Royal Tunbridge Wells

Royal Tunbridge Wells (often called simply Tunbridge Wells) is a Wealden town in west Kent in England, just north of the border with East Sussex. It has a population of approximately 45,000 (2001 census) and is the administrative centre of the Tunbridge Wells Borough.

Layout of the town

The town centre is separated, roughly, into two sections. The north is the more recent part of the town, containing the Victoria Place Shopping centre, as well as the pedestrian area and many retail shopping outlets. This part of the town does, however, contain some pieces of noted architecture.

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The north part of the town is also home to the Assembly Halls and the Trinity Theatre, which offers live comedy, drama and musicals.

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Theatre - Comedy - Drama - Musical

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Here the newly refurbished "Clock" area can be found, at the end of Lime Hill Road. The Millennium Clock in this square, designed by a local sculptor, has been a controversial addition to the town.

Related Topics:
Millennium - Clock - Sculptor

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The southern part of the centre is the older part of the town, containing at its heart the "Village" area. It is here that The Pantiles can be found, which contain the spa which made the town so famous. This area is popular with tourists and residents alike, and live music is usually played in the old bandstand through the summer period.

Related Topics:
Pantiles - Spa

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