Although it doesn’t particularly feel like it, Spring is on its way at last. The clocks go forward on Sunday (!) and lambing season has arrived. Check out where to see the newborns near Tunbridge Wells this weekend, plus family days out, adult workshops, train-fun and more!
♥ Celebrate the arrival of Spring at Hadlow College’s annual Lambing Weekend on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th March from 11am to 4pm. Enjoy local food and drink stalls, arts and crafts, a birds of prey display, talks and demonstrations from the National Centre for Reptile Welfare, tractor-and-trailer rides, college course information and, of course, you’ll meet the stars of the show: NEWBORN LAMBS! There will also be fun-fair rides and stalls. Advance sales close at 11am on Friday 24th March (limited tickets available on the gate). Entry is £25 per family (2 adults and up to 3 kids), £10 for adults and £5 for children/concessions.
♥ Take the whole family, including your four-legged friends, to the Big Dog Day Out at Bewl Water on Saturday 25th March. From agility courses to photo opps, face-painting to family treasure trails, there will be plenty to enjoy, including the highlight of the day…the Dog Show. Who will take home Most Handsome Boy, Prettiest Girl, Best Biscuit Catcher and Best Rescue? Food & drinks available at the Waterfront Cafe all day. Click here to pre-register.
♥ Adults are invited to ‘The Nest’ in Edenbridge this Saturday on a day of self discovery, nature connection, deep relaxation and an opportunity to tune into their true self and set intentions for the new season. Includes gentle exercises, a walk in the beautiful Staffhurst Woods, deep dive coaching, restorative yoga, home-cooked lunch, vision board creation and CAKE!
♥ Choo Choo! Trainmasters Tunbridge Wells is back at Speldhurst Village Hall on Sunday 26th March. Take your little train fans along for a playtime filled with trains, tracks, ride-ons, dressing up, a roller-coaster more! Book now for these popular sessions.
♥ Grab a bargain from the selection of pre-loved baby and children’s clothes, toys and equipment sold to parents by parents at the Mum2Mum Market, Tonbridge Angel Centre on Sunday from 10am-12pm.
♥ Create a luxurious Spring wreath for your home with Lucie from The Bloom Foundry; winner of The Best Florist in Kent 2021. In this fun, relaxing workshop Lucie will guide you through the different practical stages of making a beautiful, unique wreath, using raw materials and seasonal decoration. The Bloom Foundary, St John’s Road, Tunbridge Wells on Saturday at 2pm.
♥ Every Sunday from 10am-3pm you can visit the market at Reuthe’s The Lost Gardens of Sevenoaks. Browse 30 craft and produce stalls, which vary from week to week. Make a day of it, by visiting the cafe, beautiful gardens with trails and plant nursery. Parking is free, entry to garden £3 for adults, free for children. Dogs on leads welcome.
♥ One of our favourite Tunbridge Wells walks is the Southborough Viaduct walk – an absolute gem and another one that we discovered during lockdown. There are several ways of doing it but this route is probably my favourite and has superb directions. I am guessing it is probably pretty muddy at the moment, so don’t forget your wellies!
♥ An idea maybe best suited to older kids and those interested/studying The Romans, is Lullingtsone Roman Villa, DA4 0JA. You can spend around an hour, viewing the preserved mosaics and paintings of the preserved ruins of a roman villa. There is a popular quiz sheet for kids to complete. Perfect for a raining day, as it’s under cover!
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