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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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	Best Western The Rose And Crown Hotel 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. Located in the middle of Tonbridge High Street, and opposite the Ancient Castle and Tonbridge Public ... More info and book online.. Price from £49.00
	Premier Inn Tonbridge Tonbridge, Kent, England (0.9 miles, 1.5 km) Ideally located, Premier Inn Tonbridge is a short walk from Tonbridge Train Station and near Tonbridge Castle, providing the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding area.... More info and book online.. Price from £55.00
	Premier Inn Tonbridge North Tonbridge, Kent, England (0.9 miles, 1.5 km) Ideally located, Premier Inn Tonbridge North is next to the Oast Theatre, just 2 miles (3.2km) from Hildenborough Train Station and Tonbridge Castle. Tonbridge town centre is nearby.... More info and book online.. Price from £55.00
	The Carpenters Arms Tonbridge, Kent, England (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction NE) The privately owned Carpenters Arms is a brand new hotel with a reputation as a high-standard gastro pub, producing great food and serving customers in a warm, friendly manner.... More info and book online.. Price from £70.00
	Innkeeper's Lodge Tunbridge Wells, Southborough Southborough, Kent, England (2.4 miles, 3.8 km, direction S) Innkeeper's Lodge Tunbridge Wells, Southborough is a restored 18th-century lodge, set within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.... More info and book online.. Price from £69.00

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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)