insideKENT Magazine Issue 74 - May 2018 | Page 41

The Pantiles
Tunbridge Wells’ lovely old shopping area offers boutique
stores, independent shops, specialist sellers, and all of it is
high quality and exquisite. Try out the gorgeous cafés, or
enjoy the art galleries. Allow yourself to get lost in time.
Trinity Theatre
Located in the centre of Tunbridge Wells, Trinity is a vibrant
theatre in one of the most beautiful buildings in the region,
hosting around 350 events a year, ranging from the best in
theatre and dance through to the biggest names in comedy
and music. With some 90,000 people coming through its
doors each year alongside a dynamic programme of
participation for young people, it is acknowledged as one of
the leading venues in the South East.
Scotney Castle Garden
A country house, romantic garden, and a 14th-century moated
castle – all in a beautiful wooded estate; Scotney Castle
Gardens, a National Trust property, is a wonderful family day
out. You can have a meal in the tea room after exploring the
fairytale castle, the mansion house, or the 770-acre woods,
and before you leave you can pick up some Scotney honey
from the property’s own bees from the shop.
Dunloran Park
Dunloran Park has it all; it’s a beautiful spot for a walk, ideal
for a bit of boating, and with its attractive lawns, ornamental
gardens, and lovely café, a whole day could be spent here
without any trouble at all. Included within the grounds are a
boating lake, children’s play area, Victoria Cross Grove, pond
dipping, and the Royal Tunbridge Wells Model Boat Club.
Outdoor dining at The Pantiles © Chris Parker
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