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Sitting on the River Medway, Tonbridge is a town that still feels anchored by its history, with the gatehouse of its 11th-century motte-and-bailey castle looking out directly over the high street. Its geography is defined by the valley; much of the town is flat, making it easy to navigate on foot, though it is surrounded by the steep, wooded hills of the Weald and the Kent Downs. For those commuting, the railway station is one of the busiest in the county, acting as a major junction that connects the coast with London Bridge and Charing Cross in about forty minutes. Education is a significant part of the town's identity, home to several well-regarded grammar schools and the prestigious Tonbridge School, which has occupied its site at the northern end of the town since 1553. While the high street serves the daily essentials, the town’s real character comes out along the river walks and in the 69-acre Racecourse Sports Ground, which provides a large green buffer right in the centre of the community.