Royal Tunbridge Wells
Ever since the discovery of the Chalybeate Spring 400 years ago, visitors have been coming to Royal Tunbridge Wells. A magnet for the gentry and members of the Georgian Royal family, Tunbridge Wells became one of the most fashionable destinations of the 18th century. The elegance and atmosphere of this bygone era still remain in Royal Tunbridge Wells today.
The health-giving waters of the spring still flow and the Pantiles, the famous colonnaded walkway, where the aristocracy once promenaded, is now home to a wonderful selection of high quality boutiques, antiques shops, bars and cafés. Visitors still come to admire the fine architecture, stroll along the Pantiles and experience this charming historic spa town.
The village atmosphere of the old high street and Chapel Place, full of shops selling designer clothes, jewellery, interior design specialists, galleries, gift shops and fine restaurants, adds to the town’s reputation as one of the most desirable destinations in the South East.
Royal Tunbridge Wells lies in beautiful rural, picturesque countryside. Oast houses, rolling green hills, orchards and hop gardens all feature prominently. A paradise for history, and especially garden lovers, this corner of Kent has more castles, stately homes and gardens open to the public concentrated in it than any other area of the UK.
Must see and do
- Chalybeate Spring, Tunbridge Wells
- Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery, Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Spa Valley Railway, Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Groombridge Place Gardens and The Enchanted Forest, Groombridge
- Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook
- Bedgebury National Pinetum, Goudhurst
- Bewl Water, Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Scotney Castle Garden and Estate, Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Finchcocks, Cranbrook
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