Tunbridge Wells Walks: In the footsteps of royal visitors

Tunbridge Wells became Royal Tunbridge Wells because of Queen Victoria's fondness for the town. Our walk route, designed for those who prefer a reasonably level walk avoiding the town's hills, takes in a number of locations with royal connections (visits, opening ceremonies, royal warrants and more). This is also an opportunity to discover what was on offer to the many people who came to the town in the Victorian era and to learn more of the backstory of various buildings associated with royal visits.

Timings & Tours

Tuesday 10 September:

1030

Location & directions

Jordan House, 68 London Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1DT

Directions:

Our starting place is on the edge of the Common outside Jordan House, 68 London Road, at the junction of London Road and Church Road. The walk's final stopping point is at the Amelia Scott, Civic Way, Mount Pleasant (The start/finish points are a few hundred metres apart, so the walk is broadly circular). Buses stop at the War Memorial below the Amelia Scott. If coming by train, there is a walk uphill along Mount Pleasant before turning left into Church Road at the traffic lights. Car parking is available in Crescent Road (near the end of walk) but please be careful to take account of restrictions to traffic on various roads in the town centre.

Contact on day:

Fiona Woodfield

Telephone number:

+447483884871

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book with the walk leader Fiona Woodfield at [email protected]

Booking contact name:

Fiona Woodfield

Booking email:

[email protected]

Accessibility details

This fairly level route around the town centre uses paths and pavements and should be suitable for those using wheelchairs or pushchairs. There are accessible public toilets at the final stopping point.

Additional information

The final stopping point of the walk is at the Amelia Scott where there is a cafe and toilets (including accessible and baby change facilities).

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

2 hour(s)

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