Historic pubs · South East England
Opera House, Royal Tunbridge Wells
In or near Pembury.
Opera House, Royal Tunbridge Wells in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tunbridge Wells · 0.4 km
About
Opera House, Royal Tunbridge Wells is a historic pub in England South East, United Kingdom, dating from 1902. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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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
The Opera House is a pub located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, within the High Weald and Kent Downs Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Established in 1902, it is owned by J D Wetherspoon. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere with a range of beverages and typical pub fare. The setting benefits from its picturesque surroundings, characteristic of the South-East England landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1337, 0.2642
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tunbridge Wells
- Parish
- Tunbridge Wells, unparished area
- Postcode
- TN1 1RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tunbridge Wells
- Established
- 1902
- Nearest railway station
- Tunbridge Wells — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q6463096 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Opera House, Royal Tunbridge Wells (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Opera House, Royal Tunbridge Wells?
- Opera House, Royal Tunbridge Wells is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN1 1RT), in the parish of Tunbridge Wells, unparished area.
- What is Opera House, Royal Tunbridge Wells?
- Opera House, Royal Tunbridge Wells in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Opera House, Royal Tunbridge Wells?
- The nearest railway station is Tunbridge Wells, about 0.4 km away. The nearest town is Pembury. Drivers can use postcode TN1 1RT.
- When was Opera House, Royal Tunbridge Wells built?
- Built or established in 1902.
- Who owns Opera House, Royal Tunbridge Wells?
- Opera House, Royal Tunbridge Wells is owned by J D Wetherspoon.
- Is Opera House, Royal Tunbridge Wells a protected site?
- Yes — Opera House, Royal Tunbridge Wells is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Opera House, Royal Tunbridge Wells?
- The nearest railway station is Tunbridge Wells, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN1 1RT.