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Exterior of Mercure Tunbridge Wells hotel showing an oast house conversion and car park.
Exterior of Mercure Tunbridge Wells hotel showing an oast house conversion and car park.
Tunbridge Wells

Mercure Tunbridge Wells

Prom venue in Tunbridge Wells

Up to 100 studentsFrom £35 per studentMinimum 40Finish by MidnightAlcohol-free bar
Free parking
Accessible
In-house catering
AV & music
Private room

About Mercure Tunbridge Wells

Mercure Tunbridge Wells is a hotel in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, offering a private room for proms of up to 100 guests. The hotel provides in-house catering, AV equipment including a screen and projector, and access to garden or outdoor space. Free parking is available on site, and the building is fully accessible. An on-site events team is available to support organisers in planning and coordinating the evening. The private room benefits from natural daylight, which may be a consideration depending on the time your prom begins.

Capacity & Room Hire

Min Guests
10
Max Guests
100
Room Hire
Free

Under-18 essentials

The arrangements a school needs to confirm before signing, as supplied by Mercure Tunbridge Wells.

From £35 per student, minimum 40 students

Under-18 arrangements at Mercure Tunbridge Wells
Alcohol-free serviceYes
Bar closed to studentsYes
Security staffingSecurity required, prices TBC
Staff ratio expected from the schoolUp to the school
Separate entranceNo
Coach drop-off and collectionNo Planning prom transport
Latest finishing timeMidnight
Public liability insurance£5 million
Safeguarding policy on fileNo

Answers are provided by the venue. Confirm them in writing before you sign. Why each question matters

Function rooms for proms

Parkside Suite at Mercure Tunbridge Wells

Parkside Suite

Suitable for mid-sized proms

Private hire
🪑
80
Seated
🧍
150
Standing
✓ Natural daylight✓ Accessible✓ Private event bar✓ Private garden✓ Private toilets

Frequently asked questions

Does Mercure Tunbridge Wells host school and college proms?

Yes, Mercure Tunbridge Wells hosts school and college proms. Send an enquiry through PromVenues to check availability for your date and year group.

Which rooms at Mercure Tunbridge Wells can be used for a prom?

Mercure Tunbridge Wells offers the Parkside Suite (seats up to 80, up to 150 standing) for proms. Send an enquiry to check which room suits your year group and date.

What time does a prom have to finish at Mercure Tunbridge Wells?

Mercure Tunbridge Wells says the latest a prom evening can finish is midnight.

Is the bar closed to students at Mercure Tunbridge Wells?

Yes. Mercure Tunbridge Wells says any licensed bar is closed to students for the entire evening.

Can Mercure Tunbridge Wells provide an alcohol-free bar for a prom?

Yes. Mercure Tunbridge Wells says it can provide an alcohol-free bar or soft drinks service for the duration of the prom.

What security is there at a prom at Mercure Tunbridge Wells?

Mercure Tunbridge Wells says: Security required, prices TBC.

How many school staff does Mercure Tunbridge Wells ask for at a prom?

Mercure Tunbridge Wells leaves the number of school staff up to the school.

Can coaches drop off and collect students at Mercure Tunbridge Wells?

Mercure Tunbridge Wells says coaches cannot drop off at the entrance. Ask the venue where the nearest drop-off point is.

What public liability insurance does Mercure Tunbridge Wells hold?

Mercure Tunbridge Wells says it holds £5 million of public liability insurance.

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Location

Mercure Tunbridge Wells
8 Tonbridge Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN2 4QL