The Amelia Scott Centre (formerly the Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Details

 Accessibility

"The Amelia is fully wheelchair accessible with ramps, lifts and a platform lift in various locations. It has accessible toilet facilities, and accessible parking in the nearby Crescent Road multi-storey. There is also an accessible shower available (but it does not have a hoist) in the Adult Education part of the building."

https://theamelia.co.uk/visiting-the-amelia/accessibility.html

2024: "Full access to all areas: from council services and galleries to the learning rooms, café, library, and archive.

Dedicated support to cater to various visitor needs.

Discover the detailed information below to make the most of your visit. If any questions arise, or further assistance is needed, reach out to us. We're here to help! theamelia@tunbridgewells.gov.uk 

Toilets are located on all floors of The Amelia Scott and are wheelchair accessible. Pull-cord alarms are installed. We don’t have a Changing Places toilet on site, the nearest one is at Royal Victoria Place Royal Tunbridge Wells. - Available for use Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm, Sunday 10:30am to 4:30pm.

Baby changing facilities are available in the toilets. Breastfeeding is welcome everywhere, but if you would prefer, a Customer Service Assistant will be able to direct you to a private space. A buggy parking area is also available on the ground floor. Please note that all items are left at your own risk.

For visitors with visual impairments

Guide dogs are welcome in all areas of the museum.

Please note that the lighting in the Behind the Scenes and the Georgian Spa gallery are lower than in our other galleries.

For D/deaf, deafened and hard of hearing visitors

Assistant dogs are welcome in all areas of the museum.

Hearing loops are available for use during talks and tours are available from the Information Desk.

For visitors with autistic spectrum conditions

Please note quieter times and sensory information will vary. The quietest time in the building is usually on weekdays and when we first open. Please note Baby Bounce and Rhyme takes place on Tuesdays at 10am and 11am for thirty minutes and on Thursdays at 10am for thirty minutes and these can be loud at times. Lunch time is usually the busiest and nosiest time in the building. The library and galleries on the first floor will provide you with a quite area to go to.

For visitors living with dementia

It is important to us that anyone with lived experience of dementia (at any stage) can fully access and enjoy everything our museums have to offer.

There are a number of seating options around the building.

We offer a monthly group called the Curiosity Project for people living with Dementia and their Carers. Please contact our Health and Wellbeing Officer Daniel Huckfield for more information (Daniel.huckfeild@tunbridgewells.gov.uk. 01892 554146).

SEN Students and Groups

We offer a range of inclusive learning opportunities to SEND (Special Educational Needs) schools and groups. This includes onsite and offsite sessions. Please email theamelia@tunbridgewells.gov.uk to discuss further."

Brief description

Please note that our photographs show Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery PRIOR to its redevelopment as The Amelia Scott Centre.

"When inside The Amelia Scott make sure to visit one of our libraries or take time to enjoy any of the collections and exhibitions that will be open throughout the year.  The collection at The Amelia was founded by the Tunbridge Wells Natural History and Philosophical Society in 1885. The Society established our first town museum at the Literary and Scientific Society’s rooms on the Pantiles.

The Council adopted the collection in 1918. Amelia Scott was a supporter of a municipal museum and library and believed it was ‘a necessity that cannot be postponed indefinitely’.

We have a long history of collecting and engagement with the local community. The Amelia’s collection reflects many aspects of the story of Tunbrst-block-26idge Wells and the High Weald. We care for around 60,000 objects covering local history, natural history, archaeology, fine and decorative arts, and social history.

Our collections are available throughout the building, with displays exploring the themes of the High Weald, Subbuteo, scientific and political innovation, Tunbridge Wells as the first holiday resort, and more!

We also have frequent exhibitions, to see what's coming up next, visit the What’s On page. The History of The Wells is kindly sponsored by Thomson Snell & Passmore:

Adult library:

The adult library offers a wide range of services – from free access to books, computers, internet, and information, to the hire of music, audio books and films. If you're not a member, just ask one of our friendly staff to help you join, it couldn't be simpler!

Children’s library:

The children’s library is a space to relax and read with younger children. A bright and engaging place for our young readers to be inspired and to allow their creative imaginations to blossom. It’s such a fun place to enjoy… from observing constellations on the ceiling, finding cosy reading nooks to climb into, or watching a train travel around the library! There’ll be plenty of storytelling sessions and the permanent reading tree will provide book ideas for all ages."

Also see ​​​​​​https://theamelia.co.uk/about/who-was-amelia-scott.html

Address

The Amelia Scott

Mount Pleasant Road

Royal Tunbridge Wells

Kent, TN1 1AW

Email

info@theamelia.co.uk and theamelia@tunbridgewells.gov.uk 

Phone

01892 526121

Website

https://theamelia.co.uk/

Directions

"​​​​​​​The Amelia Scott is in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells town centre, and is easy to visit on foot, cycle, rail, bus, and road.

On foot: Once you’ve arrived at the centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells, The Amelia Scott is fully accessible from all entrances, and the Welcome Hall is most easily accessed from the main entrance on Civic Way.

Cycle: There are cycle racks located near the building.

Rail: The station is a 10 minute up-hill walk to The Amelia Scott or one stop on the bus.

Bus: Most of the bus services for Royal Tunbridge Wells town centre stop right outside The Amelia Scott at the Tunbridge Wells War Memorial or by Royal Victoria Place shopping centre.

Car: Parking is available at Crescent Road, Royal Victoria Place and Meadow Road multi-storey car parks.

2024: "Our address is:

The Amelia
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 1RS

Find out more here. https://theamelia.co.uk/visiting-the-amelia/

There are disabled parking space available in Crescent Road Car Park - Crescent Rd, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2LU. There are also a small number of spaces available in Civic way – Outside the Town Hall

There are also several carry seats which are available to borrow for use around the building."

Crescent Road Car Park

Crescent Rd

Tunbridge Wells

TN1 2LU

Parking is available at Royal Victoria Place and Meadow Road multi-storey car parks:

Royal Victoria Place

60 Victoria Rd,

Tunbridge Wells

TN1 2PW

Open: 24 hours

Meadow Road Car Park

Upper Grosvenor Road

Tunbridge Wells

TN1 2EN

Open: 24 hours"

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

See https://theamelia.co.uk/visiting-the-amelia/ 2024:"Mon - Wed: 09.00-18.00

Thurs: 09.00-20.00
Fri: 09.00-18.00
Sat: 09.00-17.00
Sun: 10.00-16.00

Note: We're closed on bank holidays."

Transport

Rail: The station is a 10 minute up-hill walk to The Amelia Scott or one stop on the bus.

Bus: Most of the bus services for Royal Tunbridge Wells town centre stop right outside The Amelia Scott at the Tunbridge Wells War Memorial or by Royal Victoria Place shopping centre.

For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info

Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)

Amenities

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We have grown our business to several locations in Tunbridge Wells and are humbled and honoured to be of service to our community.

We serve only the very best in specialty- single origin coffee. We also offer a modern twist on food menu that will offer you a tasty experience.

We are Fine Grind – dedicated to creating inclusive, real and social interactions within our community.

2024: Opening Hours​​​​

​​​​9am to 6pm Monday, Tues, Wed, Fri
9am to 8pm Thursday
9am to 5pm Saturday

10am to 4pm Sunday"