Driving Lessons Tunbridge Wells

Learning to Drive in Tunbridge Wells

The national average driving lessons required to pass the practical driving test is 47 hours with a driving instructor and an additional 22 hours of private practice with a family or friend are recommended.

Tunbridge Wells’ Driving Test pass rate compared to other cities across the UK is higher than the national average sitting at 55.9%.

The test centres in Tunbridge Wells are Tunbridge Wells which has a pass rate of 55.9%, Sevenoaks at 61.6%, and Maidstone at 53.9%.

The nearest additional driving test centres for Tunbridge Wells are in Redhill Aerodrome with 55.4% and Crawley which has a much lower pass rate of 37.2%.

Tunbridge Wells Practical Driving Test Centres

• Crawley, (Tunbridge Wells), Unit 2 The Pavillions, Brighton Road, Pease Pottage, Crawley,
  RH11 9BJ
• Maidstone, (Tunbridge Wells), Unit 1 North Court, South Park Business Village, Armstrong Road, Maidstone, ME15 6JZ
• Redhill Aerodrome, (Tunbridge Wells), First Floor, Redhill Aerodrome Business Centre, Kings Mill Lane, Redhill, RH1 5JZ
• Sevenoaks, (Tunbridge Wells), 45 Argyle Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1HJ
• Tunbridge Wells, (Tunbridge Wells), 8 Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2ES

Tunbridge Wells Theory Test Centres

• Chatham, (Tunbridge Wells), 14-16 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4EP
• Royal Tunbridge Wells, (Tunbridge Wells), Foundation House, Coach & Horses Passage, The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5NP
• Horley, (Tunbridge Wells), Ground Floor, 77 Victoria Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7QH

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Tunbridge Wells– did you know?

1. Tunbridge Wells gained its name and reputation as a spa town in the 17th century when a natural spring with purported health benefits was discovered here. The Chalybeate Spring, also known as the Pantiles, is one of the town’s most famous landmarks. Visitors can still sample the iron-rich spa waters from a historic well.

3. The town boasts a collection of well-preserved Georgian and Victorian architecture, thanks to the boost to the economy the discovery of the springs brought. Many of these buildings are well preserved and make it a visually appealing destination.
4. Over the years, Tunbridge Wells has been visited by notable figures such as Queen Victoria, who often spent many of her holidays here.
5. The Pantiles hosts an annual gin and jazz festival that lasts for a whole month in Spring. The festival attracts jazz music enthusiasts from all over the world and UK.
6. According to local legend, the first recorded sale of an ice cream cone occurred in Tunbridge Wells in the late 19th century.
7. In Calverley Grounds Park, you can find a unique structure known as the “Chalybeate Gazebo.” This ornate gazebo was constructed in 1900 to mark the spot where the famous Chalybeate Spring was first discovered. It’s a charming piece of architecture that pays homage to the town’s spa history.
8. Located in nearby Rusthall, just a short walk from Tunbridge Wells, Toad Rock is a sandstone outcrop that, as the name suggests, resembles a toad. This unusual rock formation has become a local landmark and is a popular spot for climbers and nature enthusiasts.