Committee Report
News from the Committee
A very wet autumn has brought many watery problems to the park, from Marnock Lake to Roundabout Woods. This reminds me that our Park exists because the Victorians tapped the local spring water and created reservoirs. When these became redundant, the area evolved into Grosvenor Recreation Grounds - thanks to Mayor John Stone-Wigg and designer Robert Marnock. For 2025 the friends committee are working on sharing more history through new park interpretation boards and a ten point trail on the website.
Meanwhile park maintenance remains the remit of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, assisted by Kent High Weald Partnership.
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Carolyn Gray: FoGH Chair
December 2024
Previous Reports
- News from the Committee - September 2024
- News from the Committee - June 2024
- News from the Committee - December 2023
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 please contact the council to check for availability and instructions by sending an email to parksteam [at] tunbridgewells.gov.uk or by phoning 01892 554031
- Friends of Grosvenor & Hilbert Park: chair [at] fogh.org.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.
KHWP Tree Planting
Tue 10th December: 10-12.30pm
Hilbert Gates / The Oast
This is a volunteer activity day and will include some physical work to further improve the look of the park.
The Kent High Weald Partnership with Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and Kent County Council are planting trees across the Borough. 200 are coming to Grosvenor and Hilbert Park.KHWP Tree Planting
Tue 17th December: 10-12.30pm
Hilbert Gates / The Oast
This is a volunteer activity day and will include some physical work to further improve the look of the park.
The Kent High Weald Partnership with Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and Kent County Council are planting trees across the Borough. 200 are coming to Grosvenor and Hilbert Park.Also coming soon - for more details check our full events page.
4 Jan 25: Apple Howling with Iron Spring Morris
2 Feb 25: Orchard Activities: Pruning
26 Apr 25: FoGH Dog Show
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.