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Bayham Old Abbey. nr Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 8DE. Tel: 01892
890381. The ruins of an abbey with much of the 13th to 15th-century
church, the chapter house, and a picturesque 14th-century gatehouse.Toilets.
Exhibition: On ground floor, accessible via three steps. Shop.
Refreshments.English Heritage. Charges apply. About 4 miles east
of Tunbridge Wells.
Scotney Castle Garden
& Estate, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 8JN. Tel:
01892 893868. One of England's most romantic gardens. Ruined
14th-century castle. National Trust. Charges apply. About 6 miles
east of Tunbridge Wells.
Spa Valley Railway, West Station, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent,
TN2 5QY. Telephone: 01892 537715. Tunbridge Wells is the location
of the railway's headquarters. Groombridge current limit for
passenger trains, although the line exists all the way to Eridge.
Location: On the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells.
Pooh Corner Ltd, High
Street, Hartfield, East Sussex, TN7 4AE. Tel: 01892 770456. The
Pooh Corner shop, in the High Street of Hartfield village, dates
from around the 1690's. The shop is home to the world's largest
selection of Winnie-the-Pooh products. It is situated in the
village where the famous stories were written by A.A.Milne in
the 1920's. pooh-country.co.uk. About 5 miles west of Tunbridge
Wells.
Chiddingstone Castle, Near Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7AD. Tel: 01892
870347. Chiddingstone Castle, a museum within a squire’s
home, is open for the nation to enjoy - for visiting, educational
visits, as a wedding and conference venue, and is licensed for
civil partnerships. Check website for opening dates. www.chiddingstone-castle.org.uk.
About 7 miles north west of Tunbridge Wells.
Hever Castle & Gardens,
Hever, Nr Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG. Tel: 01732 865224. Come and
visit this thirteenth century romantic castle - once the childhood
home of Anne Boleyn. Set in magnificent gardens, laid out between
1904 and 1908. Also Adventure Playground, Yew Maze, Water Maze
and more. hever-castle.co.uk. About 7 miles north west of Tunbridge
Wells.
Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery, Civic Centre, Mount Pleasant,
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1JN. Tel: 01892 554171. Displays
include toys and dolls, costume, natural history, and the world’s
best collection of Tunbridge ware. www.tunbridgewellsmuseum.org.
Location: In the centre of Tunbridge Wells.
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