Museums · South East England
The Pantiles
The Pantiles is a Georgian colonnade in the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. Formerly known as "The Walks" and the (Royal) "Parade", it leads from the well that gave the town its name. Th
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Pantiles is a Georgian colonnade in the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. Formerly known as "The Walks" and the (Royal) "Parade", it leads from the well that gave the town its name. The area, developed following the discovery of a chalybeate spring in 1606, has become a popular tourist-attraction. As of 2022 the Pantiles includes a variety of specialist shops, art galleries, cafés, restaurants and bars, as well as a farmers market held outside every other Saturday. Throughout the summer jazz bands play outside on the bandstand, attracting hundreds of people.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Pantiles is a Georgian colonnade in the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. Formerly known as "The Walks" and the (Royal) "Parade", it leads from the well that gave the town its name. The area, developed following the discovery of a chalybeate spring in 1606, has become a popular tourist-attraction. As of 2022 the Pantiles includes a variety of specialist shops, art galleries, cafés, restaurants and bars, as well as a farmers market held outside every other Saturday. Throughout the summer jazz bands play outside on the bandstand, attracting hundreds of people.
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Background
History
The pantiles used to pave the Upper Walks should not be confused with roofing pantiles. The paving installed there comprised one-inch thick square tiles made from heavy wealden clay, so named because they were shaped in a wooden pan before firing. Most of the Pantiles is listed: mostly built early to mid 19th century. No.7 is c.1660; 39-41 was formerly the Gloster Tavern; the Corn Exchange and Royal Victoria Hotel are both early 19th century.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.1262, 0.2578
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tunbridge Wells
- Parish
- Tunbridge Wells, unparished area
- Postcode
- TN2 5TN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tunbridge Wells
Sources
- wikipedia: The Pantiles (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Pantiles?
- The Pantiles is in South East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.1262°, 0.2578°.
- Is The Pantiles wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at The Pantiles. Check ahead for specific facilities.