Tunbridge Wells, which is actually meant to be called Royal Tunbridge Wells, but seems to have lost its full name as time has passed, is a town situated in west Kent, England about forty miles (sixty four kilometres) south east of London by road. There is also easy access from London Charring Cross to Tunbridge Wells by train, with a distance of thirty-five miles (fifty six kilometres). The Town is near East Sussex and is located near the edge of high weald. 

In Georgian times, the town was known as a spa and in its heyday, was a tourist resort under Richard Beau Nash, when the Pantiles and it famous Chalybeate spring attracted many visitors who wished to drink and take the water. Though popularity decreased due to sea bathing in the water, the town has remained a popular destination to tourists. A high amount of the town’s income, around 30 percent, is from the tourist industry alone. 

Tunbridge Wells has a populations of about 60000and is the administrative centre of Tunbridge Wells Borough. The wider borough is said to have many more people, with a population of about 105,000, going on 2010 figures.  The population of the borough is mainly white in its ethnic origin; with 97.5% describing themselves as white in the 2001 census, and 75% identified themselves as being Christians.

In the United Kingdom, the town has gained a reputation of being a typical conservative middle England town. 

Forty-eight councillors rule the borough. Elections are held for sixteen council seats each year on a rotational basis, with each councillor servicing a four-year term. There has been a pattern since 1973 of a conservative dominance, except in 1994 to 1996, where there was no overall control and then from 1996 to 1998 where the Liberal Democrats held a majority. 

Crime statistics show that in 2005/06 there were fewer crimes occurring in the area than the national average. Violence was the main factor, which has considerably decreased. 

Going on the latest 2020 figures, there were around 50,000 people employed in the borough. However, due to the recession, this figure has most likely decreased. However, the largest sector of this economy is made up of hotels, restaurants and retail (mainly due to Royal Victoria Place, opened by Diana Princess of Wales in 1992), accounts for 30% of all jobs. The finance and business sector is said to make up just under a quarter of jobs, followed by the public administration, education and health care sector. 

The biggest employer in the town is said to be the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, which is the Kent and Sussex and Pembury Hospitals. Together they employ around 2,500 people.  The next biggest firm is AXA PPP healthcare, which employs around 1700 people. Due to these large firms and a few other big firms, the area doesn’t seen to suffer from major unemployment figures and unemployment is relatively low compared to the rest of the United Kingdom. 

Tunbridge Wells is at the centre of a series of roads, with the main ones being the A26, the A264, the A267. The main road however, is the A21, which passes to the east of the town, from London to Hastings. 

Public transport in the area is very good, with bus services operated by Arriva Kent and Sussex, managing local town and rural services. They also extent their services to Bromely, Maidstone, Eastbourne and Brighton. 

The area historically has three railway stations. Two of them are still in use today, with the main railway station being Tunbridge Wells station, used by National Rail services. The main station is located near the centre of the town, giving easy access to main shops and the local area. The other main railway station is know as High Brooms, located in High Brooms, north of the town. This is the station to get off if you are look to go to the Odeon Cinema. Bother railway stations have double-tracked electrified lines and are operated by Southeatern Train Company. 

There is an average daily passenger flow of around 12,500 people in 2008 compared to 10,000 in 1999, a 2.5% increase. 

Education is well looked upon in Kent, with a serperate article written for Schools in Tunbridge Wells.  The area does not have a university, however there is a university in Canterbury, with the university name being Canterbury Christ Church University. 

Sport is a major factor in the borough, with many sports from football, rugby, hockey, athletics, squash, cricket and many more. 

Tunbridge Wells Football Club play in the Kent League Premier Division, with their stadium being Culverden Stadium. They did well in 2011 and finished 6th in the league

Tunbridge Wells Rugby Club plays it’s matches at St Mark’s, being in the London 1 South Rugby division.

Cricket is another major sport in the area, with the Nevill Ground hosting county and international cricket matches. It is the home to Kent County Cricket Club,  where the Nevill Ground came to the spotlight in 1983, when the cricket world cup was played there.

The Nevill Ground also links to the Hockey club, which compete in the Kent/Sussex Regional (men) and East Premier (women) divisions. 

The squash club, situated on London road is a traditional squash club with three courts and a large membership. They play internal leagues for squash and racquetball, with both men and ladies teams in the Kent Priory squash league. 

Major landmarks in the area include The Pantiles with its Chalybeate spring being a major place to visit, and one that is visited regularly throughout the year by tourists. 

Another landmark is the five metre tall Millennium clock, located at the Fiveways are I the centre of town. 

Other places to relax and visit include the parks. These are Rusthall Commons,  Calverly grounds, Dunorlan Park and Grosvenor recreation ground, near the town centre which is the oldest public park in Tunbridge Wells. 

Tunbridge Wells is a vibrant  and exciting borough in the heart of Kent,  which an ideal place to work, live and visit with excellent schools, sporting facilities, a bustling shopping and business environment as well as excellent transport links directly to London.