Lamberhurst

When iron faded, hops took over. Hop-growing changed the landscape. It’s why you see all those oast houses with their pointy roofs. A classic Kent look.

That history is protected now, and much of the village is a conservation area. This means lots of the old buildings from the 1600s and 1700s are still standing. The half-timbered and red-brick ones. It gives the place a feeling that time hasn’t touched it [3]. You also have landmarks like St Mary’s church, which has a stained-glass window by John Piper and a yew tree that’s over a thousand years old. Then there’s Court Lodge, the old manor house. All these things connect the village to its deep past.

When things are tough, it helps to have somewhere quiet to go. A peaceful park or a welcoming pub. Lamberhurst has plenty of these spots. Places for a quiet think, a walk, or just for family to be together.

The village is right in the middle of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Rolling hills everywhere. A calm setting when you need to think.

• Scotney Castle: It’s a National Trust place right on the edge of the village. Not just for tourists. It has peaceful walks through gardens around an old 14th-century castle with a moat. The woods are huge. A good place to find some quiet space [4] [5].
• Bewl Water: This is a short trip from the village. It’s the biggest lake in the South East. There are paths all the way around it for walking or cycling. It’s a simple way for a family to get some fresh air and be together in a calm place [6] [7] [8].
• Local Walks: There are lots of public footpaths here, which follow the River Teise or go across the village common. The trails are all different lengths, and it’s an easy way to see the local countryside [9].

Welcoming Local Pubs and Cafés

Sometimes a family just needs a place to sit down together for a meal, a cup of tea, or to share stories. Lamberhurst (browse around this website) has some good, traditional spots for that. They work well as meeting points, especially if people are travelling to be there.

• The Vineyard: This is a classic country pub right in the village. It has a big garden and is known for good food, and it’s a comfortable, relaxed place for a family meal [10] [11]
• The Chequers Inn: This pub is very old. It has that traditional feel with log fires and oak beams. A cosy, private spot to talk [12] [13].
• Other Local Options: There are other choices nearby. The villages around Lamberhurst, like Goudhurst and Wadhurst, have plenty of pubs and cafés. So you can find something that fits, whether it’s just a coffee or a full meal  [10].

Community Life in Lamberhurst: Local Schools and Nurseries

The schools and nurseries are the heart of family life in Lamberhurst. They are a big part of what makes the village a community.

• Nurseries and Pre-Schools: For the little ones, there’s Fidgets Pre-school & Nursery. It’s in a country setting and has a Forest School. So kids learn outdoors from early on [14] [15].
• Lamberhurst Little Lambs Playgroup [16].
• Primary School: The local primary school is Lamberhurst St Mary’s C of E Primary School which is a key part of the community for local families [17] [18].

Connecting Lamberhurst with Our Tunbridge Wells Branch

If you’re a family in Lamberhurst, our closest branch is in Tunbridge Wells (visit this web-site). We’ve been helping families from Lamberhurst and the other Wealden villages for many years. We see it as part of our community. The good news? The journey to our branch is simple, and is one less thing to worry about.

Directions by Car

Begin in the centre of Lamberhurst and head south-west along High Street (B2100) for roughly half a mile. Stay on the B2100 until you reach Furnace Lane, then turn right onto the B2169 and follow this country road for just under six miles.

At the junction with Forest Road, turn right once more and continue for a little over a mile. Forest Road soon becomes Bayhall Road, keep going for another half-mile. The road then changes name to Calverley Road (A264); stay on it for a short two-hundred-yard stretch until you reach the roundabout. Take the first exit onto Crescent Road. Welham Jones Funerals & Memorials is a few yards ahead on the right-hand side at 39 Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2LZ, where our caring team will be ready to welcome you.

Directions by Public Transport

You can also get to us easily using public transport. There’s a direct link.

• Bus: The Autocar 256 bus goes right from Lamberhurst’s High Street to the Tunbridge Wells Railway Station. Our branch is just a short walk from there. The bus ride is about 25 minutes. It runs a few times a day during the week, so it’s a good option if you don’t want to drive [19].
• Train: The nearest train station to Lamberhurst is Wadhurst Station. It’s about 4 miles away [22]. From there, you can get a Southeastern train to Tunbridge Wells. It’s a quick trip. Less than 10 minutes [23].

How Welham Jones Provides Support for Lamberhurst Families

We are a family-run funeral directors, and we get it. Arranging a funeral can feel overwhelming. Our job is to give you clear, practical help and support that helps you through each decision, step by step.

A Personal Approach to Funeral Planning

We think every funeral should be personal. A tribute that feels right for the person it’s for. How do we do that? We listen. We take time to understand what you want, and what your loved one would have wanted. This helps us create a service that really reflects who they were. We’re here to guide you through everything. From the first forms you have to fill out, right through to the day of the funeral.

Transparent Funeral Packages and Pre-Paid Plans

Worrying about money is an extra stress nobody needs. That’s why we are completely open about our prices with no surprises. We have different funeral packages & prices to fit different situations and budgets. All the costs are explained from the start. Some people want to plan ahead, which can take a lot of pressure off the family later on. For them, we offer simple, clear advice on pre-paid funeral plans.

Creating a Unique Farewell

Making a funeral personal is how you celebrate a life that was one-of-a-kind. We can walk you through all the choices to make the service special. For example, we can help you choose from our different coffins & caskets. We have traditional styles, modern ones, and eco-friendly choices. We can also help with the smaller things that mean a lot, such as items of remembrance. This could be the order of service, the flowers, or special stationery. All ways to honour someone in a way that feels right.

Support Beyond the Funeral

Our support doesn’t stop when the funeral is over. We’re still here for you in the weeks and months after. We can help you with memorials and after-funeral arrangements. Things like headstones or plaques. A permanent place to remember someone. We also offer resources for care after death, to help with the tough emotional side of things, and we can help with practical tasks, too. Like putting obituaries in the paper to let people know.

Specialist Services for Any Circumstance

Our team has the experience to handle complicated situations. We do it professionally and with sensitivity. This includes things like repatriation. That’s when we handle everything needed to bring someone home from another country, or to take them to their home country. No matter what, our promise of care after death means your loved one is always treated with dignity and respect.

Here for You When You Need Us

For any family in Lamberhurst, our Tunbridge Wells team is close by and ready to help. You can reach us 24/7. For advice, or if you need us to bring someone into our care.
You can come and see us. Our branch is at:

Welham Jones Funerals & Memorials
39 Crescent Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2LZ

Or you can just call us, anytime. The number is 01892 300330.

We’re here to help you through this. With real care and practical help.

References

[1] Lamberhurst – Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamberhurst

[2] Lamberhurst | Visit Tunbridge Wells, accessed on June 20, 2025, https://visittunbridgewells.com/plan-your-trip/towns-villages/lamberhurst/

[3] Lamberhurst, Kent – History, Travel, and accommodation information, accessed on June 20, 2025, https://www.britainexpress.com/attractions.htm?attraction=2909

[4] Scotney Castle, https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/scotney-castle

[5] Scotney Castle (Tunbridge Wells TN3 8JN), Google Maps, https://maps.app.goo.gl/DjvAXL4nNJM3vBhj6

[6] 8 Best Things to Do – Lamberhurst in Kent, https://tourist.org.uk/kent/lamberhurst/directory/attractions/things-to-do/

[7] Bewle Water, https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/

[8] Bewle Water (Bewl Water, Bewlbridge Ln, Lamberhurst, Wadhurst TN3 8JH), Google Maps, https://maps.app.goo.gl/2WR6fZvm9Qsv4XUQ7

[9] Places to visit – LAMBERHURST, https://www.lamberhurstvillage.org/places-to-visit.html

[10] 300 Local Restaurants near Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells – SquareMeal, https://www.squaremeal.co.uk/restaurants/lamberhurst-tunbridge-wells/local-restaurants

[11] The Vineyard (The Down, Lamberhurst TN3 8EU), Google Maps, https://maps.app.goo.gl/qoAJXt9DfFeeyh237

[12] Lamberhurst, Kent – History, Travel, and accommodation information, https://www.britainexpress.com/attractions.htm?attraction=2909

[13] The Chequers Inn (The Broadway, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells TN3 8DB), Google Maps, https://maps.app.goo.gl/6qwVVTXphRoLrw7AA

[14] Fidgets Pre School/Nursery – LAMBERHURST, https://www.lamberhurstvillage.org/fidgets-pre-schoolnursery.html

[15] Fidgets Pre School/Nursery (Tunbridge Wells TN3 8LA), Google Maps, https://maps.app.goo.gl/uBx66tybFFYCfV91A

[16] Lamberhurst Little Lambs Playgroup, https://www.lamberhurstvillage.org/lamberhurst-little-lambs-playgroup.html

[17] Lamberhurst St. Mary’s Church of England VC Primary – Home, https://www.lamberhurst.kent.sch.uk/

[18] Lamberhurst St. Mary’s Church of England VC Primary (Primary School, Pearse Pl, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells TN3 8EJ), Google Maps, https://maps.app.goo.gl/e5TZ9RhTzkCnGKD56