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Paddock Wood
Paddock Wood is a town in the Tunbridge Wells borough of Kent. This page brings together local businesses, events and things to do in and around Paddock Wood, so you can see what is nearby and what is on, whether you live here, work here or are visiting.
Businesses in Paddock Wood
Cleaners
Astute Clean
Exterior cleaning across Kent from Gravesend: driveways, patios, roofs, gutters, render, windows, solar panels and graffiti removal.
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Taxis
Chauffeur Star
Gravesend chauffeur-driven car hire for weddings, proms, corporate events and special occasions, with classic and executive cars.
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ElectriciansPlumbers
Plumbing & Electrical
Plumbing and electrical call-outs for homes and businesses across Kent and Medway, from Gravesend: boilers, drains, rewires, EICR and EV chargers.
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Cleaners
Millhouse Cleaning
Window, gutter, roof, solar panel and driveway cleaning for homes and businesses, covering Swanley, Sevenoaks district, Dartford and Medway.
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Electricians
Allview Electrical
Tonbridge electricians for rewires, fuse board upgrades, EV chargers, CCTV and smart home installs across Tonbridge and West Kent.
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Solicitors
Berry & Lamberts Solicitors
Kent solicitors on Church Road covering business, family, employment, private client and property matters.
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Builders
Bespoke Home Builds
Maidstone FMB builders for new homes, extensions, garage conversions, house refurbishments and hard landscaping.
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Things to do in Paddock Wood
Places to visit
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Bewl Water
Large reservoir on the Kent and Sussex border with a round-reservoir walking and cycling route, a cafe, soft play and watersports.
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Guides
GuideFamily Days Out, Parks & Walks
Southborough Common, Salomons Museum and Bewl Water
Southborough Common, Salomons Museum and Bewl Water: an open common, a call-first museum and a reservoir with a 13 mile walking circuit.
Food & drink in Paddock Wood
Pubs
The Dovecote Inn
Country free house in Capel near Paddock Wood: cask ales, pub food, events and live music.
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Pubs
The John Brunt VC
Pub on Church Road, Paddock Wood: food daily, live sport, quizzes and a beer garden.
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Town guide
About Paddock Wood
Paddock Wood is a town and civil parish in the borough of Tunbridge Wells. Paddock Wood Town Council has its offices in the Podmore Building on St Andrews Field, and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has its offices at the Town Hall on Mount Pleasant Road in Tunbridge Wells. Visit Tunbridge Wells lists Paddock Wood among the places to explore in the borough.
The hop industry shaped the town. Paddock Wood Town Council says it developed as a settlement in the second half of the 19th century as a result of the local hop industry, and Visit Tunbridge Wells says it grew up around the railway in 1842, which gave growers access to London and the coast. Visit Tunbridge Wells also notes that pickers used to come to the area on an annual summer ‘holiday’, and oast houses can still be seen around the town. Kent Community Rail Partnership says the station took the name Paddock Wood in 1844, when the branch line to Maidstone West opened. Kent’s Historic Environment Record also holds a record for former hop pickers’ huts south east of Greenfields Farm in Paddock Wood.
Getting there and around
Paddock Wood station is on Station Approach, and National Rail says it is managed by Southeastern. Check National Rail for which operators call and for current journey times.
Use this page to browse local businesses in Paddock Wood, see what is on and find things to do in the town and the villages around it. Every listing is researched and checked by us before it goes live, and the Explore Kent menu takes you to Tunbridge Wells and other neighbouring towns.
Map of Paddock Wood
Questions about Paddock Wood
Which council covers Paddock Wood?
Paddock Wood is a town and civil parish in the borough of Tunbridge Wells, so Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is the borough council, with offices at the Town Hall on Mount Pleasant Road. The Office for National Statistics gives the borough about 115,300 residents in 2021.
Why is Paddock Wood linked with hops?
Paddock Wood Town Council says the town developed as a settlement in the second half of the 19th century as a result of the local hop industry. Visit Tunbridge Wells adds that pickers used to come to the area on an annual summer holiday, and that oast houses can still be seen around the town.
Is there a train station in Paddock Wood?
Yes. Paddock Wood station is on Station Approach, and National Rail says it is managed by Southeastern. Visit Tunbridge Wells says the town grew up around the railway in 1842. Check National Rail for which operators call, and for current journey times and fares.
Where is the Paddock Wood Town Council office?
Paddock Wood Town Council has its offices in the Podmore Building on St Andrews Field, Paddock Wood. The Town Council is the parish tier of local government, with Tunbridge Wells Borough Council above it. Check the Town Council's website for opening times and contact details.
Can I still see hop-picking heritage around Paddock Wood?
Visit Tunbridge Wells says oast houses can still be seen around the town. Kent's Historic Environment Record also holds a record for former hop pickers' huts south east of Greenfields Farm in Paddock Wood. The record says the huts were demolished after 1947 and that the site may be on private property, so do not assume you can visit it.