Speldhurst, located just 5 km away from the centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells, boasts a charming 19th-century ambiance, exemplifying the beauty of our quaint Wealden villages. Take a leisurely stroll or a relaxing bike ride to Speldhurst and enjoy the scenic surroundings while stretching your legs.
Speldhurst is a thriving village, nestled within the Kent countryside. This village is a short distance from Tunbridge Wells, and so perfectly placed to take advantage of all that our town has to offer – great shops, cafes, restaurants, schools and more!
A settlement has existed here since before the Norman Conquest. Many of the buildings standing today are from the 16th and 17th Centuries, giving the village a real historical feeling.
As Grandad says “Look up for the exciting stuff”.
The original church, constructed in the medieval era, was destroyed by lightning in 1791. The present church of St Mary the Virgin was built in 1870 and Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris designed its spectacular stained glass windows. This is included in the Wealden Church Trail.
The beams in the George and Dragon pub are over 1,000 years old too!
The village also has a great little shop, post office and a village hall.
Things to do in Speldhurst.
The George and Dragon Pub
The olde worlde George and Dragon pub opposite the church is said to date from the 13th century. Today the pub prides itself in offering “glamour” next to a pie and a pint of local bitter. Food is sourced locally and organically; this is a country pub with roaring log fire and garden for relaxing no matter what our capricious weather does!
Walking
Speldhurst is a fine place for walking and enjoying the rural countryside at its best being in an Area of Outstanding Beauty and a Special Landscape Area.
Speldhurst is on the Tunbridge Wells Circular Walk with a standalone section of its own.
There are other shorter local walks too, more details can be found on our walking page.
A real fun filled community
Every year the village hosts the annual pram race in the spring in May. Where both adults and children put on a fancy dress and push decorated prams, with prizes for the best-dressed pram.
Music, mayhem, food, and laughter are all part of the package!
Keep an eye out for the next event in our events calendar.
Explore the Surrounding Area
Penshurst Place is nearby and so is Salomons Estate, both attractions are well worth a visit and the community of Southborough is on the doorstep.
