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About Tonbridge

A pleasant market town built on the River Medway. It has fine streets showing a rich variety of architecture including typical Wealden tile-hung properties, and handsome Georgian and Victorian buildings dominating the river scene where you can see a picturesque balustrade bridge.

It is a lively town with interesting shops, markets, and pleasant walk-ways. The are several noted inns, The Humphrey Bean, named for a former landlord of a pub which stood on the same spot more than a hundred years ago, was the town's former post office. It is now converted to a relaxing place in which to enjoy a drink. The historic church dedicated to St.Peter and St.Paul is well worth a visit, it sits close some pretty timber-frame black and white houses which are worth noting. Tonbridge School founded in 1553 by a former Lord Mayor of London, can be seen at the top of the town.

The river offer splendid scope for a wide range of activities. Boats are available for hire, and there are organised river trips. There are pleasant river-side picnic spots, and places from which to fish and enjoy river wildlife.

Tonbridge is perhaps best known for its beautiful ruined castle set in glorious grounds at the side of the river, the gatehouse is one of the finest of its kind and dates from the 13th-century.

This is a lively place, where there is always something going on. As such it offers an attractive destination for a pleasant weekend or a longer stay to explore other delightful Kentish towns and villages, and to see the many windmills and beauty spots of the weald.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Tonbridge

	Best Western The Rose And Crown Hotel High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, England (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) The Best Western Rose & Crown Hotel is an old English coaching Inn, set in the heart of Tonbridge. Set in the middle of Tonbridge High Street, opposite the Ancient Castle and Tonbridge Public School. ... More info and book online.. Price from £65.00
	The Langley Hotel 18-20 London Road, Tonbridge, Kent, England (0.8 miles, 1.3 km) The Langley, is ideally situated in the heart of Kent, just on the edge of the market town of Tonbridge. The Langley is premier hotel in the area. We enjoy the best location with the best facilities.... More info and book online.. Price from £49.00
	Ramada Tunbridge Wells 8 Tonbridge Rd, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction SE) Stay at the Ramada Tunbridge Wells and experience everything you'd expect from an international hotel company. Superior 3 star property located near M25. Poolside Leisure Club. Mallows Restaurant and ... More info and book online.. Price from £75.00
	The Royal Wells Inn Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction S) A most comfortable hotel with a commanding position, overlooking Tunbridge Wells Common. The Royal Wells Hotel owes it's regal title to Queen Victoria, who made frequent visits as a young princess i... More info and book online.. Price from £65.00
	Russell Hotel 80 London Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction S) A super, comfortable hotel set in the very centre of historic Tunbridge Wells, but on the edge of the rural common. Style and comfort coupled with convenience. Dine with us by prior arrangement or str... More info and book online.. Price from £65.00

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Nearby travel help

Tonbridge Station	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
Hildenborough Station	(2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction NW)
M26 Junction 2A	(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction N)
M20 Junction 2	(8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction N)
London Gatwick Airport	(20.0 miles, 32.1 km, direction W)
London City Airport	(23.3 miles, 37.5 km, direction NW)
Tonbridge to London	(27.8 miles, 44.7 km, direction NW)