| In the green suburbs of west Kent lies the town | | | | of Royal Tunbridge Wells will bring visitors to a |
| of Royal Tunbridge Wells. It has grown in status | | | | vast choice of attractions to tour. Hever Castle |
| and popularity as a tourist haven since its | | | | and Gardens is famed as being the childhood |
| inception when it was considered a spa town. The | | | | home of Anne Boleyn, a well preserved 13th |
| natural springs and waterways were considered | | | | century castle featuring lavishly furnished interiors |
| to have healing properties and visitors from all | | | | and award wining gardens. |
| around came to spend a holiday camping on the | | | | Home of the Viscount De LIsle since 1552, the |
| green hills and being rejuvenated by the cleansing | | | | Sidney family has graciously opened its doors to |
| spring waters. | | | | the public. A residence nestled within acres of |
| Considered a typical middle England town it is | | | | landscaped gardens it provides a relaxing tour of |
| popular with visitors from all corners of the globe | | | | the 13th century manor house that has been the |
| who want to experience a slice of traditional | | | | setting for royal banquets and dances throughout |
| British culture. The town and its surrounding area | | | | the years. |
| have a wide array of attractions to experience. | | | | Shopping in Royal Tunbridge Wells is an |
| The British Garden is widely considered a thing of | | | | entertaining as well as educational experience. |
| beauty, combining vibrant greenery with colourful | | | | Many of the retail streets have been in service |
| floral plants to create a truly mesmerising and | | | | since the town's inception and have changed little. |
| tranquil spectacle. Created by a pair of British | | | | The Pantiles represents the historic core of the |
| aristocrats, the Sissinghurst Castle Garden lies on | | | | town filled with boutiques and niche shops selling |
| the premises of a former Elizabethan house and is | | | | unique products and souvenirs. Old High Street still |
| one of the most famous gardens in the Kent | | | | retains its Victorian store frontages and is home |
| region. A wide variety of plants from around the | | | | to private sellers and markets whose products |
| world have been cultivated at this garden and | | | | and shops have been handed down through |
| meticulously preened and manicured to produce | | | | families for generations. If it's designer brands you |
| amazing designs focusing on colour throughout the | | | | are after, head to the secluded Royal Victoria |
| seasons setting a romantic cosy atmosphere. An | | | | Place. |
| equally popular garden attraction is the Great | | | | Filled with trendy boutiques with some the most |
| Dixter House & Garden. Surrounding a rare | | | | famous brands in the world, the area combines |
| timber framed manor that has been painstakingly | | | | modern chic with traditional elegance. These are |
| preserved since 1910, the gardens comprise of | | | | just some of the interesting and unique things to |
| traditional European plants and orchards that offer | | | | do when visiting Royal Tunbridge Wells. Visitors |
| the perfect atmosphere for a quiet Sunday | | | | looking for accommodation in the city or the |
| evening walk. | | | | surrounding area will be presented with a vast |
| Stately manors and castles are a must visit when | | | | choice. The Copthorne Hotel London Gatwick for |
| in England. They are physical manifestations of the | | | | example is as its name suggests a Gatwick |
| opulence of the British aristocracy and prime | | | | Airport hotel. Compared to the dull business |
| examples of period design and architecture often | | | | backdrop of many Gatwick Airport hotels, the |
| housing priceless antiques and offering panoramic | | | | Copthorne Hotel London Gatwick offers a warm |
| views across the land. In the rolling hills of Kent | | | | country house style retreat exuding a relaxed |
| thanks to its close proximity to London many | | | | atmosphere coupled with the latest amenities and |
| royal figures built their homes and castles in the | | | | services to ensure a pleasant stay. |
| surrounding vicinity. A short trip to the outskirts | | | | |