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The Pantiles WarwickCumberland Park Walk Tel: 01892 554229 Frant Road Mews Brighton Cumberland Lake d Nevill Terrace a o l R Eridge Road el dm Rodmell Road Ro Linden Park Road The Old Coach Park Spa Valley Railway Superstore © Tunbridge Wells Borough Council 2020. Council Borough Wells Tunbridge © Darryl Curcher, Peter Smith Jigsaw and Explore Kent Explore and Jigsaw Smith Peter Curcher, Darryl www.visittunbridgewells.com Council Borough Wells Tunbridge by Published Photography: Chris Parker, Mike Bartlett, David Hodgkinson, David Staines, Staines, David Hodgkinson, David Bartlett, Mike Parker, Chris Photography: London Tourist Information Golf Course Vineyard Ancient Monument House Water Sports Castle Leisure Centre/Swimming Pool Windmill Church of Interest Nature Reserve Woodland & Parks Country Park Other Attraction Air Museum Farm Railway Station Garden Steam Railway Town & country at its best Events & entertainment Bedgebury National Pinetum The Assembly Hall Theatre, Trinity Theatre and The and Forest offers The town Forum in Royal Tunbridge Wells offer a wide range of off-road cycling Royal Tunbridge Wells lies at the heart of the unspoilt entertainment from opera and ballet to comedy, music and and bridle tracks, beauty of the Weald of Kent. drama, and alongside these are many smaller venues. A as well as a number of music events take place in the area every year such network of scenic Retaining much of the charm of its Georgian heyday – as Jazz on the Pantiles, Bedgebury Forest Live, Black Deer walking routes, Royal Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding area remains a Festival and Pub in the Park alongside lively local gigs. an imaginative favoured destination for those who want to enjoy elegant adventure play surroundings and easy access to the countryside within Around Royal Tunbridge Wells area, and Go an hour’s drive or train ride from the hustle and bustle of Royal Tunbridge Wells lies in the unspoilt beauty of the Ape, a tree top London. Weald, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. adventure course, Spa Valley Railway The landscape is a patchwork of rolling hills, ancient woods all set amongst the The Pantiles, the famous white 2,000 acres of Bedgebury Forest. colonnaded walkway, once the central and open heaths, home to hop gardens, orchards and vineyards, covering this part of the Garden of England in meeting place for visiting gentry, is the The striking remains of Bayham Abbey, dating from 1208, historic heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells beautiful blossom in spring, cool verdure in summer and vibrant colours in autumn. stand in a beautiful and peaceful setting alongside the River and today is buzzing with shops and Teise next to a Georgian gothic house. cafés. This is also the site of the original The many small towns and villages in the Chalybeate Spring, discovered in 1606. area still retain the true flavour of the English Churches Its reputation for health giving properties countryside – take time to visit Goudhurst, The area is dotted with many intriguing and unusual was the reason for the growth of the Lamberhurst, Matfield, Brenchley, Hawkhurst churches: King Charles the Martyr Church in Chapel town as a fashionable place to visit and and Benenden. Cranbrook, known as the Capital Place in Royal Tunbridge Wells; St Dunstan’s in be seen. The town’s historic past is very of the Weald, was once the bustling centre of The Chalybeate Spring Cranbrook, known locally as the ‘Cathedral of the much reflected in its architecture – from the region’s medieval cloth industry. Today the Weald’; St Mary’s at Speldhurst with its stunning Regency villas and large Victorian houses, original, and still working, Union Mill stands as stained glass windows by William Morris and Sir many designed by Decimus Burton, to pretty clapboard testament to this important part of the region’s Edward Burne Jones; and All Saints’ Church in cottages. Evidence of these can be found in the ‘village’ area past as it overlooks this pretty country town. The Tudeley with its magnificent windows designed by situated behind the old High Street, in Mount Ephraim and in Cranbrook Museum nearby reveals more about Marc Chagall, are just four examples – all well worth Calverley Park and Calverley Park Crescent. the local area’s history, trade and industry. a visit. At the centre of the town The Common has been Bayham Abbey a place of diversion for residents and visitors alike Castles & historic houses Golf for several hundred years. Its large open green There are more castles, historic houses and gardens There are a number of golf courses in the area. The 18- spaces have unusually survived the test of time and concentrated in this area than any other in England, hole Nevill Golf Club welcomes visitors and is within 10 nowadays it is a lovely place to walk and for children making Tunbridge Wells the perfect base for a short break minutes’ drive of Royal Tunbridge Wells. In the picturesque to play, especially on the popular and unusual outcrop for history and garden lovers alike, as well as for those who village of Lamberhurst visitors are welcomed at the 18- of sandstone rock, known locally as Wellington just want to relax and unwind. Rocks. hole parkland golf course that straddles the River Teise. Penshurst Place, home of the Sidney family for 450 There are also 18 and 9 hole courses at Hever Castle and years; Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Guided walks & Heritage Walking Trail 9 holes at Hawkhurst Golf Club. Boleyn, second wife of King Henry VIII; and Leeds Group guided walking tours of The Pantiles and the Castle, known as ‘the loveliest castle in the world’, are old High Street are conducted by accredited Blue Badge all splendid examples of fine historical buildings set in Walking Guides. The tours are an excellent way for your group to spectacular grounds and gardens and within easy reach of The area around Royal Tunbridge Wells learn more about the colourful history of Royal Tunbridge Royal Tunbridge Wells. The fairytale castles at Bodiam and has an extensive network of footpaths and Wells and its many famous visitors. For bookings, including Tonbridge, both strongholds against invading armies, still bridleways. Long distance routes include bespoke tours, please contact the Tourist Information stand guard over the River Rother and the River Medway. the Tunbridge Wells Circular, the Centre in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Weald Way, the North Downs Way, Chartwell, once the country home of Sir Winston the Pilgrims Way and the Sussex Border The Heritage Walking Trail links together a series of Churchill; Knole, the largest private house in England and Path. There are many delightful shorter special plaques commemorating famous residents and Ightham Mote, an enchanting 650 year old moated manor walks in the woodlands and country visitors to Royal Tunbridge Wells over the past four house, are now all owned by the National Trust and full parks that are scattered around the area. centuries. It is a wonderful way of discovering more about of fascinating historical treasures. Chiddingstone Castle the historic buildings and streets of the town and its famous contains the intriguing antique collections of its last private visitors, such as Princess (later Queen) Victoria, William owner. Cycling Makepeace Thackeray and EM Forster. Copies of the Trail Walking at Sissinghurst From strenuous mountain biking to are available online and from the Tourist Information Gardens family friendly routes, Tunbridge Wells Centre or look out for the free audio walking trail coming offers a wealth of natural beauty to enhance any bike soon on visittunbridgewells.com. Come and see how the area lives up to its reputation as the ride. Bedgebury National Garden of England. It not only has more than its fair share of Pinetum & Forest has tracks Shopping the country’s top gardens, but also has many gardens which for family rides and mountain have remained more of a secret. biking enthusiasts of all ages Royal Tunbridge Wells offers one of the most and abilities. Bewl Water unique shopping experiences in south east Sissinghurst Castle Garden and Country Park provides England with its unrivalled combination of Scotney Castle Garden (surely another great background for small specialist shops, designer boutiques one of the most romantic gardens mountain biking around the and big high street names. in the world), both provide a lake shore. Details of other profusion of colour in the spring National Cycle Routes through The Pantiles is home to a variety of and summer months.
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