Things to do in Royal Tunbridge Wells, England: The Best Churches & Cathedrals

September 24, 2021 Concepcion Newsome

Royal Tunbridge Wells is a large affluent town in western Kent, England, around 40 miles (64 km) south-east of central London by road and 34.5 miles (55.5 km) by rail. The town is situated close to the border of Kent with East Sussex, and is situated upon the northern edge of the High Weald, whose sandstone geology is exemplified by the rock formations at the Wellington Rocks and High Rocks.
Restaurants in Royal Tunbridge Wells

1. Brenchley Church

Church road, Brenchley, Royal Tunbridge Wells England
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Brenchley Church

Reviewed By hawkes2an - Cranbrook, United Kingdom

Brenchley Church is dedicated to All Saints. Hidden behind an avenue of yew trees, it is a large, magnificent church. Originally a Chapel-of-Rest to Yalding, it was built in the 12th and 13th centuries, confirmed as an independent parochial church in 1227, a porch was added and the nave re-roofed in the 14th century, the chancel rebuilt in 1814, a major restoration carried out in 1849 and a clock and chimes installed in the tower in 1883. Inside it is light and airy with some beautiful stained glass. The churchyard is also worth having a look at as there are many ornate gravestones and one Commonwealt War Grave. This is also slightly unusual in that it is the grave of a Sergeant Carr of the Pioneer Corps who died on 2 November 1947.

2. St. Barnabas Church

Stanley Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 2RH England http://www.st-barnabas.info/
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Parish Church, Church of England, Diocese of Rochester. Opened 1887. Daily mass and Sunday Parish mass for families, Sunday School and refreshments at 10am every Sunday. Linked to the local Church of England primary school - St Barnabas School. A surprisingly beautiful interior well worth a visit.

3. Commonwealth War Graves Lamberhurst

Church Lane, Lamberhurst, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN3 8DU England http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/40222/lamberhurst-(st.-mary)-churchyard/
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Commonwealth War Graves Lamberhurst

4. St Luke's Church

Maidstone Road, Matfield, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN12 7LH England http://www.stlukeschurchmatfield.org/index.php/jbbabout-st-lukesjbbjbbrjbicontacts-church-groups-and-visitingjbi/st-lukes-visitor-information
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

St Luke's Church

5. St Mary's Church

The Rectory, Speldhurst, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN3 0PD England +44 1892 861187 [email protected] http://speldhurst.org/church/
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

St Mary's Church

6. The Parish Church of King Charles the Martyr

King Charles Church Hall 3 Warwick Park Tunbridge Wells, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5TA England +44 1892 511745 [email protected] http://www.kcmtw.org/
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The Parish Church of King Charles the Martyr

Reviewed By digijrs - London, United Kingdom

I visited this church by arrangement with the Vicar for the purposes of photographing the interior of the church. As with the vast majority of Vicars he was very happy to allow me to do this. Entrance is of course free, but I am sure donations are welcome. The church is normally open on a daily basis for visitors and is stewarded by very helpful volunteers. The church has a very interesting history as well many visual items. It is situated a short walk (approx 5-6 minutes) from the Railway Station and at the entrance of The Pantiles.

7. Church of St Thomas a Becket

Church Lane, Capel, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN12 6SX England http://www.visitchurches.org.uk/Ourchurches/Completelistofchurches/Church-of-St-ThomasBecket-Capel-Kent/
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Church of St Thomas a Becket

8. The Parish Church of Saint Peter

4 Hastings Rd, Pembury, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 4PD England +44 1892 459894 http://www.pemburychurch.net/our-churches/the-old-church/
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The Parish Church of Saint Peter

9. The Parish Church of Saint Peter

4 Hastings Road, Pembury, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 4PD England http://www.pemburychurch.net/our-churches/the-upper-church/
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The Parish Church of Saint Peter

10. St Mary the Virgin Churchyard

Church Road, Lamberhurst, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN3 8DT England http://www.lamberhurstvillage.co.uk/Pages/History-Church
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St Mary the Virgin Churchyard

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