells’s all-under-one-roof shopping centre has over ninety leading retailers. There’s a strong focus on fashion shops, as well as large branches of Marks and Spencer, Boots, Fenwick and BHS. To make shopping more relaxing, there are numerous cafés for enjoying a break, plus ample parking.

8 ROYAL VICTORIA PLACE 300 Royal Victoria Place, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 2SS www.royalvictoriaplace.com 01892 514141

HOBBS Shop 139, Level 1 www.hobbs.co.uk

MONSOON Shop 150, Level 1 uk.monsoon.co.uk

SUPERDRY Shop 103, Level 1 www.superdry.com

JO JO MAMAN BÉBÉ Shop 208, Level 2 www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk

LA SENZA

Local Area Guide | Café Culture & Shopping Local Shop 222, Level 2 www.lasenza.co.uk

FRENCH CONNECTION Shop 219, Level 2 www.frenchconnection.co.uk

HOTEL CHOCOLAT Shop 257, Level 2 www.hotelchocolat.com

TIMBERLAND Shop 154, Level 1 www.timberland.com

CAFFÈ NERO Shop 200, Level 2 www.caffenero.com

NEXT Shop 123, Level 1 www.next.co.uk

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SHOPPING ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS STYLE

All the finest brands for style and fashion

The shops of Royal Tunbridge Wells offer a whole world of fashion, beauty, design and homewares brands. Why travel any further?

9 FENWICK 10 HOOPERS The finest brands Inspired by design The Royal Tunbridge Wells branch Department store specialising in high-end of Fenwick opened in 1992 and has and luxury brands for women, men and three floors of designer labels, fashion the home. Farhi, Gant, Ted Baker, Max accessories, beauty and homewares. Mara, Ralph Lauren and Moschino are just a few. www.fenwick.co.uk www.hoopersstores.com Royal Victoria Place, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 2SR 2-12 Mount Pleasant Road, 01892 516716 Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 1QT 01892 530222

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11 WHISTLES 66 High Street, TN1 1YB www.whistles.com

12 TOP SHOP 13-17 Calverley Road, TN1 2TB www.topshop.com

13 PURE 38 High Street, TN1 1XF www.purecollection.com

14 KITCH 1 High Street, TN1 1UL www.kitchclothing.co.uk

15 JACK WILLS 12-16 The Pantiles, TN2 5TN www.jackwills.com

17 ENJOY INSPIRING ARTS & CULTURE

18 Trinity Theatre Royal Tunbridge Wells has been attracting visitors for over 400 years, ever since the chance discovery of the chalybeate spring in 1606. In Georgian times it became a fashionable spa resort, a rival to nearby Brighton.

The lively social scene in Tunbridge Wells was famously presided over by Richard Beau Nash, who made sure that residents and visitors alike adhered to the ‘rules’ of social behaviour. The town was granted its Royal prefix in 1900 by King Edward Vll, reflecting its popularity with several previous monarchs including Queen Anne, and Prince Albert who were some of its distinguished visitors. Local Area Guide | & Culture Arts

1 TRINITY THEATRE 2 CHALYBEATE SPRING Theatre & arts centre Fresh spring water The theatre produces one of the most The spring water, which is rich in iron, diverse programmes in the south east, was reputed to have health-enhancing and is especially committed to encouraging properties and fashionable visitors would young people to develop their talents. always ‘take the waters’ there. They were It also collaborates with other big names in served by a ‘Dipper’ for a small charge, the theatre world, notably Stephen Berkoff and this tradition carries on today, as and the National Theatre. Dippers in vintage costume dispense glasses of water and local history. www.trinitytheatre.net www.visittunbridgewells.com Church Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 1JP The Pantiles, 01892 678678 Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 5QL

19 EXPLORE THE VIBRANT ARTS SCENE

3 ASSEMBLY HALL 4 ODEON CINEMA Where the arts come to life For all the latest blockbusters Comedy, drama, family productions, IMAX, 3D and Premier Seating all classical music, pantomime and variety enhance your viewing experience. are all on the bill at this Art Deco theatre Intimate Lounge screen where you in the town. can enjoy food and drink as you watch. www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk www.odeon.co.uk Crescent Road, Knights Way, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 2LU Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 3UW 01892 530613 0871 224007 Local Area Guide | Arts & Culture Area Guide | Local

5 THE FORUM 6 TUNBRIDGE WELLS MUSEUM & ART GALLERY Live music & poetry The history of toy town The Forum is an independent music Fascinating collections of toys, costume, venue where local and up-and-coming textiles, , natural history, bands can be seen. Poetry readings are Victorian paintings, archaeology: staged here too. everything connected with local history. www.twforum.co.uk www.tunbridgewellsmuseum.org Fonthill, The Common, Civic Centre, Mount Pleasant Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN4 8YU Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 1JN 08712 777101 01892 554171

20 Photograph is indicative only 21 EXPERIENCE A GLORIOUS LANDSCAPE

1 CALVERLEY GROUNDS Tennis, netball & croquet This popular park, the former grounds of Mount Pleasant House, has attractive lawns and ornamental gardens, as well as facilities for tennis, netball and croquet. Grove Hill Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 1SX

22 Calverley Grounds Royal Tunbridge Wells has a wealth of open green spaces that range from woodland to maintained grounds and parks.

The Tunbridge Wells and Commons comprise 250 acres of wood and heathland, surprisingly close to the centre of the town. The Commons are wonderful places to picnic and feature the strange but intriguing Wellington Rocks.

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DUNORLAN PARK WELLINGTON ROCKS Local Area Guide | Parks & Gardens Relax on the boating lake Outstanding rock formations The largest maintained park in the town These ancient and oddly shaped sandstone at 78 acres. It has been carefully restored rocks, also found at Denny Bottom, Mount to its original Victorian design and Edgcumbe and Happy Valley, are a unique contains a pond and boating lake. feature of the Commons. Pembury Road, Commons Conservators, Town Hall, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 3QA Royal Tunbridge Wells 01892 554031

4 TUNBRIDGE WELLS 5 THE GROVE COMMONS Flora & fauna Children’s playground and fountain and Tunbridge Wells Grove Park is a lovely park in the village Common consist of 250 acres of semi-wild area of Royal Tunbridge Wells. The park woodland and heath. Glorious woodland is mainly grass with large trees providing walks, open areas, flora and fauna. dappled shade on a sunny day. It also has an enclosed children’s playground. www.twcommons.org Off Claremont Road, Fir Tree Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5TP

23 Local Area Guide | Parks & Gardens 01732 810378 01732 TN15 0NT , Hatch, Ivy Road, Mote www.nationaltrust.org.uk houses’. country English of interesting and beautiful most ‘one the of as Starkey David historian by described gardens, and house manor moated 14th century Romantic, 870307 01892 TN11Tonbridge 8DG Penshurst, www.penshurstplace.com gardens. museum, toy rooms, State Sidney. Philip Sir poet Elizabethan of home the later and Pulteney de John 1341in Sir by built house manor fortified Gorgeous 872068 01622 TN12Tonbridge 6PY Wood, Paddock www.thehopfarm.co.uk archery. golf, crazy animals, pillows, jumping rides, funfair playground, adventure castle, cove, magic pirate kids: for activities of range Amazing 24 10 8 6

Medieval moated manor house house manor moated Medieval gardens extensive with Heritage fun family and houses Oast IGHTHAM MOAT IGHTHAM PLACE PENSHURST PARK FAMILY HOP FARM

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Fine English wines wines English Fine line railway Heritage house moated Beautiful BIDDENDEN VINEYARDS BIDDENDEN AILWAY &SUSSEX R KENT HEVER CASTLE

Royal Tunbridge Wells is set like a jewel in the Garden of England and from Royal Wells Park it’s just a matter of minutes by car to reach this verdant countryside.

Hever Castle 25 26 Photograph is indicative only The nearby Kentish , an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, has a rich array of attractions to enjoy. They include historic houses, stunning landscapes, ancient forests and around 2,300 km of footpaths to explore.

12 ASHDOWN FOREST 13 PASHLEY MANOR GARDEN Vast, natural woodland trees Magnificent expansive gardens

6,500 acres in the heart of the High Weald A quintessential English garden that Local Area Guide | Parks & Gardens for walking and enjoying spectacular views. offers romantic landscaping, imaginative The inspiration for the much-loved plantings and fine old trees, fountains, ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’ stories. springs and ponds. www.ashdownforest.org.uk www.pashleymanorgardens.com Wych Cross, Pashley Road, RH18 5JP TN5 7HE 01342 823583 01580 200888

14 BEDGEBURY 15 GROOMBRIDGE PLACE World’s leading conifer collection Have a special day is ideal for cycling, Award winning gardens, woodland riding, adventure play at , walks adventures for children, birds of prey and picnics. Open all year and a great and friendly animals, in the grounds family attraction. of a 17th century moated manor house. www.bedgeburypinetum.org.uk www.groombridgeplace.com Park Lane, Groombridge Hill, Groombridge, , TN17 2SL Royal Tunbridge Wells TN3 9QG 01580 879842 01892 861444

27 1 BEWL WATER 2 NEVILL GOLF CLUB Fantastic fishing 6,349 challenging yards Reservoir open for leisure uses including Nevill Golf Club has an 18-hole course trout fishing, boat trips, watersports, enveloped by picturesque surroundings, sailing, rowing and all manner of which presents a challenge for both the family fun. average and more gifted player and no two holes are the same. www.bewlwater.co.uk www.nevillgolfclub.co.uk Bewlbridge Lane, Lamberhurst TN3 8JH Benhall Mill Road, 01892 890000 Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5JW 01892 525818

3 TUNBRIDGE WELLS 4 TUNBRIDGE WELLS CRICKET CLUB GOLF CLUB From youth to those more experienced Enjoy a few rounds with friends One of the leading clubs in the Kent Victorian designed course with beautiful Cricket League, and widely acknowledged views, suitable for novice and experienced as one of the most picturesque grounds in players with the option of 9 hole or the country, The Nevill is a marvellous 18 hole play. place to play cricket. www.tunbridgewellsgolf.com www.tunbridgewellscc.org.uk Langton Road, Nevill Gate, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN4 8XH Local Area Guide | Sports & Wellbeing Area Guide | Sports & Local Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5ES 01892 523034 01892 530833

5 TUNBRIDGE WELLS 6 BRITISH MILITARY LAWN TENNIS CLUB FITNESS Anyone for tennis? Get fit the military way One of the oldest tennis clubs in the Outdoor fitness on Tunbridge Wells country. 13 all weather and 8 grass courts, Commons and Dunorlan Park. coaching and regular social events. Tough but effective and fun! www.twltc.org www.britmilfit.com Warwick Park, Nevill Gate, 020 7751 9742 Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5ES 01892 525625

28 SPORTING LIFE

There are plenty of local opportunities for sport and fitness in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Many of the town’s parks, gardens and recreation grounds offer sports pitches and playgrounds. If golf is your sport, there are several courses to choose from nearby, often featuring wonderful views of the Kentish countryside, as well as first class play.

Photograph is indicative only 29 Royal Tunbridge Wells is synonymous with health and wellbeing. While no one actually ‘takes the waters’ for their ailments any more, there are many twenty-first century versions of the spa where you can be pampered and revitalised.

30 Photograph is indicative only REVITALISE MIND AND BODY

7 SPA ESCAPE 8 ROYALE RETREAT Beauty treatments Massage and relaxation therapies

Sumptuous spa treatments in an elegant, Offers a full menu of beauty treatments, Local & Area Guide | Sports Wellbeing newly restored building. Includes acupuncture, reiki, waxing, tanning, swimming pool and sauna. sports massage and more. www.spa-escape.co.uk www.royaleretreattw.co.uk 12 Vale Road, 68 Grosvenor Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 1BP Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 2AS 01892 512909 01892 616116

9 CHAMPNEYS 10 THE CHAPEL Treat yourself to something special Award winning hair salon A day spa dedicated to luxury treatments and Hair cutting and colouring in the unusual pampering therapies, along with manicures, setting of a Baptist Chapel. Sit back and pedicures and tanning treatments. enjoy the experience with a cappuccino or a glass of wine. www.champneys.com www.thechapel.co.uk 7 High Street, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 1UL Chapel Place, 01892 530111 Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 1YQ 01892 549900

31 Royal Tunbridge Wells is an ideal location to raise a family and the town is well served by a range of good schools for children of all ages.

1 THE WELLS FREE SCHOOL

Responding to high demand for more primary school places in Royal Tunbridge Wells, the Wells Free School opened in September 2013 with reception, Year 1 and Year 2 classes. As the school grows it will provide places for Years 1 to 6.

Local Area Guide | Education Local The Wells Free School is a small school where the maximum class size is 24 and it will never have more than 168 pupils. This enables more pupil engagement and better academic achievement in a nurturing, supportive atmosphere. The school year is arranged as six terms of equal length. Other innovations include an outdoor classroom, and some teaching in groups of children with a mix of ages and abilities. The Wells Free School Parents and Friends Association has already been established and holds regular meetings.

The school is currently in temporary accommodation but will move to its new building in Royal Wells Park in 2016.

www.thewellsfreeschool.co.uk The Wells Free School, Mount Ephraim, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN4 8AT 01892 739075

32 “Our school ethos has been developed around our four guiding principles – wellbeing, community, purposeful learning and inclusion. It is our intention that these principles will guide the school to achieve our vision.” The Wells Free School

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