Hurst Wood is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN4 9SU), in the parish of Tunbridge Wells, unparished area.

How do I get to Hurst Wood?

The nearest railway station is Tunbridge Wells, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN4 9SU.

Is Hurst Wood a protected site?

Yes — Hurst Wood is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).

Is Hurst Wood free to visit?

Yes, Hurst Wood is free to enter.

How do I get to Hurst Wood?

The nearest railway station is Tunbridge Wells, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN4 9SU.

Battlefields & battle sites · South East England

Hurst Wood

In or near Stone Cross.

Free admission

Hurst Wood in England South East, United Kingdom.

Hurst Wood (2) - geograph.org.uk - 1227282 — Nigel Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Tunbridge Wells · 2.0 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Hurst Wood is a registered historic battlefield in England South East, United Kingdom. Britain's battlefields range from the medieval clashes of the Wars of the Roses to the Civil War sieges and the 1745 Jacobite Rising at Culloden — most are open landscapes with interpretive trails and battle-monument markers.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Hurst Wood is a battlefield site located in South-East England. It is noted for its historical significance, particularly in relation to military engagements. The area serves as a reminder of the region's wartime past.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 51.1420, 0.2410
County: Kent
District: Tunbridge Wells
Parish: Tunbridge Wells, unparished area
Postcode: TN4 9SU
Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
Nearest railway station: Tunbridge Wells — 2 km

Sources

wikidata: Q31844886 (CC0)

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Stadiums · South East England

Culverden Stadium

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Memorials & monuments · South East England

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Water Tower, David Salomon's House - geograph.org.uk - 6739535

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Memorials & monuments · South East England

Wall And War Memorial In Front Of St Paul's Church

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Where to eat & stay near Hurst Wood

Places to stay

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The Spa Hotel

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↗ spahotel.co.uk

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Hotels · South East England

The Royal Wells Hotel

The Royal Wells Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

↗ royalwells.co.uk

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Hotels · South East England

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Hotels · South East England

High Rocks

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Campsites · South East England

Adamswell Scout Camp

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Campsites · South East England

Manor Court Farm

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