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Cranbrook Museum
by Chris Shoebridge
Museums in Tunbridge Wells
Find out how this beautiful region came to be so important to the history of England and Kent. Decimus Barton, Dudley Lord North, Queen Victoria, Sid Vicious and the hop-pickers from East London are all a part of the make up of this pretty part of the Weald.
The Story of Tunbridge Wells
The collections at Tunbridge Wells Museum & Art Gallery on Mount Pleasant Road reveal the history of Tunbridge Wells, including one of the most impressive collections of Tunbridge ware in the world – locally crafted marquetry first made in the 1700s.
Displays include art, natural history artefacts, archaeology, craft and toys amongst others. From decadence to humility, discover the story behind a beautiful spa town in the south east of England.
The Salomons Estate near the town centre has a wealth of history about the local well-to-do, visit the Museum in the regal gardens of the mansion house and feel a part of the 1850s.
Stories from the Weald
The Cranbrook Museum houses a local history collection within a 15th century timber-framed farmhouse bringing to life Victorian Cranbrook, including the trade and industry on which the town was built. There are tranquil gardens and a pond to be enjoyed and family history archives for researchers. Watch their video to get a sneak preview.
The new owers at Finchcocks in Goudhurst have just announced plans to continue the musical legacy, with parts of the house being used to host piano courses for adults of all abilities. There is much to be enjoyed in delightful red-tiled hill village of Goudhurst. Find the pirate’s grave in the hill-top churchyard and climb up the church tower. History oozes out of the buildings, all higgledy-piggledy and crooked!
Further inspiration
Don’t forget to check the What’s On pages and search facility to find out the latest exhibitions and displays at the museums in Tunbridge Wells. To further whet your appetite, there is more to discover on our History pages too.
Our accommodation guide can help you plan your stay for longer so you can fit it all in!
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'Vulnerability' Exhibition at Trinity Theatre Gallery
Royal Tunbridge Wells
A solo exhibition of over 50 expressive, figurative paintings and drawings by local artist Jenny Neill, with the theme of 'Vulnerability'.
Jenny's highly unusual work is emotional and thought-provoking and has sold both at home and abroad.Launch evening: 18.00 - 20.30 Tuesday May 8th.
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Exhibition
Dates
- From:
- 8 May 2018 To 18 May 2018
Seasons of Change - The story of Fegans at Tunbridge Wells Museum & Art Gallery
Mount Pleasant, Royal Tunbridge Wells
The story of Fegans, the childrens charity.
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Exhibition
Dates
- From:
- 9 Feb 2018 To 2 Jun 2018
Salomons Estate
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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.
The September Art Exhibition
Wadhurst
Established in 1996, come and see the September Art Exhibition, which is celebrating it's 21st birthday in Wadhurst this year!
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Exhibition
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Eduardo Paolozzi Exhibition at Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Eduardo Paolozzi's "General Dynamic F.U.N" screenprint exhibition comes to Tunbridge Wells in October as part of a Hayward Touring exhibition during it's national tour.
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Exhibition
Dates
Red Circle Art at Trinity Theatre
Royal Tunbridge Wells
An exhibition of contemporary art works by 11 artists at The Trinity Theatre from 6th November to 18th November.
On Wednesday 8th November, you are invited to view the art and meet the artists from 6-8pmType
Exhibition
Dates
Printmaking & Lithography Workshop
Mount Pleasant, Royal Tunbridge Wells
Come and learn the basics of printmaking and the art of lithography. The workshop is free to young people ages 11-18 - we privide all the equipment and materials, all you have to do is come down and have a go.
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Workshop
Dates
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Benenden Art Show at Benenden Village Hall
Benenden
Benenden Art Show held at Benenden Village Hall.
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Exhibition
Dates
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Remarkable Characters of Tunbridge Wells Exhibition at Woods Restaurant
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Woods Restaurant are hosting a new exhibition, from 16th March to 9th September 2018, called "Remarkable Characters of Tunbridge Wells". It is an exhibition of 40 individual portraits and stories of the remarkable characters currently living in Tunbridge Wells.
Type
Exhibition
Dates
- From:
- 16 Mar 2018 To 9 Sep 2018
Annual King Charles Lecture at King Charles The Martyr Church
Royal Tunbridge Wells
This year's Annual King Charles Lecture, "King Charles and Sir Antony van Dyck" will be given by Catharine MacLeod, senior curator of 17th Century Portraits at the National Portrait Gallery. The talk will be followed by tea in the Church Hall.
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Lecture
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