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

Christmas Tree Crafts

Sun 23rd 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 Wreath Workshop

Sat 6th December: 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm

The Hub

Get into the festive spirit and join us for a Christmas wreath-making workshop in the Hub.

The price includes the wreath and all the foliage to create your unique decoration. Feel free to bring your own decorations - ribbons baubles, lights to add to the wreath.

    Limited tickets (£30.00) for this event will be available from 17th November 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.

    Any money raised from ticket sales will go towards the information boards project.

     

    TW Christmas Tree Festival

    Thu 11th December - Sun 14th December: From 11am to 6pm (3pm Sun)

    King Charles the Martyr

    Support your Friends Group and Volunteers

    Not a FoGH event and not even in the park! This annual event is a display of Christmas trees, decorated by local charities and similar organisations, at King Charles the Martyr Church in London Road.

    This year FoGH has a tree decorated by volunteers, which will be sold by silent auction at the end of the Festival. If you get a chance drop into King Charles to see (all) the trees and, if you can, make a bid for (or donation to) our tree.

       

      Apple Howling with Iron Spring Morris

      Sat 3rd January 2026: 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.

       

      Kent High Weald Volunteer Day: Appledore Wood

      Wed 28th January 2026: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

      Hilbert Gates / The Oast / Appledore Wood

      Help KHWP thin out the trees in Appledore Wood

      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.
       

      Orchard Activities: Pruning

      Sun 1st February 2026: am & pm sessions

      The Community Orchard

      We will concentrate on pruning the apple and pear trees at this event.

      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.
       

      Tunbridge Wells Lantern Parade

      Sat 7th February 2026

      The Hub

      Not a FoGH event, but the annual lantern parade now finishes in the park.

      Participants gather in Calverley Precinct and will start to walk at around dusk. The Parade will process down Camden Road, Albion Road, Auckland Road and finish in the park.

      • This is a family friendly event, all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
      • Please be aware that this event is weather dependant and may, in extreme circumstances, be cancelled.