With the Easter holidays behind us, there’s a full calendar of things to do in Tunbridge Wells this weekend. Come rain or shine, we’ve got ideas to keep you and the whole family busy in Kent and Sussex over the coming weekend.
By Zoe Phillimore
As I write this, actual hail is battering the window. This Spring weather sure is a trip, right?! Eesh. We understand how difficult it is to keep kids entertained when you can’t plan for the weather, which is why we have this bumper guide of things to do in Tunbridge Wells if it’s raining. It’s also lambing season – I spotted lots of newborn lambs on Romney Marsh as we visited Camber over Easter. So we’ve got the best lambing events to go to this weekend listed below too. Wishing you a lovely weekend whatever you do – I’m off to do a sun dance!
OUR PICK THIS WEEKEND
♥ It’s the Four Winds Farm lambing event this weekend on both days. At time of writing there are still tickets to the Saturday 20 April date, but get them while they’re there. Adult tickets are £8, kids aged 2-16 £4 and a family ticket (two adults; two kids) are £22. There will be face painting, tractor rides (weather permitting – eek!), sheep sheering and sheepdog demonstrations. There’s usually a bouncy castle too.
There are plenty more things to do in Tunbridge Wells this weekend
Make a splash
♥ There’s a Fun & Floats swimming session at Tunbridge Wells Leisure Centre on Saturday at 1.30pm. On wet days this gets booked up, but there are tickets at the moment. There is also a SEND swim session in the learner pool at 9am. Fun & Floats also runs on Sunday at 12.15pm and 1.30pm – this is in the big pool, but there are sessions in the learner pool too.
Go for a spin in Crowborough
♥ Gyso Roller Disco is rolling into Crowborough Leisure Centre on Saturday at 11.30am-12.45pm. All ages and abilities welcome. You can rent skates from child size 8 up to adult size 12. Entry is £6pp and you need to book in advance.
Something that’s FREE
♥ Go for a bluebell walk. This is THE weekend to go – they’re in full bloom at the moment in the woods all over Tunbridge Wells. You can book tickets to see them at Hole Park, or check out our ultimate guide to seeing bluebells in Tunbridge Wells for more ideas. There are 15 places on there and many of them are free.
Learn about Ukrainian culture at The Amelia
♥ The Amelia Scott is hosting a Welcoming Spring Ukrainian Community Celebration Day from 10am-3pm on 20 April. This event will be a chance to learn about Ukrainian culture and traditions, and will include crafts, recipes and more. It’s totally free.
Visit a playground for fun + hot chocolates
♥ If you find a moment of sunshine, why not pop out to Grosvenor & Hilbert Rec? There’s a fab playground there for all ages, a flat scooter track for biking and scooting, sports courts, a duck pond and a skate park. There’s also a cafe at The Hub next door to the playground where you can grab hot drinks and light meals.
Get your car washed for charity
♥ Got a filthy car? Tonbridge Fire Station are doing a charity car wash on Saturday 20 April from 10am-2.30pm. It’s cash donations only, and all for a great cause.
A rare opportunity in Rotherfield
♥ Over in Rotherfield, Argos Hill windmill is hosting an open day on Sunday 21 April from 2-5pm. Pop along to have a tour of the windmill and see what it’s all about. Donations are welcome to help with running this windmill.
Hit a garden centre
♥ As the weather warms up, many of us are probably considering sprucing up our gardens. Pop along to Sussex Country Gardener to buy some plants, the kids LOVE the water displays and gift shop, plus there’s a great cafe to buy fresh cakes and yummy lunches.
Enjoy some beautiful woods
♥ Wilderness Woods in Hadlow Down is a great place for a mini day trip. The kids can play in the playground, let their imaginations go wild in the mud kitchen while you enjoy a hot drink from The Hatch. Then take a stroll around the managed woodland – there’s loads of nature to explore at this time of year.