Demelza’s Trail with a Tail

Kicking off on 11 July and running for nine weeks, Trail with a Tale will see beautiful art sculptures pop up across Royal Tunbridge Wells. Help your little ones find all the sculptures hidden across the town.

Summer of play at Scotney Castle

Set in the beautiful meadow at Scotney Castle, join the Summer of Play where families are invited to enjoy a mix of activities with a series of themed zones including nature, sports, creative and games zones.

Park safaris with The Amelia

Dig out your bug boxes as Park Safaris are back! Join Dr Ian Beavis, an expert in the natural world, for fun, lively and informative trails across the parks of Tunbridge Wells.

Stick Man Fun Day at Bedgebury Pinetum

Bedgebury Pinetum’s resident children’s trail features family-favourite Stick Man. Open every day over summer, it’s the ideal way to enjoy the great outdoors with little ones. For an extra slice of Stick Man fun, head to the forest on 23 August for the Stick Man Fun Day where you can meet the beloved character, enjoyed themed craft stations, face painting and enjoy the trail

Dragon Boat Race Family Fun Day at Bewl Water

Head to Bewl Water on 30 August for a family fun day featuring a dragon boat race, aqua park, mini golf, crafts, garden games, laser tag, soft play and more!

Aspens Animal Fun

Animal lovers will enjoy a day out at Aspens Animal Park in Pembury. Craft sessions run across the school summer holidays including Cookie Decorating, Bubble Tea Making, Friendship Bracelet Making and Mosaic Tile Decorating, every Wednesday throughout August. You’ll also be able to enjoy a sizzling summer barbecue, visit the animals and enjoy the adventure playground!

Plus, Cornford Road may be shut, but you’ll be able to enjoy an animal trail en route from Pembury village to the animal park. Visit Aspens for more details.

Balfour Winery Rose Festival

Known for its pink champagne, Balfour Winery is the perfect place to go this summer for a wine festival. A weekend-long celebration on 26 & 27 July featuring English wines, barbecues and oysters. Need we say any more?

Tunbridge Wells Food & Drink Festival

Back for another year, this is a tried and tested food festival in the heart of town! Mark your calendars for 27 & 28 September and try the best of the best produce from local

The Pantiles Market

This market is a firm favourite – offering everything from fresh pizza (courtesy of Rascals Events Catering) to bao buns, plenty of delicious sweet treats and handmade crafts. Well worth checking out this summer!

Calverley Precinct Market

Another market new to town will be at Calverley Precinct on the last Sunday of every month!

From marathon-length walks to accessible adventures for all – take a look at all of our walks in Tunbridge Wells

Why not try the Scotney Castle Circle, a newly-mapped out walk, which takes you from The Voneyard pub in Lamberhurst, around the Scotney Castle estate and through the countryside.

Plus, the High Weald Walking Festival is back for another year with walks across the borough including a guided history walk from Cranbrook to Sissinghurst on 21 September.

Sissinghurst Castle

Enjoy a guided tour of the world famous Sissinghurst Castle Gardens. Choose from early morning and evening tours and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the gardens like never before. Selected dates in July, August and September

Take on a heritage trail

Tunbridge Wells oozes history and heritage, so it’s no wonder there’s a choice of heritage trails to enjoy. Delve into the history of Royal Tunbridge Wells and follow the Heritage Walking Trail. Or head to Cranbrook where you can find out all about the historic market town through its wonderful history.

Want to delve deeper into the Tunbridge Wells history and hear from some of the town’s people? Download the Tales of Tunbridge Wells Audio Trail and learn more about the historic spa town.

Discover Bayham Old Abbey

These impressive ruins built from local sandstone include much of the 13^th to 15^th-century church, the chapter house and a 14^th-century gatehouse. Pair this with nearby Lamberhurst village or Scotney Castle.

Tunbridge Wells Festival of Motoring

Held on The Pantiles on 2 & 3 August, join the automative spectacle. Free admission – with all proceeds going to local charity Taylor-Made Dreams.

Vintage Fair at The Pantiles

Venture down to The Pantiles on 9 & 10 August for the annual Vintage & Antiques Fair. Over 35 stall holders will line the historic Pantiles for a weekend of shopping in the historic setting.

Sunflower season at Four Winds Farm

Find your way through the maze of sunflowers at Four Winds Farm. Pick your own to take home and enjoy beautiful photo opportunities in the sea of sunflowers.

Centenary Open Day at Bedgebury

Celebrate 100 years of Bedgebury National Pinetum, for a full day of fun for one day only. Discover the fascinating world of tree conservation. Pick up your pinetum passport and discover five activity stations across the site.

Ever wanted to go behind the scenes and uncover more about Bedgebury Pinetum? Join a guided walk on 7 August and discover the nursery at Bedgebury to see how the tiny seedlings grow into vital contributions to conifer contribution. Or join conifer identification for beginners on 4 September on a expert-led guided walk.