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Groombridge Place Gardens -
pretty gardens surrounding a large
manor house.
Full details of these and many more
things to see and do in the area are
featured on the borough's official visitor
website at
or are available from the Tourist
Information Centre situated in the Pantiles.
Safe towns for businesses
The Tunbridge Wells Safe Town
Partnership has successfully operated
throughout Royal Tunbridge Wells town
centre since its launch in November
2002. The Partnership is made up of
West Kent Police, Tunbridge Wells
Borough Council and businesses operating
in and around Royal Tunbridge Wells.
The aim of the Partnership is to reduce
crime and the fear of crime and make
Royal Tunbridge Wells a safer place in
which to shop, live and work. Among
their many successes to date is the
achievement of the Safer Shopping
Award and Safer Socialising Award
as a result of the good practices in
Crime Management which have been
demonstrated so far by year on year
reduction in crime. The Council has
introduced crime reduction schemes
into other places in the borough with
links to a central CCTV control room.
Housing
The borough benefits from a broad range
of housing stock from detached homes
to flats. While the majority are owner-
occupied, up to 25% of the stock is in
the social or private rented market.
A number of farmers' markets selling
local produce and crafts are held regularly
in the borough - the two largest being
outside the Town Hall on the second and
fourth Saturdays and on the Pantiles on
the first and third weekends of each month.
Visitor Attractions
In addition to the main towns, the
borough is home to many heritage and
tourist attractions including:-
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The Pantiles - the famous colonnaded
shopping area housing
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Designer and antique shops,
restaurants and cafe
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s.
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The Chalybeate Spring - the original
spring water served in the traditional
manner by a costumed 'dipper'.
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The Spa Valley Railway - a steam
railway linking Royal Tunbridge Wells
with the picturesque village of
Groombridge.
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Bedgebury Forest - home to the national
collection of conifers, several miles
of cycling trails, walks and to Go Ape -
a high wire forest adventure for
young and old - all set in beautiful
Bedgebury Forest.
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Bewl Water - the largest man-made
reservoir in the South East and the
setting for numerous recreational
activities, such as sailing, windsurfing,
fishing and cycling.
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Scotney Castle Garden - stunning gardens
surrounding a romantic ruined medieval
castle owned by the National Trust.
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Sissinghurst Castle Garden - the world
renowned gardens designed by Vita
Sackville-West and now owned by the
National Trust.
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