The Commons are for Sale.
Our Commons. Our Future.
Most people assume that Tunbridge Wells & Rusthall Commons are publicly owned, in fact they are privately owned, and now for sale. The Friends of the Commons are exploring whether they can raise enough money to buy the Commons for the community and we can’t think of a better outcome than community ownership, providing long-term certainty for this much-loved shared space, keeping it protected, accessible and locally accountable for future generations.
For further information and details on how to pledge your support please see: https://friendsofthecommons.uk/
Want to know more? Please read on….
Fact sheet: Sale of the Commons
In the media:
‘Bid for common land to prevent future development’: BBC News 26th January 2026
Securing the future of the Commons for public enjoyment, nature and heritage