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The Pantiles - Something in the Water!

The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TN

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

This walking tour will look at the history of the Pantiles where in 1606, the medicinal springs that would put Tunbridge Wells on the map were discovered.

The chance discovery of a medicinal spring in 1606 by a jaded courtier on his way back to London was the start of the story of Tunbridge Wells. From nothing, it rapidly found fame amongst the great and the good (including royalty), who were attracted by the healing waters, the dancing, the shopping and the gambling. It was the out of town rural setting where one had to be seen. Today, the Pantiles retains its Georgian splendour as a retail and leisure destination, still blissfully cocooned from the the outside world.

Timings & Tours

Wednesday 17 September:
10.30-11.45 and 14.00-15.15
Friday 19 September:
10.30-11.45

Location & directions

The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TN

Directions:
The walk will start and end outside the chemist at No. 2 The Pantiles (across the road from the Church of King Charles the Martyr)
Contact on day:
David Woosnam
Telephone number:
+447950200031

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Please us the SignUp booking website link below. You will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp and SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me, David Woosnam on 07950 200031 and I can sign you up manually.
Booking contact name:
David Woosnam
Booking telephone number:
+447950200031
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://signup.com/go/MzACupC

Accessibility details

The walk will include approx. total 10 steps up and 10 steps down.

Additional information

The walk will start and end outside the chemist at No. 2 The Pantiles (across the road from the Church of King Charles the Martyr) and will last for approx. 75 minutes.

Max no of people per tour:
10
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)

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