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What’s on around Tunbridge Wells this weekend? 11th and 12th March

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It’s almost the weekend again and if you’re looking for something  to do with the family, check out our ideas based in and around Tunbridge Wells. There’s ways to cosy up and have fun indoors like catching the latest family movie or bringing out your creative side at Arty Farty, plus a fab variety of outdoor adventures too! Enjoy!

♥ Everyone is welcome to celebrate International Women’s Day at the Southbrorugh Civic Centre on Friday 10th Match, from 5-10pm. Art, Music, Poetry, Song, Talks, Stalls, Food, Drink and more!

♥ Grab a bargain from the preloved, good quality baby and children items for sale at the Sevenoaks Spring NCT Sale. 10.30am – 12pm on Sunday 12th March at Walthamstow Hall. NCT member entry from 10am.
♥ Before throwing away your broken household items, take them along to the volunteer run Repair Cafe at the Trinity Theatre on Saturday morning from 9.45am. See if the experts can help, while you enjoy the cafe!
♥ Explore the world of mixed media and abstract art, how it works and how to get started at the Arty Farty spring workshops. All ages are welcome to play with all the materials on offer, take inspiration from famous artists and create your own style of masterpieces, whilst getting messy and having fun! Saturdays 10am-12pm for weeks from 11th March to 1st April for £45.

♥ Do you have a teenager interested in nature? Why not take them along to a guided walk of Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve this Saturday morning?! There’ll be time to observe the visiting birds, with a guide who knows exactly what to look out for, so pack some binoculars. Book ahead – for over 12’s only.

♥ In a valley between Tunbridge Wells and Rusthall is the gorgeous circular forest walk in Hurst Woods, which criss-crosses a meandering stream. You can enter the forest via Coniston Avenue and it’s best to leave pushchairs at home for this one.

♥ If you fancy a cosy afternoon at home, check out our 10 favourite family boardgames and bring out your competitive side!

♥ Ever tried the Kino cinema at Hawkhurst? Every weekend morning they show a family film and this weekend you can catch Dreamworks first film from the brilliant Shrek universe in 10 years! Yes, everyone’s favourite leche-loving, swashbuckling, fear-defying feline returns with his own movie, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.

♥ The Pantiles market is back this weekend, with local produce, tasty treats antiques and artisan crafts. Much-loved Oliver Greens has reopened its doors, with its high quality fruit, veg and deli, plus outside seating area where you can enjoy drinks and food. Or grab a take out coffee from one of the many cafes, for a stroll through The Common up to the rocks. Always a winner!

♥ In around 1 hour’s drive, you can be at the magnificent Hampton Court Palace. Once there the children will come face-to-face with mysterious mythical beasts, storm the battlements, besiege the towers and explore the secret grotto in the Magic Garden children’s playground. The kids will love the sand, water, AstroTurf and range of play equipment – in fact it’s so good you may need to queue for entry at busy times. There’s lots more to see and do, exploring the home of Henry VIII and 60 acres of formal gardens, with maze. At weekends you can also Meet the Tudors, and discover the roles that helped the palace run and hear their stories.