A noteworthy evening of creative celebration
Students at Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys celebrated their myriad artistic talents, courtesy of the Creative Arts Summer Festival. Eileen Leahy discovers more about this fun event, which took place at the end of last month… Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys (TWGSB) recently hosted its Creative Arts Festival. The yearly event is […]
What to do this Father’s Day weekend
With Father’s Day taking place this Sunday (June 18), venues across the Tunbridge Wells area are offering a range of exciting activities to say thanks to Dad. From a classic car show at Bewl Water to delectable dining at The Brasserie, there are plenty of options to make this weekend truly memorable. Salomons Estate, a […]
Poetry in motion
The annual Tunbridge Wells Poetry Festival is now on. This year’s event, which has received funding from RTW Together, is bigger and better than ever with a programme for all ages to enjoy. Eileen Leahy speaks to one of the festival’s co-founders – and Times of Tunbridge Wells cartoonist – Peppy Scott about what’s going […]
Tunbridge Wells Fringe Festival 2023
The Tunbridge Wells Fringe Festival 2023, which runs until July 16, returns this summer for its third year. Inspired by the world-famous Edinburgh Fringe, the town will see a buzzing programme of events taking place day and night for two weeks across multiple venues in the area, with local support from The Hive, RTW Together, […]
WIN a FREE party worth £1,800!
One Warwick Park in Chapel Place is giving its Instagram followers the chance to win big in a huge giveaway. Teaming up with local event decorator, The Glitzy Balloon Company, the prize is worth over £1,800, making it the hotel’s largest giveaway to date. The competition opened on Monday (June 5) and will close at […]
Fun in the sun on Bewl Water’s reservoir
Water sports such as windsurfing and paddleboarding have become some of the fastest-growing summer activities in the United Kingdom. According to The Watersports Participation Survey, 13.2 million UK adults tried a boating activity in 2022, up 3 per cent from 2021. Paddlesports like canoeing and kayaking also saw an increase, as results revealed more than […]
Comfort food with flair
TN1 Bar and Kitchen offers the best of British food with a contemporary twist and attention to detail that makes it a must-visit, says Michelle Wood. As we enter through the doors of TN1 Bar and Kitchen on Monson Street on a chilly spring evening. we are warmly greeted by owners Murat and Tess […]
Step into summer with Salomons Estate’s sweet and fruity new menu
Weddings and events venue Salomons Estate is celebrating a quintessentially British summer with a new afternoon tea menu. Featuring all-time favourites with an enticing selection of sweet and seasonal flavours, Head Chef Daniel Yardley said he was determined to bring a unique twist to the English tradition, which can be enjoyed overlooking the estate’s 36-acre […]
WIN a weekend glamping trip worth over £650!
June is National Camping Month and Great Outdoors Month, and Bewl Water in Lamberhurst is pulling out all the stops to celebrate. Hosting their biggest giveaway yet worth over £650, one lucky winner and three friends will enjoy a two-night glamping trip plus a host of other goodies, including hampers from international sports brand Trespass […]
Father’s Day fun in Tunbridge Wells
Father’s Day takes place on Sunday 18 June this year, so rest assured that you still have plenty of time to plan something special. And if you’re looking for something a little bit more adventurous than a Number 1 Dad mug or box of chocolates, then fear not, as Tunbridge Wells prepares for a busy […]
