Royal Tunbridge Wells

Beginning life as a Georgian medicinal Mecca, The Pantiles is now a famous retail and leisure destination of the affluent spa town Tunbridge Wells, and is home to a mix of national and independent retailers, cafes, bars and restaurants.

~ Traditional mixed use area of retail, leisure, residential and office accommodation

~ 45 retail units, 12 cafes, bars and restaurants

~ Home to the Chalybeate Spring

~ Very affluent catchment area includes 29% ‘wealthy achievers’

~ Exciting future with over 100 residential units and a cinema being developed

~ Over 50 events per annum including the famous Jazz evenings, monthly markets and food festivals

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Tunbridge Wells & Rusthall Commons 260 Acres

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The Pantiles car park is adjacent to the site on Major Yorks Road. It provides 170 parking spaces and is limited to The Pantiles via a lit walkway.

The Pantiles is considered the ‘historic heart of the town

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Wealthy Achievers ~ Some of the most affluent people in the UK

~ Living in large, detached houses – often owned outright

~ Mix of middle-aged families, empty nesters and wealthy retired

~ Consumers with money and space to enjoy very comfortable lifestyles.

Secure Families ~ Home-owning families living comfortably in stable areas

~ Living in three bedroom semi-detached houses

~ Including young children, teenagers and young adults

~ Employed in middle management and clerical roles

Flourishing Families ~ Wealthy families with mortgages

~ Living in detached or larger semi-detached houses

~ Younger than other affluent groups

~ Employed in management and professional roles

~ High income achievers, juggling jobs and families

~ Average house prices of £380,500 (2014) up 8% on the previous year

~ Unemployment is extremely low, running at 0.7% (Dec 2014)

~ Projected population growth is well above average.

These consumer profiling results highlight the considerable opportunities for retail and leisure outlets in The Pantiles, indicating that the majority of households are stable and earn above average incomes.

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Consumer Profile Town History

Royal Tunbridge Wells lies at the heart of one of the most scenic stretches of countryside in England.Retaining much of the charm and grandeur of its Georgian heyday, Royal Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding area today remains a favoured destination for those who want to enjoy elegant surroundings just a short distance from the hustle and bustle of London.

Royal Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding area today remains a favoured destination

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“The Pantiles became a staple of both Stuart and Georgian life – it was the place to see and be seen for both royalty and the gentry. Visitors were drawn to the elegant architecture and the beautiful commons which formed the backdrop to what was a truly aspirational shopping parade.

The famous colonnaded walkway is home to a range of national and independent fashion retailers, specialist boutiques, homewares and lifestyle brands and restaurant and pavement café operators.

According to Property Market Analysis (PMA), Tunbridge Wells has a primary catchment of 301,000 (2014). The three largest identifiable consumer groups in the area are:

The results highlight considerable opportunities for retail and leisure outlets in The Pantiles

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Royal Tunbridge Wells has excellent rail and road links and there is a well established bus network operating across the town and out to the neighbouring villages.

Royal Tunbridge Wells is the perfect blend of town and country, and the long-standing home of affluent consumers.

Rail:Southeastern operates the mainline rail service from London Charing Cross to Royal Tunbridge Wells – the journey time is approximately 50 minutes; The Pantiles is less than ten minutes stroll from the station. Tonbridge station is less than ten minutes train ride away, offers local routes east towards Ashford International and west towards Redhill.

Road:Royal Tunbridge Wells is just 25 minutes from the M25 via the A21 and A26. Local travellers are spoilt for choice for routes into the spa town, with A-roads converging from East Grinstead, Maidstone and The Sussex coast.

Bus:The 281 town centre bus route runs from High Brooms to Rusthall. The middle stretch of the route, within the town centre zone, is known as the shopper hopper – a regular, Special-priced service that links The Pantiles to the top of town. In addition to this local service, there are over 70 bus and coach routes wining their way all over Kent and Sussex – which makes it easy for visitors to get to Royal Tunbridge Wells and The Pantiles.

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Proposed Developments

Planning permission has been granted for the Art-house cinema chain Curzon to open a new cinema with three auditoriums situated within the listed Corn Exchange building.

Access will be off Linden Park Road, Sussex Mews, and the Lower Walk of The Pantiles.

Planning has been granted for a new high quality residential development with over 100 new homes at Union House, comprising of studio apartments and 1 and 2 bed homes.

This will anchor the Western end of The Pantiles, bringing more shoppers through the development.

Ground Floor Plan Entrance from Linden Park Road

Cinema Social Space

Entrance off Corn Exchange

Corn Exchange

Auditorium Corn Exchange Entrance

Entrance off Sussex Mews

Cinema Development

Union House Residential

The perfect backdrop for any retail or leisure activity

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The Pantiles offers a unique mix of national, independent and boutique retailers with a significant entertainment offer

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Over 50 events are held in The Pantiles every year

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Events

Over 50,000 people attend events at The Pantiles throughout the year.

The Pantiles Events Company Ltd organise an exciting array of public events to include:

~ Jazz Nights – every Thursday evening from May-September

~ Classic Night – every Sunday afternoon from May-September

~ Pantiles Markets – 1st and 3rd weekends every month

~ Soul Train – 70’s themed evenings on summer weekends

~ Bank Holiday Events

~ Harvest Festival

~ New Year Celebrations

~ Fashion Events

~ Puppet Festival

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