The Pantiles, Georgian colonnade in Royal Tunbridge Wells, England.
The Pantiles is a row of Georgian-era buildings featuring covered colonnades where shops, art galleries, and restaurants are located along the walkway. A covered bandstand sits centrally, providing a focal point within the pedestrian promenade.
A mineral spring was discovered here in 1606, leading to the development of this promenade initially called The Walks. The space evolved into the colonnade we see today as the town developed into a fashionable destination.
The place serves as a community gathering point where locals and visitors come together for markets, outdoor concerts, and food celebrations throughout the year. These regular events shape how people experience and use the space today.
The covered colonnades provide shelter from rain and wind, making it comfortable to walk and shop in most weather conditions. The entire promenade is flat and accessible, allowing visitors to move easily between all sections.
The walkways were originally paved with clay tiles in 1700, a detail that gave this place its distinctive name, though stone replaced these tiles long ago. Few visitors realize the space is actually named after something that no longer covers the ground.
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