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Would you move to Tunbridge Wells?
Spicymum1 · 15/03/2023 10:08
My DH (who is white) and I have been considering moving house - we currently live on the East London/Essex border. We have grown up DCs, one of whom still lives with us. DH is sick of London and wants to move out slightly. We decided on Tunbridge Wells as it’s not too far out for work - I have to travel into central London for work a couple of times a week. We both love the look of the place and the the town is vibrant with lots to do. My only concern is that I’ve not seen many black people there and I’m worried that I’ll hate it when we move. Your thoughts please? 😊
Toweringpin3 · 20/03/2023 12:57
I don't live there at present but have family there and we also plan on moving there. We go often and my husband and I were there just last week. We absolutely love TW. It's pretty, has a vibrant high street with lots of cafes, boutique shops plus the normal high street shops such as Next, M & S etc in the Victoria Shopping Centre etc. The Pantiles in particular is a pretty area with restaurants etc and they have Jazz and Gin festivals in the Summer. Lots to do including parks etc. Train Station in the town centre plus High Brooms train station that have direct trains to London. Wouldn't say really diverse but a friendly town so can't really comment on that as I am not black. However, my best friend is of Indian heritage and she has been there with me and didn't feel uncomfortable or 'out of place' (I just asked her and this was her response).
Spicymum1 · 20/03/2023 16:23
Hi there. Thanks so much for your reply. I agree, it’s a really lovely town with lots to see and do. Thanks for relaying your friend’s view! Hopefully I’ll get a few more replies to mull over.
Delectable · 22/03/2023 23:50
I've visited a hand full of times and it's nice. It's regarded as nice by friends who live in Kent.
Enko · 22/03/2023 23:57
There can appear to be a lack of diversity when you look around town. But try going to St John's Road and sit in one of the coffee bars (Coata coffee. Fine grind or a window seat at Basils) around school let out time. See the. Children from Skinners, Girls Grammar,Bennet, Boys Grammar and St Gregs. All.come out and mill about and you come to realise there is a wider demographic than it obviously show.
I cant comment as a black woman as I am not one but I would say it ticks your other mentioned boxes.
Spicymum1 · 23/03/2023 20:18
Thank you Enko for taking the time to reply. You’ve made a very good point about the schools.
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