Primark Comes to Tunbridge Wells

Friday, 9 August 2024 15:35

The popular store finally confirmed for the town

After years of speculation, Primark is finally due to open a store in the centre of Tunbridge Wells.

The location will be in the defunct BHS store with entrances from the Calverley precinct and inside Royal Victoria Place.

There have been calls on social media for the store to open in the town, with the perception that it will bring budget shopping to the top of the town and improve footfall for other retailers.

The exact timetable for the store opening has yet to be confirmed,

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