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Meet Rachel, the founder of a local eco-friendly candle business creating natural soy candles, refillable products, and inspiring candle-making workshops. Since launching her business in 2020, Rachel has built a welcoming creative space loved by customers and continues to champion collaboration and community among small businesses.

If you’re staying local this half term and need ideas to keep the kids entertained without spending a fortune… here’s my local mum guide to some of our favourite things to do in and around Tunbridge Wells. Café Lounge, which claims to be Kent’s No.1 destination for brunch and breakfast, is opening its third site at 94 Mount Pleasant Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1RT, taking over the former Italian shop.

Spend a full day in Tunbridge Wells (with lunch!) for under a tenner… you’ll want to save this. Café Lounge, which claims to be Kent’s No.1 destination for brunch and breakfast, is opening its third site at 94 Mount Pleasant Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1RT, taking over the former Italian shop.

This week we are chatting to Vicky, a local Tunbridge Wells mum who shares her favourite places around town and the little things that help make mum life easier.

❌THE PIG-at Groombridge update🐷 Sadly it looks like THE PIG-at Groombridge Place is no longer going ahead. From what I’m hearing, the main issue appears to have been around planning and listed building consent for some of the key changes they wanted to make to the historic site.

From turning newborn moments into timeless keepsakes, Soul Print Casting Co was born from a passion for creativity and capturing family milestones in a unique way. What started as an add-on to Lullaby Photography UK has grown into Kent’s only provider of pregnancy sculptures, proving that taking a chance on a new idea can lead to incredible opportunities.

GOOD NEWS, Tunbridge Wells! Here’s your latest roundup of what’s NEWLY OPENED and COMING SOON across Tunbridge Wells.

This week we are chatting to Teddi, a local Tunbridge Wells mum who shares her favourite places around town and the little things that help make mum life easier.

A bit of a sobering one 💔 Tunbridge Wells has sadly lost quite a few independents recently

Sad one for the town — beloved toy shop Whirligig Toys will be closing its doors at the end of June.

This one’s firmly on the watch list for us in Tunbridge Wells…

Yours Brows and Beauty is a lovely small local salon helping keep Royal Tunbridge Wells feeling its best, with a friendly, personal touch that really makes the community glow.

A new brunch spot is heading to Tunbridge Wells—and it’s one locals will recognise. Café Lounge, which claims to be Kent’s No.1 destination for brunch and breakfast, is opening its third site at 94 Mount Pleasant Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1RT, taking over the former Italian shop.

Big news for families locally — a brand new trampoline park is officially on its way to Tunbridge Wells. AirHop UK has signed a 15-year lease on a huge 30,000 sq ft unit at North Farm (just off Chapman Way), and honestly… it sounds like it’s going to be a game changer for things to do with kids (and teens… and let’s be real, adults too ).

Hold on tight, Tunbridge Wells! Something new could be coming and we are so excited! David Lloyd Leisure has plans to transform Colebrooke Park into a brand new health and fitness club.

Save this for your next FREE day out, Tunbridge Wells parents 👇 Have you heard of Frog Lane? It’s a hidden little gem just off the High Street (just before PizzaExpress) — and honestly, it’s one of those simple ideas that keeps the kids entertained for ages.

This week we are chatting to Beth, a local Tunbridge Wells mum who shares her favourite places around town and the little things that help make mum life easier.

Such a lovely bit of local news for us in Tunbridge Wells! The Spa Valley Railway has reopened Broom Lane Bridge (between High Rocks and Groombridge), so trains can finally run the full route to Eridge again.

Here’s your go-to bluebell list in and around Royal Tunbridge Wells — perfect for saving and working your way through this spring:

A lovely local mum bringing traditional craft back to life, Ruth Gray creates beautifully handwoven willow baskets and pieces inspired by nature, alongside running relaxed, beginner-friendly workshops in and around Tunbridge Wells.