🎉 AIRHOP ALERT, TUNBRIDGE WELLS! 🎉 The wait is finally over... AirHop Tunbridge Wells has officially landed in town and the doors will open on 25th June. What's even more exciting is the booking system is NOW LIVE so let's gooo Tunbridge Wells!

Founded by two inspiring women in business, Sarah and Charlotte, the Small Business Supper Club grew from a simple idea and a shared belief in taking action rather than waiting for the perfect moment. Within just a few weeks of discussing their vision, they created a welcoming community where small business owners can connect, collaborate, and enjoy meaningful conversations around great food and a beautifully curated table.

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

👀Well, it looks like the rumours were true... After what feels like forever of everyone asking whether Dunelm is coming to Tunbridge Wells, plans have now officially been submitted for a new Dunelm store with an in-store café at Fountains Retail Park.

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

Six weeks. SIX WHOLE WEEKS. That's approximately 42 days of hearing "I'm bored", 84 requests for snacks, 126 sibling arguments, and one very serious discussion about whether a cardboard box can become a spaceship.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.