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Happy Valley

Woodland Path through the Trees A path through the dense beech woodland of Sproud's Wood, south of Speldhurst in Kent.
Woodland Path through the Trees Credit: John P Reeves

Happy Valley, Kent, also known as Valley, is a charming village located in the southeastern county of Kent, England. Situated in the picturesque landscape of the Kent Downs, this rural settlement offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike.

Surrounded by rolling hills, lush green meadows, and picturesque woodlands, Happy Valley boasts breathtaking natural beauty. The village is characterized by its quaint and well-preserved traditional English architecture, with charming cottages and historic buildings lining its streets.

Despite its small size, Happy Valley offers a range of amenities and facilities to cater to its community. The village features a local pub, providing a social hub for residents and visitors to enjoy a friendly atmosphere and traditional British pub fare.

In addition to its natural beauty and community spirit, Happy Valley is ideally situated for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The surrounding countryside offers numerous walking and hiking trails, providing opportunities to explore the stunning scenery and discover hidden gems.

Happy Valley is conveniently located near the bustling town of Folkestone, which offers a wider range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. The village also benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to major road networks and nearby railway stations.

Overall, Happy Valley, Kent, is a picturesque and peaceful village, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, community spirit, and convenient amenities. It is a place where residents can enjoy a high quality of life, surrounded by stunning countryside and a close-knit community.

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Woodland Path through the Trees A path through the dense beech woodland of Sproud's Wood, south of Speldhurst in Kent.
Woodland Path through the Trees
A path through the dense beech woodland of Sproud's Wood, south of Speldhurst in Kent.
High St
High St
The White Bear
The White Bear
Zizzi, High St
Zizzi, High St
Church of King Charles the Martyr Built in 1676, as the first permanent building in Tunbridge Wells. A full history is at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://kcmtw.org/heritage/history/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://kcmtw.org/heritage/history/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> A Grade I listed building <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-168037" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-168037">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Church of King Charles the Martyr
Built in 1676, as the first permanent building in Tunbridge Wells. A full history is at LinkExternal link A Grade I listed building LinkExternal link
The Pantiles The Pantiles is the most famous street in Tunbridge Wells. It was originally a grove of trees until the Chalybeate spring was discovered in 1606. It rapidly developed into the hub of the new spa town. The street has over 40 listed buildings on it. The Pantiles and Tunbridge Wells itself, owe their beginnings to the discovery of the Chalybeate Spring in the early 17th century and the popularity of the spa water amongst the gentry and royalty of Georgian England. As Tunbridge Wells grew in popularity as a spa resort, so did the area surrounding the Spring - eventually leading to the building of the colonnaded walkway in the 18th century, later known as The Pantiles. In its heyday in Georgian times, the 'Walks' as they were then known, were the place to see and be seen for visitors to Tunbridge Wells. A strict protocol was adhered to - gentry on the 'Upper Walks', the colonnade, and everyone else on the 'Lower Walks'. Richard Beau Nash, a dandy of the day made it his business to ensure that this protocol was adhered to by acting as a kind of Master of Ceremonies during 'the season' in Tunbridge Wells and in the town's rival, Bath. Things are much more relaxed nowadays and the Pantiles is now a very attractive and stylish part of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Much of the colonnade has been renewed since its beginnings in the 17th century but most of the surrounding buildings date from the 18th and 19th centuries. The tiled surface is Grade II listed. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1084405" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1084405">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The Pantiles
The Pantiles is the most famous street in Tunbridge Wells. It was originally a grove of trees until the Chalybeate spring was discovered in 1606. It rapidly developed into the hub of the new spa town. The street has over 40 listed buildings on it. The Pantiles and Tunbridge Wells itself, owe their beginnings to the discovery of the Chalybeate Spring in the early 17th century and the popularity of the spa water amongst the gentry and royalty of Georgian England. As Tunbridge Wells grew in popularity as a spa resort, so did the area surrounding the Spring - eventually leading to the building of the colonnaded walkway in the 18th century, later known as The Pantiles. In its heyday in Georgian times, the 'Walks' as they were then known, were the place to see and be seen for visitors to Tunbridge Wells. A strict protocol was adhered to - gentry on the 'Upper Walks', the colonnade, and everyone else on the 'Lower Walks'. Richard Beau Nash, a dandy of the day made it his business to ensure that this protocol was adhered to by acting as a kind of Master of Ceremonies during 'the season' in Tunbridge Wells and in the town's rival, Bath. Things are much more relaxed nowadays and the Pantiles is now a very attractive and stylish part of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Much of the colonnade has been renewed since its beginnings in the 17th century but most of the surrounding buildings date from the 18th and 19th centuries. The tiled surface is Grade II listed. LinkExternal link
The Pantiles The Pantiles is the most famous street in Tunbridge Wells. It was originally a grove of trees until the Chalybeate spring was discovered in 1606. It rapidly developed into the hub of the new spa town. The street has over 40 listed buildings on it. The Pantiles and Tunbridge Wells itself, owe their beginnings to the discovery of the Chalybeate Spring in the early 17th century and the popularity of the spa water amongst the gentry and royalty of Georgian England. As Tunbridge Wells grew in popularity as a spa resort, so did the area surrounding the Spring - eventually leading to the building of the colonnaded walkway in the 18th century, later known as The Pantiles. In its heyday in Georgian times, the 'Walks' as they were then known, were the place to see and be seen for visitors to Tunbridge Wells. A strict protocol was adhered to - gentry on the 'Upper Walks', the colonnade, and everyone else on the 'Lower Walks'. Richard Beau Nash, a dandy of the day made it his business to ensure that this protocol was adhered to by acting as a kind of Master of Ceremonies during 'the season' in Tunbridge Wells and in the town's rival, Bath. Things are much more relaxed nowadays and the Pantiles is now a very attractive and stylish part of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Much of the colonnade has been renewed since its beginnings in the 17th century but most of the surrounding buildings date from the 18th and 19th centuries. The tiled surface is Grade II listed. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1084405" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1084405">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The Pantiles
The Pantiles is the most famous street in Tunbridge Wells. It was originally a grove of trees until the Chalybeate spring was discovered in 1606. It rapidly developed into the hub of the new spa town. The street has over 40 listed buildings on it. The Pantiles and Tunbridge Wells itself, owe their beginnings to the discovery of the Chalybeate Spring in the early 17th century and the popularity of the spa water amongst the gentry and royalty of Georgian England. As Tunbridge Wells grew in popularity as a spa resort, so did the area surrounding the Spring - eventually leading to the building of the colonnaded walkway in the 18th century, later known as The Pantiles. In its heyday in Georgian times, the 'Walks' as they were then known, were the place to see and be seen for visitors to Tunbridge Wells. A strict protocol was adhered to - gentry on the 'Upper Walks', the colonnade, and everyone else on the 'Lower Walks'. Richard Beau Nash, a dandy of the day made it his business to ensure that this protocol was adhered to by acting as a kind of Master of Ceremonies during 'the season' in Tunbridge Wells and in the town's rival, Bath. Things are much more relaxed nowadays and the Pantiles is now a very attractive and stylish part of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Much of the colonnade has been renewed since its beginnings in the 17th century but most of the surrounding buildings date from the 18th and 19th centuries. The tiled surface is Grade II listed. LinkExternal link
Bath House The Pantiles is the most famous street in Tunbridge Wells. It was originally a grove of trees until the Chalybeate spring was discovered in 1606. It rapidly developed into the hub of the new spa town. The street has over 40 listed buildings on it. The Pantiles and Tunbridge Wells itself, owe their beginnings to the discovery of the Chalybeate Spring in the early 17th century and the popularity of the spa water amongst the gentry and royalty of Georgian England. As Tunbridge Wells grew in popularity as a spa resort, so did the area surrounding the Spring - eventually leading to the building of the colonnaded walkway in the 18th century, later known as The Pantiles. In its heyday in Georgian times, the 'Walks' as they were then known, were the place to see and be seen for visitors to Tunbridge Wells. A strict protocol was adhered to - gentry on the 'Upper Walks', the colonnade, and everyone else on the 'Lower Walks'. Richard Beau Nash, a dandy of the day made it his business to ensure that this protocol was adhered to by acting as a kind of Master of Ceremonies during 'the season' in Tunbridge Wells and in the town's rival, Bath. Things are much more relaxed nowadays and the Pantiles is now a very attractive and stylish part of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Much of the colonnade has been renewed since its beginnings in the 17th century but most of the surrounding buildings date from the 18th and 19th centuries. The tiled surface is Grade II listed. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1084405" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1084405">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Bath House
The Pantiles is the most famous street in Tunbridge Wells. It was originally a grove of trees until the Chalybeate spring was discovered in 1606. It rapidly developed into the hub of the new spa town. The street has over 40 listed buildings on it. The Pantiles and Tunbridge Wells itself, owe their beginnings to the discovery of the Chalybeate Spring in the early 17th century and the popularity of the spa water amongst the gentry and royalty of Georgian England. As Tunbridge Wells grew in popularity as a spa resort, so did the area surrounding the Spring - eventually leading to the building of the colonnaded walkway in the 18th century, later known as The Pantiles. In its heyday in Georgian times, the 'Walks' as they were then known, were the place to see and be seen for visitors to Tunbridge Wells. A strict protocol was adhered to - gentry on the 'Upper Walks', the colonnade, and everyone else on the 'Lower Walks'. Richard Beau Nash, a dandy of the day made it his business to ensure that this protocol was adhered to by acting as a kind of Master of Ceremonies during 'the season' in Tunbridge Wells and in the town's rival, Bath. Things are much more relaxed nowadays and the Pantiles is now a very attractive and stylish part of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Much of the colonnade has been renewed since its beginnings in the 17th century but most of the surrounding buildings date from the 18th and 19th centuries. The tiled surface is Grade II listed. LinkExternal link
The Forum The Forum is an independent music venue in Royal Tunbridge Wells with a standing capacity of 250. The Forum opened in 1993. The building was built in 1939 as rest rooms for visitors to The Common. Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunbridge_Wells_Forum" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunbridge_Wells_Forum">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The Forum
The Forum is an independent music venue in Royal Tunbridge Wells with a standing capacity of 250. The Forum opened in 1993. The building was built in 1939 as rest rooms for visitors to The Common. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Frog Lane Frog Lane is one of the oldest streets in Tunbridge Wells. It is located in the Mount Sion area of town. The surface of the lane is Grade II listed. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-167989-granite-surface-to-frog-lane-kent" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-167989-granite-surface-to-frog-lane-kent">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Frog Lane
Frog Lane is one of the oldest streets in Tunbridge Wells. It is located in the Mount Sion area of town. The surface of the lane is Grade II listed. LinkExternal link
Flats
Flats
White Bear sign
White Bear sign
Caledonian Railway Class 439 No 419 at Tunbridge Wells West Station This photo shows No 419 on its first day at the special 'Scottish Steam Up' event at The Spa Valley Railway. This photo was taken at Tunbridge Wells West Station, Kent. No 419 was built by the Caledonian Railway at St Rollox Works, Glasgow in 1907.
Caledonian Railway Class 439 No 419 at Tunbridge Wells West Station
This photo shows No 419 on its first day at the special 'Scottish Steam Up' event at The Spa Valley Railway. This photo was taken at Tunbridge Wells West Station, Kent. No 419 was built by the Caledonian Railway at St Rollox Works, Glasgow in 1907.
Caledonian Railway Class 439 No 419 at the Spa Valley Railway Caledonian Railway Class 439 No 419 is the lighter blue coloured locomotive in the distance and it is the flagship of the Scottish Railway Preservation Society. It was designed for branch work, fast suburban and banking duties. The train nearer the camera is No 828 which is visiting the Spa Valley Railway until October 2022.
Caledonian Railway Class 439 No 419 at the Spa Valley Railway
Caledonian Railway Class 439 No 419 is the lighter blue coloured locomotive in the distance and it is the flagship of the Scottish Railway Preservation Society. It was designed for branch work, fast suburban and banking duties. The train nearer the camera is No 828 which is visiting the Spa Valley Railway until October 2022.
Class 439 No 419, Tunbridge Wells West Station, Kent This photo shows No 419 standing in the station at Tunbridge Wells West on the occasion of the opening day of its first visit to the Spa Valley Railway. In 1948, the locomotive passed into the ownership of British Railways and became No 55189. The locomotive remained with BR until its withdrawal in December 1962, along with 200 other steam engines in Scotland.
Class 439 No 419, Tunbridge Wells West Station, Kent
This photo shows No 419 standing in the station at Tunbridge Wells West on the occasion of the opening day of its first visit to the Spa Valley Railway. In 1948, the locomotive passed into the ownership of British Railways and became No 55189. The locomotive remained with BR until its withdrawal in December 1962, along with 200 other steam engines in Scotland.
Class 439 No. 419 at Tunbridge Wells West Station, Kent This photo shows the last surviving locomotive from the Caledonian Railway 439 class of which 92 were built between 1895 and 1925. This locomotive dates from 1907 when it was built at the St Rollox Works in Glasgow. As the last of its kind and the flagship of the Scottish Railway Preservation Society, it was a most welcome and greatly anticipated visitor to the 'Scottish Steam Up' event on the Spa Valley Railway. The iconic locomotive is seen here on the opening day of this historic occasion.
Class 439 No. 419 at Tunbridge Wells West Station, Kent
This photo shows the last surviving locomotive from the Caledonian Railway 439 class of which 92 were built between 1895 and 1925. This locomotive dates from 1907 when it was built at the St Rollox Works in Glasgow. As the last of its kind and the flagship of the Scottish Railway Preservation Society, it was a most welcome and greatly anticipated visitor to the 'Scottish Steam Up' event on the Spa Valley Railway. The iconic locomotive is seen here on the opening day of this historic occasion.
One Warwick Park Two buildings (a former brewhouse and factory, and the former King Charles Boys' School to the left) have been imaginatively combined and converted to provide a boutique hotel and function venue, now identified simply by its street address. The premises opened in their new form in 2016. Sleeper Magazine <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.sleepermagazine.com/stories/projects/one-warwick-park-opens-in-kent/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.sleepermagazine.com/stories/projects/one-warwick-park-opens-in-kent/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> states that "The new 39-guestroom property – designed by HMY architects in collaboration with KTB and Envy London – inhabits a reimagined brewhouse and schoolhouse, taking the previously unconnected structures and creating a harmonious and unified building filled with light. A feature gallery space links the two buildings, showcasing local, national and international artists." The brewery premises were used in 1947 as a factory by Peter Adolph to produce his tabletop football game Subbuteo. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7166573">TQ5838 : Plaques on the side wall of the brewhouse</a> commemorate this association and the link with the boys' school.
One Warwick Park
Two buildings (a former brewhouse and factory, and the former King Charles Boys' School to the left) have been imaginatively combined and converted to provide a boutique hotel and function venue, now identified simply by its street address. The premises opened in their new form in 2016. Sleeper Magazine LinkExternal link states that "The new 39-guestroom property – designed by HMY architects in collaboration with KTB and Envy London – inhabits a reimagined brewhouse and schoolhouse, taking the previously unconnected structures and creating a harmonious and unified building filled with light. A feature gallery space links the two buildings, showcasing local, national and international artists." The brewery premises were used in 1947 as a factory by Peter Adolph to produce his tabletop football game Subbuteo. TQ5838 : Plaques on the side wall of the brewhouse commemorate this association and the link with the boys' school.
Plaques on the side wall of the brewhouse These two plaques on the side wall at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7166554">TQ5838 : One Warwick Park</a> document a little of the educational and industrial history of the site. At the left "This plaque and adjacent tree commemorate the use of this open space as a recreational area by the former pupils of King Charles Boys School and in memory of the past presidents of the King Charles School Old Boys Association - May 2009". To the right, a "blue" plaque (in Tunbridge Wells they are a tasteful dark maroon) records that "Peter Adolph (1916-1994), Inventor of Subbuteo and Ornithologist, had his Subbuteo factory here". Mr Adolph, demobilised from the RAF after the Second World War, invented the tabletop football game and commenced manufacturing sets in these old brewery premises, originally using Woolworth's buttons to construct the players. Refused permission to register the new product as "Hobby", he resorted instead to the ornithological species name for the Hobby falcon (subbuteo in Latin) implying "a miniature buzzard". For the eponymous bird see Hugh Venables' <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1054389">SW3622 : Juvenile Hobby (Falco subbuteo)</a>.
Plaques on the side wall of the brewhouse
These two plaques on the side wall at TQ5838 : One Warwick Park document a little of the educational and industrial history of the site. At the left "This plaque and adjacent tree commemorate the use of this open space as a recreational area by the former pupils of King Charles Boys School and in memory of the past presidents of the King Charles School Old Boys Association - May 2009". To the right, a "blue" plaque (in Tunbridge Wells they are a tasteful dark maroon) records that "Peter Adolph (1916-1994), Inventor of Subbuteo and Ornithologist, had his Subbuteo factory here". Mr Adolph, demobilised from the RAF after the Second World War, invented the tabletop football game and commenced manufacturing sets in these old brewery premises, originally using Woolworth's buttons to construct the players. Refused permission to register the new product as "Hobby", he resorted instead to the ornithological species name for the Hobby falcon (subbuteo in Latin) implying "a miniature buzzard". For the eponymous bird see Hugh Venables' SW3622 : Juvenile Hobby (Falco subbuteo).
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Happy Valley is located at Grid Ref: TQ5639 (Lat: 51.12941, Lng: 0.23352689)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Tunbridge Wells

Police Authority: Kent

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Naptan Indicator: E-bound
Naptan Landmark: O/S Ch
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Material: wood
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