This week’s ‘What’s On’ blog post is jam-packed with ideas from Fairy School at Hall Place to a Summer Survival Picnic at Dunorlan Park, Peppa Pig & George at The Hop Farm, the Sure Start Centre’s Holiday Fun Time in Southborough, Creatables’ Summer Workshops, Tunbridge Wells Pride, Biddenden Tractorfest & Country Fair and more – all taking place over the next seven days!! Read all about them below…
♥ Temper Temper Chocolate Workshops in Southborough – Monday 13 & Wednesday 15 August
Temper Temper Chocolate in Southborough is hosting two-hour workshops designed for enthusiastic, budding chocolatiers from age 4+ who would like to have a go at making their own chocolates. With refreshments, perhaps some chocolate tasting and plenty of goodies to take home children of all ages are bound to love this summer holiday workshop. Prices are £20 per child and adults are welcome to watch if they wish. Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance by calling Alison on 07999058820 or emailing temperchoc@hotmail.co.uk.
♥ Fairy School at Hall Place & Gardens, Bexley – Monday 13 & Wednesday 15 August
Step into a world of wonder and excitement Hall Place and Gardens Fair School. Come dressed as your favourite fairy folk and dance in the majestic Great Hall, take refreshments in Elf Garden, hear stories from the fairy teachers and make amazing fairy crafts.
Fairy School opens its doors at 10am or 2pm and classes last two hours. Tickets cost £10 per child; adults are free (at least one adult for every 2 children is required to help with the crafts). Advanced booking is essential. Call 01322 621238 or visit the website HERE for more info.
♥ Sure Start Centre Holiday Fun Time in Paddock Wood – Tuesday 14 August
A range of fun activities for all ages, run by Paddock Wood Sure Start Centre at St Andrews Field, Paddock Wood from 2 – 3.30pm. All are welcome to come along to this free event.
♥ The Magic Of Minibeasts at Bore Place – Tuesday 14 August
During this fun day at Bore Place, children will get to check the moth trap, chase butterflies through the wildflower meadows, catch grasshoppers, turn over logs and dip nets into one of the many ponds at Bore Place. Taking place from 9am to 4pm there will also be fun around the campfire making model mini-beasts. This session is £35 per child and suitable for children aged 7-11 years. Places can be booked HERE.
♥ ‘Alien Life’ Workshop at The Observatory Science Centre – Tuesday 14 August
There are some weird creatures here on Earth. They live in all sorts of strange places where humans would not survive. Could there be life beyond Earth? Would it be the same? The Observatory Science Centre invites your children to try and find out if it’s possible in this half-day workshop. Sessions run at 10.30am – 1pm or 2pm – 4.30pm and the cost is £12.50 per 6 – 8 year old. Don’t forget to ask about discounted entry to the centre before and after the workshop. To book click HERE.
♥ ‘Red Planet, Blue Planet’ Workshop at The Observatory Science Centre – Wednesday 15 August
How many planets are in our solar system? Are they all the same? What makes Earth look so blue and Mars look so red? Come along to The Observatory Science Centre to find out about the planets with some amazing activities, then design and make a spacecraft to land an egg safely on the surface of another planet. This half day workshops runs at 10.30am – 1pm or 2pm – 4.30pm and the cost per 6 – 8 year old is £12.50 per child. Bookings can be made HERE.
♥ Minis Summer Make & Take Workshop at Millbrook Garden Centre Crowborough – Wednesday 15 August
Let Millbrook Garden Centre Crowborough entertain the little ones by decorating a wooden butterfly feeder to take home and encourage beautiful butterflies into your garden. The session starts at 2pm and is £5 per child to include the craft activity, refreshments and a bug tattoo. Booking is essential as places are limited. Click HERE for more info.
♥ Musical Bumps Summer Holiday Singing Session at Speldhurst – Wednesday 15 August
Join Musical Bumps for a summer holiday singing session, at Speldhurst Village Hall at 10am. Perfect for children from 0 – 5 years old. Spaces can be booked by emailing sarah.trigg@musicalbumps.com or calling 07812 485020.
♥ Small Mammals Day at Bore Place – Wednesday 15 August
Children will check humane small mammal traps to see mice and voles close up, head out across Bore Place farm in search of the elusive brown hare and practice field craft to pick up the tracks of larger mammals. There will even be an opportunity to check the trail camera to see what’s been captured on film when people are not about. This session is £35 per child and suitable for children aged 7-11 years. Places can be booked HERE.
♥ Make a Lavender Bag at Riverhill Himalayan Gardens – Wednesday 15 to Sunday 19 August
Design and sew your very own handmade bag at Riverhill Himalayan Gardens and fill it with wonderful smelling lavender flowers (included in the entry price). Then enjoy the woodland adventure playground, den building in the forest, getting lost in the maze and climbing to the viewpoint.
♥ ‘Moving Electricity’ Workshop at The Observatory Science Centre – Thursday 16 August
A fabulously fun workshop exploring electricity and magnetism! Children can come along to this half-day workshop at The Observatory Science Centre to make some fascinating simple motors and models. Session times are at 10.30am – 1pm or 2pm – 4.30pm and the cost is £12.50 per 9 – 11 year old. Click HERE to book in advance.
♥ Our Amazing Animal World at Millbrook Garden Centre Crowborough – Thursday 16 August
Get up close to real minibeasts and learn some fascinating facts about them at Millbrook Garden Centre Crowborough this Summer, with the experienced animal handlers from Our Amazing Animal World & Bug Roadshow.
The cost for this fully interactive experience is £6.50 per child, to include 45 minutes with the animals and a bug tattoo. Sessions times are at 11am, 12pm, 1pm or 3pm. Click HERE to book.
♥ Summer Survival Picnic at Dunorlan Park – Thursday 16 August
Local Mum Alex from Feed the Brood is hosting a free picnic in Dunorlan Park at 11am to help you enjoy the summer with your lovely tiny people! Like-minded parents can meet up, talk about food, share recipes and discuss techniques for dealing with fussy eating and meal planning! More info HERE.
♥ Free Park Safari with Tunbridge Wells Museum & Art Gallery at St John’s Recreation Ground – Thursday 16 August
Intrepid young explorers can go wild hunting for magnificent mini-beasts in the best wildlife hot spots at St John’s Recreation Ground. Sessions are at 10.30-11.45am and 2.00-3.15pm and are suitable for the whole family, but an adult must accompany children. To book your free place call the Tunbridge Wells Museum & Art Gallery on 01892 554171 or email museum@tunbridgewells.gov.uk.
♥ Peppa Pig and George at the Hop Farm – Thursday 16th August
Come along to the Hop Farm and meet everyone’s favourite TV stars, Peppa Pig and George, at intervals throughout the day. Then enjoy the popular attractions including outdoor play areas, Hopper’s Animal Farm, Bumper Carz, the Magic Castle, Zorbs, 4D cinema, driving school and so much more!
♥ Sure Start Centre Holiday Fun Time in Southborough – Thursday 16 August
A range of fun activities for all ages, run by Southborough Sure Start Centre at Southborough Primary School Field from 2 – 3.30pm. All are welcome to come along to this free event.
♥ A Day on the Farm at Bore Place – Thursday 16 August
Drop your children off at Bore Place for a fun-filled day exploring the organic dairy farm and learning about where food comes from. They will walk across the fields to find the herd of cows and watch them at milking time. Participants will also make pizzas, using ingredients harvested from the market garden. This session is £35 per child and suitable for children aged 7-11 years. Places can be booked HERE.
♥ Eastbourne International Airshow – Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 August
Eastbourne International Airshow boasts a 2-mile flying display line along Eastbourne’s seafront. This free event features military and civilian aviation display teams including the Red Arrows, Typhoon and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, plus many more. Ground displays are open from 10am – 6pm daily, with flying from lunchtime until 5pm. Visit the website for more details HERE.
♥ Creatables Summer Workshops in Hildenbrough – Thursday 16 & Friday 17 August
These fun workshops take children on adventures using the unique Creatables’s mix of team drama games, exciting interactive storytelling and creative crafts. A must for all story lovers aged 4-8 years. “The Enchanted Library” runs in Hildenborough Village Hall from 10am – 3pm on Thursday or Friday for £70 per day. To book, call Kate on 07903592373 or email info@creatablesworkshops.co.uk. Find out more about Creatables HERE.
♥ Haysden Country Park Story Telling – Friday 17 August
Listen to a nature-themed story at Haysden Country Park on Friday from 1pm to 2pm in the play area, followed by a craft session. Meet by the flagpole near the main car park. No booking is required for this FREE event.
♥ Minis Summer Make & Take Workshop at Millbrook Garden Centre Crowborough – Friday 17 August
Millbrook Garden Centre Crowborough invites children to come along at 2pm on Friday to get crafty, creating an assortment of poly bead clay bug friends to take home and enjoy. The cost is £5 per child and includes refreshments and a bug tattoo. Bookings can be made HERE.
♥ Make a Splash at Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel Leisure Centre – throughout August
The Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel leisure centre is offering My Tunbridge Wells readers a discounted rate to enjoy the indoor heated pool with smaller children’s pool during the Summer Holiday. A family pass (2 adults + 2 children age 4-15) will be £18 (saving you £6) and children under 3 go free (one per adult), while entry for two adults is just £10. Just mention #MyTunbridgeWells on entry.
♥ Hever Castle Jousting – Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 August
The Knights of Royal England will be entertaining the crowds with exhilarating displays of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic arena complete with Royal Box at Hever Castle’s Jousting event this weekend.
Bring a blanket or watch the joust in style from the medieval spectator stands, available for a small cost on a first-come, first-served basis. Then choose which knights to support and cheer them to glory. You can pop along to Knights and Princesses School while you’re there too! For more information visit the website HERE.
♥ Tunbridge Wells Pride 2018 – Saturday 18th August
The Tunbridge Wells Pride march begins at 11.30am at the Millennium Clock heading down to The Forum where everyone is welcome to enjoy the rest of the afternoon as a community celebrating everything that makes us all great.
Join Miss Luna Lestrange, DJ Kelly-Lee and DJ Phat Baz in the grounds of The Forum to celebrate Pride with the local community, everyone is welcome no matter your age, identity or orientation, family friendly of course – bring along the whole family for a fun filled day with music, dancing, colour, performances and campery.
♥ Truckfest South East at The Hop Farm – Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 August
Truckfest South East at The Hop Farm this weekend is the must-see show for families and truck enthusiasts alike. Representing trucks from all over the world – you’ll see everything from giant trucks from the USA and jaw dropping customised vehicles!
There will be entertainment and attractions for everyone, including the thrills of the main arena, bringing you the world famous monster trucks, stunt drivers with daring tricks and celebrity guest appearances. Find out more and purchase tickets HERE.
♥ Biddenden Tractorfest & Country Fair – Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 August
Young and old will enjoy the nostalgic Biddenden Tractor Fest & Country Fair celebrating tractors from many decades alongside classic cars, commercial vehicles and motorcycles, which raises many thousands of pounds for charity. There is a varied programme in the arenas (including dog shows, falconry and Shire horses), children’s entertainment, live music, a large array of craft stalls, tractor rides, as well as plenty of local artisan food and drink. Visit the website for more info HERE.
♥ Penshurst Place Summer Sundays – Sunday 19 August
See what Penshurst Place Summer Sundays have to offer this year – featuring a new falconry show, a brand-new panto in the garden, as well as a variety of crafts and the ever-popular Maize Maze, there’s plenty for the children to do.
Here’s a round-up of several blog posts which you may find useful this August too:
♥ Summer Bucket List: 50+ Family Days out in Kent & East Sussex – read the full post HERE.
♥ 50 things to do in Kent with the kids for FREE this Summer – read the full post HERE.
♥ Top Tunbridge Wells Summer Holiday Clubs and Classes – read the full post HERE.
♥ Five top places for Pick your Own in Kent & East Sussex – read the full post HERE.
♥ 50 things to do in Kent when it’s raining – read the full post HERE.
♥ 9 of our favourite family walks in Kent and East Sussex – read the full post HERE.
♥ 6 of the best beaches in Kent and East Sussex for families – read the full post HERE.
♥ Top places for soft play in Kent – near Tunbridge Wells – read the full post HERE.
♥ A Guide to 40 Pubs with Play Areas in Kent & East Sussex – read the full post HERE.
For the latest events around Tunbridge Wells, check out the Events Calendar below, which is being updated daily:
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