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Well Connected
The borough of Tunbridge Wells is located
in beautiful West Kent close to East Sussex,
an area known as the High Weald. It has
a prime position as a business location
in South East England, situated between
London and the south coast - the UK
Gateway to Europe.
Royal Tunbridge Wells lies only 35
miles south of London. The M25, M26,
M2 and the M20 motorways are easily
accessible from across the borough.
Tunbridge Wells is served by Southeastern
railway, with frequent services to London
Waterloo, Charing Cross, Cannon Street
Investment and businesses are attracted
to the area because it:
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Is well connected
to
European and global gateways.
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Offers market opportunities
locally, in the region and abroad.
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Has a
diverse business
community
to help you succeed.
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Offers a
skilled workforce
to help grow your business.
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Has
commercial property
available to meet your needs.
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Offers an
excellent quality of life
to suit
you and your team.
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Offers a range of
local business support
services
from a range of partners.
The Tunbridge Wells area is a much
sought after location for business, both
large and small. The area has attracted
well-established businesses in the
financial and business services, retail,
leisure, health, education, creative,
media and tourism sectors.
The Council’s Five Year Plan (2014 -
2019) provides for supporting growth,
by encouraging business creation and
investment. (View this document on the
council’s website).
There are opportunities for further
investment across the area, principally in
the regional centre of Royal Tunbridge
Wells, neighbouring Southborough and the
towns of Paddock Wood and Cranbrook.
The spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells
has been attracting visitors for over 400
years, and in Georgian times gained a
reputation as the place to see and be
seen. Today businesses, shoppers and
visitors continue to be drawn to these
elegant and historic surroundings.
Tunbridge Wells Borough residents enjoy
beautiful countryside, with over 70% of
the borough falling within the High Weald
AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty),
charming towns and villages, and an
area full of things to see and do. With an
excellent selection of schools and a
position as one of the country's best
shopping and eating out destinations,
there are many reasons to do business,
visit and live in Tunbridge Wells Borough.
Tunbridge Wells - a great place to do business
