What's on this weekend - 17th–19th July

No plans this weekend? I've got you covered!

Here's what's on in and around Tunbridge Wells, 17th–19th July:

🛸Friday 17th July: The Z Files - Community Panto's Summer Show. The Z Files are a collection of top secret government secrets about space and the final frontier. You never know what you're going to uncover in these files, from depressed aliens to spoilt space cadets to maniacal overlords.

💬Friday 17th July: Empty Chairs Meet up at The Guinea Pub - A community-led campaign inviting people to sit together at pub tables across the UK - no one has to sit alone.

💃🏻Saturday 18th July: Aura Girls' Day Party – Round up your girls for an afternoon of bottomless drinks, great music and summer vibes.

🐻Saturday 18th July: The Big One Hundred at Ashdown Forest – A fantastic family day out celebrating 100 years of Ashdown Forest with activities, entertainment and plenty to explore.

🥂Celebrate the end of the school year at The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells – Treat the kids with the new Super Kids' Menu and Young Adults Menu. A lovely way to mark the start of the summer holidays together.

🍷Saturday 18th July: Wildwood Vineyard Wine Tasting & Train Ride with Spa Valley Railway – Enjoy a heritage train journey followed by a guided wine tasting at Wildwood Vineyard.

🕰️Saturday 18th July: Trinity Clocktower Tours – Climb one of Tunbridge Wells' most iconic landmarks and take in the spectacular views.

Throughout the summer:

📚Summer Reading Challenge at The Amelia Scott – Keep the kids entertained all summer long with this free reading challenge.

🌞National Trust Summer of Play – Family-friendly activities, trails and outdoor fun.

🏺Archaeology Adventure at The Amelia Scott – Unearth local history through interactive exhibits and family-friendly activities.

🚣🏻‍♀️Throughout the weekend: Boating at Dunorlan Park – Hire a rowing boat or pedalo and enjoy some time on the lake.

👑Saturday 18th July: The Royal Pantiles Walking Tour – Discover the fascinating origins of Tunbridge Wells on a guided walking tour through the historic Pantiles, where stories of royalty, healing waters, and Georgian elegance bring the town's remarkable past to life.

If you head to any of these events, don't forget to tag @thetunbridgewellsmummy in your photos and videos – we'd love to share your weekend adventures on our stories!

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