Guidebook
Local Parks
We have three beautiful parks within walking distance...
This park is less than a 5 minute walk away. It's a perfect place to come for a picnic, an evening stroll or a play in the playground.
The Grove.
This park is less than a 5 minute walk away. It's a perfect place to come for a picnic, an evening stroll or a play in the playground.
Less then a 10 minute walk away is Calverley Park. It has an adventure playground, tennis courts, beautiful grounds to walk around and a cafe - a must visit for families.
Calverley Park
Calverley ParkLess then a 10 minute walk away is Calverley Park. It has an adventure playground, tennis courts, beautiful grounds to walk around and a cafe - a must visit for families.
A lovely walk (out the back gate of the house) takes you to Dunorlan Park. There is a large playground, boating lake, cafe and lots of trees to climb.
44 locals recommend
Dunorlan Park
Pembury RoadA lovely walk (out the back gate of the house) takes you to Dunorlan Park. There is a large playground, boating lake, cafe and lots of trees to climb.
Favourite Walks...
These are two of our favourite routes to walk/run. The red route is a lovely 8K (there and back) and takes you through fields down to a farm. It a nice flat route for cycling too. The blue route takes you to Dunorlan Park, where you can do a loop of the boating lake & stop to have a coffee or lunch in the cafe before heading back home.
44 locals recommend
Dunorlan Park
Pembury RoadThese are two of our favourite routes to walk/run. The red route is a lovely 8K (there and back) and takes you through fields down to a farm. It a nice flat route for cycling too. The blue route takes you to Dunorlan Park, where you can do a loop of the boating lake & stop to have a coffee or lunch in the cafe before heading back home.
Food scene
All the restaurants listed here come highly recommended. All are within a 10 minute walk of the house.
Just a short walk through Grove Park, Raj Pavillion is a family favourite. Also a delicious Indian take away option.
Raj Pavilion Tunbridge wells
20 Grove Hill RdAll the restaurants listed here come highly recommended. All are within a 10 minute walk of the house.
Just a short walk through Grove Park, Raj Pavillion is a family favourite. Also a delicious Indian take away option.
Close to the Pantiles, on the high street. The Ivy has a great choice of food and an extensive cocktail menu!
36 locals recommend
The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells
46-50 High StClose to the Pantiles, on the high street. The Ivy has a great choice of food and an extensive cocktail menu!
Situated in the Old Fishmarket building in the heart of the historic Pantiles, Sankey's Champagne & Seafood bar is a lovely place to relax. With only 20 tables, you need to book well in advance.
17 locals recommend
Sankey's The Old Fishmarket
The PantilesSituated in the Old Fishmarket building in the heart of the historic Pantiles, Sankey's Champagne & Seafood bar is a lovely place to relax. With only 20 tables, you need to book well in advance.
Lovely for both food and drinks.
In Summer there is live "jazz on the Pantiles" every Thursday night. Highly recommend eating out on the Pantiles - the atmosphere is wonderful.
17 locals recommend
The Tunbridge Wells Bar & Grill
84 High StLovely for both food and drinks.
In Summer there is live "jazz on the Pantiles" every Thursday night. Highly recommend eating out on the Pantiles - the atmosphere is wonderful.
If you like Thai food, you will not be disappointed! Kai's Kitchen is delicious for both eating in and taking out.
Kai’s Kitchen
14 Mount Pleasant RdIf you like Thai food, you will not be disappointed! Kai's Kitchen is delicious for both eating in and taking out.
This pub is more like 20-25 minutes walk away, but they have great food and an outdoor terrace which is really good for kids.
19 locals recommend
The Mount Edgcumbe
This pub is more like 20-25 minutes walk away, but they have great food and an outdoor terrace which is really good for kids.
Days Out...
There are lots of stately homes close to us. This one has an adventure playground, a lovely coffee shop, and some of the most beautiful gardens in Kent.
The following are also favourites of ours....
34 locals recommend
Penshurst Place & Gardens
There are lots of stately homes close to us. This one has an adventure playground, a lovely coffee shop, and some of the most beautiful gardens in Kent.
The following are also favourites of ours....
Hever Castle & Gardens
Hever RoadNational Trust - Scotney Castle
This is another lovely family day out, just a 10 minute drive away. You can take a river barge in to the forest and explore pirate ships, high swings and tree top walks.
38 locals recommend
Groombridge Place Estates
Groombridge HillThis is another lovely family day out, just a 10 minute drive away. You can take a river barge in to the forest and explore pirate ships, high swings and tree top walks.
Bewl Water
Bewlbridge LaneGreat adventure playground, trips on the lake, cycle hire.
Also has great cycle paths and bike hire. Several great playgrounds, and Go Ape.
189 locals recommend
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Bedgebury RoadAlso has great cycle paths and bike hire. Several great playgrounds, and Go Ape.