 | Tunbridge Wells is located in the county of Kent in southeast England, just north of the border with East Sussex. The town has a population of around 45,000 people, while the wider Tunbridge Wells Borough has around 104,000 inhabitants.
Traditionally a spa town, central Tunbridge Wells is now split into two sections, with the northern half being the newer part, which is home to Victoria Place Shopping Centre and other shopping outlets. This part of Tubridge Wells is also where you'll find the town's Assembly Halls, the Millennium Clock and Trinity Theatre.
The southern half of town is the old town, where The Pantiles containing the spa that made the town famous can be found. This area is obviously one of the most popular with tourists, and to keep them entertained live music is played during the summer months.
This town has won itself a place in amny people's hearts, including some famous writers who give Tunbridge Wells a mention in their books. These include Zadie Smith's White Teeth, E.M.Forster's Room With a View, and David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia.
If you're planning on staying in the area for a while you'll be pleased to know the town is home to a number of hotels and guesthouses, including The Spa, The Royal Wells, and The Swan. There is also an array of bars and restaurants, along with live music venues such as The Forum.
Postcodes for Tunbridge Wells begin with the letters TN and as well as Tunbridge Wells itself the TN postcode includes Hastings, Tenterden, Romney Marsh, Bexhill-On-Sea, Sevenoaks, New Romney, Ashford, Battle, Cranbrook, Crowborough, Tonbridge, Edenbridge, Rye, Heathfield, Etchingham, Hartfield, St Leonards-On-Sea, Mayfield, Robertsbridge, Westerham, Winchelsea, Uckfield and Wadhurst. |
