Local attractions
There's plenty to do in the area, you could make a day of it and visit a local attraction before or after you come to see us. Here are a few ideas to get you started...
Forgewood Camping
Forge Wood Camping, Forgewood Barn, Sham Farm Road, Danegate, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9JA.
Tel: 0772 029 0229 | forgewoodcamping.co.uk/
Open April to September.
A back-to-basics campsite where you can pitch up in either fields or their woodland. Bushcraft and painting lessons are also available.
From the Nevill Crest and Gun - about 3 miles to/from Forgewood Camping.
Assembly Hall Theatre
Cresent Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2LU.
Tel: 01892 530 613 | www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk
From musical theatre, comedians, pantomines, classical music and children's shows - there is something for everyone.
From the Nevill Crest and Gun - about 3 miles to/from Assembly Hall Theatre.
Spa Valley Railway
West Station, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5QY.
Tel: 01892 537 715 | www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk
Open every weekend until November 3rd and other selected weekends.
Steam and heritage diesel trains between Eridge and Tunbridge Wells with special event days such as 'The High Weald Belle Dining Train' and bring the kids for "A Day Out With Thomas".
From the Nevill Crest and Gun - about 2.3 miles to/from Spa Valley Railway.
Groombridge Place Gardens
Groombridge Place, Groombridge Hill, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9QG.
Tel: 01892 861 444 | www.groombridgeplace.com/
Open 9.30am to 5.30pm (last admission 4pm).
Take a walk around their formal gardens or explore the enchanted forest through trails, zip wires and giant swings (keep a look out for the animals and birds of prey as well!)
From the Nevill Crest and Gun - about 3.5 miles to/from Groombridge Place Gardens.
Scotney Castle
Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 8JN.
Tel: 01892 893 820 | www.nationaltrust.org.uk/scotney-castle
Open 11am - 5:30pm every day.
Just one of the many castles near to us in Kent. Check out the National Trust website for other castles and stately homes.
From the Nevill Crest and Gun - about 9 miles to/from Scotney Castle.
Tunbridge Wells Museum and Gallery
Civic Centre, Mount Pleasant, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1JN.
Tel: 01892 554 171 | www.tunbridgewellsmuseum.org
Open Monday - Saturday: 9.30am - 5.00pm and Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. Closed Bank Holidays and Easter Saturday..
Local history, costumes and archeology and events throughout the year. (Please note the museum is closed between 10th June 2013 until the Autumn. The events will still be taking place).
From the Nevill Crest and Gun - about 3 miles to/from Tunbridge Wells Museum and Gallery.