Salomons Museum Talk, Tunbridge Wells
Salomons Estate, Broomhill Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0TG
When Vera Salomons donated the family estate to Kent County Council in 1937, she specified that two rooms be kept apart as a permanent memorial to her brother, who was killed at Gallipoli; her father, a noted amateur scientist and technologist; and her great uncle, a leader in the struggle for Jewish civil rights. (All three were named David Salomons.) These rooms form the 'Salomons Museum' which has remained open to the public through subsequent changes of ownership.
On Sunday 14th September the museum will be presenting a talk on the three generations of the family, using books from the museum - religious, scientific, and family memorabilia - to illustrate their story. There will also be an opportunity to see parts of the house not usually open to the public (provided these have not been booked for other uses - the house now operates as an event and conference venue).
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 14 September:
- 1400 (takes about an hour and a half)
Location & directions
Salomons Estate, Broomhill Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0TG
- Directions:
- The entrance to the Salomons Estate is at the northern end of Broomhill Road, near its junction with Speldhurst Road. NB Broomhill Road is very narrow in places - it is better to approach along Speldhurst Road.
- Contact on day:
- Salomons Reception
- Telephone number:
- +441892515152
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please book by phoning Salomons Reception during August. Please leave contact details in case we need to advise you of changes. There is a maximum of 18 attendees.
- Booking contact name:
- Salomons Reception
- Booking telephone number:
- +441892515152
- Booking opens:
- 01 Aug 2025 09:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 31 Aug 2025 05:00 PM
Accessibility details
The building is on a steep slope. While the talk, in the museum, is accessible by wheelchair, the short tour afterwards, would be hard work.
Additional information
The museum is also open to the public, as usual, every day from 0900 until 1700, but please be aware that other events at Salomons, eg weddings, may restrict access.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 18
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
