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Royal Tunbridge Wells is a town in Kent, England, 30 miles (50 kilometres) southeast of central London, close to the border with East Sussex on the northern edge of the High Weald, whose sandstone geology is exemplified by the rock formation High Rocks. The town was a spa in the Restoration and a fashionable resort in the mid-1700s under Beau Nash when the Pantiles, and its chalybeate spring, attracted visitors who wished to take the waters.^[2] Though its popularity as a spa town waned with the advent of sea bathing, the town still derives much of its income from tourism.^[3]

The town has a population of around 56,500,^[4] and is the administrative centre of Tunbridge Wells Borough and in the parliamentary constituency of Tunbridge Wells.

Some superb insights into old England await at Tonbridge and Malling. Idyllic manor houses and a postcard-pretty castle sit in an ancient landscape where woods and fields undulate towards villages and hop farms. Tonbridge also prides itself with some intriguing Jane Austen links to the town.

At the centre of this fascinating portion of Kentish life sits Tonbridge, a market town since the Middle Ages that still buzzes today. Here, tucked in beside the River Medway, is 11th century Tonbridge Castle. This is Kent's best example of a motte-and-bailey gatehouse, where audio tours and interactive exhibits bring history to life.

From the castle, take the cycle route 5 miles west through tranquil woodland and countryside to Penshurst Place, a fortified manor house that’s rich with medieval and Tudor charm. The gardens overflow with fragrance and blooms, while neighbouring Penshurst village is quintessential, historic Kent.

Just 6 miles north of Tonbridge, you'll find one of Kent's most charismatic buildings, the moated manor house, Ightham Mote. Built-in the 14th century, its half-timbered façade rises from the waters; a wood-panelled Great Hall, cosy book-packed library and stunning courtyard lie within.

At Aylesford Priory, the Friars offers a fascinating insight into life within the centuries-old order of the Carmelites, while there's a profusion of scent at Downderry Nursery where you can stroll among swathes of vivid, fragrance-rich lavender and rosemary.

In thriving West Malling, a vibrant contemporary town teams up with a rich past - expect eye-catching architecture and tempting shops. It also has an impressive collection of Blue Plaques to celebrate its notable citizens of the past, find out more.

West Malling boasts plenty of restaurants, pubs, cafés and tea-rooms, while its range of individual stores and monthly Farmers' Market draws the crowds. A community of Benedictine nuns was founded here in the 11th century, and the town features a wealth of appealing, ancient buildings. Highlights include the striking, Tudor, Abbey Gatehouse, an unusual, Georgian waterfall called The Cascades, and the magnificent, Queen Anne Went House.

Manor Park Country Park is just a short walk from the town centre of West Malling . Full of native trees, squirrels, ducks, and swans, you might spot woodpeckers and nuthatches too.The rare shrubs and exotic perennials at Great Comp Garden surround a 17th-century manor house, while at Leybourne Lakes Country Park you can head out on ranger-led activities, or dive, windsurf, sail and canoe.

The area is ripe for Time Team-themed explorations. English Heritage runs the Kits Coty sites, where a megalithic tomb features three uprights crowned by a huge capstone. The National Trust looks after Coldrum Long Barrow, an evocative, well-preserved, 3000-year-old burial chamber.Meanwhile, Addington Long Barrow is a Neolithic burial mound with around 25 surviving stones.

For a fun-filled family outing, head to the Hop Farm and experience a range of fascinating features and wonders including taking a Dray ride with the Shire horses, finding out about llamas, reindeer, goats and pigs in the recently expanded Animal Village or learning hop-picking heritage in the interactive Hop Story Museum.

The recently restored Hadlow Tower is well worth a visit too. Situated in the beautiful Medway valley, Hadlow retains its original core, including a medieval church, but it is the Castle Tower which makes it unique.

Uckfield is an attractive market town combining classic values of strong community spirit and
friendliness with all the modern necessities of life. The town is situated on the southern boundary of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), with the Ashdown Forest nearby; the River Uck meanders through the lower part of the town.

Uckfield has a long and interesting past. It still retains some of its medieval past centred mainly around Holy Cross Church, but many other historical sites can be found within the town and its surrounding Parish.

Uckfield has existed since the 12th Century, but evidence has been found of Stone Age tribes that were in place around 9000 BC. The Saxons arrived to give the settlement its name - Uckfield - Ucca's open land. By 1220 Uckfield, a small borough in the Archbishop of Canterbury's Manor of South Malling, had a manorial prison and court and also a market albeit briefly.

Due to its location Uckfield was a central point for many trade routes across the south and as far back as 1637. Until 1752 coach carriers linked Uckfield and London as the main Lewes-London road. By 1805 a daily route to London was established. In and around the town many buildings conceal medieval timber frames beneath later bricks and tiles.

The town centre has a large variety of retail outlets, including two supermarkets, banks, a cinema and leisure centre with swimming pool. There is a good selection of small specialist shops, antique shops and eateries - a good way of seeking out those local specialities or a special reminder of the area to take home. Towards the bottom of the town, on the banks of the River Uck is an attractive pedestrianised shopping area, Bell Walk, which includes a café/restaurant.

Battle

Named after the Battle of Hastings, the most famous conflict on English soil, this compact market town grew up alongside the battleground, tranquil medieval abbey and surrounding ancient woodlands – largely unchanged to this day.

Celebratory bonfires and battle re-enactments, a year-round programme of lively, friendly events, plus an annual festival of contemporary arts, theatre and music, are all features of its enduring heritage.

The area is well served by public transport, with regular trains from London Charing Cross and Gatwick airport to Battle. Once you're here, there are also regular trains into Hastings and Bexhill and the rest of 1066 Country, as well as the 95 bus route. At Battle’s beating heart is a bustling mix of independent shops and businesses.

At the northern end of the High Street is the Almonry, originally built in 1090, which houses the Battle Museum of Local History. Here you’ll find the world’s oldest Guy Fawkes – or at least his head, which is made of pear wood, and his silk cloak. Thought to be more than 200 years old, he is still in active service and leads the Battel Bonfire Boyes (yes, that’s how they spell it) on their fiery procession through the town each November.

Near the museum is a striking sculpture by Guy Portelli, in the centre of a roundabout. Depicting a Norman soldier on horseback, the sculpture was installed in 2016 to commemorate the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings.

At the southern end is Battle Abbey, and behind it the once-bloody battlefield, now a peaceful meadow filled with wild flowers and birdsong. Here you can stand at the very spot where King Harold is said to have died, and admire the ruins of the grand abbey built by William the Conqueror as a penance for the bloodshed. You’ll also find tranquil gardens, historic buildings, educational displays and a year-round programme of events.

Don't miss a visit to St Mary's Parish Church to see the Battle Tapestry, a 3 metre depiction of the town's history, unveiled in 2017. It was created as a community project, withc contributions from 741 registered stitchers.

Just outside the town, pathways and cycle tracks etch landscape, taking you to places as peaceful as anywhere in southern England. Visit Battle Great Wood, over 200 acres of mainly coniferous woodland and heath with meandering streams and wide, well-managed paths perfect for walking and cycling. These woodlands are home to deer, badgers, birds such as the nightjar, tree pipit and crossbills, and many common butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies. In spring you’ll find carpets of bluebells and wood anemones, and in autumn the forest floor hosts weird and wonderful fungi.

The 1066 Country Walk runs through the wood, marking the path William the Conqueror took with his invading army of Norman troops after landing at Pevensey. It continues on to Winchelsea and Rye, spanning 31 miles in total. The nearby village of Brightling is home to several fascinating follies built by John 'Mad Jack' Fuller in the 17th and 18th centuries.

A little further out in Etchingham you'll find the National Trust property Bateman's, once the home of Rudyard Kipling, and the beautiful King John's Nursery, Garden and Tea Room.