More information
- Entry Requirements
- Climate & Clothing
- Working in the UK
- Arriving in the UK
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Healthcare
- Money Matters
- Applying for a Visa
- Telephone Information
- Shopping & Leisure
- Living in the UK
- Travelling Outside the UK
- What do I bring?
- Transport
- Accommodation and Living Costs
- How to open a bank account before traveling
- English Language Levels
Shopping & Leisure
Shopping in Tonbridge
In the enhanced High Street a wide range of shops can be found. More shops are housed in the Angel Walk and Pavillion Arcades which join the High Street to the Angel Complex.
Flea markets are held on Fridays, the Bank Street market on Saturdays and the popular Sunday market is housed opposite Tonbridge station.
Royal Tunbridge Wells - A Shopper's Delight
Shopping in Royal Tunbridge Wells offers a unique experience. The combination of specialist shops with big high street names in a charming and historic setting make the town a popular destination with all kinds of shoppers. Get to know the town using the quick 'Where to Shop' guide.
Many of the towns and villages in the area also offer an interesting and pleasant alternative to shopping in the town centre. Cranbrook and Goudhurst are particularly worth a visit with their good selection of small specialist shops, antique shops and eateries - good places to seek out local specialities or a special reminder of the area to take home.
Farmers' Markets
Local Farmers' Markets take place in Civic Way outside the Town Hall and Museum buildings in Royal Tunbridge Wells on the second and fourth Saturdays in the month and on the first and third Saturdays in the Pantiles.
Late night shopping
Late night shopping in Royal Tunbridge Wells is on Thursdays until 8pm and Sundays 10:30am - 4:30pm in Royal Victoria Place and some shops in Calverley Road and Mount Pleasant Road.
Entertainment and Leisure
There is an indoor sports and fitness centre in Tonbridge and full time students at K College may be offered a discount on the annual membership fee. There are also local gyms, and a large swimming pool in the Castle grounds that has its own health suite. Neighbouring towns also have sports, swimming and recreational facilities. Most sports are catered for in and around Tonbridge, rugby, football, tennis, netball and hockey etc. In addition the College has its own Sports Development Officer who arranges sporting activities for students.
Hair and beauty salon
K College Hair and Beauty commercial Salons have been pampering students, staff and members of the public for many years.
We offer an environment of relaxation and tranquillity to help ease day to day stresses and strains. We also offer hair cuts, blow-drys, leg waxing and manicures.
We have modern recently updated salons that are open to the public throughout term time and often during holidays. We offer a fantastic service at excellent value.
Entertainment in London
With direct links, K College is only a 40 minutes train journey away from London.
London is one of the world's most important business, financial and cultural centres and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion and the arts contributes to its status as a major global city.
London offers something for everybody's wallet.
Magazines such as 'Time Out', contain useful information about what's on in London. We would also recommend to by an ‘A-Z Streetmap' which is available in different sizes in every newsagent.