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Grosvenor and Hilbert Park

Family Friendly
Free

Free Victorian park in Tunbridge Wells designed by Robert Marnock, with a lake, nature reserve woodland, play area, cafe and sports facilities.

About Grosvenor and Hilbert Park

A public park designed in 1889 by Robert Marnock. It has Marnock Lake, the Hilbert Woods Local Nature Reserve, a large play area, a cafe, a bookable bowling green, football pitches, a 5-a-side and basketball area and a wheeled sports area. Entrances are on Auckland Road, Upper Grosvenor Road and Hilbert Road. The postcode given is for the Hilbert Road entrance.

Where it is

Details checked against the venue on 29 October 2026. Opening times change, so confirm before you travel.

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Eat and drink in Tunbridge Wells

Pubs

The Bedford

Based in Tunbridge Wells

High Street sports bar and pub with live sport, bookable darts, live music, events and a food menu.

Verified Oct 2026

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The Mount Edgcumbe

Based in Tunbridge Wells

Family-run pub on The Common with a gastro-pub menu, beer garden, rooms to stay in and event spaces.

Verified Oct 2026

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Dragonfly Farm Shop and Cafe

Based in Speldhurst

Farm shop and cafe on Langton Road, Speldhurst: farm-grown vegetables, local meat and fish, handmade Kent goods, plus events and workshops.

Verified Oct 2026

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Saint John’s Yard

Based in Tunbridge Wells

Independent St Johns Road bar and restaurant with a beer garden, online booking and Christmas menus.

Verified Oct 2026

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