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 miles28.4 km
- Eastbourne 23.6 miles38 km
- Maidstone 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Gillingham 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Chatham 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Ashford 19.9 miles32 km
- Dartford 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Gravesend 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Sittingbourne 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Bexhill-on-Sea 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Tonbridge 8.6 miles13.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Lamberhurst Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Horsmonden Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Goudhurst Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Brenchley Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Brenchley and Matfield Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Curtisden Green Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Matfield Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Cousley Wood Built-up area 3.8 miles6 km
- Pearson's Green Built-up area 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Flimwell Built-up area 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Hartley Built-up area 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Ticehurst Built-up area 4.7 miles7.6 km
Example postcodes in Rural Tunbridge Wells
TN17 2NH, TN12 8EL, TN17 1HH, TN3 8AP, TN12 8HJ, TN17 1DG, TN17 1AW, TN12 7EX, TN12 6QT … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 26 miles41.9 km
- London City Airport 31.3 miles50.4 km
- Paddock Wood Railway Station 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Marden Railway Station 5.3 miles8.6 km
Hotels near Rural Tunbridge Wells Ad
- The Star and Eagle Hotel 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Smith & Western Tunbridge Wells 4 7 miles11.3 km
- The George Hotel & Brasserie, Cranbrook 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Dale Hill Hotel 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- One Warwick Park Hotel 4 7 miles11.2 km
- Royal Wells Hotel 3 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Tunbridge Wells 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel 4 5.2 miles8.3 km
- The Spa Hotel 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- The Carpenters Arms 4 8.2 miles13.2 km
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 miles1 km
- Pulans Wood Forest 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Hayden Wood Forest 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Hale Wood Forest 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Court Lodge Estate Estate 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Parsonage Wood Forest 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Bedgebury Walled Garden Gardens 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Bayham Abbey Estate 3.1 miles5 km
- Bedgebury Park Woods Forest 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Yalding Gardens Gardens 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Hurst Wood Forest 8 miles12.8 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University - Salomons University 8.1 miles13 km