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Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground

Family Friendly

Large riverside park in the centre of Tonbridge, open every day, with play area, skate park, outdoor gym, tennis, bowls and riverbank paths.

About Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground

A 69 acre council-run open space between two branches of the River Medway in central Tonbridge. Facilities include a large play area, skate park, outdoor gym, ball court, bowling green, tennis courts and a seasonal miniature railway, with a kiosk for drinks, snacks and mini golf and tennis equipment hire in summer. There is no direct access by car; the nearby town centre car parks are pay and display.

Accessibility

Council states wheelchair accessible pathways and accessible toilets near the main entrance and at the Bowls Club and Sports Pavilion.

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 Tonbridge

Restaurants

El Mariachi

Based in Tonbridge

Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar on Avebury Avenue, Tonbridge, serving Tex-Mex dishes for lunch and dinner with online ordering.

Verified Oct 2026

Pubs

The Ivy House

Based in Tonbridge

Grade II listed pub at 199 High Street, Tonbridge, serving food and drink from the morning, with real ale from Sussex brewer Harveys.

Verified Oct 2026

Restaurants

Ela Bella Restaurant

Based in Tonbridge

Italian restaurant at 163 High Street, Tonbridge, serving lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday and a Sunday roast.

Verified Oct 2026

Pubs

The Cardinal’s Error

Based in Tonbridge

Sixteenth century farmhouse pub on Lodge Oak Lane, Tonbridge, with real ales, a large beer garden, a children's playground and a log fire.

Verified Oct 2026

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