John-Jackson Almond, Theatre Director of The Assembly Hall Theatre tells us about his favourite places locally
Where do you live, and what made you decide to move there?
I live in St John’s in Tunbridge Wells, close to Jean’s Kitchen and Wine Bar and Sainsbury’s.�I moved�to the town for my job at the Assembly Hall, which I started in May 2016, before moving in September 2016.
Where’s best for a coffee or spot of lunch while you’re out?
I love Basil caf� just over the road, and of course I love a good fish and chips from St John’s Fish Bar!
How about the nightlife?
I’m not really a nightlife person, but there are some local restaurants and bars for people who do want to venture out. If I want music, I’ll go to The Forum, or I might head to The Grey Lady in The Pantiles. Catching a good film or show at Trinity is always a good evening out, and of course, events at the Assembly Hall!
Where do you go for a Sunday stroll?
There are so many places to go, but a good stroll would be the walk from St John’s to Rusthall, or a good walk at Bedgebury Pinetum in Goudhurst.
Where do you take people when they come to visit?
If they have time, we go for a drive and stop off in Cranbrook for a walk-around and a coffee; if we’re staying more locally to St John’s and the town centre, we might visit The Pantiles and talk about the heritage of Royal Tunbridge Wells. I always take people to the Opera House to show them the stage and old seats, and quite often I introduce people to Fuggles on Grosvenor Road and the beer caf� concept on the walk home, which always goes down well.
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