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Royal Tunbridge Wells. / 51.132; 0.263. Royal Tunbridge Wells is a town in Kent, England, 30 miles (50 kilometres) southeast of central London. It lies close to the border with East Sussex on the northern edge of the High Weald, whose sandstone geology is exemplified by the rock formation High Rocks.
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Royal Tunbridge Wells itself lies in beautiful, picturesque countryside where traditional oast houses, rolling green hills and orchards all feature prominently. A paradise for history, and especially garden lovers, this corner of Kent has more castles, stately homes and gardens open to the public concentrated in it than any other area of the UK.
- Walk along The Pantiles. Walk along The Pantiles, the historic heart of Tunbridge Wells. There’s no better way to soak up the grandeur of the town’s Georgian heyday than exploring these colonnaded walkways, lined with boutique shops and cute bars and cafés.
- Soak up the vibes at Dunorlan Park. Go for a stroll around the elegant, 78-acre Dunorlan Park, landscaped in the 1860s by Robert Marnock, a prominent Victorian gardener.
- Stop for lunch on the High Street. If cake is calling, make a beeline for vintage-themed Juliet’s Café on the High Street – it has the most drool-worthy selection around, as well as plenty of vibrant salads and hearty sandwiches.
- Play Pooh Sticks at Ashdown Forest. Ashdown Forest, aka Winnie-the-Pooh’s Hundred Acre Wood, was home to Pooh and the gang for a very, very long time.
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Tunbridge Wells. Tunbridge Wells offers Kentish town and country at its best. Situated only 40 minutes from Gatwick airport and 1 hour from London terminals by train, the historic spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells has welcomed visitors for over 400 years. Browse among the chic independent shops of the collonaded Pantiles and the High Street ...
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51°8′9″N 0°15′58″E. Map of Royal Tunbridge Wells. The centre of Tunbridge Wells is fairly small, and can easily be travelled on foot. The Pantiles is around 10–15 minutes walk downhill from the main shopping area around Royal Victoria Place. As with most other towns in England, the town is well served by buses and taxis.
Tunbridge Wells is a very, very nice place. So nice, in fact, it was given ‘Royal’ status ...
