Discover the fascinating story of Subbuteo, from its humble beginnings in Tunbridge Wells to its rise as an international phenomenon, in a new exhibition at The Amelia Scott. Oh! Oh! Oh! Subbuteo! captures the essence of this beloved tabletop football game, showcasing its evolution, cultural impact, and the enduring passion it inspires in fans worldwide.

In support of the FISTF / ESA / Subbuteo World Cup being held in Tunbridge Wells over the weekend of 20 / 21 / 22 September the Amelia will have an exhibition show-casing it's extensive collection of Subbuteo memorabilia.

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A fun and noisy singing session for children under 4 and their parents and carers.

• Tuesdays: 10.00 & 11.00
• Thursdays: 10.00

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Time: 9.30 am

A magical new story and interactive songs each Friday in Trinity’s Kitchen and Bar, from 9.30am – 10.15am. Taking place on our beautiful toy stage, this is a great chance to enjoy some fun with your little one and gently introduce them to the joys of storytelling and music.

Just turn up – there is no need to book in advance and it’s free to attend.

Free squash and biscuits for children. Teas, coffees and cakes available in the Kitchen and Bar for grown-ups.

Suitable for ages 1-4 and their grown-ups.

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Time: 2.00 - 4.00 pm

Meet the Fiends of Grosvenor & Hilbert Park at the Hub for:

• Craft & play activities.
• Cake decorating
• Fancy Dress.

Free but donations (£2) gratefully received.

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Time: 7.30 pm

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Time: 11.30 & 2.30 pm

Welcome to The Museum of Marvellous Things, where the impossible can happen! Discover stars in jars, catch moons like balloons, dance with Doo-Dahs in cages, sing with Noo-Nahs on stages. Because this a museum like no other - it’s made from the magic of YOUR imagination.

Ages 4+

Based on the picture book by Kristina Stephenson

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A Model Brick show, taking place inside the Engine Shed at Tunbridge Wells West as our trains operate up and down the line taking you to see further model brick scenes with displays at Groombridge and Eridge too!

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Time: 10.00-3.00pm

Explore the origins of Subbuteo, the original table football game invented in Langton Green, and experience the thrill of playing on some truly unique pitches.

Discover our Subbuteo inspired football sticker album and uncover the stories behind local heroes.

Create your own Subbuteo figures to take home.

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Time: 11.00 - 3.00 pm

Enjoy a spooktacular day filled with thrills and chills at The Pantiles’ Monster Mash! From 11am -3pm, this Halloween-themed spooktacular is perfect for little ghouls and goblins, with a cauldron full of fun waiting for everyone.

• Trick or Treat Yourself: Discover eerie-sistible goodies from local traders, including sweet treats, bewitching books and enchanting crystals.
• Boo-tiful Beverages: Sip on spine-tingling mocktails and cocktails.
• Pumpkin Palooza: Take part in a wicked workshop.
• Mug Shots: Strike a pose at our spooky selfie station and capture your Halloween spirit.
• Face the Frights: Get a monster makeover from our face painter.
• Creepy Characters: Meet our roaming ghostbusters.
• Storytime: Enjoy storytelling from Usborne books, with their spine-chilling tales.
• Costume Competition: Dress to impress for our costume competition – prizes await the best dressed!

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This Halloween we are bringing spooky tales to the castle with ghostly guides and a story telling mystery to solve.

11am & 2pm Show 1: Mr Bath the Butler doesn’t have a clue. He’s a ghost on a mission to find out how did he really die?

12noon & 3pm Show 2: There’s been a robbery! The Chiddingstone Jewels have gone missing. Mr Bath cannot be laid to rest until the truth is revealed.

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Time: 12.00 - 2.00 pm

The best of 90's & naughties club classics for the parents plus spooky anthems and entertainment for the whole family!!!

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Wilbur, a rather clumsy wizard, tries to plan a birthday surprise for his best friend Gertie. Unfortunately it doesn’t quite go to plan. Spooky spells and spectacular smells bring Wilbur and Gertie together for a hilarious hocus pocus of a Halloween.

Timings 10am, 11.15am, 1pm, 2.15pm and 3.30pm

From Once Upon A Wish Events.

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Listening to stories is a great way to develop and encourage young children to read books. Come and join one of our Story Time sessions for 3 to 4 year olds - it's great fun!

Every Monday at 11.00

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A magical 2-hour experience, perfect for young witches and wizards!

This immersive Halloween event will transport children into a fantasy world of Halloween-themed performances and workshops led by our delightfully clumsy Head Wizard, Merlin Hopkirken and his faculty of whimsical characters.

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Packed full of slapstick comedy, magic and mayhem

The performance is brought to you by the wonderful Radtastic Theatre.

The gruesome fun starts at Tunbridge Wells West Station with an experiment or two with the wacky Dr Frankenslime. Then all aboard the steam hauled Trick or Treat Express to begin our journey to the haunted, Eridge station. Along the way, Dr Frankenslime will hand out activity packs and colouring pencils to all the little monsters onboard.

Upon arrival at the station, everybody will make their way on to the platform where the mad doctor will show you how to make his famous, glow in the dark slime, each child will get to take the revolting concoction home with them!

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Unleash your creativity at our Have-A-Go Workshops

10-11: Finger Puppets

Where young fans can craft their own football-themed finger puppets!

2-3: Hand Puppets

Where young fans can craft their own football-themed hand puppets!

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Whether you’re mad about Mario, a Sonic super-fan, or just love video games, Pixel Bash is your chance to play incredible games from the past 40 years!

With 50 consoles, computers, and arcade machines at your fingertips, this is your golden ticket to step back in time and relive the magic of classic gaming at our epic Video Games Party!

Booking required and suitable for all ages.

Timings 10am, 11.15am, 12.30pm, 1.45pm, 3pm and 4.30pm

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Time: 12.00 -3.30 pm

A frightfully fantastic Children's Tea Party followed by a screening of the Disney film Coco.

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Time: 11.00 am (+3.00pm Thu)

Join Trinity Youth Theatre for Grimm Tales as retold by master-storyteller Philip Pullman.

The tales brought to life in all their glittering, macabre brilliance by a team of young directors and performers, aged 15-17.

• Little Red Riding Hood
• Rapunzel
• Three Snake Leaves
• Hans-My-Hedgehog
• The Juniper Tree

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Time: 7.00 pm

Once again the Tunbridge Wells Round Table present the biggest and best firework display around Tunbridge Wells.

Doors open at 5.30 pm

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River will be joining us with his amazing rodents & reptiles .

Come along this Sunday to learn & handle these amazing animals. This event is for ALL ages & big or small.

Booking is advised as space is limited.

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With side-splitting slapstick comedy, daring acrobatics and dexterous juggling these Dummies are off on an imaginative adventure that is anything but garbage.

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Santa and his elves will be waiting to greet families at the Christmas Grotto.

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Join THE POLAR EXPRESS™ at Tunbridge Wells West on the Spa Valley Railway for a spectacular and unique Christmas experience.

This sells out quite quickly - limited availability!

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Time: 10.00-11.30 am

Relaxed Opening is specially designed for those who prefer a more tranquil museum experience, including those with autism or other neurodiverse needs, along with their families and carers.

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Time: 7.30 pm

Dear Zoo the timeless children's classic book returns to the stage!

See our characters write to the Zoo. Who will be delivered? A cheeky monkey, a jumpy frog and of course a perfect puppy.

Times: 12th - 1.30pm, 13th - 10.30am

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Discover magnificent trees on a magical illuminated trail at Bedgebury.

Enjoy an after-dark trail at Bedgebury National Pinetum this winter. Firmly positioned as unmissable within the UK’s seasonal calendar, over a million twinkling lights and seasonal sounds will fill the air with festive fun.

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Based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

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Time: 3.00 pm

A heartwarming and magical tale of courage, invention and friendship, that will enthrall the whole family.  Get lost in a world of breath-taking puppetry, live songs and folk music, all led by captivating storytellers. Grab your inventor’s goggles and join Eira as she explores rivers, mountains and mines.

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Time: 4.00 - 8.00 pm

Illuminate returns to Tonbridge Castle with new trail for 2024. Prepare to experience the magical light displays and make unforgettable memories with the family this winter.

This year features an extended lights trail around the historic castle grounds and expanded food and drinks court, offering a diverse selection of snacks, meals, and beverages. Don't miss the marshmallow toasting station, back by popular demand!

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Step into the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells and discover the enchanting world of Royal Grottos, nestled within the beautiful surroundings of Calverley Grounds.

This festive season, immerse yourself in an unforgettable Christmas adventure designed to delight the entire family.

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Time: 10am-8pm

The outdoor ice rink and festive stalls are only a five-minute walk from the train station and town centre offering spectacular views of the beautifully lit park, creating a unique and special seasonal experience!

Also with Bavarian Curling and Parent & Toddler sessions, plus Father Christmas. Other entrtainments will be announced closer to Christmas!

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A skate session to remember as you share the Ice with The Snow Sisters.

Characters from Once Upon A Wish.

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Get ready for an enchanting new Christmas experience this Winter!

Arrive at the castle and step into the magical White Rose Room for a special storytime with Father Christmas.

Once the excitement settles, it’s time to move into The Great Hall for a scrumptious breakfast or afternoon tea. During your dining experience Father Christmas will greet each table individually to say hello to all the children, find out what’s on their Christmas list and gift them a goody bag.

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Fox is in charge of planning the best Christmas party ever, but can't seem to find the right decorations. All that changes when they spot a beautiful golden star on top of a Christmas tree in the town. Together with their friends - Squirrel, Old Deer and Little Owl - they hatch a harebrained plan to steal the star just in time for Christmas. What could possibly go wrong?!

The Little Vic Theatre is located in the Upper Mall in Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells.

Three performances most days, some Relaxed (Tuesdays 11am), all performances on 19th December will be signed (BSL).

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Wicked Productions are back for their 9th annual rollicking pantomime romp Snow White.

Tom Swift returns as the hilarious Muddles, Amanda Swift, as the evil Wicked Queen and Rhys Whiteside, stepping into the dress as Dame Sarah Soggybottom for the first time.

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Aladdin wishes the Princess would notice him, The Princess wishes she could lead a normal life, Aladdins mother wishes she could remember what she came in here for...

And there's something very peculiar about that ancient clapped out rusty thing...

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When the birth of a Royal Princess is announced, the Kingdom is brought together to celebrate in style, until disaster strikes when the wicked Carabosse arrives on the scene.

An evil curse is placed on Princess Aurora where on her 18th birthday she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel, leading to her tragic end.

Aurora will sleep for one hundred years unless the curse can be broken by true love’s kiss.

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Time: 11.00 am

It is Christmas Eve on the planet Slurp when friendly aliens Sniff and Splat accidentally receive an important radio message from Santa’s elves calling upon the extra-terrestrial pals to help get the presents ready in time for all the children.

Even the realisation that the message was actually meant for the Queen of England cannot stop them in their hapless but well-meaning mission. The question is, can the children in the audience help them to succeed? Christmas is relying on them!

Winnie Southgate’s new play for young audiences is a fast-paced riot of a show, full of colour and magic, that is sure to keep the little-ones entertained long after they leave the auditorium this December. The show is suitable for ages two and up, but funny enough to engage those much older.

With only seven performances, book that Christmas treat early.

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Time: 2.00 pm

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Embark on a magical adventure this festive season with The Talentz Youth Musical Theatre Company presenting Jack and The Beanstalk: The Story of the First Rainbow!

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Poor Jim Hawkins is given a map by the drunken pirate Billy Bones! Where will it take him? Does x mark the spot? Will his friend Silly Willy save his parrot? Will Mrs Hawkins find the love of her life at sea? And who is the one legged man? Come and find out...

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Time: 7.30 pm

JOHN BARROWMAN, LAID BARE in his newest show, unwavering and uncensored about his passion for life and his profound love of song and story.

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Peter and the Timber Wolf – a family concert for all ages performed by the critically acclaimed Kidenza Orchestra and narrated by the author herself, Ann Bryant. A multi-sensory feast of music, storytelling and wonderful illustrations on the big screen.

Tonbridge Music Club

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A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but quickly discover they are not alone on stage. Little Monster wants to be part of the fun too!

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Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

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Time: 1 & 4 pm

Princess Live! is the ultimate hour long princess pop party, featuring your favourite fairytale royalty in this all singing all dancing hour long concert show.

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Join our swashbuckling party of?pirates?on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain's Treasure chest!

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The Big Cat Sancuary opens it's doors to the public for a few days of fun, education, and entertainment!

Two sessions each day: 9 am – 1 pm or 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Headcorn Rd, Smarden, Ashford TN27 8PJ

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Time: 11.00 - 6.00 pm

Returns to Calverley Grounds for 2024, details to follow.

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