Salomons Estate

Southborough

Historic house or castle
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Up to 220
people
11
meeting rooms
On site
parking
Bedrooms
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In short

Salomons Estate is a Victorian estate in 36 acres at Southborough, near Tunbridge Wells, Kent. It has 10 meeting and event rooms for 8 to 220 people, with the Garden Room seating 120 theatre style, plus 47 bedrooms, six cottages, free parking and free Wi-Fi. High Brooms station is nearby and London is about 40 minutes by train.

At a glance

  • 10 rooms for 8 to 220
  • Garden Room: 120 theatre, 96 dining, 150 standing
  • 47 bedrooms and 6 cottages
  • Free parking and high-speed Wi-Fi
  • 8 minutes from Tunbridge Wells; M25 J5 about 45 minutes

About the venue

Salomons Estate is a Victorian mansion set in 36 acres of parkland, about 8 minutes from Tunbridge Wells. It mixes period rooms with modern meeting space, and it can host everything from an interview to an awards dinner.

Main meeting rooms

  • Garden Room: 13.25m by 8.3m. 120 theatre, 96 dining, 60 classroom, 60 cabaret, 40 boardroom or 150 standing.
  • Gold Room: 5.75m by 8.6m. 70 theatre, 30 dining, 24 cabaret or 20 boardroom.
  • Leighton Room: 9.6m by 5.3m, next to the Gold Room. 50 theatre, 36 dining or 30 boardroom.
  • Vera Bryce Room: 83m². 60 theatre, 50 dining, 40 cabaret or 32 boardroom. Wheelchair accessible.
  • Conservatory: 11m by 5m. 36 dining or 40 standing.

Smaller rooms

  • Laura de Stern Room: 34 theatre or 24 boardroom
  • Douglas Bennett Room: up to 20
  • Newton and Reginald Rooms: boardroom for 8
  • Theatre Bar: 100 standing or 20 seated

The estate's theatre is also used for awards dinners for up to 220.

Included in every room

  • Free high-speed Wi-Fi
  • Projectors in several rooms, with other AV available on request

Packages

Day delegate packages include room hire, refreshments and lunch. Residential packages add an overnight stay.

Stay on site

47 bedrooms and 6 cottages.

Getting there

  • 8 minutes from Tunbridge Wells by car
  • High Brooms is the nearest station; London is about 40 minutes by train
  • About 45 minutes from London by car via M25 junction 5
  • Free parking

Accessibility

Several rooms are wheelchair accessible, including the Vera Bryce Room, Newton Room and Theatre Bar. Some period rooms are not, so check when you book.

Booking

Call 01892 515152 or email sales@salomons-estate.com.

Rooms and capacity

Garden Room

Size (m²)
110
Theatre
120
Classroom
60
Boardroom
40
U-shape
40
Cabaret
60
Dinner
96
Reception
150
Notes
13.25 x 8.30m

Gold Room

Size (m²)
49
Theatre
70
Classroom
18
Boardroom
20
U-shape
20
Cabaret
24
Dinner
30
Notes
5.75 x 8.60m

Leighton Room

Size (m²)
51
Theatre
50
Classroom
18
Boardroom
30
U-shape
24
Cabaret
24
Dinner
36
Notes
9.60 x 5.30m; adjoins Gold Room

Conservatory

Size (m²)
55
Dinner
36
Reception
40
Notes
11 x 5m; networking 35

Vera Bryce Room

Size (m²)
83
Theatre
60
Classroom
30
Boardroom
32
U-shape
24
Cabaret
40
Dinner
50
Notes
Wheelchair accessible

Douglas Bennett Room

Size (m²)
39
Theatre
20
Classroom
18
Boardroom
18
Notes
6.40 x 6.10m; not wheelchair accessible

Laura de Stern Room

Size (m²)
51
Theatre
34
Classroom
12
Boardroom
24
Notes
Not wheelchair accessible

Newton Room

Size (m²)
27
Boardroom
8
Notes
Wheelchair accessible

Reginald Room

Boardroom
8
Notes
Not wheelchair accessible

Theatre Bar

Size (m²)
54
Dinner
20
Reception
100
Notes
Wheelchair accessible

Theatre

Notes
Up to 220 for awards dinners

Capacities are the maximum for each layout. Check numbers with the venue when you enquire.

Facilities

  • Parking (free)
  • Wi-Fi (free, high-speed)
  • Catering
  • Step-free access
  • Presentation and AV equipment (projector, screen, sound; more on request)
  • Breakout spaces
  • Accommodation (47 bedrooms, 6 cottages)
  • Outdoor space (36 acres)
  • Bar
  • Leisure or spa

Prices

Day delegate and residential packages on request.

Check VAT and availability when you enquire.

Location and travel

Broomhill Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0TG

8 minutes from Tunbridge Wells; High Brooms station nearest; London 40 minutes by train; M25 J5 about 45 minutes

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Accessibility

Vera Bryce, Newton and Theatre Bar wheelchair accessible; Douglas Bennett, Laura de Stern and Reginald are not

Frequently asked questions

How many meeting rooms does Salomons Estate have?

10 meeting and event rooms, plus a theatre.

What is the largest room at Salomons Estate?

The Garden Room seats 120 theatre style. The theatre hosts awards dinners for up to 220.

Is parking free at Salomons Estate?

Yes.

What is the nearest station to Salomons Estate?

High Brooms. London is about 40 minutes by train.

Can delegates stay at Salomons Estate?

Yes, there are 47 bedrooms and six cottages.

Is Wi-Fi included?

Yes, free high-speed Wi-Fi is included.

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