Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells
Top Things to do in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Top Restaurants in Royal Tunbridge Wells
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Royal Tunbridge Wells, England
Royal Tunbridge Wells is a large affluent town in western Kent, England, around 40 miles (64 km) south-east of central London by road and 34.5 miles (55.5 km) by rail. The town is situated close to the border of Kent with East Sussex, and is situated upon the northern edge of the High Weald, whose sandstone geology is exemplified by the rock formations at the Wellington Rocks and High Rocks.
Restaurants in Royal Tunbridge Wells
1. St. Barnabas Church
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Parish Church, Church of England, Diocese of Rochester. Opened 1887. Daily mass and Sunday Parish mass for families, Sunday School and refreshments at 10am every Sunday. Linked to the local Church of England primary school - St Barnabas School. A surprisingly beautiful interior well worth a visit.
2. Brenchley Churchyard
3. Brenchley Church
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By hawkes2an - Cranbrook, United Kingdom
Brenchley Church is dedicated to All Saints. Hidden behind an avenue of yew trees, it is a large, magnificent church. Originally a Chapel-of-Rest to Yalding, it was built in the 12th and 13th centuries, confirmed as an independent parochial church in 1227, a porch was added and the nave re-roofed in the 14th century, the chancel rebuilt in 1814, a major restoration carried out in 1849 and a clock and chimes installed in the tower in 1883. Inside it is light and airy with some beautiful stained glass. The churchyard is also worth having a look at as there are many ornate gravestones and one Commonwealt War Grave. This is also slightly unusual in that it is the grave of a Sergeant Carr of the Pioneer Corps who died on 2 November 1947.
4. Commonwealth War Graves Lamberhurst
5. Scotney Castle Garden
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4.5 based on 1,575 reviews
Reviewed By preglad - New York, United States
For awhile, I'd thought that Washington D.C's free museums (which would take a fortnight to engage) was the singular behemoth and clearly most profound source of vast cultural, artistic and informational largesse to be found anywhere in the world. Now I feel otherwise. There's nothing akin to the National Trust, and combining it with English Heritage (they do share eight sites), one can spend a lifetime intimately and joyously engaged in its wonders. Taking Scotney Castle and its gardens as a magnificent - if somewhat less familiar - example of its splendid offerings- is like being a child at the shore digging in his or her toes for a wondrous moment. All extraneous motion ceases in yet another examination of a unique brightly colored and fantastically shaped shell ambling about on a remote perfectly pristine Carribean or South seas beach. There's simply no pail big enough to hold one example of each kind of miracle, no legs or life long enough to engage al the options. Scotney stretches our credulity in terms of the notion of Castle, though the inclusion of a mote easily complicates the issue. Is it not more an estate beyond certain aspects of historical choice and exterior trappings? It seems far too warm and cozy to be completely comfortable as either in any case. And then there's the garden. What a wonderful competitive counterpoint or complement. Take your pick. The price of admission is worth either context in itself. In our last two lengthy UK trips alone, totaling almost four months, we've saved almost $5000 on an investment of $500 with annual memberships to both the National Trust and English Heritage. If I could bring home but a few simple treasures to savor at home in New York, they'd include a great scone or two, some wondrous clotted cream and jam to go along and all the inclusions of those two amazing organizations: The National Trust and English Heritage.
6. Downingbury Farm
7. St Luke's Church
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
8. St Mary's Church
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
9. The Parish Church of King Charles the Martyr
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By digijrs - London, United Kingdom
I visited this church by arrangement with the Vicar for the purposes of photographing the interior of the church. As with the vast majority of Vicars he was very happy to allow me to do this. Entrance is of course free, but I am sure donations are welcome. The church is normally open on a daily basis for visitors and is stewarded by very helpful volunteers. The church has a very interesting history as well many visual items. It is situated a short walk (approx 5-6 minutes) from the Railway Station and at the entrance of The Pantiles.
10. Scotney Castle
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4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By oconnor49 - London, United Kingdom
Visited Scotney Castle and can truly recommend. The house has a real family feel with lovely watercolours and interesting history. The ruins of the Old Castle give it an atmospheric feel as does the moat. The house is a Victorian mansion and has lovely views over the estate. The room stewards are very informative and welcome questions. There is parking near the estate which can get full pretty early on and more parking which further away so more walking involved, would suggest parking nearer the house if disabled or walking a longer distance is difficult. The coach-house has an excellent tea-room which serves meals as well as teas and cakes. Plenty of seating inside or outside. There is a gift shop and plants on sale too.
