Estate’s quiz night celebrates National Wine Day with free glasses of wine
Think you know your Wimbledon legends from your Disney trivia? Salomons Estate in Southborough invites you to test your general knowledge at its first quiz night on May 25. To make the evening even more exciting, the estate is celebrating National Wine Day by offering all guests a complimentary glass of wine. The event is […]
A truly scrumptious musical…
Tunbridge Wells Operatic and Dramatic Society’s production of the legendary musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is at the Assembly Hall from May 31 to June 3. Eileen Leahy met director Chris Howland and some of the cast members to find out all about it… Everyone’s favourite flying car will be taking centre stage at […]
Get your team ready for quiz nights at Salomons Estate
Think you know your Wimbledon legends from your Disney trivia? Salomons Estate in Southborough invites you to test your general knowledge at their quiz night on Thursday May 25 – the first of a monthly series set to take place at the 36-acre country house. The estate welcomes anyone who wishes to participate on the […]
Rods at the ready
Anglers could reel in something different from their average catch at Bewl Water in Lamberhurst, as the reservoir releases 10 blue trout into its waters. The latest restocking of the fish took place at Hook Straight, and those lucky enough to catch one will win an eight-trout fishing ticket and boat hire for one. The […]
Increase in Bewl Water camping speaks to a growing trend
Campers are snapping up spots at the 80-pitch campsite at Bewl Water in Lamberhurst, as a leading holiday booking website finds more people are looking to escape from everyday life by taking an off-grid break… Home to southeast England’s largest reservoir, Bewl Water’s back-to-nature breaks are here to stay after already receiving hundreds of […]
Turkish delights to thrill the taste buds
For an elegant meal with authentic Mediterranean flavours, Zorba Meze and Grill ticks all the right boxes, writes Michelle Wood… A superb restaurant is all good and well, but if it is inaccessible, travelling to feast on your favourite indulgences can seem more like a chore than a treat. Zorba, however, ticked my first […]
Hundreds to make a splash as Aqua Park opens this weekend
This Saturday, April 29, Bewl Water’s Aqua Park returns to the reservoir after receiving more than a thousand pre-bookings so far. The ‘Total Wipeout’-style obstacle course in Lamberhurst features a range of attractions. Operations Manager Kevin Parker explains: “The Aqua Park is an impressive 3,000 square metres of floating, inflatable fun with an XXL action […]
Fawlty yet flawless dining at the Royal Wells
The Royal Wells Hotel has turned out a magical night of interactive dining and theatre that supersedes expectations. Michelle Wood went along to enjoy a sneak preview of the Faulty Towers Dinner Experience… If you haven’t yet popped into the newly refurbished Royal Wells Hotel on Mt Ephraim Rd for tea and cake, a […]
Penshurst unveils a taste of its history
Penshurst Place recently opened its new Victorian Kitchen, which has been restored to its former 19th-century glory. Eileen Leahy discovers the story behind this extensive renovation, which is now open to the public for the first time… At the end of last month, Penshurst Place unveiled the most extensive restoration the historic house has undergone […]
Step back in time to enjoy this historic establishment’s delicious new menu
The George & Dragon pub in Speldhurst has been given a new lease of life after a few members of the local community bought it three years ago. Eileen Leahy experiences a taste of this centuries-old pub’s exciting food offering, courtesy of new Head Chef Andy Billings… The George & Dragon in Speldhurst has […]
