Pictures of Tonbridge
in the county of Kent
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.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Tonbridge
| Tonbridge Castle | (0.4 miles, 0.7 km) | Pictures |
| Penshurst Place and Gardens | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Ightham Mote | (4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Knole House & Deer Park | (5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Chiddingstone Castle | (5.9 miles, 9.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Marle Place Gardens | (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Hever Castle | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Bayham Abbey | (7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Sevenoaks Wildfowl Reserve | (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Emmetts Garden | (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Manor Country Park | (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Chartwell | (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Scotney Castle | (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Coldrum Long Barrow | (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Trosley Country Park | (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in TonbridgeAll attractions in KentComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Tonbridge
Shipbourne, in the county of Kent (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction N)
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Plaxtol, in the county of Kent (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction N)
This is a picturesque Kentish village at the centre of the counties hop growing fields. It has interesting Oast houses and a concentration of charming brick built cottages.
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Tunbridge Wells, in the county of Kent (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction S)
Also known as Royal Tunbridge Wells and only a short distance from London, this popular spa town gained a reputation as the place to see and be seen during Georgian Times frequented by royalty and fashionable members of aristocracy. It also happens to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England.
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Chiddingstone, in the county of Kent (6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction W)
Fascinating village, owned by the National Trust which is crammed with beautiful properties from the 16th and 17th-century probably built with iron-industry money.
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Brenchley, in the county of Kent (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction SE)
Brenchley is a beautiful "showpiece" village full of picturesque Tudor cottages, complimented by houses from the Regency and Victorian periods.
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Groombridge, in the county of East Sussex (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction SW)
In an area of attractive, outstanding villages, Groombridge with its 18th-century tiled cottages against the back-drop of a beautiful village green, stands out as being the very epitome of the perfect English village.
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Ticehurst, in the county of East Sussex (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction SE)
For a village worthy of a picture postcard, Ticehurst would be hard to beat. It is all enchanting white weatherboarded cottages hidden beneath russet tiles interspersed around a pleasant square with a church.
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Mayfield, in the county of East Sussex (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction S)
This is a tranquil, historic village lying close to the beautiful River Rother. The village stands on a ridge in a lovely rural location with panoramic views over the valley.
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Meopham Green, in the county of Kent (12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction N)
This is an attractive Kentish village lying to the south of Gravesend. It is picked out by its Windmill of 1801, which has been lovingly restored back to its original working order and is now one of the best preserved in Kent.
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Eynsford, in the county of Kent (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction N)
This is a small town in the Darent Valley. Way back in the mists of history it was thought to be an important town, but is now...
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Oxted, in the county of Surrey (12.8 miles, 20.5 km, direction W)
A walk around the village reveals a riot of attractive 17th and 18th century cottages all standing on a rise surrounded by pretty flower-filled gardens.
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Cranbrook, in the county of Kent (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction SE)
Cranbrook is an old rural town of numerous streets and alleys, all still true to their medieval layout.
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East Grinstead, in the county of West Sussex (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction W)
East Grinstead became notable following World War II for its Queen Victoria Hospital where remarkable plastic surgery operations were performed on badly burned servicemen.
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Downe, in the county of Greater London (13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction NW)
In common with most of this region the history of Downe reaches down the centuries to the days of the Romans and William the Conqueror.
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Burwash, in the county of East Sussex (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction S)
It is from his home in this very English village that Rudyard Kipling penned the wise and wonderful words of his poem 'If'.
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All towns in KentComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby 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) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Tonbridge
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Tonbridge center |
| Best Western The Rose And Crown Hotel | (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) |
| The Langley Hotel | (0.8 miles, 1.3 km) |
| The Royal Wells Inn | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction S) |
| Russell Hotel | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction S) |
| The Hadlow Manor Hotel | (4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction NE) |
| Smart And Simple Hotels | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction S) |
| Swan Hotel | (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction S) |
| The Royal Oak Hotel | (6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction NW) |
| The Moorings Hotel | (6.9 miles, 11.2 km, direction NW) |
| Hever Hotel | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction W) |
| All hotels in Tonbridge |
