Visitor Information and Tourism

The Tunbridge Wells area lies at the heart of one of the most scenic stretches of countryside in England surrounded by the unspoilt beauty of the Weald.

It is home to a wealth of places to visit and things to see, do and explore, great shopping and a wide selection of high quality places to eat and stay.

To find out more about what the area has to offer, visit our visitor information website:

Visit Tunbridge Wells information website

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Royal Tunbridge Wells Tourist Information Centre

The Tourist Information Centre is situated in the Pantiles offers local residents and visitors an all year service including:

accommodation booking service for B&Bs, hotels and self-catering properties - both locally and across the UK
Assembly Hall Theatre tickets
holiday information on UK destinations
details on local places to visit, eat and stay
tickets for Guided Walking Tours of Royal Tunbridge Wells
a wide selection of maps, guidebooks and souvenirs
local produce

Contact Tourist Information Centre

Tourism and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

The Tourist Information Centre is funded and staffed by the Economic Development & Regeneration Service at Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. The Tourism unit works to develop the borough of Tunbridge Wells as a tourist destination in order to help the local economy benefit from visitor spending. It also manages the Chalybeate Spring on the Pantiles. The unit develops and implements a number of marketing projects both independently and in partnership with regional and national tourism bodies and other neighbouring local authorities across the South East to promote tourism in the Tunbridge Wells area.

Contact the Tourism Unit

Click below to download a copy of the 'Economic Development Strategy for the Borough of Tunbridge Wells'.

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Disabled visitors
Royal Tunbridge Wells has been welcoming visitors for 400 years and we hope that you too will feel welcome here and enjoy your stay in the Tunbridge Wells area.

Itineraries
In order to make your visit to the Tunbridge Wells area as enjoyable as possible, a series of one and two day itineraries - each with a special theme - has been put together for your convenience. Choose from This Month's Feature Itinerary or mix and match by combining itineraries with different themes to make variety filled short breaks in Kent.

Local Villages
Within a short drive of the main centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells are some of the most picturesque villages in the south east of England. Here are just a few to explore.

Places to visit
Some of the country's best examples of castles, stately homes and gardens - both great and small are to be found in the Tunbridge Wells area. There are more places to visit in Kent, castles and gardens open to the public concentrated in the Kent area than any other in the UK. A full list of the areas accomodation, some bookable online is available

Where to eat
Royal Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding area has developed quite a name for itself as one of the best places to find good high quality food and drink in the south east of England. From excellent traditional English pubs to fine restaurants offering sophisticated modern food and ethnic cuisine and lively street cafes and wine bars - the Tunbridge Wells area has it all! Our Shopping directory holds details of the places to eat in Tunbridge Wells.

Where to stay
The Tunbridge Wells area has a wonderful selection of high quality accommodation - from cosy country Bed & Breakfasts and high class hotels to pretty cottages for rent for longer periods