The Beacon

Garden Kitchen

Welcome To Our Family Home

Welcome to The Beacon, our beautiful family home. The house has a long history of hosting glamorous parties and providing care and shelter for those in need. From the tea rooms and pleasure gardens created by Sir Walter Harris, to the important role it played in housing both Basque and Jewish refugees in wartime. We are proud of these values and traditions and aim to keep the Beacon fire burning bright for generations to come and continue these by offering you a spectacular space for weddings and events, providing a picture postcard of whimsical, rustic romance and undeniably stunning views.


To compliment the design of the house we have created two different yet equally exquisite dining experiences: The relaxed Garden Bar and the elegant Hearth Restaurant, alongside our private dining rooms. We also have 7 uniquely designed rooms to choose from if you wish to stay the night with us.


We look forward to welcoming you.

Eat Together

In an ever-increasingly fast-paced world, we are here to help you to check out of the virtual hustle and bustle, offering you an unforgettable experience to share with your loved ones.

Combining the best local ingredients we can find, breath-taking views, and care-filled service, here at The Beacon you are sure to experience something that will stay with you for a long time.

  • THE HEARTH RESTAURANT

    Our Restaurant at The Beacon is traditional and elegant, boasting of Arts & Crafts interior. Featuring a stunning stained-glass window and a cosy fireplace, it is comfortable yet sophisticated, serving locally sourced and produced ingredients delicately plated for the perfect meal.

    With carefully created dishes made by our Head Chef Scott Goss and the team, here at The Beacon we use only the finest, locally sourced ingredients. to bring you top quality, unforgettable dishes. The Hearth Restaurant is an idyllic spot for a catch up with friends if you are looking to indulge in a dining experience in style. Our set menus showcase only the most beautiful, seasonal ingredients, creating the perfect meal for yourself and friends or family, providing you with an undeniably memorable experience and mouth-watering moments.

  • THE GARDEN BAR

    Our Garden Bar is a beautiful, chic & stylish drinking destination with cosy corners and snugs, creating a more relaxed meeting place and a perfect spot for pre-dinner drinks and after dinner cocktails. The Bar is now walk-ins only, so stroll on down Tea Garden Lane where we will offer a delicious light Breakfast & Lunch, with Snacks & Charcuterie Boards as well as some superb Seasonal Cocktails and Biodynamic Wines.

    There truly is no place quite like it in Tunbridge Wells. With these expansive sweeping views, and the sun pouring through the windows, you’ll be forgiven for thinking you’re on holiday. Grab your friends and come for that overdue catch-up in one of the most picturesque places you’ll find.

  • WEDDINGS & EVENTS

    If you’re looking for a venue to celebrate in style, why would you look anywhere other than the best wedding venue in Kent, as voted for in the Muddy Stilettos Awards? We have a wonderful team on hand to help you every step of the way and know all the best suppliers in the area to make sure your day is as special and perfect as you’ve been dreaming of. We don’t only do weddings, but parties, wakes, conferences, anything.

    For more information, please contact the I’ll Be Mother events team, Mother Love.

  • STAY WITH US

    We have been working on something very exciting over the past year, designing and beautifully renovating 6 luxuriously elegant bedrooms in the main house to go alongside our 7th Cabin- The Summer House, perching just below the house on the edge of Happy Valley, providing the most undeniably stunning views across the Kent Countryside.

    Each room has been individually designed to reflect the character of the building, combining vintage, yet stylish décor with modern furnishings to create unique and sophisticated bedrooms to make for the perfect stay.

E-VOUCHERS & GIFT CARDS

Looking for a gift to give someone special?

E-Vouchers & Gift Cards

Our exclusive Gift Vouchers are now available to purchase securely online. Personalise these gift vouchers for a loved one, and simply send it instantly by email, or choose to post it through Royal Mail and receive one of our I'll Be Mother Gift Cards.

An I’ll Be Mother Gift Card or E-Voucher gives your loved one a chance to have a wonderful experience, no matter what their tastes are. They are redeemable at any I’ll Be Mother venue; The Beacon, The Swan, or Kingdom, so whether they love fine dining, hearty roasts or healthy brunch, we have something on offer for them.