Rusthall

Settlement in Kent Tunbridge Wells

England

Rusthall

Woodland Path through the Trees A path through the dense beech woodland of Sproud&#039;s Wood, south of Speldhurst in Kent. — Woodland Path through the Trees Credit: John P Reeves

Rusthall is a picturesque village located in the county of Kent, England. Situated on the outskirts of the historic town of Tunbridge Wells, it is nestled within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a population of around 8,000 residents, Rusthall offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for its inhabitants.

The village is renowned for its stunning natural surroundings, with an abundance of green spaces and woodlands. Rusthall Common, a large area of heathland, is a popular spot for walking, picnicking, and wildlife spotting. Nearby, Toad Rock, a distinctive rock formation, is a unique geological feature and a popular attraction for visitors.

Rusthall has a rich history, dating back to at least the 13th century. The village was originally a farming community, but later became known for its quarries, which provided the renowned local sandstone used in the construction of many notable buildings in the area. The remnants of the quarries can still be seen today, adding to the village's character and charm.

In terms of amenities, Rusthall boasts a range of shops, cafes, and pubs, providing residents with all the essentials. The village also has a primary school, catering to the educational needs of the local children.

With its close proximity to Tunbridge Wells, residents of Rusthall have easy access to a wider range of amenities, including high street stores, restaurants, and cultural attractions. The village is well-connected by road and public transport, making it an attractive location for commuters.

Overall, Rusthall offers a peaceful and scenic place to live, combining natural beauty with a strong sense of community.

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Rusthall Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.136954/0.234176 or Grid Reference TQ5639. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Woodland Path through the Trees

A path through the dense beech woodland of Sproud's Wood, south of Speldhurst in Kent.

John P Reeves

Footbridge over a Stream

A wooden footpath over a stream in Shadwell Wood, south of Speldhurst in Kent on part of the Tunbridge Wells Circular Long Distance Footpath.

John P Reeves

Tunbridge Wells Baptist Church

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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.

Andrew Diack

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.

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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.

Andrew Diack

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.

Andrew Diack

Royal Tunbridge Wells town sign

Beside High Rocks Lane on the western edge of town.

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Old Farm Implement

In a field beside High Rocks Lane.

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Post Box in the Wall

No longer an active Royal Mail box, this is a private delivery box for one of the houses along Cabbage Stalk Lane.

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Junction of Nevill Court and The Midway

Private roads on a secluded estate of prosperous housing.

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The Midway, Nevill Park

A public footpath along a private estate road.

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The Loaf, Upper Street

A lot of these unusual sandstone rock outcrops are to be found in the woods and commons of this area, but this one is particularly urban. It's in between two housing terraces with a footpath through the middle of it and even its own street light.

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Path through the rocks

A footpath goes through a narrow gap between two sandstone rock outcrops at Upper Street. There are houses just off to the left and the path is well used and has street lighting.

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Harmony Street

The name is painted high up on the end wall of this hillside house.

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Built on a Rock

The large house that is now the Mount Edgecumbe bar & restaurant appears to have its foundations directly on top of one of the rocky sandstone outcrops which occur locally.

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Tall Chimneys on The Chalet

The nearest building, known as The Chalet, was built around 1840 and was originally a woodwork factory. The tall house next door has an imposing front bay window inconveniently at the same level as The Chalet roof . These unusually high chimneys must have been an attempt to keep smoke out of the neighbour's front room, but it can't have been very satisfactory. Link