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Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells is a town in west Kent. This page brings together local businesses, events and things to do in and around the town, from the Pantiles to the villages of the borough, so you can see what is nearby and what is on, whether you live here, work here or are visiting for the day.
Businesses in Tunbridge Wells
Builders
JP Joinery Kent
Bespoke joinery workshop at Seacox Farm, Hawkhurst: windows, doors, staircases, cabinetry and furniture, including heritage styles.
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Removals
Regal Moving & Storage
Removals and storage company with its head office in Sheerness: house and office moves, packing, self storage and specialist items.
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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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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
Kent Taxi Services
Taxi and private hire booking service in Gravesend covering Kent: airport and seaport transfers, school runs, hospital trips and wheelchair accessible taxis.
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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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Taxis
Same Day Couriers Kent
Courier booking service in Gravesend: same day, contract, medical, legal and parts deliveries collected across Kent and delivered UK-wide.
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Things to do in Tunbridge Wells
Places to visit
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Calverley Grounds
Formal 1830s town-centre park in Tunbridge Wells with Italianate gardens, cafes, free tennis courts and an all-abilities adventure playground.
Family Friendly
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Dunorlan Park
Grade II listed Victorian park in Tunbridge Wells with a lake, water garden, Grecian Temple, natural play area and cafe. Boat hire runs April to September.
Family Friendly
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Grosvenor and Hilbert Park
Free Victorian park in Tunbridge Wells designed by Robert Marnock, with a lake, nature reserve woodland, play area, cafe and sports facilities.
Family Friendly
Free
Family Days Out
Spa Valley Railway
Heritage steam and diesel railway from Tunbridge Wells West through the High Weald to Eridge. Polar Express rides to 30 Dec, regular trains return in January.
Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
Museums & Galleries
The Amelia Scott
Free museum, galleries, library and cafe in the centre of Tunbridge Wells, with around 60,000 objects and changing exhibitions.
Accessible
Family Friendly
Free
Castles & History, Food & Drink
The Pantiles
Historic Georgian spa parade in Tunbridge Wells built around the chalybeate spring, with boutique shops, cafes, bars and regular markets and events.
Family Friendly
Guides
GuideFamily Days Out, Parks & Walks
Tunbridge Wells: the Pantiles, the parks, the rocks and the railway
The Pantiles, The Amelia Scott, three town parks, the rocks on the Commons and Spa Valley Railway, with what is open and when.
Food & drink in Tunbridge Wells
Farm Shops & Producers
Dragonfly Farm Shop and Cafe
Farm shop and cafe on Langton Road, Speldhurst: farm-grown vegetables, local meat and fish, handmade Kent goods, plus events and workshops.
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Farm Shops & Producers
Groombridge Farm Shop
Farm shop on Groombridge Hill near Tunbridge Wells: Kent and Sussex produce, veg boxes, meat, dairy, bakery and pantry, with online ordering.
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Farm Shops & Producers
Lower Ladysden Farm
Family-run pick-your-own farm and farm shop at Winchet Hill, Goudhurst: seasonal fruit, vegetables, pumpkins and flowers.
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Pubs
Fuggles Beer Cafe
Independent Grosvenor Road bar for craft beer, real ale and Belgian beer, with food, quizzes and a run club.
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PubsRestaurants
Saint John’s Yard
Independent St Johns Road bar and restaurant with a beer garden, online booking and Christmas menus.
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Pubs
The Beau Nash
Traditional Mount Ephraim pub with home-cooked food, a garden, live music and a two-bedroom flat to book.
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Running
B2R Running Club Tunbridge Wells
A supportive running group with several pace groups and friendly run leaders, taking complete beginners through to confident 5K runners. Sessions start from a central meeting point, and there is a lively members' Facebook group.
Cycling
Loop Sunday Club Ride
A weekly cycle-and-social group ride that heads out from Tunbridge Wells every Sunday morning. Route details are posted ahead of each ride, which makes it easy to see whether it suits you.
Arts & Crafts
Royal Tunbridge Wells Art Society
A busy art society with a hub on the Pantiles, running weekly workshops in watercolour, acrylics, oils, portraiture and life drawing. Many sessions are open to non-members for a small fee, so it is easy to give one a try.
Music & Choirs
Royal Tunbridge Wells Choral Society
A friendly amateur mixed-voice choir that brings together singers from students to seniors under a professional music director. Each year it performs two major classical works with orchestra, plus relaxed Christmas and summer concerts.
Games & Hobbies
Tunbridge Wells Chess Club
A welcoming chess club for complete beginners and seasoned players alike, running a club championship, quickplay events and Kent League matches. Boards and clocks are provided, and you can try a taster session before joining.
Walking & Rambling
Tunbridge Wells Rambling Club
Walking the High Weald and the Kent and Sussex countryside since 1931, with sub-groups offering walks from 3 miles up to 14 miles. Newcomers can try two walks before signing up, and the club suggests starting with a shorter one.
Local news
Tunbridge Wells
The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells: how a spring helped shape a town
Explore the Pantiles, the Chalybeate Spring and the spa-town history behind one of Royal Tunbridge Wells' best-known places.
Town guide
About Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells is a town in west Kent, in the borough of Tunbridge Wells. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has its offices at the Town Hall on Mount Pleasant Road.
The town grew up around a spring. Visit Tunbridge Wells says Dudley, Lord North, found the chalybeate water in 1606 on his way back to London, and the spring is still at the Pantiles. The History of Parliament notes that the main account of the discovery was written by an eighteenth-century historian, and that a spring 1606 stay at Eridge is hard to square with Lord North’s attendance in Parliament, so treat 1606 as the traditional date. Visit Tunbridge Wells says that in 1909 Edward VII officially recognised the town’s popularity with its royal and aristocratic visitors, and it has been Royal Tunbridge Wells since. The town’s museum is now The Amelia Scott on Mount Pleasant Road, which has free entry, and a 2026 Decorative Arts Society grant is funding a display there of Tunbridge ware, the decorated wooden marquetry the town is known for.
Getting there and around
Tunbridge Wells station is on Mount Pleasant Road, and Southeastern’s station page lists its facilities and ticket office hours. Check National Rail for which operators call and for current journey times.
If you are driving, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council says you can pay by phone with the RingGo app in most of its car parks, including Meadow Road, the Pantiles, Royal Victoria Place, Torrington, Town Hall Yard and Union House. Tariffs and opening hours change, so check the council’s car parks pages before you travel.
Use this page to browse local businesses in and around Tunbridge Wells, see what is on and find things to do around the town. Every listing is researched and checked by us before it goes live, and the Explore Kent menu takes you to neighbouring towns.
Map of Tunbridge Wells
Questions about Tunbridge Wells
Why is it called Royal Tunbridge Wells?
Visit Tunbridge Wells says that in 1909 Edward VII officially recognised the town's popularity with its royal and aristocratic visitors, and it has been Royal Tunbridge Wells since. It grew up around a chalybeate spring that Visit Tunbridge Wells says Dudley, Lord North, found in 1606. The History of Parliament notes that the main account of the discovery was written by an eighteenth-century historian.
Which council covers Tunbridge Wells?
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council covers the town and has its offices at the Town Hall on Mount Pleasant Road. The Office for National Statistics counted about 115,300 people in the borough at the 2021 census.
Where can I park in Tunbridge Wells?
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council says you can pay by phone with the RingGo app in most of its car parks, and its list includes Meadow Road, the Pantiles, Royal Victoria Place, Torrington, Town Hall Yard and Union House. Check the council's car parks pages for tariffs and opening hours before you travel.
Is there a train station in Tunbridge Wells?
Yes. Tunbridge Wells station is on Mount Pleasant Road, and Southeastern's station page lists its facilities and ticket office hours. Check National Rail for which operators call, and for current journey times and fares before you travel.
What is the Pantiles?
The Pantiles is the historic walk beside the chalybeate spring in Tunbridge Wells. Visit Tunbridge Wells says the spring was found in 1606, and a plaque at the spring names Dudley, Lord North. Check each venue's own website for opening times.
