Welcome to the website of the Royal Tunbridge Wells Civic Society. The Society is an independent organisation
which campaigns for the conservation and improvement of this attractive town with its important heritage and rich cultural life.
- see more about our objectives and background;
- get the latest news on current issues;
- learn about Tunbridge Wells' greatest architect Decimus Burton;
- find out about the Decimus Burton Museum and Study Centre Project;
- see what the Daily Mail has to say about the decision to sell 9 & 10 Crescent Road Daily Mail 11th November 2023;
- download our latest Newsletter;
- check out our latest Publication (use the Publications tab to buy on-line);
- send us your comments on any of our activities or on current issues in the town.
Updated booklet on The Pantiles now available to order
The Pantiles, in the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, is one of south-east England's most unexpected delights. Protected from traffic, it offers the visitor a range of shops, restaurants and historic buildings in a unique setting. This booklet explains its history - from the discovery of the spring in 1606 through four centuries of change.
Sized at 164 x 240 mm it costs just £4.95. You can get your copy by clicking on the link above to our Publications page and ordering on-line.
Our next event for 2025:
Thursday 8th May 7.30pm at Christ Church, High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UT
'25 Years and Counting' - an illustrated talk by our Newsletter editor of 25 years, Chris Jones. He has edited more than one hundred editions in that time and the Society, and the town in general, have seen many changes. Chris will remind us of some of those, and of some changes that were threatened but never actually happened. And of some of the individuals who came and went; and of some of the historical research that has been presented in the Newsletter. In fact it will probably be difficult to stop him talking (NB those are his own words).
