Rural Tunbridge Wells
Ward in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.113, 0.419 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 69 37 |
| Dialling code: | 01580 (Cranbrook) |
The Rural Tunbridge Wells ward sits on the fringes of the spa town of Tunbridge Wells in Kent, taking in rolling High Weald countryside, patchwork fields, small woodlands and scattered villages. Much of the area benefits from the characteristic sandstone ridges, hedgerows and historic field patterns that make it popular with walkers and country enthusiasts.
Its economy is a mix of farming and small rural businesses alongside a significant number of commuters who travel into Tunbridge Wells or London, while village life centres on parish churches, village halls and pubs. Historic cottages, lanes and remnants of former hop gardens underline the long-standing "Garden of England" character of Kent, giving the ward a quietly active community feel rather than a tourist hotspot.
Postcode districts covering Rural Tunbridge Wells
Most populated places nearby
- Hastings 17.6 miles
- Eastbourne 23.6 miles
- Maidstone 11.7 miles
- Gillingham 19.2 miles
- Chatham 17.8 miles
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 6.7 miles
- Ashford 19.9 miles
- Dartford 24.5 miles
- Gravesend 21.7 miles
- Sittingbourne 21.5 miles
- Bexhill-on-Sea 18.5 miles
- Tonbridge 8.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Lamberhurst Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Horsmonden Built-up area 2 miles
- Goudhurst Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Brenchley Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Brenchley and Matfield Parish 2.6 miles
- Curtisden Green Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Matfield Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Cousley Wood Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Pearson's Green Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Flimwell Built-up area 4.1 miles
- Hartley Built-up area 4.5 miles
- Ticehurst Built-up area 4.7 miles
Example postcodes in Rural Tunbridge Wells
TN12 8NH, TN3 8ED, TN12 7NL, TN17 1BD, TN17 2RS, TN12 7NW, TN12 7LF, TN12 7NJ, TN17 1BS … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 26 miles
- London City Airport 31.3 miles
- Paddock Wood Railway Station 4.9 miles
- Marden Railway Station 5.3 miles
Hotels near Rural Tunbridge Wells Ad
- The Star and Eagle Hotel 4 1.8 miles
- Smith & Western Tunbridge Wells 4 7 miles
- The George Hotel & Brasserie, Cranbrook 3 5.2 miles
- Dale Hill Hotel 4 4.4 miles
- One Warwick Park Hotel 4 7 miles
- Royal Wells Hotel 3 7.1 miles
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Tunbridge Wells 4 6.8 miles
- The Spa Hotel 4 7.6 miles
- The Carpenters Arms 4 8.2 miles
- Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel 4 5.2 miles
Schools in Rural Tunbridge Wells
- Bethany School Independent - secondary
- Brenchley and Matfield C of E Primary School Primary
- Colliers Green C of E Primary School Primary
- Goudhurst and Kilndown C of E Primary School Primary
- Lamberhurst St Mary's C of E (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Primary
- Leigh Academy Horsmonden Primary
Local points of interest
- Minepit Wood Forest 0.6 miles
- Pulans Wood Forest 0.8 miles
- Hayden Wood Forest 0.9 miles
- Hale Wood Forest 0.9 miles
- Court Lodge Estate Estate 1.1 miles
- Parsonage Wood Forest 1.3 miles
- Bedgebury Walled Garden Gardens 2.8 miles
- Bayham Abbey Estate 3.1 miles
- Bedgebury Park Woods Forest 3.5 miles
- Yalding Gardens Gardens 7.1 miles
- Hurst Wood Forest 8 miles
- Canterbury Christ Church University - Salomons University 8.1 miles