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Family Friendly Attractions in Tunbridge Wells
Royal Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding area has plenty of things to do to keep children and teenagers entertained with great value attractions, adventure play areas, fun with arts and crafts, soft play and activities in abundance.
Top 6 Family Friendly Attractions Around Tunbridge Wells
- Journey back in time to enjoy a nostalgic trip on a steam train on the Spa Valley Railway travelling through the beautiful Kent and Sussex countryside. There is a programme of special events for the family throughout the year.
- Penshurst Place, one of our sensational historic houses in the country, runs a family friendly calendar of events and onsite attractions include the famous Maize Maze – yes, a maze made up of a maize crop – A-maze-ing!
- There is ample to do at Bedgebury Forest and Pinetum with the tree top zip-wire adventure ‘Go Ape’ and the Gruffalo Trail. There are challenging climbing and play areas (even the adults have been known to try them out) to find on your walk. Alternatively, zip round the Forest on a bike; cycle hire is available for all the family.
- Let their imaginations run wild at Groombridge Place in the Enchanted Forest. Discover the Dark Walk, the Giant Swings. Don't miss the tree houses and the rope bridges of Crusoe's World.
- For the adventurous, Bowles Outdoor Centre offers courses in Rock Climbing, Canoeing and Skiing on the dry ski slope.
- And we can’t leave out Ashdown Forest, the home of Winnie the Pooh. Aside from playing Poohsticks, search out Piglet’s house.
Cheapest Things To Do With Kids Around Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells Sports Centres are friendly places to visit for the whole family too with a range of activities to suit all ages and abilities.
For more outdoor excitement, try exploring Wellington Rocks on the Common, the country park at Bewl Water near Lamberhurst, and Dunorlan Park where you can give the pedalos a go, not to mention Calverley Grounds, a pretty park in the town centre with brand new play equipment in the adventure playground.
The Grove has a play park for the youngest and is in the olde worlde back streets of Tunbridge Wells.
Go to Grosvenor and Hilbert Park, the longest serving public park in Tunbridge Wells, with a skateboard or ball and enjoy some precious family time with a picnic outdoors. Also take a look at the intriguingly named ‘dripping wells’!
The Hop Farm Family Park near Paddock Wood has numerous activities to try out such as quad-biking, hoverboards and laser quest.
How to Entertain the Family in Tunbridge Wells on a Rainy Day
The Museums in the borough are always a good option for families on a dismal rain day.
Find out about the way Royal Tunbridge Wells was discovered and the famous people that came and stayed; why it was such a rich area even out in the most rural of areas like Horsmonden and Cranbrook (site of a famous windmill).
Learn about the smugglers’ battle, Goudhurst v. Hawkhurst, and how the heritage is remembered today.
There are several activity centres to choose from. Indoor and outdoor fun at MinorMania will keep the little ones occupied whatever the weather whilst free Wi-Fi keeps the older ones amused.
For the creative, visit Glazy Daisy craft studio where you can have a go at jewellery making, pottery, painting or make your own teddy bear. At Slap 'n' Dash pottery at Hawkhurst Fish Farm, children of all ages are welcome too. Perhaps a bit of fishing on the side if the waterproofs are handy?
Waterstones bookshop in the town centre often has book readings and special character visits especially for the young and young at heart!
Finally, of course we have theatres and cinemas with cafés to ramp up the relaxation factor. Check our rainy day page for more.
Family Friendly Basics in Tunbridge Wells
The Russell Hotel and the Spa Hotel are both welcoming hotels to stay in Tunbridge Wells.
Bewl Water for camping on a huge country park with the large reservoir and activities provides space and the big outdoors for a great family holiday.
Plenty of restaurants in and around the area are very family friendly, from tea shops to noodles to Italian cuisine. Widen the young ones' horizons and make Tunbridge Wells an adventure they'll never forget.
Trinity Theatre is an excellent provider of technical workshops for teenagers.
For more inspiration don't forget to visit our What's On, Activities and Explore pages. The Seven Wonders of the Weald discount pass will keep the costs down for a family holiday too.
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Tunbridge Wells Circular Walk
Type
Waymarked Trail
Tunbridge Wells
The Tunbridge Wells Circular Walk is a 27.5 mile (44.3km) route that explores the wide variety of fertile and beautiful countryside around Royal Tunbridge Wells, a town within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the borders of Kent and East Sussex.
Chalybeate Spring
Type
Natural Feature
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Visitors came to see and be seen in fashionable Tunbridge Wells, but above all to 'take the waters'.
Groombridge Place and The Enchanted Forest
Type
Garden
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Update 18 January 2021 - closed for now until further notice. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Groombridge Place near Tunbridge Wells offers a fun day out for all the family with award winning gardens, and the Enchanted Forest, with its giant tree swings and other exciting thrills…Pashley Manor Gardens
Type
Garden
Ticehurst, Wadhurst
At Pashley you will discover 11 acres of beautiful borders and vistas - the culmination of a lifetime of passion for gardening and an admiration of the tradition of the English country garden.
Spa Valley Railway
Type
Steam Railway
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Spa Valley Railway takes you on a picturesque railway journey through through the beautiful Wealden countryside from Tunbridge Wells to High Rocks, Groombridge and Eridge
Salomons Estate
Type
Museum
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Salomons Estate – Kent’s undiscovered gem
Constructed by Decimus Burton for Sir David Salomon, it was the first house in Britain to use domestic electricity.
Putlands Sports & Leisure Centre
Type
Sports Ground
Paddock Wood, Tonbridge
Purpose built centre provides sports hall, fitness studio, meeting rooms, outdoor tennis courts, football and rugby pitches.
Bewl Water
Type
Lake / Reservoir
Lamberhurst
Set in the heart of the High Weald and surrounded by 800 acres of outstanding natural beauty, Bewl Water is the perfect place to watch the seasons change and to enjoy some healthy family fun for all ages.
Merriments Gardens Ltd
Type
Garden
Hurst Green
The gardens at Merriments in the rolling Sussex countryside never fail to delight.
Trinity Theatre and Arts Centre
Type
Theatre
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Located in a converted Grade A listed church by the noted architect Decimus Burton, Trinity Theatre hosts a varied programme of art exhibitions, theatre, films, dance, opera and music productions.
Kino Cinema Hawkhurst
Type
Cinema
Hawkhurst
Kino is the UK's first purely digital cinema with the full HD experience.
Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre
Type
Leisure / Swimming Pool
Royal Tunbridge Wells
A great local resource for those interested in health and fitness, with most facilities available on a pay and play basis.
Scotney Castle
Type
Garden
Lamberhurst
Not one but two houses! Victorian country house and ruined 14th century moated castle set in one of England's most romantic 'picturesque' style gardens.
St Thomas a Becket Church, Capel
Type
Church / Chapel
Capel
Twelfth century church with wallpaintings of the same period - the most extensive in West Kent. They depict various biblical scenes including Cain and Abel and The Last Supper.
Weald Sports Centre
Type
Leisure / Swimming Pool
Cranbrook
High quality sporting facilities to include swimming pool, sports hall, fitness studio, exercise studio and creche.
Nevill Cricket Ground
Type
Cricket
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Groundsman 01892 530833 Pavillion 01892 520846
St. Mary's Church Speldhurst
Type
Church / Chapel
Tunbridge Wells
We welcome visitors to our beautiful church.
Hawkhurst Fish Farm
Type
Fish Farm
Hawkhurst
Carp fishing for the family with a choice of 7 lakes, cafe and pottery.
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Type
Garden
Cranbrook
Famous, stunning gardens set in the remains of a large Elizabethan house amidst the unspoilt Weald countryside.