Royal Bell to reopen as boutique hotel and venue amid £10m refurb
Originally built in 1666 and redesigned in 1898 by Arts and Crafts architect Ernest Newton, the Royal Bell has hosted historic figures including Queen Victoria, Jane Austen and David Bowie

The Royal Bell in Bromley is set to reopen this autumn following a £10m restoration, transforming the Grade II-listed building into a boutique hotel, community hub and hospitality venue.