Tunbridge Wells Borough Travel Trade Information for 2023
Need to know
Contact Address
Town Hall, Civic Way, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1RS
Location Type
A Royal Spa town, rural villages, countryside in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. High concentration of Historic Houses, Castles and Gardens.
Distance from London
54 min from Charing Cross Station
Trade Information
Suitable for couples, groups of friends, families
Best for: Nature and history lovers as well as foodies
Who to know
For Travel Trade enquires please contact us at the address below:
Sarah-Louise Koessler
Good to know
Best Time of Year To Visit
We are a year-round destination.
Seasonal Highlights:
Spring/Summer – Historic Houses and Gardens, walking and festivals
Autumn/Winter – Walking, foodie experiences, Christmas in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Duration of Visit
From a weekend escape to a 1 week long exploration of the area and attractions.
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Coach parking: London Road- What3Words: Float.flock.solar
Drop-off: Linden Park Road
Hotels & Boutique Inns
Hotel du Vin, Spa Hotel, Tunbridge Wells Hotel, One Warwick Park, Salomon’s Estate Cottages, The George Hotel. Mount Edgecumbe, The Milk House, The Queen’s Inn, The Goudhurst Inn, The Star and Eagle.
Good to know
Scotney Castle, Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens, Spa Valley Railway, High Rocks, Groombridge Place and Enchanted Gardens, Bayham Abbey, Cranbrook Museum, The Amelia Scott, Union Mill Cranbrook, Go Ape, Salomon’s Estate.
Points of interest
The Pantiles, Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, Bewl Water, Cranbrook Medieval Town, Dunorlan Park.
Jazz on the Pantiles, Black Deer Festival, The Puppetry Festival, SKATE, Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival, Mela, The Pantiles Gin Festival, The Tunbridge Wells Food & Drink Festival, The Spa Valley Railway -Beer Festival, Pub in the Park.
Our Destination is ideal for:
Couples and Families, groups.
Key interests: Foodie experiences, History and garden lovers, outdoor adventures, walking, cycling, slow tourism and sustainability.
Did you know?
Don’t miss!
With most of the region designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and dotted with ancient churches and oast houses, there is plenty of opportunity to soak up the English rural scenery which inspired greats such as Thackeray, EM Forster, Chagall and Tattershall Dodd.
The area also has the highest concentration of Historic Houses and Castles than any other area in England with famous gardens like the National Trust’s Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens.
Interesting local facts
Queen Victoria enjoyed donkey riding on the Commons when she holidayed in Royal Tunbridge Wells as a child.
Amelia Scott was a social reformer and campaigner for women’s suffrage. She lived and worked in Tunbridge Wells. Much of Amelia’s social activism focused on the needs of young, working-class women and mothers.
The clock mechanism from the Parish Church of St Dunstan in Cranbrook was the prototype for Big Ben and the organ contains parts originally designed for use at The Crystal Palace.
Hospitality Information for the Travel Trade
Tunbridge Wells is growing as a foodie destination please see below information about group bookings, and recommendation for couples, food festivals and places to sample our delicious local produce.
Group information for the Travel Trade
Royal Tunbridge Wells
The Tunbridge Wells Hotel (max 50)
Brasserie One (Max 20)
Bill’s (max 40)
The White Bear (max 20 or 40 with early booking)
The Orangery (8 per table)
Rusthall
The Beacon (8 per table or 2 rooms)
High Rocks (max 20)
Lamberhurst
The Chequers (max 50 people)
The Vineyard (14 per table)
Cranbrook
The George Hotel (10+)
Kypseli (deposit for more than 7)
Sissinghurst
The Milk House (9 per table)
Goudhurst
The Goudhurst Inn (150 people)
Wine, Cocktails & Craft Beer
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Geography, The Wine Room, The Ivy, Soprano, The Glass House, Fuggles Beer Cafe
Hawkhurst
Cellar Head Brewery
Cranbrook
Ale House
Brenchley
The Halfway House
A selection of eateries, perfect for couples
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Sankey’s
La Follia
The Wine Rooms
Th Ivy Tunbridge Wells
Coco Retro
Bocca Social
The White Bear
Soprano’s
Kumquat
The Warren
Thakereys
The Square Peg
Southborough
Tallow – Chef Table
Rusthall
The Beacon
Lamberhurst
The Chequers
The Vineyard
Cranbrook
The George Hotel
Kypseli
Sissinghurst
The Milk House
Farm to table
Hawkhurst
Water Lane, Walled Gardens
Cranbrook
The Small Holding Farm and Kitchen
Afternoon Tea
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Juliet’s
Brasserie One
Southborough
Salomons Estate
Food Festivals
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Pantiles Food Festival
Pantiles Gin Festival
TW Food & Drinks Fest.
Pub in the Park
Transport to and around Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells is well situated less than 1 hour from London, 45 minutes from Gatwick and 1h from Heathrow airport. For more information about getting here and around as well as coach parking, please click here.
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