EM Forster Theatre
The EM Forster Theatre is linked to
the famous Tonbridge School. Both
professional and amateur
productions can be seen here, and
it is a vibrant part of the local
community.
The Tudor Trail
The Tudor Trail is a walking or
cycling route that runs from
Tonbridge Castle to Penshurst Place.
You will see parts of Tonbridge that
can so easily be missed when
travelling by car, and since the
majority of the route is off road it is
family friendly too.
Tudeley Church
The little village of Tudeley is a well-
known one. This is because its
church, All Saints, is the only church
in the world to have all of its stained
glass windows decorated and
designed by Marc Chagall, the
famous Russian artist. He was
initially commissioned to do just
one – the east window – by Sir
Henry and Lady d'Avigdor-
Goldsmid to commemorate their
daughter, Sarah, who had died in a
boating accident aged 21. When
Chagall saw the church he declared
that he would do all the windows
instead of just one.
DINING OUT
The Poacher and Partridge
This traditional and welcoming Kentish
pub can be found in the midst of orchards
and rolling fields. The pub itself is a
delight with many traditional features
and modern touches, as well as a
children’s play area, but it is the food that
really impresses. An eclectic mix that
includes tapas and seasonal cuisine,
along with a good selection of real ales,
makes this a destination restaurant for
locals and visitors alike. The menu
includes dishes such as local wood
pigeon salad with blackberries, lentil,
walnuts and a juniper berry dressing;
local game and wild mushroom pie
(venison, wild duck, rabbit) with winter
vegetables and baby potatoes; and
Bramley apple and pear crumble and
custard.
The Chaser Inn
The Chaser Inn is an award-winning
restaurant and pub that caters to all tastes
with great service and a smile. Customers
return time and again to experience all
that The Chaser Inn has to offer which
includes ham hock ballotine with baby
pickled vegetables and brioche toast;
squid, clam and chicken stir fry with
garlic, chilli and oriental vegetables; and
salted caramel and vanilla panna cotta.
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