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The character of Tunbridge Wells
The Pantiles is cobbled and pedestrian along its central colonnade, so a car stays on the surrounding streets rather than the parade itself. The Common, one of the largest urban commons in the country, borders the town centre and keeps sightlines open even where the streets are narrow. Mount Pleasant and the main shopping streets carry the bulk of traffic, with short-stay parking available but limited during the day.
- The Pantiles colonnade is pedestrian only; the car holds on the surrounding streets.
- The Common keeps sightlines open near the centre, which helps a chauffeur confirm a meeting point quickly.
- Mount Pleasant has limited short-stay parking through the working day.
- The mainline station's set-down area is calm except at the two sharpest commuter peaks.















