Tonbridge Bean

Get ready for another exciting weekend in and around Tonbridge. From classic car shows to live music, theatrical performances, and unique dining experiences, there’s plenty to explore between 20-22 June. Here’s our curated guide to the best events in and around Tonbridge.

Festivals & Celebrations

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 It’s a Knockout with Tonbridge Lions 📍 Angel Centre, Tonbridge 🕒 Friday, June 20th, 2025 Cheer on the teams or even participate in this fun-filled, inflatable obstacle course challenge organised by the Tonbridge Lions Club. More details.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Classic Car Show at the Castle 📍 Tonbridge Castle 🕒 Saturday, June 21st, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Admire a stunning display of vintage and classic cars set against the historic backdrop of Tonbridge Castle, organised by Tonbridge Rotary. More details.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Hever’s Home Front 2025 (1940s Event) 📍 Hever Castle 🕒 Saturday, June 21st – Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM Step back in time to wartime Britain! Experience authentic cooking, military vehicle displays, and browse vintage stalls. Included with admission. More details: Hever Castle – Hever’s Home Front 2025

Concerts, Shows & Culture

Allan Bunney Concert 📍 E M Forster Theatre, Tonbridge School 🕒 Friday, June 20th, 2025, 19:30. Tonbridge School’s Head of Strings Emma Blanco, and Head of Keyboard Marcus Andrews, perform solo repertoire before joining forces for Cesar Franck’s monumental Sonata for Violin and Piano. Entry is free. Details here.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Summer Band Concerts 📍 Tonbridge Castle Bailey Lawn 🕒 Sunday, June 22nd, 2025 (West Kent Big Band performance) Enjoy a relaxing afternoon listening to live music from local guest bands on the castle lawns. Free entry! More details: Tonbridge Castle – Summer Band Concerts

Visitors 📍 The Oast Theatre, Tonbridge 🕒 21st to 28th June – “Visitors is a tender and bewitching play about Arthur and Edie facing the challenges of old age on the family farm.” More details.

Queen By Candlelight 📍 Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells 🕒 Friday, June 20th, 2025 Experience the iconic music of Queen performed by candlelight in a truly memorable concert. Book tickets: Assembly Hall Theatre – What’s On

Art in June 📍 Mereworth Wines 🕒 Wednesday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Weekends, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Exhibition runs until June 22nd, 2025) Discover an exciting collection of work by talented artists in the beautiful setting of Mereworth Wines. Learn more: Mereworth Wines Events

Food & Drink Spotlight

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Artisan Market 📍 Tonbridge Castle 🕒 Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Explore a wonderful selection of locally sourced produce, artisanal goods, and unique crafts. More details.

Beer and Whisky Masterclass 📍 Mereworth Wines 🕒 Friday, June 20th, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Expand your palate with an exciting masterclass focusing on the nuances of beer and whisky. Learn more: Mereworth Wines Events

The Kent Whisky Train! 📍 Spa Valley Railway 🕒 Saturday, June 21st, 2025 Embark on a unique whisky tasting experience as you journey through the High Weald countryside by steam train. Book tickets: Spa Valley Railway – Opening Days & Special Events

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Pantiles Markets 📍 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells 🕒 Saturday, June 21st – Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Browse a diverse array of offerings from culinary delights and bespoke gifts to handcrafted arts and crafts at this vibrant market. More details.

Health & Wellness Events

Park Run 📍 Racecourse Park, Tonbridge 🕒 Saturday, June 21st, 2025, 9:00 AM Join the free, weekly 5k run, jog, or walk open to all ages and abilities. A great way to start your weekend! More details: Tonbridge Bean – What’s On

Junior Park Run 📍 Tonbridge 🕒 Sunday, June 22nd, 2025 A fun and active way for younger ones to get involved in running! (Generally held every Sunday) More details: Tonbridge Our Town Events

Nature Walk: Splash Point/Seaford Head and Tide Mills 📍 Seaford Head, East Sussex (group likely from Kent) 🕒 Saturday, June 21st, 2025 Join a nature walk to explore coastal habitats and enjoy the fresh air, led by the Tonbridge Local Group of the RSPB. More details: RSPB Tonbridge Local Group – Our programme for 2024-25

Hospice in the Weald Open Gardens Various locations in Kent:

• Lake Farm, Rolvenden: Saturday, June 21st, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
• Fordcombe Open Gardens: Saturday, June 21st, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
• The Old Post House, Blackham: Saturday, June 21st – Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
• Bidborough Open Gardens: Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Support a great cause while exploring beautiful private gardens. More details: Hospice in the Weald – Open Gardens 2025

🖤 THE BLACK BOOK

A little bit boujee and only for the adults. Unique events in Tonbridge and beyond that we love, from our Little Black Book.

Harry Whitty (Jazz) 📍 Mereworth Wines 🕒 Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Enjoy a Sunday morning filled with captivating jazz from multi-instrumentalist Harry Whitty, performing a mix of piano-vocal and original compositions. Learn more: Mereworth Wines Events

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