Welcome to Tonbridge

Tonbridge is a historic market town located in the county of Kent, England. The town is situated on the River Medway and is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and excellent schools. Tonbridge has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic landmarks and buildings to explore in the town. One of the most popular attractions in Tonbridge is Tonbridge Castle, which was built in the 11th century and is now a popular tourist destination.

Tonbridge is also known for its excellent schools, including Tonbridge School, which is one of the most prestigious schools in the country. The town has a strong educational tradition, and there are many other excellent schools in the area, including The Judd School and Weald of Kent Grammar School. Tonbridge is a popular destination for families who are looking for a high-quality education for their children.

In addition to its historic landmarks and excellent schools, Tonbridge is also known for its beautiful countryside. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque villages, and there are many opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The River Medway is also a popular destination for boating and fishing, and there are many parks and green spaces in the town where visitors can relax and enjoy the scenery.

Local Schools

School	Details
Slade Primary School And Attached Unit For Children With Hearing Impairment Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Slade	The Slade Tonbridge Kent TN9 1HR 01732350354 School Website
Tonbridge School Other Independent School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr James Priory	Tonbridge Kent TN9 1JP 1732365555 School Website
Royal Rise Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Griggs	Royal Rise Tonbridge Kent TN9 2DQ 1732354143
Hilden Oaks Preparatory School And Nursery Other Independent School Head Teacher Mrs K Joiner	38 Dry Hill Park Road Tonbridge Kent TN10 3BU 1732353941 School Website
Hilden Grange School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr Malcolm Gough	Dry Hill Park Road Tonbridge Kent TN10 3BX 1732352706 School Website
Hillview School For Girls Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Hilary Burkett	Brionne Gardens Tonbridge Kent TN9 2HE 01732352793 School Website
Sussex Road Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Miles	Sussex Road Tonbridge Kent TN9 2TP 01732352367 School Website
The Judd School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Wood	Brook Street Tonbridge Kent TN9 2PN 01732770880 School Website
Ymca West Kent Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-24 Head Teacher Mr Rob Marsh	164 Shipbourne Road Tonbridge TN10 3EJ 1892542209 School Website
West Kent And Ashford College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Graham Morley	Brook Street Tonbridge Kent TN9 2PW 1732853534

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Tonbridge Barden Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1TT 0.37 Miles

Hildenborough Rings Hill, Hildenborough, Kent, TN11 8LX 2.42 Miles

Leigh Lower Green, Leigh, Kent, TN11 8RU 2.80 Miles

High Brooms North Farm Road, High Brooms, Kent, TN2 3XE 3.22 Miles

Penshurst Station Hill, Penshurst, Kent, TN11 8JE 4.25 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tonbridge Taxis 01732 773300 1 Railway Approach, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1TS 0.32 Miles
Station Taxis 01732 363636 Unit, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1PP 0.39 Miles
Chariots Taxis 01732 350540 2 Waterloo Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2SN 0.49 Miles
Castle Chauffeurs 01732 363632 3 Skinners Terrace, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2SP 0.49 Miles
Castle Cars 01732 363637 3 Skinners Terrace, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2SP 0.49 Miles
C R S Travel Services 07760 276735 93C London Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 3AJ 0.72 Miles
Snc Cars Ltd 01732 356507 7 Woodlands Rd, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2NE 1.04 Miles
Joe's Taxi Service 07941 504678 40 Hamble Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 3JL 1.05 Miles
M And M Chauffeur Cars 01732 366152 70 Trench Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 3HF 1.28 Miles
Hilden Cars 01732 404404 32 Fairfield Way, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 9EU 1.33 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Medway Wharf Road Business Box Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Upper High Street Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
High Street Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Tonbridge Branch Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tonbridge Branch Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bordyke Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Houselands Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower High Street Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Tonbridge School Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barden Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hadlow Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cannon Lane Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cannon Lane Business Box Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Railway Station (Down) Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Railway Station (Up) Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Maidstone Central Cluster 01732 376115	Wharf House Medway Wharf Road Tonbridge Kent TN9 1RE
Maidstone Wide Cluster 01732 376115	Wharf House Medway Wharf Road Tonbridge Kent TN9 1RE
Malling Cluster 01732 376115	Wharf House Medway Wharf Road Tonbridge Kent TN9 1RE
Weald Cluster 01732 376115	Wharf House Medway Wharf Road Tonbridge Kent TN9 1RE
Sevenoaks Cluster 01732 376115	Wharf House Medway Wharf Road Tonbridge Kent TN9 1RE

Local Stores

Higham Lane
17 Martin Hardie Way
Higham Lane
Tonbridge
Kent
TN10 4AE
01732 359925
Store Website
1.34 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Hildenborough
London Road
Tonbridge
Kent
TN11 9ND
01732 835 400
Store Website
0.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Community Pet Clinic
Jollyes Petfood Superstores Inside Jollyes Pet Store Cannon Lane Retail Park, Cannon Lane Tonbridge Kent TN9 1PN Website 0.30 miles


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Pennard Vets Tonbridge
31 London Road Tonbridge TN10 3AB 01732 352004 eton@pennardvetgroup.co.uk Website 0.39 miles
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Animals Treated
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Priory Lodge Vets
31 Pembury Road Tonbridge Kent TN9 2JA 01732 353668 info@plvet.co.uk Website 0.50 miles
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Tonbridge Veterinary Surgery
9 Higham Lane Tonbridge Kent TN10 4JB 01732 355763 enquiries@meophamvets.co.uk Website 1.19 miles
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Companion Care (Tunbridge Wells) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Fountains Retail Park Dowding Way Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3FB 01892 500 050 tunbridgewells@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.82 miles
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Between 13:00 & 17:00 we are open for collections only - no vet is on site
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Dacre House Veterinary Clinic
91 Powder Mill Lane Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9ED 01892 546000 reception@dacrehouse.co.uk Website 3.06 miles
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Duty vet available until 8pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now
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Duty vet available until 8pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now
Wed	08:00	19:30
Duty vet available until 8pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now
Thu	08:00	19:30
Duty vet available until 8pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now
Fri	08:00	19:30
Duty vet available until 8pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now
Sat	09:00	12:30
Duty vet available until 5pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now
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Duty vet available until 8pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now

Local Dog Walks

Haysden Park
Huge Open And Closed Park Based Around A Lake With Lots Routes Leading Off Towards And Along The Medway River. Lots Of Dogs And Great For Socialising. Royal Oak Lower Haysden Ln Tonbridge Lancashire TN11 9BD 1.44 miles

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Dene Park
Lovely Forest Walk. Plenty A Different Paths For You To Get Lost In That All Lead Back To The Car Park. Lovely Stream For Them To Play In. Dene Park Lancashire 2.96 miles

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Penshurst Place Circular
Approx 3 Mile Medium Walk Around The Beautiful Penshurst Place, One Or More Fields With Cows/Sheep. May Be Difficult To Get Some Dogs Through V Shaped Stiles. Leicester Square Penshurst Tonbridge TN11 8BL 4.28 miles

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Oldbury Hill
Beautiful National Trust Site With Many Different Walks Available. Very Steep And Hilly To Start With But Worth The Effort When You Get To The Top! Once At The Top It's Perfectly Safe For Off Lead Investigating And Away From The Road (Mines A Typical 100 Mile Per Hour Springer Spaniel) Very Friendly Dog Walkers And Only Ever Had One Nasty Encounter With Another Dog. Styants Bottom Road Lancashire 6.00 miles

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Toys Hill
Lovely Walk Going Through Emmetts Garden For A Coffee Toys Hill Car Park Toy'S Hill Road Lancashire 8.17 miles Follow The Red Markers

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Toys Hill
A Choice Of Three Circular Routes. The 3 Mile (Red) Involves Crossing Two Roads Otherwise Off Lead Walk. Brasted Chart Lancashire 8.35 miles

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