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Southborough
Southborough is a town in Kent that includes the High Brooms district. This page brings together local businesses, events and things to do in and around Southborough, so you can see what is nearby and what is on, whether you live here, work here or are passing through.
Businesses in Southborough
Independent Shops
The Fitted Carpet Company
Carpet and flooring supplier and fitter with a showroom on Cranbrook Road, Hawkhurst: carpets, Karndean, Amtico and commercial flooring.
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Leisure
Apple Acres Caravan and Camping
Adults-only touring caravan and camping site with ten hard-standing pitches and electric hook-up at Mabledon Farm, Southborough.
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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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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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Gardeners & Landscapers
Gardenproud
Garden design, landscape construction and year-round garden maintenance, based in Tunbridge Wells since 2007.
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Butchers & Bakers
Ian Chatfield Butchers
Butchers at 16 High Street, Tonbridge, selling beef, pork, lamb, poultry, game, sausages and handmade pies, with next-day delivery.
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Things to do in Southborough
Places to visit
Museums & Galleries
Salomons Museum
Free two-room museum at Salomons Estate, telling the story of three generations of the Salomons family. Call reception before visiting.
Free
Parks & Walks
Southborough Common
About 33.5 hectares of ancient woodland, wood pasture and relic heathland on the edge of Southborough, with a circular walk and three self-guided trails.
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 Southborough
Restaurants
Thai Orchid
Thai restaurant on London Road, Southborough. Curries, stir-fries and vegetarian dishes, open daily for lunch and dinner, with takeaway and delivery.
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Cafés
The Earl Grey Tearooms
Vintage tea room at 66 London Road, Southborough. Hot food, cream and afternoon teas, homemade cakes, private hire and catering. Closed Sundays.
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Pubs
The Imperial
Victorian pub on London Road, Southborough, serving homemade Italian food and Shepherd Neame cask ales, with a function room for up to 30.
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Town guide
About Southborough
Southborough is a town and civil parish in the borough of Tunbridge Wells, and the parish includes the High Brooms district. Southborough Town Council has its offices at the Civic Centre on London Road.
The Town Council’s listed assets include Southborough Common, Holden Pond and Southborough Cemetery. The council says it owns the Common, and the Common’s own website says the Town Council took ownership of it in 1967. At borough level, the High Brooms ward has one councillor and the Southborough and Bidborough ward has three.
High Brooms has an industrial past, and Kent’s Historic Environment Record includes a record for a former brick and tile works there. The Record is a good place to start if you want to read about how the area developed.
Getting there and around
High Brooms station serves the area, and National Rail lists Southeastern as its manager. It opened in 1893 under the name Southborough and has been called High Brooms since 1925. Check National Rail for current services and times.
If you are driving, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council’s car parks pages explain that you can pay by phone with RingGo in most of its car parks. Check the council’s pages for the one nearest your destination before you travel.
Use this page to browse local businesses in Southborough and High Brooms, see what is on and find things to do close by. Every listing is researched and checked by us before it goes live, and the Explore Kent menu takes you to neighbouring towns, including Tunbridge Wells.
Map of Southborough
Questions about Southborough
Which council covers Southborough?
Southborough 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. Southborough Town Council covers the parish. The Office for National Statistics counted about 115,300 people in the borough in 2021.
Where is the Southborough Town Council office?
Southborough Town Council has its offices at the Civic Centre on London Road. The council's listed assets include Southborough Common, Holden Pond and Southborough Cemetery. Check the council's website for office opening times and for events held at the Civic Centre.
Is there a train station in Southborough?
The station that serves the town is High Brooms, which National Rail lists as managed by Southeastern. It opened in 1893 under the name Southborough and has been called High Brooms since 1925. Check National Rail for current services, journey times and fares.
Who owns Southborough Common?
Southborough Town Council says it owns Southborough Common, and the Common's own website says the Town Council took ownership of it in 1967. The council's listed assets also include Holden Pond and Southborough Cemetery. Check the council's website for any local rules or events before you visit.
What is High Brooms?
High Brooms is a district within the civil parish of Southborough, and it gives its name to the railway station. Kent's Historic Environment Record includes a record for a former brick and tile works there. The High Brooms ward has one borough councillor.