Tunbridge Wells Travel Guide

 themajor Says:  Here is a 'thing to do' that you ought to do before you decide what to do. The Tourist Information Centre is umissable on any stroll through the Pantiles, the distinctive single storey black and white building standing out quite clearly. The information centre hasn't been... 

 ChrisnJan Says:  Once a fine theatre, home to the performing arts in Tunbridge Wells, Ellen Terry being one of the most notable names associated with the place, now it is the home of the cheap pint and microwaved food courtesy of J D Wetherspoon. Opened in 1902 as a grand theatre, by 1931 it... 

 ChrisnJan Says:  Set on the common just off Mount Ephraim this is a very nice bar/restaurant/hotel. The staff are friendly and efficient and the food is excellent. The menu is a la carte and quite varied although it could be a bit expensive if you are on a budget, but if you are going to... 

 themajor Says:  An excellent café/bistro with more than it's fair share of 'yummy mummy' clientele, Juliet's is a recent addition to Tunbridge Wells but seems to be making it big time with the 'ladies who lunch'. The food is as delightfully well-heeled as the people eating it. Basically you... 

 ChrisnJan Says:  This is actually a hotel but I can't comment on the accommodation as I have never seen the rooms. It also has what looks like an impressive restaurant but as I have never eaten here I do not feel qualified to comment on that either.However, I have popped in for a drink with... 

 crazyman2 Says:  Don't be put off by the indow display, this is a great place to buy photographic equipment, have photos processed, sort out your camera problems...The guys in here are down to Earth, no nonsense people who are not into pressurised selling.I always use this shop. 

 crazyman2 Says:  Tunbridge Wells has many shops which are not always obvious to a visitor.The Royal Victoria Centre is basically a mall at the top (north) end of the town. Inside there are the usual shops plus a food hall (KFC, McDonalds etc), public toilets and disability centre and gym.... 

 crazyman2 Says:  Just outside the Royal Victoria Centre (shopping mall) is the Caverley area which has a wide variety of shops including Waterstones for books, shoe shops, jewellers, Starbucks, building societies, phone shops and clothes shops.There are benches upon which to sit, trees,... 

 crazyman2 Says:  I like to have my best photos framed professionally. There are many places in Tunbridge Wells but I believe that this is the best for value, the quality of the work and the service provided.Don't be put off by the window display! 

 Mariajoy Says:  Sir Terence Conran opened the first Habitat in London in 1964. They sell all things of a trendy homeware-ish nature but at affordable prices. I love popping in here and finding a bargain, particularly some of their photographic prints.There's also loads of lovely bedding,... 

 themajor Says:  Breeds the Cutler was established way back in 1829 and - sad as I am to report the news - this might well be one of those 'last chance to see' moments. The fact that there is still a shop in evidence that still calls itself a 'cutler' is splendid enough, but find one that's... 

 themajor Says:  I love Morris Dancing! I don't partake myself (being a non-drinker doesn't really go with the foaming tankard image - though I have got the almost compulsory facial hair!) but as a much ridiculed but widely loved English folk custom it takes a lot of beating. As with so many...