Zoe's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Bedgebury is beautiful for a family day out for all ages. The play areas are suitable for all ages, there is Go Ape for the all over 1m. Bike hire for family rides or red/black runs for the more adventurous. The cafe is great and the walks through the Pinetum stunning. It's currently around £8.00 for the day.
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Bedgebury National Pinetum en Bos
Bedgebury RoadBedgebury is beautiful for a family day out for all ages. The play areas are suitable for all ages, there is Go Ape for the all over 1m. Bike hire for family rides or red/black runs for the more adventurous. The cafe is great and the walks through the Pinetum stunning. It's currently around £8.00 for the day.
Bewl Water is about 15 minute drive from TW. It has play areas, good walks and a new inflatable assault course on the lake. Booking advised. The cafe is ok for a cuppa and a slice of cake but the food isn't great.
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Bewl Water
Bewlbridge LaneBewl Water is about 15 minute drive from TW. It has play areas, good walks and a new inflatable assault course on the lake. Booking advised. The cafe is ok for a cuppa and a slice of cake but the food isn't great.
Hever is gorgeous in the summer and has a water play area for hot days. It's about 20 minutes from TW by car. You explore the castle or just stick to the grounds and the cafes are really good. The place is lit up over the Christmas period and you can follow a magical nativity trail.
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Hever Castle & Gardens
Hever RoadHever is gorgeous in the summer and has a water play area for hot days. It's about 20 minutes from TW by car. You explore the castle or just stick to the grounds and the cafes are really good. The place is lit up over the Christmas period and you can follow a magical nativity trail.
Groombridge Place is a 10 minute drive from TW. Treetop walkways and pirate ships make it a great place for an adventure.
Groombridge Place Main Car Park
Groombridge HillGroombridge Place is a 10 minute drive from TW. Treetop walkways and pirate ships make it a great place for an adventure.
Hargate Forest is a 2 minute walk from the house and offers a beautiful family walk with or without a dog! Tree swings, puddles big and small but please take a phone as the forest is huge and easy to get lost!
There is also a yoga session in the forest on selected Sunday mornings.
https://woodlandtrusttickets.cloudvenue.co.uk/yogaathargateforest1
Hargate Forest
Hargate Forest is a 2 minute walk from the house and offers a beautiful family walk with or without a dog! Tree swings, puddles big and small but please take a phone as the forest is huge and easy to get lost!
There is also a yoga session in the forest on selected Sunday mornings.
https://woodlandtrusttickets.cloudvenue.co.uk/yogaathargateforest1
This park is in TW and offer play areas, lovely walks and a cafe. You can hire boats and canoes on the lake.
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Dunorlan Park
Pembury RoadThis park is in TW and offer play areas, lovely walks and a cafe. You can hire boats and canoes on the lake.
Wellington rock is in the centre of TW amongst the common. It's great for kids to climb and a lovely pub a few feet away serving snacks/meals. Dog and child friendly. Chilli squid a must!
Wellington Rocks
Wellington rock is in the centre of TW amongst the common. It's great for kids to climb and a lovely pub a few feet away serving snacks/meals. Dog and child friendly. Chilli squid a must!
This is about a 10 minute walk from the house down the hill. The Pantiles is full of history and English charm. There are traditional pubs, tea rooms, restaurants and June - Sep they hold Jazz nights every Thursday evening.
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The Pantiles
The PantilesThis is about a 10 minute walk from the house down the hill. The Pantiles is full of history and English charm. There are traditional pubs, tea rooms, restaurants and June - Sep they hold Jazz nights every Thursday evening.
Great live music venue - 10 minute walk from the house.
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'The Forum' Live Music Venue
London RoadGreat live music venue - 10 minute walk from the house.
The railway station is a 15 minute walk from the house with direct links to central London in 40 minutes.
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Tunbridge Wells station
1 Mount Pleasant RdThe railway station is a 15 minute walk from the house with direct links to central London in 40 minutes.
I love this place! Lots of family events going on, amazing areas to camp or just spend the day cooking on the open fire. Cafe, swings, walks and lots more!
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Wilderness Wood
Main RoadI love this place! Lots of family events going on, amazing areas to camp or just spend the day cooking on the open fire. Cafe, swings, walks and lots more!
Harrison's Rocks car park
Beautiful walk, camping and Rock climbing. 10 min drive from the hse.
Food scene
Award winning tea room great for cake, breakfast and lunch. Closed on a Monday.
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Juliets
54 High StAward winning tea room great for cake, breakfast and lunch. Closed on a Monday.
10 minute walk from the house. Breakfast, lunch and dinner first class. Very good cocktails and beer.
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Framptons Tunbridge Wells
2 The Pantiles10 minute walk from the house. Breakfast, lunch and dinner first class. Very good cocktails and beer.
Chapel Place Wine and Gin! Hosting a selection of 122 gins the bar is quirky and welcoming.
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Chapel Place Wine and Gin
18 Chapel PlaceChapel Place Wine and Gin! Hosting a selection of 122 gins the bar is quirky and welcoming.
Marlowe's
2 High StreetGreat burgers!
Junahki
63 St John's RdBest curry in TW!
Thackeray's Restaurant
85 London RdGreat for a special meal - a little bit ££££
A delicious restaurant but not really suited for young families. £££
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The Warren Restaurant
5A High StA delicious restaurant but not really suited for young families. £££
Great family dining ££ - good children's menu and great selection for those fussy eaters.
Bill's Tunbridge Wells Restaurant
Lime Hill RoadGreat family dining ££ - good children's menu and great selection for those fussy eaters.
Giggling Squid
129 Church RdThe best place to eat Thai food for all the family.
The George
75 Borough High StReally super pub for all local beers and good pub grub.
This is a great place to enjoy Turkish food. Reasonable price and family favourite.
Hattusa Turkish Restaurant
106 Camden RdThis is a great place to enjoy Turkish food. Reasonable price and family favourite.
The V&S serves great food in a relaxed atmosphere. No need to dress up. Cocktails are fantastic.
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Vittle and Swig
26-28 Camden RdThe V&S serves great food in a relaxed atmosphere. No need to dress up. Cocktails are fantastic.
Peter Speaight
15 Chapel PlaceBest butchers in town!
https://www.peterspeaightbutchers.co.uk/
Pane e Vino
This is a cosy traditional Italian. Great food and wine.
Great family restaurant with Shuffle boards upstairs. Tapas and pizza fabulous!
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The Shufflehouse
68 St John's RdGreat family restaurant with Shuffle boards upstairs. Tapas and pizza fabulous!