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Tunbridge Wells

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Tunbridge Wells map

Groombridge map

Tunbridge Wells became famous in Regency times when it developed as a spa to rival Bath. The Pantiles is an 18th century shopping walk around the Chalybeate Spring. The unusual Wellington Rocks on the Common are outcrops of sandstone.
Websites: www.visittunbridgewells.com | www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk | www.heartofkent.org.uk

Tourist Information: The Old Fishmarket, The Pantiles. Tel. 01892 515675.

Tunbridge Wells Museum & Art Gallery - Mount Pleasant
Local history, Tunbridge ware, dolls, toys and natural history. Tel. 01892 554171.
Open*: M-S 0930-1700, Sun 1000-1600, closed BH.
Website: www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk/museum.

Spa Valley Railway - ²/₃ mile
A 3½ mile steam railway to High Rocks and Groombridge. Buffet. Tel. 01892 537715.
Open*: please see website.
Website: www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk.

Please note that the 'A Day at the Wells' attraction closed in March 2004.

Groombridge Place Gardens - by bus or by Spa Valley Railway (½ mile)
A series of traditional walled gardens. 'Enchanted Forest' ancient woodland. Birds of prey flying displays. Tel. 01892 863999.
Open*: Apr-Oct, Daily 0930-1800.
Website: www.groombridge.co.uk.
Bus: 291 from Stop U (near station) to entrance. M-S only, about hourly, 12 minutes journey, 291 timetable. Traveline tel. 0871 200 2233.

National Rail Enquiries tel. 0845 748 4950.

Other stations on the same route:
Orpington - Sevenoaks - Tonbridge - Tunbridge Wells - Wadhurst - Etchingham - Robertsbridge - Battle - Hastings

The information is provided in good faith, but errors are possible and details may change at short notice. Please confirm information using the links or telephone numbers provided. If you find an error please let me know so that I can correct it.
* Opening dates and times are approximate, please check before visiting.