Where do you live?
I now live in Southborough having previously lived in the town centre.
How long have you lived there and what made you decide to move?
We’ve been in our new home for just over a year – it’s a lovely, friendly area and close enough to town for everything else we might need.
What’s your favourite shop locally?
I’d probably have to say Locality the greengrocers on Camden Road. We use them at Fuggles and at home too. They always have a great selection of seasonal fresh fruit and veg so you can’t really go wrong!
Where’s the best place to go for a Sunday stroll?
Hurst Woods is a lovely walk and always a favourite of ours to head out to. It’s located on the north-west outskirts of Tunbridge Wells and features a number of non-native tree species. The dog loves the ‘water features’ – AKA the stream which flows through the woods – too!
The best place to get a cup of coffee?
The Black Dog on Camden Road is my usual go-to for my caffeine fix!
Where do you take people when they come to visit?
I’ll usually head to one of the great indie food and drink options we’ve got in town. We have such a great range of different establishments so it’s nice to show off the uniqueness of all the food and drink on offer here in Tunbridge Wells.
What’s the night life like where you live?
Southborough is pretty relaxed – so if we feel like going out properly then we tend to end up in town.
Where’s your favourite place to eat locally?
I’m a massive fan of Yatra on London Road in Southborough, their Indian food is really authentic. I love the street food style of everything they do and it’s perfect food to enjoy with beer.
Are there any nice views nearby to where you live?
The view on the Ridgeway in Southborough, either at sunrise or sunset, is lovely. The first full moon of this year was stunning to see first thing in the morning – and on a clear day you can see all the way to Hadlow from there.
If you’re looking to relax and unwind, where’s your favourite place to go?
Relaxing and unwinding isn’t usually my forte to be completely honest! But if I’m after some ‘me time’ a quiet pint in a nice pub ticks all the boxes for me.
Where’s the best place to meet friends and socialise – apart from Fuggles of course!?
That’s a really tricky question as we’ve so many great places locally – whether it’s food, drink or just going for a walk with the dog. There’s also loads of variety to suit lots of different occasions too. I’m not sure there’s enough space here to list them all!
What do you do when you spend a weekend or day off in the local area?
We’ve got a bonkers Cocker Spaniel and a one year old baby so days off usually involve a good dog walk and spending time with the family. That could be a nice meal with friends or family, or heading out a bit further into the countryside for a stroll.
Why do you love where you live?
I think we’re really lucky to be where we are: we have the countryside on our doorstep and a town centre full of great independent shops, pubs and restaurants too. This is a lovely friendly place to bring up a family and there’s plenty to do, whether it’s exploring what’s around us, seeing friends, seeing great live music or heading out for a meal. There’s lots of great events throughout the year as well which cater for all tastes.
What are you excited about for 2022 in Tunbridge Wells?
Some of the regeneration plans for the town centre look great. And with restrictions easing further then if we want to get out a bit further it’s easy enough to do as we’re so close to the coast and London of course too!
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