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Hever Castle
Romantic 13th-century double-moated castle that was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, set within award-winning gardens and a 38-acre lake.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Tonbridge
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Tonbridge
Tonbridge works well as a base: 10 minutes from Hadlow, 11km from Hever Castle.
Tonbridge is in England, United Kingdom, with about 36,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Hadlow, about 6 km away.
Tonbridge ( TUN-brij; historic spelling Tunbridge) is a market town in Kent, England, on the River Medway, 4 miles (6 km) north of Royal Tunbridge Wells, 12 miles (19 km) south west of Maidstone and 29 miles (47 km) south east of London. In the administrative borough of Tonbridge and Malling, it had an estimatedRead more
population of 41,293 in 2019.
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What is there to see near Tonbridge?
Within an hour or so of Tonbridge: Hever Castle (11 km), Brands Hatch Circuit (18 km), Leeds Castle (26 km), Bodiam Castle (29 km).
Are there any good drives near Tonbridge?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Military Road, Isle of Wight.
Where is Tonbridge?
Tonbridge is in England, United Kingdom, about 6 km from Hadlow.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 36,115
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.1953, 0.2736
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Tonbridge
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
racetrack
Brands Hatch Circuit
Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.
18 km · about 20 min drive
castle
Leeds Castle
A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.
26 km · about 30 min drive
castle
Bodiam Castle
A 14th-century moated castle in East Sussex, renowned for its picturesque setting and well-preserved exterior.
29 km · about 35 min drive
film location
Bodiam Castle (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)
The moated East Sussex castle used in Monty Python and the Holy Grail and many period productions.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Caterham Cars
Home of the legendary Caterham Seven where visitors can see lightweight sports cars assembled and even build their own.
32 km · about 35 min drive
historic highway
Crystal Palace Circuit
A parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
35 km · about 40 min drive
cafe
Box Hill National Trust Cafe
The hilltop cafe at the summit of Box Hill offering sweeping views across the Surrey Hills, a classic destination for drivers and cyclists alike.
41 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Tonbridge
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 35 kmCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
- 41 kmBox HillA steep chalk escarpment above the Mole valley, the Zig Zag Road on its flank made famous by the 2012 Olympic road race.
- 45 kmLeith HillThe highest point in south-east England at 294 m, its 18th-century tower taking visitors just above the 1,000-foot mark.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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