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!
A Damselfly & Dragonfly Celebration
Sat 27th July: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Hub
Join Ian Beavis for an illustrated talk in the Hub and a walk around the lake, wetland & streams to search for the colourful dragonflies & damselflies that live in the 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.
Native Trees and Ancient Woodland in the Park
Wed 31st July: 5:30 - 7:30 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.
Moth Identification Morning
Sat 10th 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.
FoGH Green Team: Orchard Pruning
Sun 18th August: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm and 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Hilbert Gates / The Oast / Orchard
Join us at the Orchard to help with summer pruning and other orchard related activities.
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.
Park Safari with Dr Ian Beavis
Thu 29th August: 10.30 am / 2.00 pm
The Hub
An expert on the natural world and an approachable guide, Dr Beavis (Research Curator at The Amelia Scott) will be leading fun, lively and informative trails across the parks of Tunbridge Wells.
The Park Safaris are aimed at families with children of all ages who want to learn more about the insects which share their home with us.
- This is a family friendly event, all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
FoGH are not the lead on this event, tickets can be obtained at The Amelia Scott
Tickets are £3.00 per child over 2 and adults go free. Each child will receive their own bug spotter card.
Pond Dipping
Sun 8th September: 10:30 am - 12.30 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 26th August 2024. 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.
Heritage Open Days: The Swimming Pool
Sun 15th September: 11.00 am-1.00 pm
The Hub
Join FoGH volunteers for an Heritage Open Days exhibition and a brief talk about the Swimming Pool that was once in our park.
Hear about the history of the pool, details of what made it unique, and some of the unusual activities that where popular in Victorian times.
- 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 Day
Sat 5th October: 9am-3pm
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.
Halloween Crafts
Sat 26th October: 12.30-5.00 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.
Fungal Foray
Sat 2nd November: 10.30-12.30 pm
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 19th October 2024. 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.
FoGH Quiz with Fish & Chips
Sat 9th November: 7:30 pm
The Hub
Join the Friends for a light hearted and fun evening of quizzing with a fish and chips supper thrown in! Tables of 6 would be ideal, but smaller groups welcome. Quizzing will start promptly at 7pm, please arrive in good time.
Please bring your own drinks.
Booking essential by phone/ text on 07972 592799 & please advise of any dietary requirements.
