The best child friendly cafes in Tunbridge Wells, Kent and East Sussex!
We are lucky to have such a super selection of child friendly cafes in Tunbridge Wells, which makes it so much easier when meeting up with friends (with a baby or toddler in tow!). Quite a few new ones have popped up over the last while so we have updated this blog post with our favourites which you can read about below
Disclosure: Not all of these places are ‘in’ Tunbridge Wells but are somewhere I think a Tunbridge Wells parent might take their child to.
♥ Cafe Claudia at Oakley Fitness in Tunbridge Wells
‘Claudia’ is a cafe and soft play centre at Oakley Fitness Tunbridge Wells in the newly renovated Methodist Church building (on Vale Road – near The Range). The current opening hours are Monday to a Saturday, 9am to 4pm. There is a creche option for this place too. Spaces are limited and booking ahead is recommended.
♥ The Old Auction House, Tunbridge Wells
We love The Old Auction House just off the Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells, and we hear they’ve worked hard to make it family friendly. There’s a little corner for kids to play in, with toys and games. They serve up delicious breakfasts and crepes for lunch. Well worth a visit!
♥ Trinity Cafe at Trinity Theatre in Tunbridge Wells
I probably went to this one most frequently with my NCT group the first time round – long before some of the other options existed. There is so much space in Trinity Theatre Cafe for buggies and a very relaxed feel to it.
They run a Story Time at Trinity Theatre Cafe on most Friday mornings too. You can find out more via the calendar.
♥ Amazon Adventure in Bells Yew Green, Tunbridge Wells
Ok so Amazon Adventure isn’t specifically a cafe but it’s a super soft play centre near Tunbridge Wells and word on the street is that they have done an amazing job since re-opening recently. Sessions are pre-bookable and we are looking forward to visiting over half term. More info coming soon…
♥ Gray’s Cafe in Brenchley
We visited the gorgeous @grayscafe in Brenchley just before lockdown and loved their little play area. Since lockdown, they have made this into a snug with sofas and a few toys. It needs to be pre-booked and is perfect for parents to meet with friends in a group of 6 or smaller with their little ones. This is such a lovely place with the most divine homemade cakes and treats and tasteful decor throughout. The breakfasts are apparently immense and the prices are really reasonable! The service is really friendly oh…. and there’s free parking too! Well done to Lauren and team for creating such a fantastic place. There’s a little playground just down the road too which could be handy to go to too when the weather’s nice.
♥ Fenwick Cafe in Tunbridge Wells
Fenwick Cafe in Royal Victoria Place was one of the places I used to go to quite often when on maternity leave for the first time. There’s plenty of room for buggies, and lots of Mums have commented how friendly and accommodating the staff are too.
The changing facilities in Fenwick are fantastic – they have a special room with changing stations and two comfy chairs and the toilets there are always sparkling clean! If I’m in Royal Victoria Place I normally use these loos (in case you are wondering!)…
♥ The Hub, Bodiam
Based on Quarry Farm in Bodiam, The Hub is cosy and welcoming. They have worked to create an inclusive, welcoming space for locals and visitors to make themselves at home. It has since grown to include a spa, venue hire with lots of events (for all ages), accommodation and great produce. There’s a small play area too with swings, sand pit and climbing frame. We cannot recommend their fish finger sandwich more – TRY IT!
♥ Pooh Corner Cafe in Hartfield
Pooh Corner in Hartfield has recently seen some significant changes with the unveiling of the world’s first museum dedicated to A.A. Milne’s Winnie The Pooh. Pop in for a look around and a visit to the popular tearoom and shop. In the summer, there’s a lovely outdoor area too. Perhaps follow your visit with a walk in the home of Christopher Robin and his friends to Pooh Sticks Bridge in the Ashdown Forest, to blow away the cobwebs!
♥ Notcutts Garden Centre Cafe in Tunbridge Wells
Does anyone else remember when Notcutts in Pembury had a complete makeover? The cafe there is pretty good and there’s a big patio area which is lovely to sit out at while the kids play on the big pirate ship and slide. I actually wrote a blog post HERE about it back in the day – over five years ago! As far as I can see, not much has changed!
