Tunbridge Wells
Properties and events in Tunbridge Wells
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An introduction to everyday people who rest in Woodbury Park Cemetery
Join us for this walk around Woodbury Park Cemetery where you’ll hear about the history of the cemetery and the lives of some of the everday people who rest there.
Court Lodge Lamberhurst. Exhibition of Its local history and a guided garden tour
A unique opportunity to view an exhibition about Court Lodge and its place at the heart of the history of the Lamberhurst community, its historic Pulham and walled gardens, followed by a guided tour of the gardens
Explore Paddock Wood Old Closed Churchyard
The original St Andrew's Churchyard. A peaceful place where there was once a lovely old Church built from Kentish Ragstone. Here visitors will find the grave of Dorothy Dickens, the resting place of Murder Victims and War Graves from WW1 and WW2.
Hoppers Hospital
The building has stood for 400 years in the village of Five Oak Green near Tonbridge, set among the hop gardens of Kent. Originally a row of farm cottages and is now comfortably furnished to provide a haven for those seeking a quiet break.
Hopping and Farming in Capel Kent
Hop picking and farming photos and implements on display.
Horsmonden History Nostalgia and Memories of the last 100 Years
A special event to share and enjoy Horsmonden’s rich history, nostalgic stories, photographs, memories and local connections, during the last 100 years.
Magical Memories of Everyday Life in Paddock Wood
A nostalgic exhibition of pictures including old pubs, factories, shops, the railway, hops, fruit, schools, the fire and medical services as well as the Church. There will be an opportunity to tour the Church during the morning.
Paddock Wood Freemasons Hall Open Day
Come and have a look at what activities take place at the centre. Its not just for Freemasons, the Centre has been at the heart of the community for over 100 years and is used by by many sections to serve the people of Paddock Wood.
Salomons Museum Talk, Tunbridge Wells
Salomons (Broomhill) was the country home of the Salomons family from 1829 to the mid 1930s. Designed by Decimus Burton between 1830 and 1850, and extended by the Salomons family later in the century, it sits on 36 acres of picturesque grounds.
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Historic, poetic, iconic: a refuge dedicated to beauty. Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson fell in love with Sissinghurst Castle and created a world-renowned garden.
St Barnabas CEP School
A great opportunity to visit this Victorian Primary School which was opened in June 1889. Join us and enjoy some creative free workshops courtesy of the team from Scotney Castle, whilst exploring the history of St Barnabas School and it's archives.
The Elevated Decimus Burton Walking Tour
Up until the 1820's, Tunbridge Wells was pretty much focussed around the Old High Street and The Pantiles. That all changed when Decimus Burton designed and executed the Calverley Estate at the top of Mount Pleasant. This is the story.
The Pantiles - Something in the Water!
This walking tour will look at the history of the Pantiles where in 1606, the medicinal springs that would put Tunbridge Wells on the map were discovered.
The Scientist of Sherwood
Discover the story of Sir Charles William Siemens, the inventor and scientist who lived at Sherwood House in Tunbridge Wells and learn about the staff and gardeners who helped run and maintain the house and grounds.
The Uphill Struggles of Royal Tunbridge Wells
This walk will look at how the town developed from a hole in the ground to a cultured Victorian town. This was not without some challenges and events which will be illustrated as the town broke out of The Pantiles to reach its peak "up the hill".
Untimely Ends
Saturday 12th September at 2pm, Join us for a guided walk and talk around some of the monuments to people who died in tragic circumstances, and are buried in our cemetery. Sunday 13th September 2-4pm, take a self guided walk around those memorials.