Top 37 things to do and attractions in Tonbridge

Came here with my walking group to look round and have a drink after our walk. Great location and lovely tea but they do need to have more tables outside, for when we arrived they were all taken and I ended up spilling most of mine down the back of the bench thanks to my poor sight.

Quiet and well maintained grounds. Castle shop selling some refreshments including pre-packer gluten free snacks.

Attended on market day, also coincided with the about parade so it was quite busy. Very nice location, the market could have done with a few more (and varied) stalls!

Expensive entrance for limited attractions. Some nice features in the "castle", which amounts to really just the gatehouse, the rest of the castle has been destroyed or robbed out. Probably 3/4 of an hour is sufficient. Family entrance £32.

Great little castle, well worth a visit

Very picturesque and fascinating little castle, you can ask for an audio tour which is included in the price, I feel that the audio equipment could do with updating and come with head phones but overall the tour was interesting to listen to. What's left of the castle inside has been well looked after by the people who run it, and are very helpful and friendly, the grounds offer a lovely walk about on a warm day. Overall a great place to visit!

Great immersive experience around the castle.

We had a great evening out with the bikes with our son . Very safe for children to bike and amazing lake sights, clean toilets unfortunately the coffee shop was already closed. Will definitely visit again.

This country park is just outside Tonbridge in Kent. It covers some 65 hectares and includes 2 lakes plus paths that go alongside the river Medway plus woodlands, grasslands and marshland. There are trails to follow with little foot bridges that cross the waterways at various points. You will find seating along the way so you can have a rest or just enjoy the peace. The main car park is a couple of minutes walk from Barden lake which is where you will find the toilets and also an outside cafe. Parking is £2.20 for 4 hours or £5 for the whole day. There are picnic tables at this end of the lake. You will find plenty of water fowl on this lake which I always like, you can walk all the way around on nice wide pathways. Dogs are most welcome and I saw plenty along the way. As you move further out it becomes more peaceful as most people seemed to stay around the Barden lake area. There is also a kids play area near to the main car park too! The walk through to the second lake took me through grassland and woodland and also by the river in parts, I saw a couple of Herons and there were lots of Tweety type birds in the trees which I heard rather than saw. A walk taking in both lakes and the lovely countryside took me a couple of hours, most could have done it quicker than that but I was in no hurry. There are plenty of public footpaths which lead off the paths shown on the map if you have more stamina than me!

Serene country park with a stunning lake. Toilets and cafe as well as a park for children. A nice peaceful location to relax and connect with nature.

This is a lovely place to have a walk around the lake, there's a cafe where you csn buy hot and cold food. Teas and coffees, ice-cream. Toilet there as well. Plenty of wild fowl on the lake, including swans, geese ducks etc. People's fish there as well. Parking is £4.25 for 4 hrs, more money if staying for longer. Plenty of seats all around the lake for you to enjoy the views etc. There are longer walks through the woods.

Lovely place for a walk/run/cycle. The car park is large and reasonably priced. There are several waymarked walking trails which lead you around the lake and through the woods. There are plenty of benches to take a rest or just soak up the view. There are several footbridges throughout the country park also. There is a 5k park run on Saturdays so the main path around the lake can get busy.

Beautiful place with a large variety of walks. Fantastic, well maintained wildlife reserve. In only a short time I've seen so many different species of insects and birds. Good for all ages.

Great place to spend time outdoor - it's like a playground in the middle of the woods. Massive parking space (4 big areas) that goes round the playground. Parking is not free - £2 for up to 4 hours stay or option 2 - all day parking. Can pay with coins or use the RingGo app. Easy access for wheelchair users. Dogs are not allowed in the play area but there's a massive dog walking area as well as a dog-park near the cafe just before the playground. It's easy to bring a picnic rug and have a picnic with the kids in the play area. Lots of activities to develop kids creativity and support their mental health eg: musical instruments, things to go under and over, zip line, climbing tower with slide and instruments to get directions, learn to level things etc. Not sure if there are any toilets...maybe in the cafe near the dog-park

A beautiful little church tucked away in the Kent countryside. Well worth a visit if you an art fan and a must visit for fans of Chagall. Every window is a masterpiece. Entry is free and donations are not obligatory, but any art fan will feel the need to contribute a little I am sure.

Lovely little church with beautiful Chagall windows that cast blues and yellows on a sunny day - as we learnt the only church Chagall created designs for. Well kept in and out and we'll worth a visit if in the area.

What an amazing place! This small church, founded back in the 13th century, is full of atmosphere and history. The stained glass windows by Chagall are particularly impressive, and the story behind their creation is fascinating. We were lucky to visit on a sunny day, and the light shining through the windows was simply breathtaking, filling everything around with vibrant colors. So glad we got to see it in such beautiful light!😍🥰🥰😇🙏

Lovely little church with beautiful stained glass windows , visited with my daughter & baby granddaughter recently. Was also some gift items to by in the church , postcards, bibles etc allowing to pay by card or cash. Parking available

I went there in spring and it was so pretty. All stained glass windows were amazing.

Fantastic display of Chagall’s work. At 10:30am on a Sunday morning there was a small service ongoing which made us take our time to sit and observe/feel the atmosphere of this same sacred space which inspired the artist to transform this church. The East window above the altar is spectacular. The juxtaposition of such high art and simple surroundings only heightens the experience. Just go, preferably on a sunny day morning.

Beautiful place! Saw it on a TV program and just had to visit. We weren't disappointed. 😁

I came here for coffee but I was almost tempted in getting sweet Christmas treats. They look absolutely scrumptious, especially the gingerbread reindeer. There's not alot of seating area and there wasn't much sugar sachets for the coffee. Only one brown sugar which I have deduct points for that. Another point off for not having a bin around the sugar counter. I do not want to carry my used coffee stirrer stick or sugar packets but as you can see, no bin. I suggest putting a bin around the area, even a small one will do. The coffee was average, costa coffee tastes better and almost the same price so I was slightly disappointed in that area. It was clean, festive and had fast service which is always a plus.

Really good place for a coffee and a pasty! Building is gorgeous and the baked goods are delicious. I love the turmeric gold drink, specially with coconut milk! Would recommend

Authentic and cosy, The Bakehouse is a lovely place to have a croissant with coffee or a tasty sourdough bread with poached eggs. Probably the most delicious sourdough I have ever had. Their espresso is impressively good. A few charging points for the laptop professionals are available on the 1st floor. If you visit Tonbridge, I would definitely recommend breakfast at The Bakehouse at 124.

Often pop in for take away coffee which is good here but this time ate in. Food is good - fantastic bread - but generally lacking in atmosphere. Feels a bit worn out and neglected with the tables and chairs downstairs mismatched in charity shop rather than interior design kind of way. Sofas upstairs feel the same and on the day I visited it was freezing outside yet the fires not lit. Hope I caught it on an off day as a beautiful building with lovely serving staff.

Great, home cooked food (presumably without E numbers and other bad additives). Bread is great! Nice place to sit and eat. A couple of things to watch out for though: bring your own chocolate sprinkles if you like them on your cappuccino, as they do not offer this as an option. Secondly, eating-in can have up to an 80% markup, as we found when we ordered a nice treat with some coffee, and ended up with a terrifying bill. The prices shown are all takeaway prices!

Old and tatty interior - they need to spend some money on the furnishings! Expensive (tea and toast £7 and I had to toast the bread myself!) Zero atmosphere too. Quality of bread is good. Won’t rush back.

Felt soooo good having a freshly baked pastry for breakfast, and sipping smooth coffee in a cottage with warm sunshine beaming in 😌😌😌

This is a fantastic facility with great amenities, and I’ve really enjoyed being a member for nearly two years. However, there are a couple of issues that unfortunately let it down. Firstly, some of the reception staff can be a bit unfriendly, especially if you’ve forgotten your band. Considering how long I’ve been a member, I think it would be more helpful if they looked me up in the system and provided a temporary band rather than making it difficult. I’m not sure why that isn’t an option. Secondly, the smell in the changing rooms really needs to be addressed. As another reviewer mentioned, there’s often a strong odour – like a nappy smell. It might be due to bins not being changed often enough or the drains needing a proper clean. Also, half the changing rooms are often closed, which doesn’t help. The tiling in the changing area also needs more regular cleaning – I’ve noticed quite a few fruit flies and general grime building up. That said, the spa is fantastic, the outdoor pool is great, and the majority of the staff are very, very friendly. With a few improvements, this place could easily be five stars. the overall manager is friendly gentleman unfortunately I have to say one or a couple of Duty managers are slightly unfriendly they have there click and it’s limited ,after all we are the paying customer. The lifeguards are great and the café staff are lovely.

When we arrived we had to book a slot and come back after about 45 minutes wait they should do an online booking like they used to,it was very overcrowded and you either have to pick indoors or outdoors and can't use both which is ridiculous. They showers were so hot even us adults had trouble let alone my young kids. The staff were friendly and also it was relatively clean.

Great amenities for a local pool. However, the shower in the disabled changing room is far too hot (not sure about the main ones?) - scalp had blisters the following day as had no choice but to try and wash my shampoo out... still sore a week later. (and I don't have a sensitive scalp).

Bit busy, but not too - especially considering weekend & loverly weather. Plenty of room in the great outdoor pool. Reception staff very welcoming & helpful. Noticed a good range of swimwear and kit if have forgot.

Nice and easy to get signed in, changed and Into the pool area. Plenty of lockers (£1) Have to wait sometimes when busy to get the kids into the pool as they overbook the spaces available. Usually you can get in pretty quickly though.

A nice pool great for kids to learn to swim, kids love it Unfortunately today we had a really bad experience and updating the stars accordingly. My daughter can swim and has been in the deep end every time we have been 10+ times. She showed them she could swim by swimming a whole length from deep end back again, the life gurd said she was ok. Once change over happened they were told she couldn't swim and was only doggy paddling...... my daughter can swim under water and on her back and is a strong swimmer. The life guards were aggressive and condescending!!

I used to go to tonbridge swimming pool years ago with my old school oakley school when I went swimming with them and we did swimming in the swimming pool at tonbridge I really enjoyed swimming and rest of my class did as well I remembered going swimming at tonbridge swimming pool while ago with my old school oakley I used to go there back when I was at oakley school tonbridge We went to the tonbridge swimming pool with the oaks college after we went to sainburys to get our food ingredients from sainburys and pay for them and we went to find a table to sit at for our lunch The staff that work there are very kind lovely friendly The service there is very good I had a very lovely experience there today at tonbridge swimming pool with the oaks college and whole of the class as well This place gets it's very first 5 out of 5 star rating by me Have a lovely rest of your day 5 stars all around

Such a lovely trip. I took a gentleman with learning disabilities for his birthday. Issac was friendly, professional and informative. I would highly recommend.

Lovely trip! Piloted by Bob we took a gentle trip up to the town loch then turned around headed up the river in the beautiful surroundings. Children were very kindly given a clipboard with pictures to spot and boats to count which kept them entertained! I think going for a longer ride would be lovely but would keep to the one hour if you have children who won't want to sit still for long! Lovely ride and hope to go again!

Lovely trip in Tonbridge . Scorching hot day , so lovely to be on the water and u see the trees. Great staff, very helpful and engaging

Lovely boat trip, my husband and I took our 2 young children and they loved it. Was just the right amount of time on the water. Geoff was great, the kids were given a sheet of things to look our for, very well priced.

We had a wonderful trip today - a really fun way to spend an hour on a (just about!) sunny Sunday afternoon. My son particularly enjoyed doing the children’s spotting quiz, which was a lovely touch. Our guide was so friendly and knowledgable. Can’t believe I have lived in Tonbridge so long without going on one!

Been a resident in Tonbridge for over 30 years but had never been on the river trip, we had an opportunity to go with our grandchildren this week and everyone enjoyed the relaxing boat trip which was so peaceful and highlighted another side to Tonbridge that is not often seen. The activity sheet for the boys was a good idea and went down well, even if the Crocodile they saw was not real!

We had a lovely gentle cruise along a peaceful stretch of the Medway on a very hot afternoon!The activity sheet given to the children kept them amused and they had great fun spotting and marking off the items on the list. We were even supplied with food to feed the swans.Highly recommend and will definitely go again.

Great place for a spot of delicious, hearty Turkish food. The food is incredibly tasty, portions are huge, service is friendly, and everything is great value. We ordered a four meat platter with sides (including rice, mac and cheese and two salads), which was all delicious. We also had a pescatarian in the group who was well catered for - the salmon was incredibly flavoursome and the halloumi friends were generous. We also tried out some of the cocktail menu - the passion fruit mojito was amazing! My only tiny criticism is that the restaurant is a very large cavernous room that doesn’t feel particularly inviting/atmospheric - that could maybe be improved by putting in some softer furnishings, plants or dividers to make it feel a bit less industrial, but that said it was very clean and spacious, and we appreciated that we were able to get a table easily! Air con was also brilliant, especially on one of the hottest days of the year.

I recently visited Havet Restaurant in Tonbridge for the first time, as I usually go to their Bromley location. As always, the dishes were fresh and packed with flavour, and the service was exceptional—friendly and attentive throughout. The Helim Fries and Chicken Adana were the highlights of the meal. Havet never disappoints, and I highly recommend visiting—you’re guaranteed a great experience!

Nice Turkish restaurant. All meats we ordered, chicken and lamb, are delicious and juicy. Portion is huge. But the restaurant is quite noisy.

Great evening out with friends. Food was nice, slightly limited for vegetarian options. Staff were friendly and service was good.

We have lunch with the family fairly often at Havet, I've never been disappointed. The food is so tasty, lots of choice and the portions are big. We love the smoothies too! Everyone working there is unfailingly friendly and helpful. Highly recommend a visit!

Hadnt been in for a while, but went Saturday night and had a superb meal! All very nice and a decent price. Will definitely go back again sooner. Great staff and service also. 👍🏻

Food is always of a high quality and is the best Turkish food I have found in the UK! All the staff are friendly and attentive. Also, they do an NHS discount too which is a massive bonus! We eat here often, their lunch and dinner menus are brilliant. I have also done their bottomless, which was very generous with the booze!

I tried this café out for the first time and the guy who served us was very friendly and welcoming. We only ordered drinks and they came really quickly but the cups and dishes were very dirty. There were a lot of stains, dust and in general some left over bits of coffee etc. I think if it weren’t for that it would be a really nice experience, but it’s that little detail that made even the best coffee not as good. I don’t know if this is just a one off, but generally I would advise to properly rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher and checking the dishes before you put drinks in them and give them to a customer. The coffee was really decent and would go again if the dishes and tables were cleaned to standard. Otherwise really good place, so this is just some room for improvement x I really like the interior, as it has a cosy feel and a lot of choices in drinks and food. 4 stars just for the dishes!

I can't rate Basil/ Tonbridge highly enough today! Food was excellent (the tart, quiche and salads) based on taste and freshness and service from George was absolutely OUTSTANDING! He made our party of 4 feel like royalty! In all it was a most fabulous Sunday experience! Well done to the Basil Team! Ingrid Roberts, Tonbridge

Disappointed. I chose to visit the independent coffee shop rather than the chain stores also present in the high street and ended up regretting it. First of all the whole place had an air of closing up even though it was only 3pm ish and so wasn't comfortable sitting there. The biggest problem was that they served me stale cake. It wasn't cheap or reduced in price, but clearly they thought they could get away with it. They replaced it without too much problem, but the only choice was with other cake that was equally old and only saved by the mascarpone on it! All in all, not a good place to go, I recommend trying elsewhere.

At 1PM on Sunday the place was packed, but we were lucky someone was just leaving, so we did get a table. Looks like it's very popular with locals: everyone was chatting with everyone else, except us, of course. The cafe is nice and clean. Pancakes with compote were really nice.

I had a delicious mushroom quiche and two salads. One salad was orzo and was tasty and moist. The other was a coleslaw style and was crunchy. Both tasted super fresh. The coffees were lovely. The cafe is spacious and well maintained. I would definitely recommend a visit. Staff are friendly and professional.

Delicious !! Coffee and panini were enjoyed thoroughly:) Vegan panini with vegan pestoooo avocado onion and sundried tomato was so so good. Really wonderfully friendly lady at the till who had alll the time for my indecisive nature :) Lovely environment and display 🫶🏻 Would 100% return Lovely lovely lovely choice to take a moment out of the tonbridge high street

I had a lovely fresh lunch of quiche and salad with a strawberry milkshake. Nice laid back, friendly service. Good memories from here.

Popped in for a bite to eat for lunch. Despite living nearby for a few years, this was my first time visiting. The decor inside is really beautifully done, and keeps to the fire station decor. I had a ham and cheese toastie, lemon San Pellegrino, and a chocolate brownie. The toastie was five pounds so not too badly priced, lunch for two, which was two Toasties, two drinks, and two brownies came to just over £20. The brownie was excellent, the perfect sweet treat at the end of lunch.

Second visit, good bacon roll freshly cooked and hot, good coffee too, the building is great and I like the decor, but my gripe, visited just after opening on Saturday and the floor was covered in bits of food. Must have been from the day before, it’s really not nice eating amongst yesterday’s diners scraps. Maybe a one off, maybe understaffed who knows but seriously sort out front of house before opening even if you have to open late. Made me wonder what the state of back of house was, has the kitchen been cleaned down, has the counter been sanitised, toilets cleaned etc.

Amazing place , I would recommend the fire station to anyone , the staff are absolutely fantastic and definitely one of the best bacon sandwiches in town And please don’t forget about the chocolate brownies ! 5 star service

Fabulous party venue, lovely courtyard and pizza oven outside, plenty of space inside for dancing and drinking, and seating areas. The staff were amazing, nothing was too much trouble, the alcoholic slushies went down a treat! A huge thank you to Bo, and all your staff, and to Richard for dealing so well with all my questions!

Great atmosphere in this former fire station which has been cleverly and carefully designed to suit all ages .Coffee for mums with young kids -a corner with toys and firemen hats .Evening events ,private hire available and a bar ! Enjoyed a nice coffee ,delicious toasted sandwich and an Aperol spritz .Great place for a catch up with friend .

Great place,good ambience and service. Super dog friendly and great toasties and coffee.

Came here for a Birthday meal out. This place was perfect. Fantastic coffee, lovingly crafted and simple plates of food, both at a great price. Only down side, the food options were really limited, but for some, thats makes the decision that much easier.

Small, friendly gallery on the main street with an amazing variety of 2D and 3D art.

Reasonably small collection of local artists work. Nothing very expensive, but a nice selection of work ranging from £50 - £400. Includes a few nice non-painted pieces eg ceramics, vases, bowls, decorations. Not the place to visit if you're looking for a Constable or Turner masterpiece, but good for reasonably priced local artist works.

Nice little gallery which has recently opened in Tonbridge. Promotes artists from the locality and covers all aspects of the artistic spectrum. My tutor, Victoria Wainwright is exhibiting, tonight being her first evening.

Lovely gallery in Tonbridge High Street. Really excellent variety of local artists' exhibits. Something for everything including painting, pottery, jewellery and sculpture.

Great artists’ run gallery featuring art, ceramics and jewelry made by local and invite artists/creators

Beautiful interior lots of gems to find here. Friendly stewards. Plus fizz every month to meet new artists!

I'm biased as I have my jewellery here but it is an artist run, very friendly gallery with a fabulous collection all made by local artists.

Went to see Brainstorm, performed by Oast Youth Theatre. What a bunch of talented teenagers they are! Such a thought provoking performance. Very well done to all.

A very friendly local theatre

I have been to river Drama I knew all my friends for long time Amy years I like going to oast theatre doing plays in shows too me and Gareth go there every Saturday's it was really nice for me I hope you like my message from me I hope you see you soon lots of love from Beth and Gareth

Quality amateur dramatics in a professional looking small theatre. Well built and interesting sets. Have yet to see a play that I don't like. Highly recommend this local theatre to the people of Hildenborough and Tonbridge.

Brilliant little theatre run by volunteers and producing a new show every month.

This is a very cute little theatre, impeccably put together and great offering. The shows are amateur performances, but with fairly good production value and the price tag reflects that it is not a professional production, so overall left feeling really happy with my experience there.

This is quite an unusual place for an amateur dramatic group. Firstly they own the amazing building. They put on over 10 very varied plays a year. The membership is very varied, from actors, of course, in every age group, to set builders and painters, people who help with site maintenance, cleaners, people to run the bar and tea during performances. All voluntary. Go along and get a tour or better still, see a play!

Unfortunately the venue has some of the most uncomfortable seating that I have ever experienced; and I’ve travelled third class on trains in the third world! At most the seats are good for an hour but if the production is any longer I’d strongly recommend looking at alternative venues.

Great theatre. A hidden gem. Very friendly staff. Went to a comedy there. Very funny.

I've only ever been to NT Live events. Lots of parking, friendly staff,cheap drinks. Only downside seats are a little hard, sit on your coat!

Great little theatre within the grounds of Tonbridge school. Clean and tidy

Good venue for the Christmas pantomime that I attended. Five adults, three children, and I think the adults enjoyed it most with all the innuendos from the cast. We were in the top back row and were able to see well, as the layout is good. We will definitely return for the next pantomime

The panto was great and the seating was good with plenty of legroom (I'm 6"3'). It is quite a small venue, but very nice and well run. Will definitely be back.

Really great performance by young and dedicated team of actors. Lovely place with warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Ordered a toastie waited 15 mins asked the assistant where my order was he replied don't know this isn't your order this is someone elses, spoke to a lady and the reply I got was oh sorry we forgot to put it through. Did refund me though.

good place and great location

Nice few shops, including the Finch House café.

Good selection of shops. Love the fruit and veg man. Had to get this potato today it weighed 1lb 12oz. I think that with its legs it will walk away.

not a bad place to visit

Not sure if he is connected to the florist in any way. Had the Flowersmiths sign on all for corners of his stand. Fabulous local produce, beautifully presented.

They've had a change round in here and the layout seems to work pretty well. The café upstairs is a bonus and the selection of books etc is still good. The staff here are really helpful which always adds to the experience.

The Ivy House is one of the nicest pubs in Tonbridge. A beautiful old Kentish building maintained and decorated well inside and out. Terrace in particular is really good with an abundance of outdoor heaters and covered areas. Good drinks selection with plenty of premium lagers. Wouldn't mind seeing maybe one or two more experimental options like a hazy pale ale or stout other than Guinness. Staff are great, professional and friendly. Food is great quality and the menu offers a lot of choice. A personal thing, but it would be great to have straight fish and chips as an option. Veggie options could be stronger. What veggie options there are seem overpriced (£16 for a mushroom burger doesn't feel quite right when meat options are the same price.) Broadly the place veers on the pricier side compared to others in the town, but not by much. Most burgers with chips for £16, or £18.50 if you want the chips with toppings. You can clearly see the investment in the business.

Stumbled upon this place yesterday after a very long day trying to get home with a closed M25. The food was some of the nicest I’ve ever tasted (I’ve told friends and family already), the whole pub inside and out is decorated in a really lovely way, and the staff were all amazing. Will definitely be back in next time I’m down for work.

What an absolute pleasure 🤗 The staff are polite and friendly and the food is absolutely delicious 😋 I took my dad and we both had our of the day which was chicken, ham and leek - wow big lumps of chicken in the pie, gorgeous pastry, served with a side of cauliflower cheese in a pot ……cant fault it - then the pudding! We shared a sticky toffee pudding, that too was delicious! Well done Ivy House we will definitely be back 👍🏻 Highly recommend

Very pleasant and cosy atmosphere, reasonably good food (great for breakfast and deserts, decent steak and burger). Service was friendly, however extremely slow - we waited over an hour for a burger and steak, the side salad never came, while other clients were served orders taken much later than ours…

One of the nicer places to eat is The ivyhouse Tonbridge great food ,great atmosphere and amazing staff ,Thanks to Natalie, Sarah,Ella ,Matt Sindy,Charlotte And all the team at the ivyhouse for your outstanding hospitality, The food is outstanding along with the service I will continue to eat here for breakfast and special occasions with my friends & family, The ivyhouse is all so dog friendly and has lovely outdoor seating area ,with the addition 0f the boot room for special occasion with family of friends as well as indoor seating area ,Booking is advisable ,see you all soon 😋

Nice place to seat with friends specially at the garden…. We have a good night. The service was nice and polite only they did not have any alcoholic beer, not ice for the sift drinks …. They turned on the heaters when was the hottest day of July. My coffee was not great did not have any flavour. Good only I have chips can not comment much the toilets were clean.

Amazing food as always unfortunately service was very poor. Waited ages to ask what drinks we wanted. Then asked our server after waiting 50 mins if we could order food he said 2 minutes then we saw him finish his shift and leave, waited another 15 mins and has to ask someone else who was very efficient. Very disappointing. Standards are slipping.

The cocktails are very good. The food is pretty good. The service can swing from amazing (had an American who was brilliant) to shocking (we waited 40mins for a breakfast one Sunday). They are kid friendly in the day and the kids menu is decent.

Breakfast, brunch, dinner, a lovely atmosphere and good views over the river in Tonbridge. The staff are fantastically friendly and accommodating, food delicious and the tables are spacious with comfortable seating throughout. Try the coffee too, lovely and one of the best in the town.

We have just been here for first time & was not impressed, l ordered white wine with dash of lemonade & was served a glass of mainly lemonade, could not taste wine at all ?? The light on the wall above the table went dim making it hard to read the menu...or Bill which seemed to be a lot for what we had? In excess of £60 for 2 meals, one wine, a desert & bottle of water...When we got home my partner studied the bill & found we had been charged for 3 items we had not even had.? Overcharged by £14.00...I wanted to go straight back but it is a few miles from where l live & expect we would be told mistakes cannot be rectified after we left ?? So l suggest people check their bills carefully before paying !!!

We came here for lunch to celebrate A Level results, the service was great and they offered us some prosecco on the house to celebrate. The food was gastropub style and very tasty, highly recommend!

Friendly staff, nice atmosphere and great location with nice views of Tonbridge River on the outside seating. Thoroughly enjoyed my meal and would definitely go again.

Interesting menu with unusual twists like a dressing of maple flavoured mustard. Good service and a pleasant location next to the River Medway.

This is one of the best bars and restaurants in Tonbridge. The bar staff are very passionate about their cocktails and will whip up anything you desire within reason. I had a burger and I have to rate it as the best burger in town. A must if you live in Tonbridge.

Quick Takeaways 🏰 Fascinating National Trust property with a mix of historic buildings and grounds 🚗 Sat nav may direct you to the old entrance — car park is a few hundred yards further on 🅿️ Easy parking and short walk to the main entrance 🏛️ House is well presented with engaging exhibits; volunteers add valuable insight ⚔️ Special exhibits include WW2 displays, family/staff history, and a WW1 Victoria Cross 🌳 Grounds are well kept — enjoy a short stroll or a longer countryside walk ☕ Café serves good coffee and standard NT food at fair prices 🛍️ Large, well-stocked shop (one of the biggest in the NT) ⏱️ Allow a couple of hours to explore fully Full Review Ightham Mote is a very interesting property managed by the National Trust. Getting there was straightforward, though it’s worth noting that the sat nav directs you to the old entrance — you need to continue a few hundred yards further to reach the car park. Parking is easy and it’s only a short walk to the main entrance. The site itself includes several buildings to explore, such as a couple of second-hand bookshops, a gallery, a coffee shop, the main National Trust shop, and of course, the house itself. The house doesn’t disappoint. It’s well displayed with interesting and engaging exhibits, and the experience is made even better by the knowledgeable volunteers who share insights into the rooms and their history. When I visited, there was a special WW2 exhibit featuring uniforms, artefacts, and interpretive panels telling the stories of the family and staff who served. There was also a section highlighting a Victoria Cross awarded during WW1, which added further depth to the visit. The grounds are beautifully kept and pleasant to walk around. You can either stay within the immediate perimeter of the house or take a longer circular walk into the surrounding countryside. The café served hot, tasty coffee along with the standard National Trust food and snacks at a reasonable price. The shop, one of the largest I’ve seen at a National Trust property, was well stocked with the usual high-quality items. Overall, Ightham Mote is well worth a visit and can easily take up a couple of hours of your day.

Ightham Mote has to be one of the most magical National Trust properties there is. The house itself is so unique in its looks and its history. When you enter and walk through, it's like going through every era of history over the past 700 years — Medieval, Tudor, Victorian to the Mid-century. There are some really fascinating details if you take the time to go through each room slowly. The volunteers and guides are extremely helpful too and are so knowledgeable about the house, you can chat with them for ages. The grounds are also beautiful and the gardens are very well kept, lovely to sit in and read your book on a sunny day! Ightham Mote is a must go and well worth the journey from wherever you are!

What a gem hidden in the depth of Kent. If you hike you can get there via Knole park, but it's a long walk. They do talks 3 times a day and two garden walks. Anthony who gave us garden walk was fantastic! Entrance is nearly 20 pounds, but it's definitely worth it as Mote itself is stunning inside with plenty to explore.bit took me 3 hrs to explore but I was limited with time, otherwise would definitely stay for lunch or coffee and relax in of the gardens or ponds.

What a fabulous day out! Ightham Mote is a truly magical place to visit, steeped in over 700 years of history. Apparently, it’s the most complete medieval moated manor house in England. The grounds offer wonderful walks, a natural play area for children, and a lovely café with delicious, reasonably priced options. The house itself is stunning, both inside and out. One of the highlights has to be the spectacular Tudor symbols painted on the ceiling of the New Chapel in the 16th century. I can’t wait to return and explore more!

Such a beautiful place! Lovely walk, cute little play area for kids. A bit hilly so if you struggle with hills be mindful! Nice cafe with friendly staff 💕 also has a super cute second hand book shop tucked away around the back & a very friendly duck 🦆

Delightful place to visit. Limited accessibility but what do we expect in a 700 year old place? Friendly knowledgeable staff. A variety of walks, great for families, fresh tasty cafe with lots of veg options. Fantastic destination to impress overseas visitors!

Interesting place to visit, not too large to walk around it, lovely grounds and lake walk. Good secondhand book shops as a bonus for those literary people. Small children's play area with small stream...not huge but enough to be able to get feet wet if not using stepping stones.

Dunorlan Park is an absolute delight — a proper slice of countryside heaven tucked right into Tunbridge Wells. The grounds are immaculate, the views are postcard-worthy, and there’s a peaceful vibe that makes it perfect for everyone from solo wanderers to full-on family outings. We hopped on the pedal boats and honestly, it was one of the highlights of the day. Gliding across the lake with the sun out and ducks bobbing nearby? Bliss. It was calm, relaxing, and just the right amount of effort. The café hit the mark too — friendly service, solid coffee, and great little treats to fuel the fun. Now, the only reason this isn’t a glowing 5-star review: the sandpit. It was rock solid. Like, bring-a-jackhammer solid. The kids were raring to dig in, but it was more concrete jungle than sandy playground. Bit of a letdown in an otherwise top-tier park. Still, Dunorlan delivers in every other way. If they sort that sandpit out, this place would be unbeatable. Highly recommend for a day out — just maybe skip the spade and head for the boats instead!

Dunorlan Park is a lovely spot for a walk, really well kept, with plenty of space to relax. The lake is beautiful and there’s a nice mix of open fields and shaded paths. Great for families, picnics, or just some quiet time.

Lovely park! Great for short walks and picnics with family. Several friendly ducks and geese around. There were even some goslings when we visited in June. Boating in the summer is a nicer little treat. There is a small cafe with several tables indoors and a few outside. It does get crowded on weekends and holidays. Parking available from £1, free after 6pm.

I always have a lovely time in Dunorlan. The lap of the lake has some slopes, but there are plenty of benches on the way round. The park is always beautifully presented in all seasons, and it’s nice to see the ducks on the lake. Inevitably I always get my phone out to take a photo of a new plant I have spotted, or the general view.

Had never been there before but will definitely going back. A very large place to walk you dog 🐕 or go for a jog. Has a very nice cafe with large selection of food and drinks to choose from. My only complaint is that there should be a bigger sign out the front as I drove past it twice. Well worth a visit.

Great place to walk your dogs .. take a picnic or sit on one of many beaches to read a book. It also has a great play area for the kids or grandchildren to play and if you to to take a boat out on the lake. All has a set side of the lake to chill out and do abit of fishing

Stopped off here for a short break on way home from Canterbury. Lovely park, clean, tidy, clean toilets, nice little cafe and can hire pedalos on the lake/pond. Nice to walk round. Park for the kids. £1 per hour parking where we parked.

Really lovely gardens! Beautiful flowers and trees - some formal gardens but also lovely paths going here and there! Some rough and hilly and a bit steep for wheelchairs but the main part of the gardens would be lovely for anyone. Staff were friendly and very helpful - great cafe and lovely pots of tea! A lovely day out for family ! ….and we will definitely be going again!

Just WOW this place is absolutely beautiful! Lots to do and lots to see! The staff were all very friendly particularly those in the cafe who were very friendly and careful with cross contamination due to my allergies! Will definitely be visiting again and even considering buying a annual pass we enjoyed it that much!

This garden is absolutely stunning, especially during the rhododendron season. I am sure it is beautiful all year round, but I was blown away by the colourful blooming rhododendron, and a woodland full of bluebells during my visit in the late spring. The maze is fun and the view of the surrounding area from the top is fab too. It would be interesting to revisit during a different season to enjoy the seasonal changes.

Visited on the weekend, we were looking for a place to break off from the London environment... On arrival it was quite busy, but still couple of spaces on car park which was quite generous... We stopped at the coffee shop for a panini and a sandwich with coffee and we tasted the cherry lemon cake... We went up to viewpoint ( nice views ) and than we walked through the bluebell paths ( small area of wood land )... We walked through the garden up the rocks path to viewpoint again... Benches everywhere through woods, you can stop and sit down, meditate or simply enjoy the nature... Nice space, nice garden design and floral/ trees arrangements... There are 2 impressive pines which captured our attention... Overall is a nice space for spending couple of hours between flowers and trees ( especially like this time of year when bluebells and blossoms season)... Not far from London... Excellent day out, we had a good time here... Worth visiting, and will be back... ( I would change the flag from viewpoint as quite old... A new one would do better )

A lovely place for a stroll. Lots of interesting gardens and sculptures great playground, cafe and water features. Great outlook at the viewpoint.

Visited in early May for the rhododendrons for a special wider family trip. Everybody was amazed about the place, enjoyed each corner of the gardens, the smells and views. What a lovely day out 🥰

Wonderful place. First visit though it is local to where I lived. Good Malabar cafe.

Been a few times and are always surprised the by the food quality and service. It's honestly amazing tasting food and as someone with quite a restrictive diet, the options re immense and on the normal menu too! Could not recommend enough.

Great atmosphere and delicious food. I could happily eat here every day. The lunch menu is great value too

Terrible service. I was walking past the restaurant with my family, still deciding what to eat. I glanced through the windows and was already glared by one of the staff. But at the end, my family decided to dine there. Waited for so long to order food, I even raised my hand to get their attention but they decided to ignore me. There was not many customers during that time but they seemed not to know how to prioritize things. They decided to fill water cups and placing cutlery for customers who haven't even have their food served yet instead of placing order for someone who have their hands raised for a long time. Not worth eating there if being treated like this. Especially the lady. So rude

Avoid if vegetarian. Good service considering we were a large group. The food is really good, HOWEVER some apparent veggie options on the menu are not vegetarian which I have only realised after reading another review which states the other reviewer double checked what was veggie/ vegan and none of the mains are veggie let alone vegan as they contain fish or shrimp paste! Including the veggie spring rolls which I am sure were labelled vegetarian. I told the waitress when we ordered that myself and my partner are vegetarian and she said nothing about the food not being veggie which I think is completely out of order. Had I realised at the time I would not have ordered the curry or the spring rolls. We asked for tempura vegetables which was not on the menu but they did it anyway (hopefully that actually was veggie). No vegan options on the menu at all. They need more detail on their menu such as allergens and whether something is actually veggie or vegan as they offer vegetable options with the currys but it's not clear to the customer the curry sauce is NOT vegetarian. I mean they must realise that most people asking for a curry with vegetables is going to be a vegetarian! It does say on the menu to ask them if you have allergies (not if you are vegan/ veggie). It would be fairer and more respectful to customers to see that information up front and much less misleading. If they could do a sauce or main without the shrimp paste I would go back but otherwise I will not be returning as it is not a vegetarian or vegan friendly place and they basically intentionally mislead you as another reviewer has complained about the same thing and they have done nothing about it. - With regards to the response below I am still not happy I told the waitress we were vegetarians, I didn't realise that I needed to give her a speech on exactly what that means and what 'type' of vegetarian we are! Vegetarians do not eat fish if you eat fish you are not a vegetarian - that is a fact! Pescatarian is the term for people who eat fish but not other meat. Your menu is poorly labelled why don't you just make it clear on the menu - is that really so hard to do? You have had two lots of feedback about this but are still insisting that vegetarians need to have a discussion with you about their diet and exactly what they will or won't eat instead of clearly being able to read what your food contains on your menu like 99% of other restaurants so they can make an informed choice. And the spring rolls were advertised as vegetarian when they are not so that is lying. I'm so unhappy with the response below I wouldn't trust this place if you are veggie or have allergies.

We enjoyed lunch, red curry with chicken and rice and Thai rice with chicken both sided by spring rolls, and Jasmine tea. The place was clean, quiet and with good service. The food was mildly spiced with good flavor and served hot and fresh.

Really, really pleasantly surprised! Food is awesome, service is very friendly and fast! Wanted something very hot and spacy and was not disappointed at all! Rarely repeat the same restaurant when traveling, but this one will do... Definitely!

Really nice food, and prompt service, reasonably priced. Only down side were the just eat collections at the front door!!

Really loved the food here, I had the seabass - crispy skin and delicately cooked, with perfect risotto. My partner had the hispi cabbage vegetarian dish, which was also fantastic. Topped with some amazing homemade doughnuts and a brownie - really excellent food, atmosphere and staff. We would both highly recommend!

Had an area booked for a hen do, the food and service was impeccable! Catered amazingly for dietary requirements. Could not fault a thing! Will was extremely helpful and went over and beyond to make our experience the best it could be. Thank you so much.

So good we went back 3 times !!! Staff super friendly and understand the menu. Toilets clean and no queue. Vegan options a plenty - Yipee ! Sunday roast - great portions and blooming tasty :-) Chocolate tart, just have it! Oh and the marmite fries, I live marmite but I wasn’t convinced - however once we had them we were fighting over them - definitely try them! The shawarma, hispi cabbage, crispy mushrooms - basically all Of it was tasty, fresh , well seasoned and made from quality ingredients. If we had something like this at home I would definitely be a regular - suffice to say this is a go if you get the chance venue ! There is an outside area which we didn’t use as mum was still recovering but looked and sounded great ( think there was live music / dj - but you’d have to check !)

We went to The Guinea for brunch as a group of four and had such a lovely experience. The service was fantastic — really attentive, with staff regularly topping up our drinks and checking in on us throughout. The food was fresh and tasty, and everything came out quickly. The only small thing was that we didn’t realise the burgers didn’t come with chips, so we ordered them separately — but they arrived quickly, were delicious, and definitely worth adding on! Highly recommend and we’ll definitely be going back.

Had drinks in here a few times over the years but popped in for lunch. Pizza was bloody good and the loaded fries. Good selection of beers. Staff were on point and well up for a bit of banter 10/10 definitely coming back. Couldn't really rate the atmosphere it was early and a week day but will be back tomorrow to find out .

We went to our first quiz night at the Guinea and had such a great time. Jack was the best quiz host we’ve had and made the whole evening so enjoyable. It was silly and fun and not too serious which is exactly the type of quizzes we enjoy. We will definitely be back for more! We had some food to eat too and were very impressed with the quality given the breadth of the menu. Wonderful experience and all the staff were great.

We did the bottomless brunch for my husbands birthday and it was amazing from start to finish. They are very generous and attentive with the refills and the food was amazing. By the time our 2 hours were up we were both more than merry 😂 worth every penny and the service was great. Would highly recommend.

Friday evening gin experience. Excellent evening. Learnt lots about gin (& other alcohols) in general as well more their approach reusing as much as possible to be sustainable. Yet it wasn't in anyway a marketing pitch. Making own gin was great fun and good result. Time flew by. Would recommend and will certainly be buying more bottles in the future!

Excellent day here with my dad for a gin making experience. The owner (apologies I have forgotten your name) was very welcoming and incredibly knowledgeable about all things spirit. All of the spirits we tried were exquisite and the fact that almost everything from the process is re used and sustainable is great! Would certainly recommend the gin gin making experience and their spirits to all! Rye Cask gin was our favourite.

A great experience. The owner was very welcoming and had everything ready for the Gin making experience. Will "the owner" is an expert in his area but very good at explaining the fermentation process and when it comes making your own, great fun. A food platter was provided afterwards in the courtyard and Will joined us for a chat. All in all a great experience and I would recommend to anyone, and you get to come away with your own home made gin.

Wonderful afternoon at the Greensand Ridge Distilliery. It far exceeded my expectations, and we actually made our own unique bottles of gin by an authentic distillation of our own selection of botanicals, using individual alembic stills. The owner, Will, had the depth of knowledge and quiet, modest passion of a true master of his craft, as well as a real talent for communicating it effectively. Thank you for a fascinating, involving, and entertaining session.

A brilliant way to spend a few hours. Learn about the artisan craft of our Weald Gin. Brew the botanical mixture with expert oversight to distill our very ouwn bottle of bespoke gin. The Gin experience went down very well indeed as the best of gifts....

I drink (in moderation) most drinks but gin wasn't my thing. After trying Wills tipple I'm converted. I am off to buy some more ! Will is a friendly likable guy who's hard work has started to come together. Cheers to the future.

What an amazing experience, Will is so knowledgable and made the day so enjoyable for all. I would highly recommend a visit.

Had a load of free to play old arcades to play within the shopping centre, good selection of shops.

It's a shopping centre, I hate shopping, so reviewing is a little unfair. If you like shopping, you'll probably like this place. It has lots of shops to spend your money in.

This is the worst Mall I've ever been to, i came here on a Thursday and 3 quarters of the stores were already closed at 4 o'clock. The only place where you coul get food is a small cafe. The bathrooms were also really dirty. Some of the staff in a store were also very racist and mean. I saw them fatshaming a lady right before left the store

A very cool and cosy atmosphere with a variety of items,zI simply love the place.

Beautifully kept area, well signposted with maps and keys to assist shoppers. Upmarket shops for the discerning shopper.

Very convenient to park here and you can ether explore the town or shop in the many different retail shops, as well as enjoy a bite to eat or just relax with a cuppa ☕️ Unfortunately like many other places all around the country, if not the world most of the units are closed or empty 😶 But I definitely recommend visiting this place when Fenwick have their sale, it’s usually bargains to be found all around their department store.

Great shopping centre with multi-storey parking available. Make sure to park on the correct level for the parking code. This is monitored. £7.15 to park for the whole day on the long stay levels.

Watching a movie at a cinema that used to be a church was a memorable and delightful experience. There’s a cozy café&bar inside. Elderly local volunteers running the place. The only downside was that the theatre was quite cold, otherwise I had a wonderful time.

Lovely venue. Cafe & bar area within. We saw "Now that's what I call an 80's night" concert. Seating was great, with adequate space to have a boogie as well. There is limited parking at the venue, however 5 minutes away is the Crescent Road multi storey car park.

“Now That’s what I call an 80s Night!” with Cinnamon Street was BANGING! A real feel good evening of many familiar 80’s classics, reproduced authentically in the intimate setting of Trinity Theatre one of the jewels of Tunbridge Wells! A must see!

We're so lucky to have this fabulous venue, with its amazing staff on our doorstep. Its intimate feel and excellent sight lines to the stage make this a perfect venue for their varied shows and concerts. We can't recommend this venue highly enough.

Great evening out with well known comedy acts. Lovely friendly and welcoming staff. So far Trinity Theatre has never disappointed. It's not only the acts that make it, but the warmth of the reception too.

A hugely dedicated and professional team run this independent venue, who should be congratulated on their commitment to making a difference to our community. In particular, the Trinity Youth Theatre team are just brilliant: they nurture their members, growing confidence and skill sets along the way. All their performances aim high and do not disappoint.

My favourite place to see films locally. A fairly recent technical upgrade means screen and sound are good. Volunteers on duty are always friendly and helpful. Cafe/bar is good place to congregate before the screening starts - and delicious home-made shortbread 😋 although please can they offer decaf coffee 😵‍💫

The museum is free in the Amelia center. This is also there is also a nice library and café. The staff are always helpful, they have maps. Toilets are clean and the entire place is well taken care off. A great place to have a break in the Town center with the kids.

We aren’t local residents so came to look at the free exhibitions rather than use the library. Found them really interesting and learnt how Tunbridge Wells got its name!

This is a new building, and it is just an amazing place! They were extremely clever and the library and museum are together, so you can appreciate art whilst browsing to find a book. The stury rooms are also brand new and just a great seeltting. Definitely a place to go to if you need to read other catch up with studies. Staff is polite and take time to help you with watever you need. There is a piano, and there is always someone playing in the background, so it adds up positively to the experiece. To finish, there is a cafe downstairs with loads of options and great staff.

A really good display (in four rooms) of local history. Free to enter and within the local library.

Since reopening, the Amelia Scott library/museum space is now a wonderful place in Tunbridge Wells. The blending of library, museum, exhibition space is a really good idea as previously they were distinct, separate and if you went for one, you didn't tend to go into the others. Also like the "suggested" books put out as I've stumbled across a lot of new books. So even whilst I still buy a lot of books, the Amelia Scott, library/museum has rekindled my engagement with literature.

I've mixed feelings; I felt there was a lot of unused space on the ground floor. The adult library could have been larger as I felt cramped in between some bookcases & book choices were limited. The kids library was being used for story time, so I couldn't look for, nor get help with a child's language book. Help Points were very busy with an 8 min wait (I was there at 10:15). Gave the impression of being a large cafe & meeting point. Perhaps I might feel different about it, in time!

Museum, gallery, library cafe and community centre. This is a cornucopia of community resources. I just came for the museum, and four excellent small galleries were more than enough to inform me about Tunbridge Wells. All set in the wonderful Amelia Scott building. If you are in Tunbridge Wells, you should go!

As a first-time visitor to Sevenoaks, I was pleasantly surprised to discover Saltwater, a hidden gem offering an impressive combination of fish and chips, fried chicken, smash burgers, and café-style dishes – all under one roof. The food is of very good quality, clearly freshly prepared and absolutely delicious. I opted for the crispy chicken, which was perfectly seasoned and cooked to golden perfection. The fish was large, flaky and fresh, encased in a light, crisp batter. The chips were crunchy on the outside, soft inside – just as they should be. A major plus point is that the menu is Halal, making it an inclusive choice for a wider range of customers. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the place was spotlessly clean with a relaxed, modern atmosphere. Whether you are in the mood for traditional fish and chips or something more indulgent like a juicy smash burger, Saltwater delivers on taste, variety and service. A fantastic spot for a casual meal – highly recommended.

Easter Monday morning for a breakfast. Not at all busy. Took one of the set choices. Good service, good quantity on the plate, good coffee to go with it. Interior is spacious. Atmosphere not really relevant! Slightly more expensive than what I paid elsewhere nearby a couple of days earlier but good value.

I walked in as was really hungry. I ordered cod chips and a savaloy. The place was very clean and the staff seemed to be attentive. The cod was okay. The batter was crispy. The savaloy was the blandest I’ve ever tasted. Absolutely no flavor whatsoever. And the chips I’m not convinced these are freshly made. I feel they came out of a bag. They were dry and very bland. Not crispy or tasty. This place needs to change its supplier of the savaloy and switch potato or brand of bagged chips.

My daughter and i often stop in for some chips and mushy peas. Food is always good, reasonably priced and we're treated very well.

1st time visiting this restaurant on my visit to Tonbridge. Had lunch. Food was lovely and really friendly staff. Will definitely be going back again. Fab place.

Great food though not much salt and vinegar on chips and as a local would very much recommend my family share 2 large cod and 2 large chips so as you can guess portions are large.

The food was great but from the fish side I think the chips and other foods have became drier and more bland overtime but otherwise everything is great!

My ancestry records state my 5th great-grandparents were married here in 1754.

The Lord is guiding us to happiness. You can feel the lord with you and guiding you in your worship. God is love.

Absolutely beautiful and lovely, friendly people serving a coffee at the coffee shop in the morning.

Defantly up on my top list of pictures churches.

Teddies is run here. It is a really great community service as there are so few free play groups for children in this affluent area. These types of services should not be so limited. But I guess in an affluent area who cares about the struggling parents? The council should do more. Especially, on weekends and not just during term time. Thank you Teddies for providing this. Not enough like this exists. I originally come from outside of Kent where I was had free children's groups that occured frequently. Tonbridge and Malling Council should be ashamed of itself. They should not be leaving it up to the charity of the church.

Such a beautiful church. They seem to have made full use of the facilities with a tea shop, clubs and various other groups who access the church and the rooms.

Wonderful worship here at Tonbridge Parish Church with very friendly, welcoming clergy and congregation, I feel very privileged to belong to this loving and deeply compassionate church family with my husband.

Recently restored and updated, it's now a really pleasant place to sit, eat lunch (As some people do) or just rest and recoup. Easy access for all.

This is a must visit place if you're interested in wars as it shows all the troops names. The ground is very smooth to walk on so you're not likely to trip.

A quiet place for contemplation and meditation. Birds and squirrels keep you company.

A lovely restful and peaceful place.

Good for letting the kid run of energy well maintained

It looked attractive but only cycled by.

A place to say thankyou for our freedoms that these men gave us

A great place to visit. The house is full of wonderful art work and items dating back to the 16th century. The guides are friendly and knowledgeable. The grounds have several walks and you do not have to go far to see deer roaming freely. Cafe is well stocked and the gift shop and book shop hold a variety of items.

Quick Takeaways 🏰 Vast and impressive National Trust estate — best enjoyed on a fine weather day 🦌 Scenic walk to the entrance with freely roaming deer (great photo opportunities) 🗝️ Attic tour is a must for hidden history; tower climb offers 360° views (though not as dramatic as Petworth) 🚶 Estate’s true beauty revealed by walking the grounds — allow plenty of time 🏛️ House is well preserved, full of artefacts and information; knowledgeable volunteers enhance the visit ☕ Café was a let-down: busy, not enough seating, limited food options, and inconsistent with other NT properties ⏱️ At least a half-day visit — wear sensible clothes and sturdy walking shoes Full Review Knole Estate, managed by the National Trust, is an impressive and vast sight to behold. Like many National Trust properties, the weather plays a big part in shaping the experience — this is one venue where you’ll want to go on a nice day to really make the most of your visit. Parking is straightforward, and the walk to the entrance is made special by the casually grazing deer scattered around the estate. Their sheer number makes for a memorable arrival and some excellent photo opportunities. To get the most out of the house, the attic tour is a must — it gives a fascinating look into the inner workings and history of the building. Climbing the tower provides a full 360° view of the estate. The vista is pleasant, though not quite as dramatic as Petworth. To truly appreciate Knole in all its glory, you need to explore the wider estate on foot — that’s when its real beauty emerges. The house itself is well preserved and packed with remarkable rooms, artefacts, and detailed information. As is often the case with the National Trust, the volunteers were friendly, knowledgeable, and added real value to the experience. The only real disappointment was the café. It was busy, with not enough seating, a lack of cleanliness, and a limited food selection. The range of snacks seems to vary from property to property, which can make the offer feel inconsistent. To take it all in properly, you’ll need at least half a day. Be sure to wear sensible clothing and sturdy walking shoes if you plan to explore the estate fully.

A very well presented estate dating back to the 1400s. The manor house as is typical for National Trust locations has plenty of information in each room. You are advised to book a slot for a tour on the website on busy days, i.e. weekends. The deer park is vast and you can easily spend a good couple of hours walking through the grounds. Plenty of parking and good selection of food.

Knole Park in Sevenoaks is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. The park is huge, with wide open fields and plenty of wild deer walking around freely — it feels magical. The historic Knole House is very impressive and full of character, with lovely views from the grounds. It’s a perfect spot for a walk, picnic, or quiet day out surrounded by nature. There’s also a small café and gift shop nearby. I’d definitely recommend Knole to anyone who enjoys history, fresh air, and the calm beauty of the English countryside.

Beautiful place, with lots around such a start of beautiful story and history - which is purity much still " living" with us (as the UK has so much to offer for those who appreciate history, nature). (Special "Thank You " Toby for taking time to give me a bit of history and story about this beautiful Place - with such a enthusiasm and very much of knowledge). I can recommend to gain a membership with National Trust as there is so much places around the UK and same time to support beautiful and living UK history.

Beautiful place to visit. Autumn colours were amazing. No real map of the place that I saw Good for all kinds of people £6 for car park and inc entrance to tower. Lovely coffee shop with i door and outdoor areas. Can hire mobility scooters

Wonderful place to visit, mainly for the huge park. The house itself is interesting but the area you can visit is surprisingly small compared with the vast size of the house as a whole. Signage is a bit confusing, and the visitor centre is a bit tucked away round the side. The cafe is great, but quite separate from the house and shop/visitor centre, which again was surprising. You could go to the house and never know it was there!

Words cannot adequately express the sheer opulence and architectural beauty of the Pantiles. Glorious restaurants with Al Fresco dining. A plethora of individual specialised independent shops juxtaposed with jettied timber houses, a bandstand and a weekly market. Essentially the town was based upon its spa and the Georgian noblemen who took the waters. The majority of architecture is George 11V William 1V. but there are also some substantial Victorian villas There is a large surface car park nearby. The Duke of York pub serves excellent fare. Don’t deny yourselves the opportunity to visit this haven of beauty that personifies the best of England. A short walk away takes you to the opera house that JD Wetherspoon have made into a pub without destroying any of the previous infrastructure and furnishings

We went to Charlotte's this morning for breakfast and the staff were all lovely and attentive, beautiful place and food. Bathrooms were spotless too. Highly recommend this establishment.

Very nice place for food and drinks but most places close at 5pm

It is a lovely area full of little boutique shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. Menswear is in short supply all over this town (in my very small size) but if you want some art, be it paintings or sculptures, copper moulds for one's rustic farmhouse kitchen, a new blue Le Crueset Casserole Dish ( it is nicer than the usual orange) then this is the place for you. Jazz nights, food festivals, plenty of hotels, it is a nice place to visit. Luckily I am staying with a friend who has an amazing apartment in the middle of it.

The restaurant offers an outstanding, Michelin-starred culinary experience at extremely reasonable prices. Each dish impresses with refined flavors, top-quality ingredients, and creative presentation. The atmosphere is just as inviting as the excellent service team, which makes the visit a thoroughly enjoyable experience. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and highly recommend this restaurant!

One of the best breakfasts I have had and served all day. The tapas options are pretty stunning too! I’ve tried most of the menu but the eggs royale on a croissant is something quite special and I’m addicted. Only tiny criticism would be to offer other bread types as I personally don’t love soda bread - but that’s a personal preference

Quaint little town in Kent. A five minute walk from the Tunbridge Wells Station. Beautiful shops. Plenty outdoor places to dine and just hang out

Did this for my girlfriends birthday. We are mid 30s. Was good fun. Wasn't sure what to expect, thought it would be more aimed at children. Is fun for adults, children, and even hen parties. Would recommend.

We had the best time here for a birthday celebration. Chef was absolutely in control, the kids made SO much chocolate and all had a blast. Cannot more highly recommend 🥰

Thanks to Alison and everyone at Temper Temper Chocolate for making my son's 8th Birthday Party such an enjoyable and fun time. All his friends had a wonderful time and Alison worked wonders with the children. Highly recommend this experience for a Birthday party, such fun!

Alison hosted our daughter's 10th birthday party last weekend. The girls all had a fantastic time, it was really well organized and the chocolate was delicious. I wouldn't hesitate to arrange another event with them. Looking to trying some of the workshops in the future.

Can highly recommend Temper Temper workshops. Bought one for my 16 year old for Christmas as they wanted to have a family experience. Was so much fun. Very informative on techniques. Will definately be booking another Additional review cos I can't add another: 11/02/22 we last minute enquired about attended the truffle workshop and was so pleased they could fit us in. Wow what an experience! It was so much fun (even though my balloon burst). Lots of laughing, mess and chocolate. Sarah was amazing and a great teacher and the group we got to know made me feel like a kid again. Walked away with a large quantity of truffles in a new flower cup (made by Sarah). Such a friendly atmosphere and a definate treat for all ages. Many many thanks

Had an awesome experience at Temper Temper, High quality Belgium chocolate to work with, a crew that are helpful, friendly and really know about chocolate. Highly recommended to go, you even get to make your own cuppa tea.. Had fun afternoon, can't wait to do it again. BIG THANKS TO THE TEAM.

Excellent venue for a 13 year olds birthday party. Staff were excellent, fun and calm throughout. Kids were entertained throughout and left with a huge amount of chocolate treats. Would not hesitate to recommend.

I came here with my family for a sunny day outside and we thought it could have been nice spending it near a lake (or reservoir). Well, it was an amazing idea. The reservoir is huge and so the park. I guess we probably saw 2% of it. But it was already sufficient to have great fun and enjoy the playground, the million of bluebells all around, the picnic. My kids loved it, too. There's a big car park to pay with ring go. Then you get to the main facility with a wide area to buy food with tables indoors and outdoors and a beautiful view on the lake. There's even a mini golf and a climbing wall. Then you have this green slope towards the lake with a big wooden boat as entrance to the playground. The main attraction was the huge slide. I think my kids spent an hour there! I don't know what the rest of the park can offer, but I saw you can hire some boats or board to get into the lake. It totally deserves a visit!

Bewl Water is a beautiful and peaceful place to spend the day. It’s perfect for family picnics with kids as well as couples looking for a quiet outing. The lake views are stunning, the fresh air is refreshing, and there’s plenty of space to relax or take a walk. A wonderful spot to unwind, enjoy nature, and create special memories together.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A magical spot to connect with nature Bewl Water is absolutely beautiful! The lake is stunning 😍 surrounded by breathtaking natural scenery that made me fall in love instantly. Everything was clean and well maintained, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The car park is very spacious, including lots of disabled bays, and it only costs around £8 for the whole day (paid via Ringo) very reasonable. There are clean toilets on site and a lovely cafe with gorgeous views over the lake, perfect for a little break. One of the best surprises of the day was discovering the dog wash station! I was able to give my pup Santiago 🐾 a proper bath for just £7 😁 it costs £3.50 for 3 minutes and it's totally worth it 💷 I highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a peaceful escape with beautiful views, great facilities, and a dog friendly atmosphere. Can’t wait to go back!

Had a wonderful few hours riding the circular route around Bewl Water country park. Despite dam relief work ongoing, it doesn’t affect the experience. The trail is through woodland and open meadow, giving views across the water and occasionally taking to quiet country roads. The footpath is around 13 miles of effort. As I was cycling my trip meter registered around 16 mile due to not being able to follow the footpath. Some areas are cycle free. The route was well maintained and dry with only a couple of wet patches with streams, run off from fields etc. But after a tiring ride I was glad that the Coffee shop was open. I went on a quiet midweek day but I can see Bewl Water getting busy on bank holidays. There’s plenty of nature to see as well. Plants, birds, insects, a whole spectrum of wildlife.

Very nice experience with good quality bikes. I got lost once or twice but it just made the adventure more rememberable. The bikes were very easy to work with and the gears changed with a click of a button. Very nice scenery 10/10 would recommend

Bewl Water is a nice location for a decent walk. Whenever I've gone I've always done the full loop, which is about 13 miles. A small part of the walk leaves the reservoir edge and diverts through some country lanes. These can be quite steep if you're not used to hills, but overall the rest of the walk is nice and flat. Some parts could do with additional signposts, but generally it's easy to stay on track. There is a centre with cafe and play park, mini golf etc. And there is also an inflatable water park too. There is plenty of parking, although it's a little expensive for the day, (£8.50 at time of writing). This is a lovely walk and one I always enjoy.

Great place to visit, nice cafe, good toilet facilities, and a dog washing station! Play area for the kids and of course lots of trails for walking or biking. One warning is even if parking with a disabled badge you need to get a parking ticket! I didn't and just paid £60

The tearoom is amazing. Lovely staff and delicious fresh foods. The kentish rarebit is an absolute tastebud delight. My 8 year old boy was in love with the fresh tasting salad and slaw and the cokefloat was amazing. Their coffee is the best I've found so far. The gardens are so much bigger than I was expecting when we started our wander. It would have been a 5 if not for the man in the shop. He came over to offer wrapping our brakeables that we was purchasing but for some reason took one look at us and our small pile of goods and declared "maybe not".... Whatever that meant. We finished our purchase and immediately left. Found that to incredibly rude. Otherwise a lovely place and will be back...probably avoid the shop though. Shame as had made a wishlist.

Very pretty and beautiful gardens. Visited mid November and some gardens were closed for refurb. The little coffee shop place inside is really nice. Very good value for money food. All the food is fresh from local farms and cooked fresh. It has a lovely seating area outside when the weather is nice enough to sit outside

Beautiful garden with so much to see & lovely tea room with yummy cakes & lunches. Nice little play area too. Will be back again very soon!

The garden centre is closed, no notice up about why, devoid of plants and merchandise Therefore, there is no access to the toilets. Unfortunately, the college seems to be planning a mini golf course. Which will lower the tone of the area. Otherwise, we visited on a Friday lunchtime, no one around, peace and quiet.

Tearooms are quite good albeit slightly on the pricey side. Garden centre on the small side as garden centres go. Gardens small and limited especially out of season; can get muddy. Worth going for the afternoon tea, not otherwise.

The most comfortable quality chairs we have ever seen in a cafè, the scones were absolutely lovely, the coffee good too, very comfortable and excellent surroundings to enjoy your afternoon cream tea. Very recommended.

One of our favourite place to visit. Very friendly and relaxing place

Nice tower on private property. It is very difficult to get close for closeups. There's a lady who gives good directions to follow to have the best spots for photographs. Only 1 addition to her directions. The path to follow starts opposite nr 7. Lots of nettles. Wear long trousers or you'll regret it.

After reading nice reviews about this tower we have decided to see it with our own eyes and didn't regret our decision. The building is absolutely spectacular! It can be seen even from the distance because it is very high above the trees. Hadlow octagonal tower locally known as May's folly, is a Victorian tower, and apparently, one of the largest in Britain! It was built in 1838 by architect George Ledwell Taylor. We have parked our car just outside of the barber shop, which located on the left handside not far away from main entrance gates, and walked to the direction of the St Mary's Church. Just before entrance to the church yard, there is the path you can take on the left hand side, which if you follow around and through building up area you will come to the dead end, where you have to turn right and continue the alley way until you will see the gates on the right handside. If you go through the gates and follow the overgrown path, you can come closer to the tower and take nice shots. The best shots, in my opinion would be from the field or across the litter lake, which is not far from the tower. Definitely unforgettable experience and we are recommending it!

The most Unique and beautiful building I have ever seen

Cool place, just walk though no pubic gate for close up of tower, nice

Beautiful place but you need to book a time to visit.

Amazing building just shame that it isn't open for public.

Beautiful tower. Go here regularly on my dog walks through the village. Shame it's only a holiday home now and not open to other visitors.

Perfect walking routes, beautiful nature, and private space to unwind. Truly wonderful and there is never anybody else here.

Lovely place for a short hike, we didn't see many birds but I bet its great at dusk. The walks are really well signposted. There's not much parking, only room for 2-3 cars. But such a lovely calm and quiet place for a walk. Very glad we stopped here.

Lovely winter walk round Tudeley woods, 3 mile heathland link trail. Needs a couple of hours to take it in. Well sign posted & maintained. good paths, steep in places.

Enjoyed the walk, lovely autumn day. Definitey need Wellington boots as it is very wet snd muddy.

Really nice walk, quite flat all the way round and has a clear path to follow. Full of wildlife as well. Took me about 45mins to get round the Brakeybank Trail.

First time visit, very little parking, gate locked. Tudeley Woods was brilliant, we got there at 3pm, left 9:30 pm. Trails very well worn, quite steep in some places, walked for miles, saw foxes, Deer and Buzzards. Went to see Nightjars, but none around. Worth a visit, will definitely go again. Didn't see one other person.

Amazing wood with various terrain and plants, from meadows to streams in forest And great berries

Pretty good park and a lot of space. There are football pitches and basketball courts. There is a decent children’s play area in the park. It gets really busy at the weekend. Equipments are pretty good maintained. Mini golf within and there is mobile coffee shops. Coffee is not the best and cheapest, £3 for medium size latte. Toilet is at the entrance of the park but currently not working. You can use the swimming pool toilet that you can use. Nearby car parking is free on Sundays and public holiday.

A lovely park for families to visit. Although, it could be better patrolled, there is a lot of Antisocial and violent behaviour of late. The use of the space could be better managed I would love to see an enclosed area for dogs.

Tonbridge Round Table 2023 Charity Fireworks was amazing!! Tonbridge's event dazzled: electric atmosphere, amazing Tonbridge Round Table volunteers, and top-notch facilities despite a bit of mud. Delicious food stalls and local schools coming together, stunning fireworks by Phoenix Fireworks UK Overjoyed with the generosity—tens of thousands raised for local causes. Kudos to organisers, sponsors, volunteers, 2520 Tonbridge Squadron - Royal Air Force Air Cadets for being involved in a spectacular, charitable evening! Well done Tonbridge!! Here are a few pics!! Kerry Studio 23 photography

Very large park. Lots of space to relax and play

If you're from the area you know all about Tonbridge Park, or Racecourse Park as it's known on maps. The perfect area for walking, running, rowing, sport, meeting with friends, and many other activities. Those who grew up here will know this as the backbone of their childhood. As children we would cause no end of chaos in the children's play area. Constantly keeping our parents on their toes. As teens we would hang around in the "back fields" with our friends, chatting until sundown and listening to music. Now as an adult it is my exercise arena, a photography hotspot, and in summer where I play football or tennis with friends. Even then I'm only scratching the surface of what there is to do. A bowls club is hidden away on the station side, a swimming pool on the other, fishermen can be seen on the muddy banks, and when the wind allows, children being taught how to fly kites. For the sake of keeping it brief and not going into a ramble, the park is the beating heart of Tonbridge life, and I doubt a single person who lives here has not got fond memories of times they have spent here.

Fantastic park with something for everyone. Links to canoeing, fishing, football, tennis. As well as a playground for all ages, swimming pool and crazy golf. Hosts parkruns As well. Good parking available close by as well as bus and train links and cycle parking facilities.

Lovely park to enjoy a walk. Plenty of equipment in the playground for children to have fun on.