Sandstone Quarry Guide to Tunbridge Wells
Food scene
Gusta
49 Camden RdGreat coffee, close by
Cantuccio
42 Camden RoadBest sourdough pizza around at good prices, very close to the apartment..book ahead
The bread here is second to none, pastries too. Good coffee. If the sausage sandwich is available..don't hesitate
8 locals recommend
The Bicycle Bakery
118-120 Camden RdThe bread here is second to none, pastries too. Good coffee. If the sausage sandwich is available..don't hesitate
Juliets
54 High StVery high quality food and cake, great place for brunch
Spoil yourself with an excellent seafood menu and wine list
17 locals recommend
Sankey's The Old Fishmarket
The PantilesSpoil yourself with an excellent seafood menu and wine list
Roddyburger
12-14 Camden RoadBurgers done properly
'STEAK'
17-19 Chapel PlaceBest steak around
Lovely old bar and eating outside in the summer is delightfully tranquil
10 locals recommend
Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells
Crescent RoadLovely old bar and eating outside in the summer is delightfully tranquil
George & Dragon
3 Speldhurst HillOne of the oldest pubs in the country with great food
Sightseeing
Beautiful park and scenery, pedalos for hire on the lake..lovely place for a picnic. Events often held...Pub In The Park in July is very popular, as is bonfire night
44 locals recommend
Dunorlan Park
Pembury RoadBeautiful park and scenery, pedalos for hire on the lake..lovely place for a picnic. Events often held...Pub In The Park in July is very popular, as is bonfire night
Centrally located park close to station - ice skating in the winter.
6 locals recommend
Calverley Park
Calverley ParkCentrally located park close to station - ice skating in the winter.
Lovely park for a shaded walk when it's hot, superb rock formations and a nice cricket pitch to laze away an afternoon. Close to Pantiles and High Street for food, bars, shopping
10 locals recommend
Tunbridge Wells Common
Lovely park for a shaded walk when it's hot, superb rock formations and a nice cricket pitch to laze away an afternoon. Close to Pantiles and High Street for food, bars, shopping
Ashdown Forest
Wych CrossGlorious country walks, horse riding
Harrison's Rocks
Great for a walk and better still for rock climbers
Broadwater warren
Broadwater Forest LaneNature reserve... beautiful.. especially for the twitchers
Bewl Water
Bewlbridge LaneGreat walking and water sports
Eat drink and shop
Jazz night on Thursday nights makes for a vibrant scene, plenty of bars and restaurants. Weekend markets often held.
102 locals recommend
The Pantiles
The PantilesJazz night on Thursday nights makes for a vibrant scene, plenty of bars and restaurants. Weekend markets often held.
Chapel Place, Tunbridge Wells
Boutique shopping, eateries
The usual high street shops here, all inside so good for bad weather, Fenwicks cafe has a good offering.
11 locals recommend
Royal Victoria Place
The usual high street shops here, all inside so good for bad weather, Fenwicks cafe has a good offering.
Bars
Pitcher & Piano
3-5 Church RdFor the younger crowd and open late
Chapel Place Wine and Gin
18 Chapel PlaceGreat Gin & Tonics and good wine selection
The Grove.
Great pint of Harveys
Mountain Biking
Rent a mountain bike and enjoy the trails...
189 locals recommend
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Bedgebury RoadRent a mountain bike and enjoy the trails...
Walking
A good walk from the apartment through Dunorlan Park and up High Woods Lane to the woods..see if you can find the magical stick tunnel
High Woods Lane
High Woods LaneA good walk from the apartment through Dunorlan Park and up High Woods Lane to the woods..see if you can find the magical stick tunnel
Ashdown Forest
Wych CrossGreat walks.. Pooh Bridge
Tennis
Beautiful tennis club with good bar/cafe.. members only tennis but the bar welcomes all with a good view across the grass courts
Tunbridge Wells Tennis Club
Nevill GateBeautiful tennis club with good bar/cafe.. members only tennis but the bar welcomes all with a good view across the grass courts