Royal Tunbridge Wells at Christmas 2024
Royal Tunbridge Wells is hoping to attract more visitors looking for the perfect day out this Christmas and below are some of the reasons why you should consider visiting this delightful Spa Town at Christmastime.
- Large real outdoor ice rink this year with a separate rink for parents and toddler sessions in the daytime and Bavarian Curling in the evening: a traditional German ice game somewhere between curling and bowls! The rink is open from mid November 2022 in Calverley Grounds which is situated across the road from the main line train station serving trains from Hastings and London.
- Christmas Lights and Illuminations. This Christmas the town will have beautifully illuminated streets.
- Royal Victoria Place shopping Centre is home to all your favourites stores, excellent family facilities and a great range of places to eat and relax. A festive entertainment programme takes place most years.
- A festive Markets on the Pantiles.
- Late Night Shopping in Royal Victoria Place until 8pm Monday from mid December to 23 December.
- The historic High Street and Pantiles. Take a stroll down the picturesque High Street with its unique shops and restaurants to the historic Pantiles which is a winter wonderland with beautifully lit trees, historic buildings and a Georgian colonnade once famous for attracting royal visitors. The Pantiles is now the idyllic setting in which to enjoy the wine bars, cafés and restaurants.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at Spa Valley Railway in Tunbridge Wells. You can also book Murder Mystery experiences and enjoy Christmas dining experiences onboard the High Weald Belle.
- Christmas Pantomime at the Assembly Hall Theatre
- Theatre Productions at Trinity Theatre
Getting to Royal Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells Ice rink is located across the road from the train station. The ice rink is located in Calverley Park, Mount Pleasant Avenue, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1QQ.
One of the most popular Christmas Experiences in Tunbridge Wells is The Polar Express at the Spa Valley Railway www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk
