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What's Going on in the Park

Below are full details of our currently scheduled events. Events are added on a regular basis so make sure you check again soon!

Kent High Weald Volunteer Day: Alien Invasion

Wed 9th July: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Hilbert Gates / The Oast / Folly Shaw

Help KHWP remove non-native plants including the invasive Himalayan Balsam which spreads rapidly and shades out native plants.

Kent High Weald run regular volunteer days to help preserve the high standard of the park's natural resources.

There will usually be an assortment of tasks to undertake, suitable for most abilities.

  • This is a volunteer activity day and will include some physical work to further improve the look of the park.
  • This event will go off regular pathways, please wear suitable clothing and footwear.
  • Tea, coffee & biscuits provided; bring a packed lunch if you intend staying for the whole event.
  • As a general rule, meet at Hilbert Gates before the work detail begins.
 

Tree Walk and Talk: Bedgebury

Sat 12th July: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Hub

Join TWBC's Landscape Officer David Scully to learn about the native trees and the ancient woodland that forms part of our Park.

  • This is a family friendly event, all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

This is a ticketed event, with limited spaces, these can be purchased (£2.00) from our Ticket Tailor account.

 

Tunbridge Wells Fringe

Sun 13th July: This is the final date of various events

The Hub

Not a FoGH event, but the annual Tunbridge Wells Fringe Festival holds several events in the Hub. For more information check the TWFringe website - twfringe.com.

    FoGH are not the lead on this event, tickets can be obtained at TW Fringe

     

    Orchard Activities: Pruning

    Sun 3rd August: am & pm sessions

    The Community Orchard

    We will concentrate on pruning the stone fruit trees (cherries, plums, etc) at this event. Please bring gloves and tools if you have them.

    FoGH volunteers will be working in the orchard to keep everything tidy.

    • This is a volunteer activity day and will include some physical work to further improve the look of the park.
    • This event will go off regular pathways, please wear suitable clothing and footwear.
    • Please be aware that this event is weather dependant and may, in extreme circumstances, be cancelled.
     

    Moth Identification Morning

    Sun 17th August: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

    The Hub

    Drop in to the Hub to see what night-flying insects Dr Ian Beavis can identify from the overnight moth trap.

    • This is a family friendly event, all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
    • This is a regular event: look out for future events so you can see how the moth population changes over the course of the year.

    This FoGH event is free to attend, but donations are always welcome.

     

    Moth Identification Morning

    Sat 20th September: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

    The Hub

    Drop in to the Hub to see what night-flying insects Dr Ian Beavis can identify from the overnight moth trap.

    • This is a family friendly event, all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
    • This is a regular event: look out for future events so you can see how the moth population changes over the course of the year.

    This FoGH event is free to attend, but donations are always welcome.

     

    Pond Dipping

    Sun 21st September: 2:00 - 4:00 pm

    The Hub / Wetlands

    Join us for a pond dipping session in the wetlands. Discover the creatures that live in the Park's water habitats with local expert Martin Sutton.

    We'll be meeting at the Hub before heading to the wetland area to investigate.

    • This is a family friendly event, all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

    Limited tickets (£2.00) for this event will be available from 7th September 2025. FoGH members get exclusive access to tickets before they go on general release. If you are not currently a member and want early access to tickets you can join here.

     

    Apple Day

    Sat 11th October: 11am-2pm

    Hilbert Gates / The Oast

    Join FoGH for children's craft activities & refreshments and we'll be making juice with our apple press.

    If you have apples of your own please bring them along and we will incorporate with our own. We can not guarantee you will be able to take home juice from YOUR apples. Volunteers are needed to help cut up the apples and help with the production process.

    • This is a family friendly event, all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
    • Please bring clean bottles to take home your juice or to share with others.

    This FoGH event is free to attend, but donations are always welcome.

     

    Fungal Foray

    Sat 25th October

    The Hub

    Discover the Park's fungi on this exploration & identification walk led by expert Keith Palmer.

    • This is a family friendly event, all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

    Limited tickets (£2.00) for this event will be available from 12th October 2025. FoGH members get exclusive access to tickets before they go on general release. If you are not currently a member and want early access to tickets you can join here.