A&E Trauma Unit

Tunbridge Wells A&E Live Waiting Times

Tunbridge Wells Hospital At Pembury

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

2 hr
historically at this time
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Past NHS Data

This hospital previously had a live data feed. The averages below are based on 100 past readings. Last live update: 15 Oct 12:54.

1 hr 9 min
overall average
3 hr
longest recorded

Typical wait by hour of day

Nearby A&E & urgent care
Sittingbourne MIU
22.6 mi away
Short wait
Sheppey MIU
27.9 mi away
Long wait
Princess Alexandra Hospital Same Day Emergency Care A&E
44.0 mi away
Long wait
Princess Alexandra Hospital A&E
44.0 mi away
Long wait
Princess Alexandra Hospital Children's A&E
44.0 mi away
Long wait

There are also other nearby A&Es which collect wait times from the community, including Sevenoaks Hospital, Sevenoaks Hospital Minor Injury Unit and Edenbridge War Memorial Hospital.

Contact & location
Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4QJ
Opening times
MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
Sunday TodayOpen 24 hours
Getting here
Train stations
High Brooms Rail Station27 min walk to A&E
Tunbridge Wells Rail Station47 min walk to A&E
Metro / tram
Tunbridge Wells West (Spa Valley Railway)60 min walk to A&E
Bus stops
20 routes·7 operators·5 stops within walking distance
Tunbridge Wells Hospital (o/s, southbound)2 min walk to A&E
208GO-Coach Hire LtdHenwood Green ↔ East Peckham
218Arriva UK BusPembury ↔ Cage Green
218Arriva Kent & Surrey
219Arriva UK BusPembury ↔ Cage Green
219Arriva Kent & Surrey
277Arriva UK BusShowfields ↔ Pembury
277Arriva Kent & Surrey
284Go-AheadTunbridge Wells ↔ Pembury
284Metrobus
297Hams TravelTenterden ↔ St Johns
6Autocar Bus & Coach Services
6Arriva UK BusTunbridge Wells ↔ Vinters Park
6Hams TravelTunbridge Wells ↔ Paddock Wood
6Arriva Kent & Surrey
6HArriva UK BusTunbridge Wells ↔ Pembury
6HArriva Kent & Surrey
6XArriva UK BusMaidstone ↔ Pembury
6XArriva Kent & Surrey
Mercure Hotel (adj, south-east)6 min walk to A&E
208GO-Coach Hire LtdEast Peckham ↔ Henwood Green
297Hams TravelTunbridge Wells ↔ Tenterden
6Autocar Bus & Coach Services
6Arriva UK BusTunbridge Wells ↔ Vinters Park
6Hams TravelTunbridge Wells ↔ Paddock Wood
6Arriva Kent & Surrey
6HArriva UK BusPembury ↔ Tunbridge Wells
6XArriva UK BusPembury ↔ Barming Heath
Mercure Hotel (opp, north-west)6 min walk to A&E
208GO-Coach Hire LtdHenwood Green ↔ East Peckham
297Hams TravelTenterden ↔ St Johns
6Autocar Bus & Coach Services
6Arriva UK BusTunbridge Wells ↔ Vinters Park
6Hams TravelTunbridge Wells ↔ Paddock Wood
6Arriva Kent & Surrey
6HArriva UK BusTunbridge Wells ↔ Pembury
6HArriva Kent & Surrey
6XArriva UK BusMaidstone ↔ Pembury
6XArriva Kent & Surrey
Woodsgate Corner (SW-bound, south-west)8 min walk to A&E
2Hams TravelLamberhurst ↔ Tonbridge
287Autocar Bus & Coach ServicesPaddock Wood ↔ Tunbridge Wells
297Hams TravelTenterden ↔ St Johns
6Arriva UK BusVinters Park ↔ Tunbridge Wells
6Hams TravelPaddock Wood ↔ Tunbridge Wells
6HArriva UK BusPembury ↔ Tunbridge Wells
Woodsgate Corner (W-bound, westbound)9 min walk to A&E
2Hams TravelLamberhurst ↔ Tonbridge
208GO-Coach Hire LtdHenwood Green ↔ East Peckham
287Autocar Bus & Coach ServicesPaddock Wood ↔ Tunbridge Wells
297Hams TravelTenterden ↔ St Johns
6Arriva UK BusVinters Park ↔ Tunbridge Wells
6Hams TravelPaddock Wood ↔ Tunbridge Wells
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What’s available here
Accessibility
Disabled ParkingDisabled WcWheelchair Access
Accommodation
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Parking
Car ParkingDisabled Parking
Counselling and Support
Translation Services
Food and Amenities
CafeShop
Recent visitor feedbackreported by visitors
Overall
5 of 8 would not recommend this department
Staff
86% say staff were friendly and helpful
75% were not kept informed about their wait
73% say triage was slow
Environment
58% say the waiting area was clean
50% say the toilets were clean
82% felt safe in the waiting area
Family
8 of 9 say there is no children’s play area
5 of 8 say there is a separate children’s waiting area
Facilities
67% say there is not enough seating
50% say there is a TV in the waiting area
70% say food and drink is available nearby
60% say there are phone charging points
83% say free WiFi is available
67% say mobile signal is good
Parking
45% found parking easily
Payment accepted: card
Based on 14 visitor responses in the last 6 months. This information is collected through a short anonymous survey shown to visitors on this page.

About Tunbridge Wells Hospital At Pembury

Tunbridge Wells Hospital At Pembury runs a 24-hour accident and emergency department, open to all ages, at Tunbridge Wells Hospital in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, part of Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. It is a designated Trauma Unit, equipped to treat significant injuries and to stabilise the most serious cases before transfer to a regional Major Trauma Centre. The wider site runs 33 listed departments and services, from Breast cancer services to Vascular surgery.

The Care Quality Commission rates it Requires Improvement, last inspected in January 1900. It rated the hospital's urgent and emergency services Requires Improvement when they were last inspected in March 2018. The site lists 1,409 parking spaces, 38 of them designated disabled bays, with patient parking averaging £1.43 an hour. In our visitor surveys, 86% found staff friendly and helpful. Visitors also report that children get a separate waiting area.

Official NHS performance

72.5%seen within 4 hours
20,578attendances in September 2026
60.4%England average for major A&Es

NHS England publishes these figures for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust as a whole, covering every A&E the trust runs rather than this site alone. That is above the England average of 60.4% for major A&E departments over the same month.

In the NHS Friends and Family Test for August 2026, 75% of 644 patients who responded at this site reported a positive experience. The trust's general and acute wards averaged 88.5% overnight bed occupancy in the quarter to March 2026 - full wards are the main reason admitted patients queue in A&E.

Attendances by year

NHS yearA&E attendancesMonthly averageWithin 4 hours12hr+ waits to admit
2023-24215,77317,98183.6%322
2024-25216,48218,04080.7%1,083
2025-26224,93218,74477.7%2,836
2026-27 (6 months)115,71319,28675.0%1,993

Between 2023-24 and 2025-26, monthly A&E attendances rose 4% and the share seen within four hours fell by 5.9 percentage points.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check the current A&E wait time at Tunbridge Wells Hospital At Pembury?

The live waiting time for the A&E at Tunbridge Wells Hospital At Pembury is shown at the top of this page, together with when it was last updated. Times are reported by recent visitors and carry a community badge - after your own visit you can submit your wait time in a few seconds to help the next person.

When is the A&E at Tunbridge Wells Hospital At Pembury quietest?

Patterns vary by hospital, but across UK urgent and emergency care the quietest window is usually the early morning, roughly 4am to 7am, with demand building through the afternoon and peaking in the evening. Friday and Saturday nights and Monday mornings are typically the busiest periods. See our guide to the best time to visit for more detail.

How long will I wait at Tunbridge Wells Hospital At Pembury A&E?

Patients are triaged on arrival and the most urgent cases are always seen first, so your wait depends on how serious your condition is and how busy the department is. Hospitals in England work to the NHS four-hour standard - the aim is to admit, transfer or discharge patients within four hours of arrival. The live figure on this page shows how Tunbridge Wells Hospital At Pembury is doing right now. NHS England's most recent figures (September 2026) show 72.5% of patients across the trust's A&E departments were seen within four hours.

How often are the waiting times on this page updated?

This page updates whenever a visitor submits a new wait time, so freshness depends on recent reports - each entry shows when that person visited. If you have been to Tunbridge Wells Hospital At Pembury recently, submitting your wait takes a few seconds and helps others plan.

Is the A&E at Tunbridge Wells Hospital At Pembury open 24 hours?

Yes - the A&E at Tunbridge Wells Hospital At Pembury is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. In a life-threatening emergency always call 999.

Where is Tunbridge Wells Hospital At Pembury and how do I get there?

Tunbridge Wells Hospital At Pembury is at Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4QJ. For general enquiries call 01892 823535. Enter your postcode in the Getting here section for a door-to-door route.

Is parking free at Tunbridge Wells Hospital At Pembury?

No - patient and visitor parking here averages about £1.43 an hour (NHS estates return, 2024-25). The site lists 1,409 parking spaces, including 38 designated disabled bays. Concessions often apply for blue badge holders, frequent attenders and some patients - check the hospital's own parking page.

What is the CQC rating for Tunbridge Wells Hospital At Pembury?

Tunbridge Wells Hospital At Pembury is rated Requires Improvement overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England, following an inspection in January 1900. It rated the hospital's urgent and emergency services Requires Improvement when they were last inspected in March 2018. You can read the full CQC report.

Can children be treated at Tunbridge Wells Hospital At Pembury A&E?

This A&E serves: All ages. If your child's age group is not treated here, the nearby section on this page lists alternatives - or call NHS 111 for urgent advice and 999 in an emergency.

Is Tunbridge Wells Hospital At Pembury a Major Trauma Centre?

No - Tunbridge Wells Hospital At Pembury is a designated Trauma Unit. It treats significant injuries and stabilises the most complex cases before transfer to a regional Major Trauma Centre.
About this data
This hospital previously had a live data feed but is no longer being updated. Historical averages from past NHS data are shown below. Current waiting times are reported by visitors and may not reflect actual conditions. You can see how we source data for every hospital on our data sources page. Department labels shown (e.g. A&E, MIU, UTC) are our interpretation of the source data and may not match the hospital’s own terminology. If any information is incorrect, please let us know.
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