Royal Tunbridge Wells is famous for its rich history and quirky shopping, but away from the bustling town centre is a hidden world waiting to be discovered.
Just a short 6-minute walk from Lonsdale Gate Business Centre, is the beautiful old town of Tunbridge Wells, dating back to the 1600’s.
The world-famous Pantiles rightly takes the prize for its ‘must-see’ attraction for tourists and locals alike, drawing visitors from across the globe. With its beautiful Georgian arcade of shops and restaurants, it’s the perfect place for team coffee’s or client meetings – being spoilt for choice with its huge range of cafes and bars.
But what about the it’s other hidden gem’s, the quaint cobbled streets, secret Georgian Architecture or charming parks – perfect for that lunch time stroll?
Well, step away from the beaten track and you can be transported back in time to Georgian England. Firstly, there is the quaint ‘Grove Park’ – originally used for sheep grazing by the villagers and later housing troops for D-Day, it’s surrounded by old architecture and a quiet space to sit and relax. It also houses this author’s personal favourite ‘The Compasses’, an olde world pub specialising in quick lunch time menus with the stunning Grove as it’s backdrop. From here you can visit other best kept secrets – Bird Cage Walk, Little Mount Sion and the local’s favourite – Frog Lane. Here you can take a short walk down its winding, cobbled lane – famous for housing many artists and graphic designers over the years. Generations of its residents have all left quaint clay ‘frog’s hidden across the lane – can you spot them all?
All of these are in short distance from the original old high street and Bedford terrace – used in countless TV and Film productions and packed with independent shops aplenty.
So whether you’re looking to go back in time on your lunchbreak, or bring a touch of Georgian elegance to your business meeting – enquire today at Lonsdale Gate.
