From raves to restorative yoga, there’s so much going on in Tunbridge Wells this weekend.
We’re on the countdown to Easter now, and with it there’s so much celebration of life and Spring in Tunbridge Wells. From free workshops for kids to funfairs, Spring Equinox celebrations and lambing events – this weekend is teeming with life and joy. We hope whatever you do this weekend, you have the weekend you want.
By Zoe Phillimore
Don’t forget to also check out our guide to the best playgrounds in Tunbridge Wells, family bike rides in Tunbridge Wells and our guide to the best brunches in Tunbridge Wells. Fingers crossed for some sunshine!
OUR PICK THIS WEEKEND
♥ The National Trust properties have Spring-themed events on across the board this weekend. Check out our full run down here.
Here are more events in Tunbridge Wells this weekend
Share a dancefloor with your kids
♥ Bounce Family Rave is back at The Manor House on Sunday at 11.30am-6.30pm. Expect the best of 90s and 00s music alongside plenty to keep the kiddos entertained: games, soft play, face painting, bubble machine, a sensory machine… the list (and beat) goes on!
Enjoy some spills and thrills in Tonbridge
♥ Bensons funfair is rolling into Sovereign Way in Tonbridge this weekend. Entry is free and there’s, well, literally all the fun of the fair. This is running from Friday through to Sunday.
Have a nostalgic night out…
♥ Want to listen to some 90s music but don’t want the kids in tow? The Manor House are also hosting a 90s dance anthems night on Saturday 23 March from 5pm… and continues until 3am. Godspeed, Millennials of Tunbridge Wells.
One more music event we want to shout about…
♥ We’re heading off to Mr Scruff at The Forum this Friday night. The five-hour set starts at 7.30pm and will include soul, funk and jazz.
Two FREE workshops for kids
♥ The Amelia is hosting FREE craft workshops for kids across both days of this weekend. Kids can make their own cup and ball game and/or yo-yo at these sessions.
♥ For a more focused activity, The Amelia is also running Mini Maker Workshops across the weekend. You have to book for these FREE session. Kids will take on a small wood craft project and build a wooden character or vehicle of their choice in a proper woodworking workshop. It’s suitable to kids aged 5 and up, and is designed to encourage independent working, although parents are expected to help!
And one workshop for kids and adults
♥ Feeling jealous of all the kids’ workshops? Kent is running his green woodworking full-day workshops on both days of the weekend at Wilderness Woods. You need to book ahead for this, BYO lunch and get ready for some focused woodworking.
Celebrate Spring in full force
♥ Also at Wilderness Woods, there’s a celebration of the Spring Equinox on Sunday from 11.30am. Sally will be hosting meditation by the fire, along with Shamanic drums and a sage cleanse.
Ultilise the power of the full moon this weekend
♥ Flourish are harnessing the power of the full moon and hosting a restorative yoga massage session on 24 March. The session will be focused on deep relaxation poses to calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety and release tension. Sounds absolutely amazing. No yoga experience is required, but you do need to book your mat space.
Learn a life-saving skill
♥ There is free CPR training at the Royal Victoria Place on Sunday 24 March. There’s various slots through the day that you can book in to learn this life-saving skill.
Marvel at nature’s beauty at Hever’s spring event
♥ Spring into Spring at Hever this weekend at their “Dazzling Daffodils” event. There are 80,000 daffodil bulbs planted in Hever’s grounds… see if you can count them all ? There’s a self-led walk, and the Scented Garden is meant to be gorgeous at this time of year. Once you’ve absorbed the beautiful sights and smells of Spring, you can pop to the maze, amazing adventure playground and get a bite to eat in the grounds.
Shop for bargains for the kids
♥ It’s Crowborough Mum2Mum market this weekend on Saturday from 1-3pm at Crowborough Community Centre. These sales are always really popular as they’re packed with great quality stuff at amazing prices.
Meet some Spring lambs
♥ The “maternity ward” is open at South Brockwells Farm in Uckfield this weekend. Their Lambing Live event is on Saturday from 11am until midday.
Give something back to your community
♥ Help a local community and the environment by joining the community litter pick in Pembury on Saturday at 10.30am. Everyone is meeting on the village green where there’ll be black bin bags and litter grabbers to help you on your mission.
Get some screen-free time
♥ Reuthe’s Lost Garden of Sevenoaks are running their mini survival camp this Saturday from 10am until midday. The session is great for kids aged seven to 13. There will be den building, fire building and cooking on the fire. The perfect thing to tempt them away from Fortnite…
Brush up on first aid
♥ There’s a family first aid course at Christ Church Southborough on Saturday from 10am. Find out how to handle a scary situation such as choking, burns or a bump to the head. The session costs £25 and you have to book in advance.