Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Calverley Grounds is a historic park area in the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Its situated opposite the main railway station and is used throughout the year by tourists and local people. There are a range of events held here too, from Local & Live Music Festival to the Ice Rink at Christmas.
Calverley Grounds is a historic park area in the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Its situated opposite the main railway station and is used throughout the year by tourists and local people. There are a range of events held here too, from Local & Live Music Festival to the Ice Rink at Christmas.
January 2012 The four dead trees that reach up to the sky are a landmark at Happy Valley in Tunbridge Wells. A really peaceful place to stroll or walk the dog, it also has a number of sandstone rock formations that are great to climb and walk.
Wet Sunday October afternoon scares the tourists and locals away
December 2016 A foggy morning in Royal Tunbridge Wells, my home town, The weather made the image almost look as if it was taken in a different era, The giveaway of course being illuminated shop signs.

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Calverley Grounds is a historic park area in the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Its situated opposite the main railway station and is used throughout the year by tourists and local people. There are a range of events held here too, from Local & Live Music Festival to the Ice Rink at Christmas.

Calverley Grounds

Calverley Grounds is just one of the places to see in Royal Tunbridge Wells, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's spas or amble around its picturesque gardens.

Calverley Grounds
Pantiles showing signage

Pantiles

5/5(1 review)

This pretty colonnaded walkway is lined with diverse shops, excellent galleries and charming cafés.

Pantiles
January 2002 My daughter feeding the ducks at Dunorlan Park in Tunbridge Wells.

Dunorlan Park

Explore the great outdoors at Dunorlan Park, a lovely green space in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Dunorlan Park

Assembly Hall Theater

Get tickets for a show at Assembly Hall Theater, a popular theatre in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its lively bars.

Assembly Hall Theater

Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery

You can browse the exhibits at Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Royal Tunbridge Wells. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery

Trinity Theatre

Enjoy a performance at Trinity Theatre, a popular theatre in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Visit the area's spas or amble around its picturesque gardens.

Trinity Theatre

Our pick of the best Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Hotel Deals

Russell Hotel

Russell Hotel

2 out of 5
80 London Road Royal Tunbridge Wells England
The price is AU$135 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$135
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (418 reviews)
Clean room and friendly reception,good value for money and good location close to high street

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Russell Hotel
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Tunbridge Wells

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Tunbridge Wells

4 out of 5
Crescent Road Royal Tunbridge Wells England
The price is AU$166 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$166
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (553 reviews)
Very nice breakfast selection , Cosy and warm bar with a good and warm feeling throughout the hotel. Very helpful staff making this an easy and good hotel to use in this area. Thank you

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Tunbridge Wells
Hilton London Gatwick Airport

Hilton London Gatwick Airport

4 out of 5
South Terminal Gatwick Airport Gatwick England
The price is AU$217 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$217
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatwick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,950 reviews)
Generally all ok. Used it because of convenience to LGW for early flight.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Hilton London Gatwick Airport
Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport

Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport

3 out of 5
South Terminal, Gatwick Airport Gatwick England
The price is AU$209 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$209
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gatwick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,674 reviews)
ideal, no issues, clean and tidy and quiet

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport
ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

3 out of 5
Bearsted Rd Maidstone England
Stay at this hotel in Maidstone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,221 reviews)
Clean room, comfy bed, lovely staff

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

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ORIDA Maidstone Hotel
Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth by IHG

Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth by IHG

4 out of 5
Crabbet Park, Turners Hill Road, Worth Crawley England
The price is AU$118 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$118
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Crawley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Friendly staff, clean room. Very convenient to where we wanted to be. Definitely would stop there again!

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Tunbridge Wells Town Centre

One of many trees whose roots are clinging on to the sandstone rocks at Bulls Hollow,. part of the Commons of Rusthall and Tunbridge Wells in Kent, England.

Denny Bottom

Though Denny Bottom may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pantiles and Tunbridge Wells Golf Club.

Denny Bottom

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