Tunbridge Wells & Tonbridge
Tunbridge Wells came to the forefront of English society in the 18th century when the upper classes couldn’t get enough of spa towns, and the dandiest of dandies, Beau Nash, would come here for the winter after spending the summer season in Bath. Chalybeate Spring is found in the Pantiles, an elegant Regency arcade and a must-see for any visitor to the town. Tonbridge is a much older settlement that is dominated by a 13th century castle. The town lies on an attractive stretch of the River Medway, making it a firm favourite with leisure cruisers.
2009 marks the 250th anniversary of Scottish poet Robert Burns' birth. Burns was a poet and a lyricist and is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland.
The Burns Supper was started a few years after his death by a group of his friends; they held the supper to honour and remember Burns. The tradition caught on and the ritual of Burns Supper is now held all around the world.
His life and work will be celebrated throughout the year at many Burns-related events.
