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Events 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!

Moth Identification Morning

Sun 4th October: 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.

 

Fungal Foray

Sun 18th October: 2 - 4 pm

Hilbert Gates / The Oast

Discover the Park's fungi on this exploration and identification walk led by local fungus expert and enthusiast Lily De Mitri.

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

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

Any funds raised from ticket sales will go towards updating, improving and adding to the interpretation and information boards around the Park.

 

Halloween Crafts

Sun 25th October: 2.00-3.30 pm

The Hub

Get the family into the spirit of Halloween with the Fiends of Grosvenor & Hilbert Park themed craft event.

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

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

 

FoGH Green Team: Basket Planting

Sat 7th November: am and pm sessions

The Hub

Today we will be tiding up the baskets around the bowling green and playground.

The FoGH Green Team meets occasionally to undertake essential maintenance on the flowerbeds and other areas of the park. Please wear suitable attire for the planned task (gloves will be 'handy'). Please be aware some Green Team events will stray from conventional paths.

There will usually be tasks suitable for all abilities and for all weather conditions.

  • This is a volunteer activity day and will include some physical work to further improve the look of the park.
  • Please be aware that this event is weather dependant and may, in extreme circumstances, be cancelled.
  • Tools will be provided.
  • Whether you just drop in for half an hour or stay for the entire time, we'd love to see you.
 

Christmas Tree Crafts

Sat 28th November: 2-4 pm

The Hub

Get the whole family into the festive spirit with our Christmas-themed crafts event as we prepare to decorate our tree for the Tunbridge Wells Christmas Tree Festival held at King Charles the Martyr.

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

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

 

Christmas Carols

Sun 6th December: 2.00-3.30pm

St Barnabas School

This year our Christmas Carol event is being held in St Barnabas School Hall.

FoGH invite you to join us for this seasonal celebration. Refreshments available - mulled wine, fruit juice & mince pies.

The CREATE Community Choir will lead us in our singing.

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

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

 

Apple Howling with Iron Spring Morris

Sat 2nd January 2027: 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Hilbert Gates / The Oast

Join us as we start the year with Iron Spring Morris as we scare bad spirits from the orchard.

We'll start at the Oast where there will be refreshments and dancing, then process to the orchard where we gather to frighten any malignant spirits. Remember to bring pots and pans, whistles and drums to make as much noise as possible.

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

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