Southborough Map

Detailed Street Map of Southborough Kent & Guide to the Town

Southborough Map Kent: Interactive map of Southborough, displaying the town situated in the county of Kent, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls to display a detailed street map of Southborough and a Southborough town centre map, showing the Southborough Library and Southborough Allotments.

Other facilities in Southborough, some of which may also be visible on the map are Tesco Express, The Hand & Sceptre, Southborough Library, Southborough Butchers, St Peter's Church, The Imperial Pub, Ridgewaye Pharmacy, Chai Tea House, Southborough Hub, Lidl, Majestic Wine, The London Road Dental Practice, Snipz Hair Studio, The Yew Tree Pub, The Speldhurst Arms, St Andrew's Medical Centre, One Stop, Southborough Cricket Club, Day Lewis Pharmacy, Little Brown Jug, Greggs, The Pantiles Café, Sainsbury's Local, The Skin Clinic, TK Maxx, Anytime Fitness, Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Victoria Snooker Club, Empire Cinema, Savers, Costa Coffee, The Boars Head Inn, The Beauty Spot, Southborough Tandoori, The British Heart Foundation Shop, The Carpenters Arms, Specsavers, Thackray Williams Solicitors, Dreams Bed Store, Coop Funeralcare, The White Bear, Broomhill Common, The Royal Victoria Hall, Caffè Nero, Emma's Florist, Iceland, The Greedy Goat, Shapla Restaurant, The Chequers Inn, Southborough Fish Bar, Vape Jungle, Kent Youth Theatre.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of High Brooms, Bidborough, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Speldhurst, Rusthall, Langton Green, Penshurst, Tudeley, Five Oak Green, Hildenborough, Leigh, Groombridge, Bells Yew Green, Matfield, Brenchley, Fordcombe, Hartfield, South Tunbridge Wells, Pembury, Chiddingstone, Chiddingstone Causeway, Edenbridge, Cowden, Stone Cross, Hadlow, Golden Green, East Peckham, Capel, Horsmonden, Shipbourne, Plaxtol, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Weald, Crockham Hill, Bayham, Southborough Common, Blackham, Eridge Green, Frant, Lamberhurst, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Hawkenbury.

Southborough sits snugly between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells in the western part of Kent, blending the charm of a quiet residential town with easy access to bigger amenities nearby. With leafy streets, a strong community feel, and views across the High Weald, it's a popular spot for families, commuters and anyone after a gentler pace of life without being too far from the action.

The town has grown from a cluster of hamlets that sprang up along the London to Hastings road. In its early days, it was largely rural, but by the 17th and 18th centuries, ironworks and gunpowder mills had popped up, making the most of the local woodland and water power. It was part of the old Southborough Liberty, a semi-independent area that had a bit of freedom from direct control of the town of Tonbridge. With the arrival of the railway nearby in the 19th century, the area developed into more of a residential town for those working in London or neighbouring towns.

Southborough has a great spread of facilities and plenty of green space to enjoy. Southborough Common is a favourite for walkers and dog owners, and the town's cricket pitch is a real focal point in summer. You've got the Ridgewaye Fields for sports, the pretty Broomhill Common for nature lovers, and St Peter's Church at the heart of it all. There are local shops, a few independent eateries, cafés, a library, and schools catering from primary through to sixth form. Just a short drive or bus ride gets you into Royal Tunbridge Wells with its famous Pantiles and high street shopping. National Trust highlights nearby include Scotney Castle and the beautiful gardens at Emmetts, while English Heritage's Bayham Old Abbey offers a bit of atmospheric ruin spotting.

Wider Kent really spoils you for options. Sissinghurst Castle Garden is a must for anyone who loves horticulture, and Knole Park in Sevenoaks is a gem for walkers and history fans alike. Head east for a dose of coastline at Whitstable, or take the kids down to Dover Castle and get stuck into some medieval history. There's a good balance of countryside, culture, and coast across the whole county, and you never really have to travel far to stumble on something interesting.

Transport-wise, Southborough is well placed. While it doesn't have its own train station, High Brooms station is just over the border and easily reached on foot or by bus, offering direct services into London Charing Cross and Cannon Street. Drivers can hop onto the A26, which links straight to the A21 and M25 for longer trips. Gatwick is the nearest major airport and it's under an hour away by road, making it handy for international travel. Buses run regularly through the town and to neighbouring areas, so getting about without a car isn't too much hassle either.

Kent itself has a bit of everything. Often called the Garden of England, the county is peppered with orchards, hop gardens, rolling countryside and coastal gems. It's full of historic towns, lively seaside spots, and sleepy villages that haven't changed much in centuries. Whether you're a walker, history buff, beach-goer or someone who just likes a good pub lunch with a view, Kent makes it easy to fall in love with the place.

Some More Nearby Places: High Brooms, Bidborough, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Speldhurst, Rusthall, Langton Green, Penshurst, Tudeley, Five Oak Green, Hildenborough, Leigh, Groombridge, Bells Yew Green, Matfield, Brenchley, Fordcombe, Hartfield, South Tunbridge Wells, Pembury, Chiddingstone, Chiddingstone Causeway, Edenbridge, Cowden, Stone Cross, Hadlow, Golden Green, East Peckham, Capel, Horsmonden, Shipbourne, Plaxtol, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Weald, Crockham Hill, Bayham, Southborough Common, Blackham, Eridge Green, Frant, Lamberhurst, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Hawkenbury.

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