Visitor attractions and information - Tunbridge
Wells
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 Bayham Old Abbey. nr Tunbridge Wells, Kent,
TN3 8DE. Tel: 01892 890381. The ruins of an abbey with much of
the 13th to 15th-century church, the chapter house, and a picturesque
14th-century gatehouse.Toilets. Exhibition: On ground floor,
accessible via three steps. Shop. Refreshments.English Heritage.
Charges apply. About 4
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Scotney
Castle Garden & Estate, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
TN3 8JN. Tel: 01892 893868. One of England's most romantic gardens.
Ruined 14th-century castle. National Trust. Charges apply. About 6 miles
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Spa Valley Railway, West Station, Royal Tunbridge
Wells, Kent, TN2 5QY
Telephone: 01892 537715. Tunbridge Wells is the location of the
railway's headquarters. Groombridge current limit for passenger
trains, although the line exists all the way to Eridge. Location: On the outskirts of Tunbridge
Wells. |
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Pooh
Corner Ltd, High Street, Hartfield, East Sussex, TN7 4AE. Tel:
01892 770456. The Pooh Corner shop, in the High Street of Hartfield
village, dates from around the 1690's. The shop is home to the
world's largest selection of Winnie-the-Pooh products. It is
situated in the village where the famous stories were written
by A.A.Milne in the 1920's. pooh-country.co.uk.
About 5 miles west of
Tunbridge Wells. |
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Chiddingstone Castle, Near Edenbridge, Kent
TN8 7AD. Tel: 01892 870347. Chiddingstone Castle, a museum within
a squire’s home, is open for the nation to enjoy - for visiting,
educational visits, as a wedding and conference venue, and is
licensed for civil partnerships. Check website for opening dates.
www.chiddingstone-castle.org.uk. About 7 miles north west of Tunbridge Wells. |
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Hever
Castle & Gardens, Hever, Nr Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG. Tel:
01732 865224. Come and visit this thirteenth century romantic
castle - once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Set in magnificent
gardens, laid out between 1904 and 1908. Also Adventure Playground,
Yew Maze, Water Maze and more. hever-castle.co.uk.
About 7 miles north west
of Tunbridge Wells. |
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Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery, Civic
Centre, Mount Pleasant, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1JN.
Tel: 01892 554171. Displays include toys and dolls, costume,
natural history, and the world’s best collection of Tunbridge
ware. www.tunbridgewellsmuseum.org. Location: In the centre of Tunbridge Wells. |
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The
Hop Farm at the Kentish Oast Village, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge,
Kent, TN12 6PY. TEL: 01622 872068. Set in 400 acres of unspoilt
Kent countryside, this once working Hop Farm is one of Kent’s
most popular tourist attractions. Packed full of new features,
attractions and exhibitions to entertain the kids and fuel imaginations.
For Easter 2008 the Hop Farm has launched an entertainment Big
Top and children's Driving School with a fun circuit for children
to learn the basics of driving and gain a certificate. www.thehopfarm.co.uk. About 7 miles north of Tunbridge Wells. |
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