A busy town on the River Medway.
The Wealdway LDP passes through Tonbridge, the Medway Valley Walk starts
and the Eden Valley Walk finishes at Tonbridge.
Website: www.heartofkent.org.uk
A busy town on the River Medway.
The Wealdway LDP passes through Tonbridge, the Medway Valley Walk starts
and the Eden Valley Walk finishes at Tonbridge.
Website: www.heartofkent.org.uk
Tourist Information: Tonbridge Castle. Tel. 01732 770929.
Tonbridge Castle - Castle Street
A fine example of a motte and bailey castle with an impressive 13th century gatehouse.
Audio tours of the gatehouse. The Castle is set in landscaped grounds overlooking the River Medway.
Tel. 01732 770929.
Open*: M-F 0900-1700, Sat 0900-1600, Sun & BH 1030-1600, last admission 1 hour before closing.
Website: www.tonbridgecastle.org
Ightham Mote NT - by bus then ¾ mile
A beautiful medieval moated manor house with later additions.
Great Hall, Tudor chapel and many other furnished rooms.
Garden and woodland walk. Restaurant. Tel. 01732 810378.
Open*: Apr-Oct, MThFSSu 1100-1700.
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk.
Bus: 222 from Rail Station to Ivy Hatch road junction (no bus stops),
then ¾ walk by footpath or 1 mile by road (see map below). M-S every 2-3 hours, 26 minutes journey.
Traveline tel. 0871 200 2233.
Buses also operate from Borough Green and Sevenoaks.
Old Soar Manor NT - by bus then ¾ mile
The remains of a late 13th century knight's dwelling. Exhibition on Manor and surrounding area.
Admission free. Tel. 01732 810378.
Open*: Apr-Sep, MTWThSSu 1000-1800.
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk.
Bus: 222 from Rail Station to Plaxtol Spout, then ¾ walk by footpath
(see map below). M-S every 2-3 hours, 22 minutes journey.
Traveline tel. 0871 200 2233.
Buses also operate from Borough Green and Sevenoaks.
National Rail Enquiries
tel. 0845 748 4950.
