Full Schedule
Little Walkhurst Open Garden
Hospice in the Weald’s Open Gardens is back!
Welcome to an exciting season of open gardens – a chance to look around some of the finest private gardens in our community.
£5 adult £2 under 16s
Timber framed cottage c.1740 with association to Hawkhurst gang, set in 1.5 acres of cottage style garden with an ornamental pond. In addition, there is a large pond in the front garden with a summerhouse, a 4.5 acre wildflower meadow, a woodland walk to a WWII bomb crater and now a wildlife pond. The art studio will also be open to visitors. Some interesting and rare artefacts found buried in pond silt are on display.
The Grey House Open Garden
Hospice in the Weald’s Open Gardens is back!
Welcome to an exciting season of open gardens – a chance to look around some of the finest private gardens in our community.
Admission £7 inclusive of tea and cake
A myriad of pathways awaits you in this busy garden. At less than one acre in size, this is mainly a working kitchen garden and orchard at the back with a pretty flower and shrub bordered front garden, including impressive redwood trees.
It has been lovingly created by the owner over the last 30 years from just large lawn and a few trees. You will probably need multiple journeys around this garden to appreciate the many different species of plants. Plants & cake to buy, as well as jams and produce.
Summer Band Concerts at the Castle: Invicta Jazz Band
Enjoy local guest bands playing on the Tonbridge Castle Bailey Lawn throughout the Summer.
03 August– Invincta Jazz Band
Roundel Poetry
We meet on 1st Wednesday morning every month to write, share and develop our work. Upstairs at St Peter & St Paul Parish Church. £5 per session. All levels welcome.
Email roundeltonbridge@gmail.com for more information
Pride and Prejudice at Tonbridge Castle
Following seven sell-out seasons of this sparkling adaptation, award-winning Illyria returns to Tonbridge Castle to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday in style.
With her tongue firmly in her cheek, Jane Austen tells us “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” Mrs Bennet certainly thinks so. So when Mr Bingley – single, young, handsome, and with £5000 a year – moves into nearby Netherfield Park, she devotes all her energy to contriving for Jane, the eldest of her five daughters, to meet him during rural Hertfordshire’s whirlwind of social balls. But even Mrs Bennet draws the line at Mr Bingley’s disdainful friend Mr Darcy despite his whopping £10,000 a year. Thank heavens Lizzy, her second daughter, finds him detestable too! Or does she…? Can she see beyond his pride – and could he overcome her prejudice – to consider a possible future together?
Bring your own seating/rug, suitable clothing and picnic. Light refreshments available to purchase. Well-behaved dogs on leads are permitted. Venue is wheelchair accessible.
Tonbridge Pride 2025
Tonbridge Pride is a celebration of LGBTQIA+ love, understanding and acceptance in the town of Tonbridge.
Celebrate Pride with Tonbridge! The fourth annual Pride event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, and spreading love acceptance and understanding in Tonbridge and the surrounding areas.
A variety of family friendly entertainment will take place on the at Tonbridge Castle throughout the day and night.
There will also be a huge range of stalls placed around the event including food, drink, arts, crafts, glitter makeup, kids activities, LGBTQIA+ merchandise, education and charity information.
For more information visit the Tonbridge Pride Website
Tonbridge Farmers’ Market
Tonbridge Farmers Market is a member of Kent Farmers' Association. It is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month in Sovereign Way TN9 1RG between the hours of 9.30am -1.30pm. There are normally more than 50 stalls.
Come along to buy some great local products by people who care, or even just for a stroll in our award winning farmers’ market.
U3A Coffee Morning
Celebrating 25 years as a vibrant part of the Tonbridge community
Tonbridge U3A
Meet some of our members. Come along to our Coffee Mornings
On the 3rd Friday of the month
At Christchurch from 10:30 am
Not working full time – TU3A may have something for you
Find out about us at www.tonbridgeu3a.uk
The Copper House Open Garden
Hospice in the Weald’s Open Gardens is back!
Welcome to an exciting season of open gardens – a chance to look around some of the finest private gardens in our community.
Admission £6
The Copper House Garden is a modern flower garden successionally planted to provide interest and colour throughout the season. Mixed planting of annuals, perennials, bulbs and shrubs. Small wildflower meadow and orchard. Three small ponds to encourage wildlife. Recently renovated woodland ponds.
Summer Band Concerts at the Castle: East Sussex Concert Band
Enjoy local guest bands playing on the Tonbridge Castle Bailey Lawn throughout the Summer.
17 August – East Sussex Concert Band
Tonbridge Castle Artisan Market
Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere filled with unique finds and passionate traders.
Explore a diverse array of offerings, from culinary delights and bespoke gifts to household necessities and more.
Take a look at your leisure through our indoor and outdoor stalls showcasing:
Handcrafted arts and crafts
Irresistible sweet treats
Luxurious beauty products
Extend your Sunday with a leisurely outing with a riverside stroll and shopping in our beautiful town.
Refreshments including hot drinks, snacks and alcohol.
Summer Band Concerts at the Castle: Roarin’ 20’s Band
Enjoy local guest bands playing on the Tonbridge Castle Bailey Lawn throughout the Summer.
24 August – Roarin’ 20’s Band
Roundel Poetry
We meet on 1st Wednesday morning every month to write, share and develop our work. Upstairs at St Peter & St Paul Parish Church. £5 per session. All levels welcome.
Email roundeltonbridge@gmail.com for more information
Tonbridge Repair Cafe
Bring your broken household items and our team of skilled volunteers will do their very best to try and repair them.
Repairs offered: Electronics, Mechanical, Wood, Clothing, Textiles, Bicycles, Knife sharpening
Voluntary contributions welcome. Refreshments provided by St Stephen’s Café
Long Barn Open Garden
Hospice in the Weald’s Open Gardens is back!
Welcome to an exciting season of open gardens – a chance to look around some of the finest private gardens in our community.
Admission £20 (Ticket only event) Not included in annual pass
Against the backdrop of a beautiful house dating from the 14th century and with wonderful views across the Weald, the three acres of garden at Long Barn were laid out by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson, who lived here from 1915-1930 before moving to Sissinghurst Castle.
Tonbridge Farmers’ Market
Tonbridge Farmers Market is a member of Kent Farmers' Association. It is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month in Sovereign Way TN9 1RG between the hours of 9.30am -1.30pm. There are normally more than 50 stalls.
Come along to buy some great local products by people who care, or even just for a stroll in our award winning farmers’ market.
U3A Coffee Morning
Celebrating 25 years as a vibrant part of the Tonbridge community
Tonbridge U3A
Meet some of our members. Come along to our Coffee Mornings
On the 3rd Friday of the month
At Christchurch from 10:30 am
Not working full time – TU3A may have something for you
Find out about us at www.tonbridgeu3a.uk
Hospice Run 2025
Back for it’s 19th year with 1,000 places up for grabs!
Join us for one of the best closed road routes in the South East. Take on our half marathon, our 5k or 10k routes or have some fun on our family fun run where children are encouraged to dress as their favourite hero and dodge the water around the course.
Challenge yourself and support a local cause. All entry fees and fundraising go directly to supporting Hospice in the Weald care for people at the end of their life in Kent and East Sussex.
Tonbridge Castle Artisan Market
Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere filled with unique finds and passionate traders.
Explore a diverse array of offerings, from culinary delights and bespoke gifts to household necessities and more.
Take a look at your leisure through our indoor and outdoor stalls showcasing:
Handcrafted arts and crafts
Irresistible sweet treats
Luxurious beauty products
Extend your Sunday with a leisurely outing with a riverside stroll and shopping in our beautiful town.
Refreshments including hot drinks, snacks and alcohol.
Roundel Poetry
We meet on 1st Wednesday morning every month to write, share and develop our work. Upstairs at St Peter & St Paul Parish Church. £5 per session. All levels welcome.
Email roundeltonbridge@gmail.com for more information
Tonbridge Repair Cafe
Bring your broken household items and our team of skilled volunteers will do their very best to try and repair them.
Repairs offered: Electronics, Mechanical, Wood, Clothing, Textiles, Bicycles, Knife sharpening
Voluntary contributions welcome. Refreshments provided by St Stephen’s Café
Tonbridge Farmers’ Market
Tonbridge Farmers Market is a member of Kent Farmers' Association. It is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month in Sovereign Way TN9 1RG between the hours of 9.30am -1.30pm. There are normally more than 50 stalls.
Come along to buy some great local products by people who care, or even just for a stroll in our award winning farmers’ market.
U3A Coffee Morning
Celebrating 25 years as a vibrant part of the Tonbridge community
Tonbridge U3A
Meet some of our members. Come along to our Coffee Mornings
On the 3rd Friday of the month
At Christchurch from 10:30 am
Not working full time – TU3A may have something for you
Find out about us at www.tonbridgeu3a.uk
Tonbridge Castle Artisan Market
Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere filled with unique finds and passionate traders.
Explore a diverse array of offerings, from culinary delights and bespoke gifts to household necessities and more.
Take a look at your leisure through our indoor and outdoor stalls showcasing:
Handcrafted arts and crafts
Irresistible sweet treats
Luxurious beauty products
Extend your Sunday with a leisurely outing with a riverside stroll and shopping in our beautiful town.
Refreshments including hot drinks, snacks and alcohol.
Tonbridge Repair Cafe
Bring your broken household items and our team of skilled volunteers will do their very best to try and repair them.
Repairs offered: Electronics, Mechanical, Wood, Clothing, Textiles, Bicycles, Knife sharpening
Voluntary contributions welcome. Refreshments provided by St Stephen’s Café
U3A Coffee Morning
Celebrating 25 years as a vibrant part of the Tonbridge community
Tonbridge U3A
Meet some of our members. Come along to our Coffee Mornings
On the 3rd Friday of the month
At Christchurch from 10:30 am
Not working full time – TU3A may have something for you
Find out about us at www.tonbridgeu3a.uk
U3A Coffee Morning
Celebrating 25 years as a vibrant part of the Tonbridge community
Tonbridge U3A
Meet some of our members. Come along to our Coffee Mornings
On the 3rd Friday of the month
At Christchurch from 10:30 am
Not working full time – TU3A may have something for you
Find out about us at www.tonbridgeu3a.uk
Summer Band Concerts at the Castle: East Grinstead Concert Band
Enjoy local guest bands playing on the Tonbridge Castle Bailey Lawn throughout the Summer.
27 July– East Grinstead Concert Band
Nightingale Cottage Open Garden
Hospice in the Weald’s Open Gardens is back!
Welcome to an exciting season of open gardens – a chance to look around some of the finest private gardens in our community.
Admission £5
Pretty cottage garden of around 1 acre, with woodland glade, stream and wildlife pond. Tropical and Japanese inspired areas, parterre, traditional cottage garden planting. Chickens and bees. Ample parking and a very warm welcome.
Little Walkhurst Open Garden
Hospice in the Weald’s Open Gardens is back!
Welcome to an exciting season of open gardens – a chance to look around some of the finest private gardens in our community.
£5 adult £2 under 16s
Timber framed cottage c.1740 with association to Hawkhurst gang, set in 1.5 acres of cottage style garden with an ornamental pond. In addition, there is a large pond in the front garden with a summerhouse, a 4.5 acre wildflower meadow, a woodland walk to a WWII bomb crater and now a wildlife pond. The art studio will also be open to visitors. Some interesting and rare artefacts found buried in pond silt are on display.
Tonbridge Castle Artisan Market
Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere filled with unique finds and passionate traders.
Explore a diverse array of offerings, from culinary delights and bespoke gifts to household necessities and more.
Take a look at your leisure through our indoor and outdoor stalls showcasing:
Handcrafted arts and crafts
Irresistible sweet treats
Luxurious beauty products
Extend your Sunday with a leisurely outing with a riverside stroll and shopping in our beautiful town.
Refreshments including hot drinks, snacks and alcohol.
Much ado about nothing and Macbeth
Four Forty Theatre return to the castle for a raucous retelling of Much Ado About Nothing and Macbeth - The Comedy! Both performed in one night by only four actors in forty (ish!) minutes each!
Experience the hilarity of not only one of the Bard’s best comedies but also a side-splitting (literally!) Macbeth! In a mere 40 minutes each, they distill the essence of Shakespeare's masterpieces into uproarious performances. “Their inimitable style and charisma definitely set them apart as one of the most playfully ambitious theatre groups around!”
Prepare for an unforgettable night of laughter delivered in a way only Four Forty can! The Witches are back! “Four Forty Theatre proves that there doesn’t need to be a high value production to provide high quality entertainment!”
Recommended age 7 and above.
Immersion Theatre Presents – The Wind in the Willows
Pack your picnics and join Ratty, Mole, Badger, and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime at Tonbridge Castle.
Multi-award nominated Immersion Theatre proudly bring their trademark style and energy to the riverbank with heaps of interaction, stunning costumes, toe-tapping music, and larger-than-life characters. A TOAD-ally terrific treat whether you’re 4 or 104!
Stone Cross House Open Garden
Hospice in the Weald’s Open Gardens is back!
Welcome to an exciting season of open gardens – a chance to look around some of the finest private gardens in our community.
Admission £5 (cash only)
The garden has colourful herbaceous beds with a range of plants including rudbeckia and phlox, set off by ornamental grasses and Japanese acers. The very pretty cottage garden has a collection of unusual plants, while the whole property enjoys impressive distant views.
Little Walkhurst Open Garden
Hospice in the Weald’s Open Gardens is back!
Welcome to an exciting season of open gardens – a chance to look around some of the finest private gardens in our community.
£5 adult £2 under 16s
Timber framed cottage c.1740 with association to Hawkhurst gang, set in 1.5 acres of cottage style garden with an ornamental pond. In addition, there is a large pond in the front garden with a summerhouse, a 4.5 acre wildflower meadow, a woodland walk to a WWII bomb crater and now a wildlife pond. The art studio will also be open to visitors. Some interesting and rare artefacts found buried in pond silt are on display.
Death of a Salesman
Director Sandra Barfield
Willy Loman is not a successful salesman, in fact he’s not a loyal husband nor a great father. The play is a montage of memories. Willy has created a false image of himself and his achievements. He is not the fantastic successful salesman he’d like everyone to believe.
U3A Coffee Morning
Celebrating 25 years as a vibrant part of the Tonbridge community
Tonbridge U3A
Meet some of our members. Come along to our Coffee Mornings
On the 3rd Friday of the month
At Christchurch from 10:30 am
Not working full time – TU3A may have something for you
Find out about us at www.tonbridgeu3a.uk
Summer Band Concerts at the Castle: Sevenoaks & Tonbridge Concert Band
Enjoy local guest bands playing on the Tonbridge Castle Bailey Lawn throughout the Summer.
13 July – Sevenoaks and Tonbridge Concert band
Tonbridge Farmers’ Market
Tonbridge Farmers Market is a member of Kent Farmers' Association. It is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month in Sovereign Way TN9 1RG between the hours of 9.30am -1.30pm. There are normally more than 50 stalls.
Come along to buy some great local products by people who care, or even just for a stroll in our award winning farmers’ market.
Tonbridge Repair Cafe
Bring your broken household items and our team of skilled volunteers will do their very best to try and repair them.
Repairs offered: Electronics, Mechanical, Wood, Clothing, Textiles, Bicycles, Knife sharpening
Voluntary contributions welcome. Refreshments provided by St Stephen’s Café
Tonbridge School Open Garden Tours
Hospice in the Weald’s Open Gardens is back!
Welcome to an exciting season of open gardens – a chance to look around some of the finest private gardens in our community.
Thursday 10th July lasting around 1 hour (tours will start from Smythe Library Garden) Tours are at 11am & 2pm
Admission £15 per person inclusive of tour and refreshments (Ticket only event) Not included in annual pass
Head Gardener Stephen Harmer MA will guide guests around the gardens, including Front of School Garden, Smythe Library Garden, Skinners Library Garden, the Garden of Remembrance, and the Barton Science Centre Garden. The borders are mixed with shrubs, herbaceous perennials and bulbs.
Parking: in the Quad and at Tonbridge School Sports Centre Car Park TN10 3AD
(disabled parking spaces will be available on the main school site – if guests could make us aware then we can ensure a space is available for them).
Tonbridge Music Weekend - Family Fest
We're back at the castle!
Join us as we return for 2025, featuring disco beats, dance vibes and family fun!
This music-filled weekend offers entertainment for everyone!
Tonbridge Music Weekend - Michael - The Magic of Michael Jackson and The Polygons
We're back at the castle!
Join us as we return for 2025, featuring disco beats, dance vibes and family fun!
This music-filled weekend offers entertainment for everyone!
Tonbridge Music Weekend - Disco Inferno and 5, 6, 7, 8 The Steps Experience
We're back at the castle!
Join us as we return for 2025, featuring disco beats, dance vibes and family fun!
This music-filled weekend offers entertainment for everyone!
Roundel Poetry
We meet on 1st Wednesday morning every month to write, share and develop our work. Upstairs at St Peter & St Paul Parish Church. £5 per session. All levels welcome.
Email roundeltonbridge@gmail.com for more information
Roundel Poetry Breakfast
Enjoy reading Poetry? We meet on the last Monday each month to read poems on a chosen theme. £5 per session, all welcome.
Email roundeltonbridge@gmail.com for more information
Supercar Charity Rally
A gathering of over 100 remarkable cars bringing together communities and schools in a fun environment, encouraging conversation, inspiration and help within the community.
Come and see an amazing collection of supercars and motorbikes, including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, McLarens, Porsches and Aston Martins at Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground
The event is being organised in partnership with TMBC by the Mason Foundation fundraising in aid of supporting Propel, a charity who provides businesses with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) consultancy, training and recruitment; supporting them to offer opportunities and employment to young adults with SEND.
Ballet Central
Ballet Central returns in 2025 with a brand-new programme of classical ballet and contemporary dance. The repertoire includes Frederick Ashton’s miniature masterpiece Foyer de danse (1932). Animating Edgar Degas’ iconic paintings and pastels of Paris Opera Ballet dancers, this will be the first staging of the ballet in over 90 years. Kristen McNally presents FEAST, a vibrant ballet with a glorious new musical composition. The audience will catch a glimpse of a colourful community where conversation is punctuated and interactions explode with character.
In contrast, Ballet Central presents Thick & Tight’s theatrical work Keeping Up with the Apocalypse. The piece is a meditation on greed, vanity and the absurdity of a species bringing about its own undoing. Dickson Mbi's contemporary work derives from the Earth's vibrations and warmth, exploring the practices of ritual and shared human experience.
Discounts available for dance schools and group bookings. Find out more about Ballet Central at www.balletcentral.co.uk
St Clere Open Garden
Hospice in the Weald’s Open Gardens is back!
Welcome to an exciting season of open gardens – a chance to look around some of the finest private gardens in our community.
Admission £15 (to include tea, cake and tour at 1pm) Not included in annual pass
St Clere has a small team of dedicated gardeners who are extremely proud of the private gardens. This is a wonderful opportunity to view the delightful formal terraces, herbaceous and shrub borders, productive kitchen gardens, lawns, rare trees and enjoy the wonderful views across the fields to the lake. The Orangery is at the heart of the formal gardens and has recently been restored back to its original design. There will be a tour of the Estate grounds led by Head Gardener and Estate Foreman, Martin Platt. He is a great storyteller and will entertain you with tales of his 28 years of experience of working at St Clere Afternoon teas with delicious homemade cakes will be served in The Garden Room and Governor’s Green, overlooking the fabulous views across the Kentish countryside.
Summer Band Concerts at the Castle: West Kent Big Band
Enjoy local guest bands playing on the Tonbridge Castle Bailey Lawn throughout the Summer.
22 June– West Kent Big Band
The Old Post House Open Garden Sunday
Hospice in the Weald’s Open Gardens is back!
Welcome to an exciting season of open gardens – a chance to look around some of the finest private gardens in our community.
Admission £6 (cash only)
Well-established large Cottage Garden on the Sussex Kent border with roses, clematis, herbaceous borders, shrub border, pond, and bountiful kitchen garden with views over the Kent and Sussex countryside.
Bidborough Open Gardens
Hospice in the Weald’s Open Gardens is back!
Welcome to an exciting season of open gardens – a chance to look around some of the finest private gardens in our community.
This year there are six gardens in Bidborough for you to visit as a part of Hospice in the Weald Open Gardens scheme. Tickets can be bought on the day from any of the six gardens that are involved, and will allow you access to all the gardens which are participating. Admission is £6 (under 14s go free). There will be homemade teas at Boundes End, with gluten and dairy free cakes available. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome. Please see link below
Visitors
Director Philip Holden Visitors is a tender and bewitching play about Arthur and Edie facing the challenges of old age on the family farm. Stephen, their son, is adrift in life whilst their carer Kate has only just arrived to make sense of the family. Barney Norris has written a mature and authentic portrayal of married love and the shared past that binds.
Fordcombe Open Gardens
Hospice in the Weald’s Open Gardens is back!
Welcome to an exciting season of open gardens – a chance to look around some of the finest private gardens in our community.
Admission £5 Adults & £2 for under 16’s (covering all gardens)
This year there are four gardens in Fordcombe for you to visit as a part of Hospice in the Weald Open Gardens scheme. Tickets can be bought on the day from any of the four gardens that are involved, and will allow you access to all the gardens which are participating.
The Old Post House Open Garden Saturday
Hospice in the Weald’s Open Gardens is back!
Welcome to an exciting season of open gardens – a chance to look around some of the finest private gardens in our community.
Admission £6 (cash only)
Well-established large Cottage Garden on the Sussex Kent border with roses, clematis, herbaceous borders, shrub border, pond, and bountiful kitchen garden with views over the Kent and Sussex countryside.
Roundel Poetry
We meet on the 3rd Saturday afternoon monthly 2-4PM to write, share and develop our work. All Levels welcome.
No Charge, but please support TOFS
Please Email roundeltonbridge@gmail.com for more information
Lake Farm Open Garden
Hospice in the Weald’s Open Gardens is back!
Welcome to an exciting season of open gardens – a chance to look around some of the finest private gardens in our community.
Admission £10 (Inclusive of tea & cake)
The house at Lake Farm was formally the barns associated with Great Maytham Hall and was used to house the pigs and donkeys for the estate. There is a spring fed lake next to the house which was used as a water supply for the animals. The garden was formally landscaped by the previous owners but since moving into the property five years ago we have adapted the design of the garden to suit ourselves. We opened up the lake allowing it to become part of the garden and we reduced some of the larger flower beds. We reinstated the vegetable garden with its large greenhouse. We have also built a pool house and relandscaped the swimming pool area. The garden is planted with cottage garden plants interspersed with roses, box and various variegated shrubs. There is an orchard with apple, pear, and plum trees.