I've lived in and around Tonbridge for long enough to remember quite a few old the pubs, but Inever drank in he Stags Head. I would often walk past it on my way to or from Hildenborough but its red curtains were nearly always drawn and the windows frosted over - giving the impression that it was very much a locals boozer. The building dates back to 1820 and was originally some lodging houses before being converted into a pub to serve the Slade. Located next to the market, it would have probably

I’ve been climbing the castle motte at a Tonbridge since I was a child. Like most locals the preferred way to get up the ‘mound’ was to scramble up the sides, clinging on for dear life and hoping your knees weren’t too muddy! I’m a bit old for that now, but still love a walk up here 😀😍 #walktonbridge #tonbridge #castles #walking #history