Welcome to Grosvenor & Hilbert Park
Our Park is a hidden gem in the heart of Tunbridge Wells. The town's oldest public park, it was originally designed by renowned Victorian landscape architect Robert Marnock in 1889. Since then, it has grown, developed and flourished to become a great place to relax, play and enjoy nature.
The Friends of Grosvenor & Hilbert Park
FoGH was set up in 2011. Our key focus is to enhance the quality of life for our community; raise awareness of ecology; and encourage the local community to take an interest in the conservation of the Park. Our work takes many forms, from family events, talks, walks and gardening, to ecological projects, such as rewilding the orchard.
Find the Park
Our Park has several access points. Use the postcode TN1 2HU to get to the entrance in Auckland Road. For the Hilbert Road entrance, near the Oast House, use TN2 3SF. All parking for the Park is on residential streets, there is no car park.
Useful Contacts
To report an incident to Kent Police in Grosvenor and Hilbert Park
- Emergency: dial 999
- Non-emergency: dial 101
Other contacts
- Council Parks Department: 01892 554031
To hire The Hub fill in this council form and email to parks@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Please note there is a defibrillator at the Hub, if needed phone 999 to get the access code and assistance when using it.
What's On in the Park
Below are our upcoming events, there are more details on our full events page.
Hilbert's Community Allotment Group Taster Session
Mon 25th March: 10am - 12.30pm
Hilbert's Community Allotment
This is a volunteer activity day and will include some physical work to further improve the look of the park.
Come along to the Community Allotment to get involved with gardening, make connections and spend time in nature!
For more details email rebecca.messenger @ kent.gov.uk or drop in to one of the taster sessions.
FoGH Dog Show
Sat 20th April: 10:30 am
Lower Football Pitch / Event Field
Join us for our occasional celebration of all things canine!
This event is free to attend, but donations are always welcome.
There will be a small fee to enter each of the show categories.
Also coming soon - for more details check our full events page.
4 May: Pond Dipping
15 Jun: Moth Identification Morning
10 Aug: Moth Identification Morning
8 Sep: Pond Dipping
Get Involved in the Park
The are two ways you can get involved with the park.
Join the Friends
We are a volunteer-run group that relies on donations from events and membership fees. By signing up and joining the Friends you will help fund our work and put on community events in the park.
Follow the link and sign-up on line.
Volunteer
Alternatively or additionally you might like to volunteer to undertake tasks around the park. We regularly hold weeding and planting event and there's always litter picking.
Simply sign up to our volunteer newsletter and we will tell you when something suitable is planned.