Tunbridge Wells Heritage Open Days 2012 - Barsleys Department Store, 16-22 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood, TN12 6EJ

Barsleys

From Tailor to Department Store! This year Barsleys is celebrating a hundred and twenty years as a very well-known local family business, which has been part of the local fabric of Paddock Wood for three generations. Artefacts and pictures will be on display, along with fliers about the history of the shop. Mr. Barsley will be on hand to talk with visitors and answer questions. Visitors can enjoy refreshments in the newly refurbished coffee shop with its beautiful glass panels depicting local scenes. The panels have an interesting history – as visitors will learn. Family owned and run department store, established in 1891 as a tailors.

Thursday 6th September 1000 - 1600

Friday 7th September 1000 - 1600

Saturday 8th September 1000 - 1600

  • Family friendly – special children’s activities
  • Refreshments on sale in coffee shop (last orders 1600, closes 1630)
  • Parking in adjoining public car park (one disabled bay only in front of shop)
  • Toilets inside store (including disabled and baby changing)