The West Kent Family Grapevine - Summer 2024

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Welcome to our online hyperlinked Summer version of The West Kent Family Grapevine Magazine

As always we have our pick of amazing Summer events in West Kent, ideas for family places to visit and some brilliant competitions, including family tickets to the E.M.Forster Theatre, The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle and the magnificent Spa Valley Railway. We also have a 'Myfirst 3d pen Make' to give away, a subscription to the award winning Fables World, and a chance to win a series of 4 books from Superquesters. We've got more competitions on our website too!

Most importantly we have hundreds of listings for businesses to help and support with family life. The online hyperlinked version of our Summer edition allows you to click on links and go straight to their website. It's also downloadable from our website on the go!

Please do support our incredible local advertisers who want to tell you about their services and products. We aim to only bring you relevant businesses.

The Family Grapevine magazine is published three times per year in print and online, however our website features all of our business listings, regularly updated events and competitions all year round.

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We offer affordable advertising, in print, online and on social media, so please do get in touch. We're approachable, friendly and very keen to support you.

If you'd like more information please do email us at James@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk. Have an amazing Summer, rain or shine!

Our Very Best Wishes James and Clare

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Local Business • Family Services

Local Business

ABCS UK, award-winning bookkeeping practice helping parents with their business accounts www.abcsuk.com, 01732 495224

Baldwins Travel, independent travel agent, 01892 506445

Bubbly Books: FREE Books for Schools; Start your Own Business; Buy Usborne Books, 07500 707243

Family & pet-friendly taxis, up to 8 seats, for those who need extra care, 01892 642121

Felicity Harvest, Humanist UK Clebrant, for your namings & other ceremonies, 07708 933607

Friendly Travel, travel agent to help to find a perfect holiday at a great price, www.juliafriend.inteletravel.uk, 07939 048979

Independent travel agent specialising in family holidays worldwide, 01892 882750

KMJ Property, your local, independent Estate Agent

KW Cleaning, professional cleaning with a personal touch, 07586 830056

Mum2Mum, nearly new sales in Kent

MyChristie, Professional & Creative Graphic Design Services, 07796 105190

Primrose’s Embroidery, personalised embroidered baby items, 07731 488319

Radhuni Indian Takeaway, 3

Castle St, Tunbridge Wells, www.radhuniindian.co.uk, 01892 524242

RMW Services, Kitchen painting and custom painted furniture, 07761 530679

RSK BSL provides cutting-edge software development companies in UK, 01732 833111

Rural Atelier, we sell a variety of ecofriendly, ethical, sustainable and fairly traded goods - www.ruralatelier.co.uk

Sarah McIntyre specialises in bespoke baby naming ceremonies. Truly memorable, 01732 833121

Solar Panel Bird Proofing Kent install pigeon proofing around solar panels, 07802 270407

The Diamond Setter, Professional Ear Piercing Services, 01892 458042

The Magical World of Children’s Books. Huge discounts. Find us on fb, 07895 243757

Tunbridge Wells Wedding Dance Company, wedding dance lessons, 07722 844599

Vibrance Beauty, Mobile Beauty Therapist. Tonbridge & surrounding areas, 07377 994655

Xtreme2Clean, professional Carpet & upholstery care, 07903 654710

ZarabaWeb, results driven agency, web design, SEO, Logo Design, PPC Marketing, Branding, 07955 249264

Local Information Offices

Tourist Information Centre and Council office, Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge, 01732 770929

Family Photographers

Diana Dissington Photography - Maternity, Newborn, Milestones & Parenthood, www.dianadissingtonphotography.com, 07565 107356

Esther Nichols Newborn Photographer, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, 07578 596183

Lottie Topping, Wedding Photography & Family Portrait Photography, 07595 988453

Lucy McKenzie Photography, Maternity, Baby & Children, Tunbridge Wells, 07863 550676

Nic Bisseker Photography - Family Portrait and action dog photography, 07879 840171

Child and Family Health

Woodland Chiropractic Clinic caring for the whole Family, Borough Green, 01732 887177

Family Bear Club, creating healthy beginnings- from pregnancy to age 2. Mother & baby wellness, 07393 995583

Hairforce, nit and head lice professional treatment, 0208 2497381

Hayley G Wellness Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, EMDR, EFT & TFT Practitioner, 07818 426171

Health Visiting Services, supporting families with a new baby or a child aged under five-years-old, 0300 7900243

The Children’s Wellness Centre, 0-18yrs, Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, www.childrenswellnesscentre.co.uk/ kent, 01892 320087

Tiz Kids, mindfulness classes, 3-11 yrs, tunbridge wells. private and group sessions, 07887 951968

Tracey Cambridge, Osteopath specialising in babies, 01342 323 851

Tunbridge Wells Cloth Nappy Library, Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding areas, 07733 161744

Child and Family Support and Advice

Amanda Sokell Practical support for parents with a child struggling at school, 07711 183919

CASPA supporting Autistic young people and their families and adults, 07957 924297

Certified sleep consultant, newborn to 6 yrs. Gentle, tailored approaches used www.ameliapasfieldsleepconsultant.com, 07857 575723

Family Services • Antenatal & Postnatal

Citizens Advice, providing free, independent, impartial and confidential advice, 08082 787810

Forest Moon Holistic Sleep Support, gentle, responsive infant sleep support & alternative to sleep training, hello@ forestmoonsleep.com

Gemma Coe, highly qualified sleep specialist for infants and children up to 5 years, www.childsleepspecialist.co.uk, 07706 656880

The Children’s Wellness Centre, 0-18yrs, Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, www.childrenswellnesscentre.co.uk/ kent, 01892 320087

The Money Advice Service, clear unbiassed money advice, 0300 500 5000

The Weller Way, helping families become fully functional through coaching and mentoring, 07825 411793

Children and Young People with Disabilities

Auditory Verbal UK- helping deaf babies and children listen and talk, 01869 325000

IMAGO, support and empower vulnerable groups, 01892 530330

Counselling Services

The Children’s Wellness Centre, 0-18yrs, Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, www.childrenswellnesscentre.co.uk, 01892 320087

The Weller Way. helping families become fully functional through oaching and mentoring, 07825 411793

Domestic Abuse, Support and Advice

National Centre for Domestic Violence www.ncdv.org.uk, 0800 970 2070

Fostering and Adoption

Anchor Foster Care, Foster Care Services, Medway & surrounding areas, 01634 283140

Mediation Services

West Kent Mediation, free family mediation for families living in West Kent, 01732 469696

Parenting Courses and Support

Baby and You, a course for new parents and their babies, 6wks-6mths, 03000 411035

Baby and You, The Ark Children Centre, 6wks-6mths, 03000 411035

Daisy First Aid Tunbridge Wells & Sevenoaks, Baby & Child First Aid Classes, 07939 507662

Forest Moon Holistic Sleep Support, gentle, responsive infant sleep support & alternative to sleep training, hello@ forestmoonsleep.com

New Parents Groups, Paddock Wood Children’s Centre . New Borns-Crawling, 03000 411035

Registered Children’s

Complementary Therapists

Osteopath for the little ones with Ian Clutton, Integrated Health, 01732 464109

Speech and Language

Hayley Quinn, Speech Language Therapist, 07780 910992

The Children’s Wellness Centre, 0-18yrs, Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, www.childrenswellnesscentre.co.uk, 01892 320087

Stay Fit and Healthy

Group and Private classes, suitable for All levels, including Prenatal/Postnatal, www.yogabymargarita.com

MyPilates group mat mixed abilities classes, Sundridge & Brasted, , 07375 200495

Tonality Dance/Aerobic Fitness Classes

- Frant Hall, Frant Near Tunbridge Wells, 07721 747201

Yogama, live and online yoga classes, vinyasa, prenatal, postnatal, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, 07984 585467

Antenatal Services

Hey Baby 4D is a boutique private ultrasound clinic based in Tunbridge Wells, 01892 489166

KW Mother Nurture, Hypnobirthing & Antenatal Education, Group & 1-to-1 courses, 07817 512865

Providing practical and emotional support for new mothers and their families, 07974 001362

Reflexology treatments for conception, pregnancy and labour. Central Sevenoaks, www.instagram.com/ reflexology.with.sarah, 07734 857792

Strong Like Mama - Pregnancy

Relaxation classes, Hypnobirthing & Breastfeeding, www.stronglikemama. co.uk

Antenatal and Postnatal Exercise

Group and Private classes, suitable for All levels, including Prenatal/Postnatal, www.yogabymargarita.com

Better Body Group, a safe environment for mums to exercise comfortably and confidently post birth, 01732 451979

Birth Holistic, Hypnobirth. Comprehensive mindbody antenatal training in Tunbridge Wells, 07702 751143

KW Mother Nurture, Pregnancy

Relaxation weekly classes, Snodland, 07817 512865

Pregnancy Yoga & Postnatal Yoga with Baby Massage in Tunbridge Wells, 07702 751143

Pregnancy YOGA, Paddock Wood Children’s Centre, TW, Saturdays at 10.30am, 07885 754556

Yogama, live and online yoga classes, vinyasa, prenatal, postnatal, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, 07984 585467

Hypnobirthing

Good Birth Practice, practical & fun hypnobirthing classes, courses & workshops, 07905 986810

Strong Like Mama, hypnobirthing and antenatal - for a calm, confident birth!, www.stronglikemama.co.uk

Midwives and Doulas

Emma Mills, private midwife prenatal & postnatal care. One-off appointments/ packages of care, 07985 526595

Flourish Birth & Baby, Carole Youdan, Birth & Postnatal Doula, 07786 610328

Strong Like Mama - postnatal doula support in the early weeks with your baby, www.stronglikemama.co.uk

Breastfeeding, Weaning Help and Support

Baby Umbrella, free breastfeeding and early parenting support in West Kent, www.babyumbrella.org.uk

BoobieMilk Ltd, Maternity and Nursing Bra fittings and sales, 07951 600777

NCT Baby Café, Manna Café, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 522323

NCT Breastfeeding Helpline, 0300 330 0700

South Tonbridge Children’s Centre, Tonbridge, 03000 418008

Spring House Children’s Centre, Sevenoaks, 03000 411035

Strong Like Mama - prenatal breastfeeding preparation and postnatal support, www.stronglikemama.co.uk

Children’s and Family Centres

Edenbridge Children’s Centre, 03000 420995

Harmony Children’s Centre, Rusthall, 03000 420890

Little Forest Children Centre, Tunbridge Wells, 03000 420892

Little Foxes Children’s Centre, Waveney Road, North Tonbridge, 03000 418008

Paddock Wood Children’s Centre, open week days 9am-12pm. Activities for 0-5 yrs, 03000 411035

South Tonbridge Children’s Centre, Tonbridge Youth Hub, 03000 418008

Southborough Children’s Centre, 03000 420891

Spring House Children’s Centre, Sevenoaks, 03000 421137

The Ark Childrens Centre, Broadwater Lane, 03000 414600

West Kingsdown Children’s Centre, 01474 854624

Babysitters and Childminders

Angel Placements Childcare Agency, 01622 815271

Nannies and Au Pairs

A TRAVEL NANNY, professional Nanny providing travel nannying all year round, 07852 345124

Angel Placements Childcare Agency, 01622 815271

County Nannies, meeting the needs of parents and childcarers, 01795 520060

East Green Childcare Services, taking care of all your childcare needs, 01732 838417

Elizabeth Henry Nannies: Nannies, Maternity Nurses, Nursery Staff, babysitting, 01732 851313

Harmony at Home Kent Downs is a Nanny and household staff agency, 01622 801501

Katie Nanny, professional Nanny Ad Hoc, Daytime, Evening, Travel, Temporary, Emergency, 07852 345124

The Little Au Pair Agency: Bromley based, small, friendly, covering the UK, 020 8462 6041

Baby and Toddler Other Groups

Baby Yoga with Margarita, postnatal yoga for mums, gentle baby yoga and massage for babies under 10 months, www.yogabymargarita.com

At home fun Mama & Baby/child workouts, suitable for all ages incl, prenatal, 07707 346552

Baby Sensory, baby development classes from birth to 13 months in Frant, TW, 07921 998654

Baby Stay and Play, The Ark Childrens Centre, Broadwater Lane, 03000 414600 CYCLEme TOTS, Mid-Kent Classes, 2-7 years, 07739 389281

Dad & Me 0-5yrs Tunbridge Wells Baptist Church 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 01892 541118

Daddy and Me 0-5yrs, Pantiles Baptist Ch, Frant Rd, Tunbridge Wells 2nd Sat am, 01892 521093

Gymboree Play and Music, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, 0-5 yrs, www.gymbo.co.uk/locations/sevenoaks, 07827 910978

Gymboree Play and Music, Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells, 0-5 yrs, www.gymbo.co.uk/locations/tunbridgewells, 07724 101305

Nature Makers is a nature based arts and crafts class for children aged 0-6, 07415 780943

SEVENOAKS, Baby and Parent Cinema Club, Stag Community Arts Centre, Tues10.30am, 01732 450175

Sing and Sign Bromley & Sevenoaks, for babies from 5 months to 2.5yrs, singandsignbromley@gmail.com

Toddler Sense, toddler adventure classes from 13 months to 4 years in Frant, TW, 07921 998654

Tots Play Baby and Toddler Development classes, Paddock Wood and Tonbridge www.totsplay.co.uk/tonbridge

Trinity Theatre, mums and babies film club, 01892 500673

Father’s Groups

Dad & Me 0-5yrs Tunbridge Wells Baptist Church 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 01892 541118

Pandas Playgroup Daddy and Me, 2nd Saturday mornings 0-11yrs, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 521903

Mother’s Groups

Singing Mamas, St Stephen’s Church Community Centre, Tonbridge, Mondays 10.30-12, www.lauralamn.com/singingmamas

Baby and Toddler

Additional Needs Groups

The Children’s Trust School Taddies Playgroup for children with complex needs, 01737 365810

Baby and Toddler Yoga

Baby Yoga with Margarita, postnatal yoga for mums, gentle baby yoga and massage for babies under 10 months, 07305 622446

Baby Bumpkin: Age 6 weeks-2 yrs, Baby Massage and Yoga, 07511 048803 Banana Studio Yoga, Toddlertastic Yoga Club. Pre School & Youth Yoga Courses, 07834 518619

Baby & Toddler • Preschooler Groups

Bodyprayer, pregnancy yoga, private and small group classes, 07890 555596

Creating healthy beginnings- from pregnancy to age 2. Mother & baby wellness, 07393 995583

Fitness and Form, mother and baby pilates class, www.fitnessandform.co.uk, 07913 994432

Mummy & Me Pilates Classes every Wednesday at 11am at Pembury Pavilion, , 07876 787869

Postnatal Yoga for Mum & Baby Massage, Yoga and songs for babes!, 07702 751143

Tatty Bumpkin, Sevenoaks, fun yoga-inspired activity, 6wks-7yrs, 07870 598606

Yoga for children 4+ Available for group sessions in schools or youth clubs, 07885 754556

Zen Baby Massage, Baby Massage & Yoga, Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery, Tunbridge Wells, www.zenbabymassageyoga.com, 07539 501402

Baby and Toddler Massage

Baby and Toddler Explorers, for 0-2 years, for your child’s sensory development, 07947 380135

Baby Massage, for babies 6-16 weeks, Sevenoaks, 07788 971627

Baby Yoga and massage classes and courses in Tunbridge Wells, www.yogabymargarita.com

Blissful Bébé Massage group and private baby massage courses, 07732 808623

KW Mother Nurture, Baby Massage, Snodland, 0-12months, 07817 512865

Baby and Toddler Music and Dance

Babee Ballet, ages 2.5-5yrs. Buzzie Bee Ballet fun! Various locations and times, 07889 647338

babyballet Song and Dance Academy, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, 07809 148348

Cascade Dance: Creative Dance for 3&4 years with Cascade in Tunbridge Wells, 07540 724027

Colourstrings Music Classes, Tunbridge Wells, babies - 7yrs, various groups, 01892 559319

Lamberhurst School of Theatre Dance, Tunbridge Wells, 07817 290552

Monkey Music - Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Pembury, Hildenborough, 01892 671997

Mummy and Me Ballet with Just Dance, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 864517

Musical Bumps Music Classes with traditional songs, lullabies and musical games, 07784 737183

Tatty Bumpkin, Yoga and Music 2-7yrs, 07511 048803

Baby and Toddler Signing and Communication

Sing and Sign Baby Signing the fun way, Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge, rebeccaclowsingandsign@gmail.com

Baby and Toddler

Swimming

Aquatots, Strood, Sevenoaks, Sidcup & Orpington. 10 weeks - 5yrs, www.aquatots.com, 0208 6886488

Little Fishes, parent and baby/toddler/ children 4ys+, Oxted and Westerham, 07834 737211

Puddle Ducks, Swimming classes from 0-4 yrs - Sevenoaks, Hildenborough & Tunbridge Wells, 01892 617246

SwimKidz NW Kent & Sevenoaks, for Pregnancy, Babies, Toddlers and Children, 07809 227637

Water Babies East Sussex & Tunbridge Wells. Lessons from birth to 5 years, 01424 892568

Preschooler’s Dance and Drama

Babyballet Song and Dance Academy, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, 07809 148348

Cascade Dance: Creative Dance for 3&4 years with Cascade in Tunbridge Wells, 07540 724027

Baby & Toddler • Preschooler Groups

Catherine Bellinger School of Dance, Tunbridge Wells 2yrs+, 01892 542549

Drama Kids, Kindy Drama, preschool classes, 2½-5 yrs, www,dramakids.co.uk, 07587 006176

Evolution Dance Academy, ballet, street, musical theatre, several venues, 2yrs+, 07709 348723

Firefly Dance School, Ballet, Modern, Tap, National, Irish Boys/Girls, all ages, 07734 816989

Inception Dance, fun, lively ballet and dance classes, Hartfield, 2yrs+, 07920 181454

Jigsaw Performing Arts, 3-18 years, Sevenoaks, 020 8447 4530

KA Dance Academy, Ballet, Tap and Stage, 3yrs+, Crockham Hill Village Hall, 07810 443575

Lamberhurst School of Theatre Dance, Tunbridge Wells, 07817 290552

Mini Motion, creative parent/toddler classes, Crowborough, T’ Wells, Langton Grn, 07734 863791

Razzamataz FREE TASTER SESSIONS in Singing Dance & Drama for ages 2-18, 07401 801318

Showtime Performing Arts 3.5yrs+ Malling School Oxted School Weekends Only, 07749 650222

Southborough School of Dance, Tunbridge Wells 3yrs+, 01892 531632

Theatre Train Mini’s Dance Act Sing 4-5yrs, 07710 478246

Preschooler’s Gym and Physical Play

Charlton Football Coaching 3-5yrs, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700

Jumping Beans: Creative, physical and fun classes, 3mths-5yrs, 07768 038172

Little Kickers, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, 18mths-7yrs, 0208 432 0982

Pre School Gymnastics, 6mths-3yrs with parents or 3-4yrs, 01892 540744

Preschool Gymnastics and Trampoline, U5yrs, Angel Leisure Centre, 01732 359966

Ready Steady Sport - Multi sport for all children 3yrs upwards, 07764 187401

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Toddlers Gym, 01732 470700

Tiggers Trampolining Time, Preschool, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700

Toddler Gym, under 5yrs Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700

Toddler Sports, U5yrs, Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 865665

Toddler Trampolining under 5yrs

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700

Preschooler’s Educational and Multilingual Sessions

Caroline Cunnington-King, French tutor, Tonbridge, 07884 255749

Kidslingo Preschool French and Spanish, from 18 months, 07726 590289

Preschooler’s Multisensory Sessions

Baby Massage, Rhyme and Music, Sevenoaks, 4 -18 months, 07788 971627

Preschooler’s Music and Movement

Brittens Music Colourstrings

Kindergarten music classes for 0-7

Tunbidge Wells, 07724 466064

Family Music Fun 3mths-5yrs Angel Centre, Tonbridge, Friday am’s, 01732 359966

Hartbeeps, various venues, 07795 103197

Humpty Dumpty Club Music and Movement, 07860 801173

Little Notes Music Classes by top notch musicians, 01892 300103

Monkey Music - Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Pembury, Hildenborough, 01892 671997

Music Bugs, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, 07738 878821

Musical Bumps Music Classes with traditional songs and musical games, 07784 737183

Pipsqueaks Music, Otford, 07951 587806

Preschooler’s Swimming

Alison Marks Swim School, Hildenborough, 3yrs+, 01732 365440

Aqua Swimming Ltd, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells venues, 3 years+, 01732 455800

Little Fishes, parent and baby/toddler/ children 4ys+, Oxted and Westerham, 07834 737211

Puddle Ducks, Swimming classes from 0-4 yrs - Sevenoaks, Hildenborough & Tunbridge Wells, 01892 617246

Soft Play Centres

Buzy Bee’s, Soft Play Area and Café and outside toys, Ash, 0 to 12 years, 01474 874118

Edenbridge Leisure Centre 0-4yrs, 01732 865665

Gymboree Play and Music, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, 0-5 yrs, www.gymbo.co.uk/locations/sevenoaks, 07827 910978

Gymboree Play and Music, Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells, 0-5 yrs, www.gymbo.co.uk/locations/tunbridgewells, 07724 101305

Little St Sevenoaks, Children’s Role Play Centre, 01732 668347

Minor Mania, soft play, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 752042

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Daycare Nurseries

7 Acorns Day Nursery, Sevenoaks. 0-5 years. Enquire now www.7acorns.co.uk, 07803697404

BRENCHLEY, Kinderversity Pre-school, wrap around care, holiday clubs, 0-11 years, 01892 458231

DUNTON GREEN, Broughton Cottage Day Nursery, TN13, 3 months to 5 years, 01732 462339

HILDENBOROUGH, Stables Daycare, TN11, 3 months to 5 years, 01732 833266

Ofsted Registered Childminder ‘Trish’s Tiddlers’ Please call for availability, 07940 029793

PADDOCK WOOD, Barnies Day Nursery, Hop Farm, 3 months to 5 years, 01622 872788

PENSHURST, Well Place Day Nursery and Preschool, 3 mths-5 yrs, 01892 870118

SEVENOAKS Day Nursery, Otford Road, TN14, 01732 460384

SEVENOAKS, Acorns Day Nursery, TN13, 6 months to 5 years, 01732 459162

SEVENOAKS, Asquith Nursery and Preschool, TN13, 0330 057 6242

SEVENOAKS, Busy Bees Children’s Day Nursery, TN13, 6wks-5yrs, 01732 450466

SEVENOAKS, Oakley Day Nursery, TN13, 3 months -5 years, 01732 459651

SEVENOAKS, Steps to School Day Nursery, TN15, 3 months - 4 years, 01732 780431

SEVENOAKS, Teddies Nurseries, (Bright Horizons), TN13, 01732 742252

SOUTHBOROUGH, Asquith Woodlands Day Nursery, TN4, 0330 057 9741

TONBRIDGE, Asquith Nursery and

Nurseries • PreSchools • Schools

Preschool, Pembury Road, TN9, 0370 218 8553

TONBRIDGE, Asquith Nursery, West Kent College, Brook Street, TN9, 0330 057 3654

TONBRIDGE, Barnies Day Nursery, Hadlow, TN11, 3 months to 5 years, 01732 850033

TONBRIDGE, Hilden Oaks Nursery, TN10, 3mths+, 01732 353941

TONBRIDGE, Oaklands Day Nursery, TN9, 4mths-5yrs, 01732 353486

TONBRIDGE, Teddies Nurseries, (Bright Horizons), TN9, 01732 500565

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Asquith Day Nursery and Preschool, TN4, 0333 920 2726

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Forest Park Nursery and Pre-School, TN2, 0-5yrs, 01892 512313

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Juniors Day Nursery, 07940 728905

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Little Cottage, Breakfast / Tea available, 2-4 yrs, two sites, 07702 180487

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Little Rascals Nursery, TN1, 6 months-5 years, 01892 313245

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Nuffy Bear Day Nursery, Knights Park, TN2, 01892 882795

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Rainbow Creche and Nursery, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, TN4, 01892 517215

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, St Georges’ Childrens Project Nursery, TN4, babies-5yrs, 01892 543982

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Teddies Nurseries, (Bright Horizons), TN4, 01892 531128

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, The Green Cave Day Nursery, TN1, 6mth-5yrs, 01892 800033

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, The Tunbridge Wells Nursery and Montessori PreSchool, 3mth-5yrs, 01892 540068

Montessori Nurseries

SEVENOAKS, Hollybush Montessori Nursery, TN14, 07984 133318

SEVENOAKS, Moniques Montessori Day Nursery, 01732 452931

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, New World Montessori, Linden Park Cricket Club, Fir Tree Road, 07787 155247

SEVENOAKS, Halstead Nursery, Otford Lane, TN14, 2-5 years, 07950 681846

SEVENOAKS, Pipkins Nursery School Chevening, TN14, 2-5 years, 07480 832356

SEVENOAKS, Platt School Nursery, TN15, 2-5 years, 01732 886600

SEVENOAKS, Plaxtol Nursery School, TN15, 2½-5yrs, 01732 811395

SEVENOAKS, Radnor House Nursery, 2.5 years +, 01959 563720

SEVENOAKS, Spring Board PreSchool, TN13, 2 years 3 mths-4 years, 01732 452039

SEVENOAKS, St Lawrence PreSchool, TN15, 01732 763354

SEVENOAKS, Steps to School Day Nursery, TN15, 2 - 4 years, 01732 780431

SEVENOAKS, The Children’s Workshop, TN13, 2-5 years, 01732 741391

SEVENOAKS, Weald PreSchool, Church Road, 01732 450272

SOUTHBOROUGH, Holden Park Preschool, 2 to 5 years, 01892 520626

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Niven Lodge PreSchool Nursery, Tunbridge Wells TN2, 01892 547259

Tunbridge Wells, Play‘'n Grow Childcare, www.playngrowchildcare.co.uk

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, St Augustine’s Nursery, TN4, 01892 542783

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, St James’ Church PreSchool, TN2, 07905 276612

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, St Matthew’s High Brooms PreSchool, Church Hall, TN4, 2-5 years, 07768 518191

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, St. Luke’s Nursery School, St Luke’s Church Hall, TN4, 2½4yrs, 01892 619955

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, The Rocking Horse Nursery, TN1, 2 yrs+, 01892 532704

Independent Schools

Beechwood Sacred Heart, Tunbridge Wells 3-18yrs, 01892 532747

Fosse Bank School and Fosse Bank Kindergarten, Hildenborough 2-11yrs, 01732 834212

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, The Tunbridge Wells Nursery and Montessori PreSchool, 3mth-5yrs, 01892 540068

Sessional Preschools and Nurseries

BIDBOROUGH, Village Nursery School, Village Hall, TN3, 2 to 5 years, 07517 145731

CHIDDINGSTONE, Chiddingstone Nursery School, TN8, 2 to 4 years, 01892 871315

EDENBRIDGE Nursery School, Edenbridge Primary School, 3 to 4 yrs, 01732 863787

EDENBRIDGE, Church House Preschool, Rickards Hall, 07748 673798

EDENBRIDGE, Marsh Green Preschool, St John’s Church, 01732 864553

EDENBRIDGE, St Paulinus PreSchool, 2-5 years, 07796 795811

FORDCOMBE, Fordcombe PreSchool, Village Hall, 07895 472610

Groombridge, Groombridge PreSchool, 01892 861113

HADLOW Community Pre School, 2 to 5 years, 01732 853225

HARTFIELD, Hartfield Playschool, am and pm sessions, 2 -5 years, 01892 770830

HILDENBOROUGH, Stocks Green Preschool, TN11, 2½ to 5years, 01732 834115

HILDENBOROUGH, The Oaks Nursery, Riding Lane, TN11, 01732 834401

LANGTON GREEN, Little Birches Nursery and Pre School, day care from 7.30am until 5.30pm, 01892 862943

Little Fosse Nursery, Fosse Bank School 2-3yrs, 01732 834212

PADDOCK WOOD, Scalliwags PreSchool, 01892 835980

PEMBURY School House Nursery, TN2, 2-5 years, 01892 825580

PENSHURST, Penshurst Pre-School, Village Hall, 2 -5 years, 01892 870250

RIVERHEAD, St. Mary’s PreSchool Group, Village Hall, 07502 428413

SEAL, Top Banana PreSchool, 2-4 years, 07958 528808

SEVENOAKS, Chevening School Nursery, TN13, 2½-5 years, 01732 452342

SOUTHBOROUGH, Southborough Preschool, Community Centre, Crundwell Rd, 2-5 years, 01892 538666

SPELDHURST, Kinderversity, Village Hall, St Mary’s Lane, 07787 483520

The Little Learning Tree Preschool @ Salvation Army TW, for children 2-5 years, 07948 085991

TONBRIDGE, Brenchley Preschool Limited, 2-5 years, 01892 724261

TONBRIDGE, Capel Preschool Playgroup, 01892 833363

TONBRIDGE, Delarue Crickets Pre-School (2-5 Years), Welland Rd, TN10 3TD, 07496 288372

TONBRIDGE, East Peckham Preschool, 01622 871268

TONBRIDGE, Happy Faces PreSchool, Hectorage Rd, TN9, 2 to 5 years, 01732 368823

TONBRIDGE, Horsmonden Kindergarten, 2-5 years, TN12, 01892 724805

TONBRIDGE, Longmead Nursery (Robin Class), 3-5 years, 01732 350601

TONBRIDGE, Playaway Preschool, Cage Green School, TN10, 01732 354325

TONBRIDGE, Roselands Preschool, Woodlands School Grounds, TN10, 01732 368580

TONBRIDGE, St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Nursery School, TN9, 2-5 yrs, 01732 358000

TONBRIDGE, STEPS, St Stephens Church Pre School, Waterloo Road TN9, 01732 363642

TONBRIDGE, Tots Teachers Preschool, 07752 127522

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Bishops Down Primary School Nursery 3+ yrs, 01892 520114

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Hawkenbury Nursery School, Forest Road, 07833 772857

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Little Dragon’s Playgroup at St George’s, 01892 543982

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Little Owls, Toch Hall, 07840 977238

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Little Rascals Preschool, TN1, 2 -5 years, 01892 313244

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Manor Road PreSchool, 07972 739852

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Nivan Lodge PreSchool, King Charles the Martyr Hall, 2-4 yrs, 07563 908977

Hilden Grange School, Tonbridge, co-ed, 3-13 years, 01732 351169

Hilden Oaks Preparatory School & Nursery, Tonbridge, 01732 353941

Holmewood House School, Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells 3-13yrs, 01892 860000

Kent College Prep School, Pembury 2.511yrs, 01892 822006

Kent College Senior School, Pembury TN2, 11-18yrs, 01892 822006

New Beacon School, Sevenoaks, boys 4-13yrs, 01732 452131

Radnor House Prep School, Sevenoaks, 01959 564320

Radnor House Senior School, Sevenoaks, 01959 563720

Rose Hill School, Tunbridge Wells, 3-13yrs, 01892 525591

Russell House School, Otford, Sevenoaks, 01959 522352

Sackville School, Hildenborough 1118yrs, 01732 838888

Sacred Heart School, Wadhurst 3-11yrs, 01892 783414

Sevenoaks Preparatory School, 2½-13 years, 01732 762336

Sevenoaks School, co-ed, day and boarding, 11-18yrs, 01732 455133

Solefield School, boys, Sevenoaks TN13, 4-13yrs, 01732 452142

St Michael’s Preparatory School, Otford 3-13yrs, 01959 522137

The Granville School, Sevenoaks girls 3-11yrs boys 3-4yrs, 01732 453039

The Mead School, Tunbridge Wells TN2, co-ed, 3-11yrs, 01892 525837

The Schools at Somerhill, 3 schools, preprep co-ed, boys 3-13yrs, girls 3-11yrs, 01732 352124

The Schools at Somerhill, Derwent Lodge, Tonbridge TN11, girls, 7-11 years, 01732 352124

The Schools at Somerhill, Somerhill Pre-Prep Tonbridge TN11, co-ed, 3-7 yrs, 01732 352124

The Schools at Somerhill, Yardley Court, Tonbridge TN11, boys, 7-13 years, 01732 352124

Tonbridge School, boys, day and boarding, 13-18 years, 01732 365555

Schools • Private Tuition

Walthamstow Hall, Sevenoaks 3-18yrs, 01732 451334

Primary Schools

Bishops Down Primary School, Tunbridge Wells, 3-11 years, 01892 520114

Brenchley and Matfield Primary School, Tonbridge TN12, 4-11 years, 01892 722929

Broadwater Down Primary School, Tunbridge Wells TN2, 4-11 years, 01892 527588

Cage Green Primary School, Tonbridge, 4-11 years, 01732 354325

Edenbridge Primary School, 4 to 11 years, 01732 863787

Fordcombe Cof E Primary School, Tunbridge Wells TN3, 01892 740224

Four Elms Primary School, Edenbridge, 4 to 11 years, 01732 700274

Ide Hill Cof E Primary School, Sevenoaks, 4-11 years, 01732 750389

Ightham Primary School, 4 to 11 years, 01732 882405

Kemsing Primary School, 4 to 11 years, 01732 761236

Langton Green Primary School, 01892 862648

Long Mead Community Primary School, Tonbridge, 3-11 years, 01732 350601

Longmead Community Primary School, 01732 350601

Paddock Wood Primary School, Paddock Wood, 01892 833654

Pembury Primary School, 4-11 years, 01892 822259

Penshurst Primary School, Penshurst TN11, 01892 870446

Platt Primary School, TN15, 4 to 11 years, 01732 882596

Rusthall Primary School, TN4, 01892 520582

Seal Primary School, Seal, 5-11 years, 01732 762388

Sevenoaks Primary School, TN13, 4-11 years, 01732 453952

Shoreham Village School, Sevenoaks TN14, 4 to 11 years, 01959 522228

Southborough C Of E Primary School, 01892 529682

Speldhurst C of E Primary School, 4-11years, 01892 863044

St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School, Tunbridge Wells TN4, 01892 529796

St George’s C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School, 4 to 11 years, 01732 882401

St James School, 7- 11 years, 01892 523006

St Johns C of E Infant School, Sevenoaks TN13, 01732 453944

St John’s Cof E Primary School, Tunbridge Wells TN4, 4-11 years, 01892 678980

St Katharine’s Knockholt Church of England Primary, Sevenoaks TN14, 4 to 11 yrs, 01959 532237

St Lawrence C of E Primary School, Sevenoaks TN15, 4 to 11 years, 01732 761393

St Mary the Virgin C of E Primary School, Hartfield, 4 to 11 years, 01892 770221

St Michael’s Primary School, Withyham, 4 to 11 years, 01892 770307

Temple Grove Academy, Tunbridge Wells, 4-11 years, 01892 520562

Weald Primary School, come and visit us just outside Sevenoaks to find out more, 01732 463307

West Kingsdown CE Primary School, 4 to 11 years, 01474 853484

Woodlands Primary School, Tonbridge, 01732 355577

Tutoring, standard school subjects and 11+

11+ mock tests and revision courses

Tunbridge Wells run by experienced tutors, 07517 861487

English all ages to A level/IB, Creative Writing, French, 07786 392763

Exams Access Arrangements Assessor (Y5-Y13) available now West Kent/ Sussex, 07504 939649

Extra Tuition Centre, all over Kent, 11+, 0800 917 4194

Fleet Tutors: Britain’s Leading Tutoring Service Provider, 0333 920 9629

IELTS Exam Lessons. 1:1 with very experienced teacher. Tunbridge Wells area, 07504 939649

Kip McGrath, English and Maths Tuition, Tunbridge Wells, 6-16 years, 01892 458184

Kumon Maths, Sevenoaks, 01342 851221

Kumon Maths, Tonbridge, 01622 817544

Lyn Wurf private tutor - I teach primary Maths/English/touch typing from my home, 07792 052292

Private tutor, Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas, primary school, 11+, SATs, www.yltuition.com

The Handwriting Tutor Kent, Learn neat, legible and joined up handwriting, www.thehandwritingtutorkent.co.uk Tutor English GCSE. Very experienced teacher. Tunbridge Wells area, 07504 939649

Foreign Language Tuition

Caroline Cunnington-King, French and Spanish Tutor, Tonbridge, 07884 255749

Elisabeth Reichert-Eckersley, conversational german tuition, 01342 811099

German Saturday School, Tonbridge Kidslingo Spanish Classes, 07984 207908

My Spanish Tutor, One to One Online Spanish Tuition for All Ages and Levels, 07545 018144

Sevenoaks English Language Centre, english for foreigners, 07717 214041 Spanish for children, Edenbridge rea, native teacher, 07917 744515

Tonbridge Russian School, Beginners to GCSE and A-level, 10yrs experience, 3yrs+, 07715 559035

Instrumental and Vocal Tuition

Caroline Stinton, Piano, Bassoon and theory lessons, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 524315

Classical singing lessons Tunbridge Wells from beginners to advanced. all ages, 01892 538453

Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes

Sevenoaks! Electronic keyboard group classes 4+yrs, www.funkymonkey.info, 01732 457100

A-Z Activities for Children

SUMMER WORKSHOPS

Joe’s Academy of Music: music for all ages and abilities, Tunbridge Wells, 07938 226435

Timothy Lowe ARCM, FISM Expert piano and theory tuition, 07588 549622

Arts and Crafts

Cygnets Art School - art classes and holiday workshops for children 5-13yrs, www.cygnetsartschool.com/sevenoaks, 07511 665744

CASCADE DANCE

JOIN OUR DANCE WORKSHOPS THIS SUMMER! Workshops for 5 - 18 years

TUNBRIDGE WELLS

Wed 21st & Thurs 22nd August

SEVENOAKS

Wed 14th & Thurs 15th August

book spaces on www.cascadedance.co.uk with

Primary age 5 - 7

Juniors age 8 - 11

Secondary age 11+ Workshops will be split according to age ranges.

Tunbridge Wells Music Lessons - Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute, Piano - Tunbridge Wells, 07904 320750

TW Music School: Drum, Guitar, Bass, Vocal Piano, 01892 750157

Activities for additional needs children

A place to be, Creative, sensory fun for kids with or without disabilities. 1-2-1 at home support, 07837 576611

Bradbourne Riding Centre (Riding for the Disabled), Sevenoaks, 01732 453592

Katharine Jennings Fine Art Studios - An art studio for ALL! www.katharinejenningsfineart.co.uk, 01892 852802

Little Smidgets craft sessions. 1 - 5 years. Paddock Wood Community Centre, 07734 824048

Little Springers: Baking, cooking, Crafts, Gardening, Music 3yrs+, 07768 466327

Nature Makers is a nature based arts and crafts class for children aged 0-6, 07415 780943

The Ceramic Studio provide pottery classes for adults and children, www.theceramicstudio.co.uk

Basketball

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre 14-15yrs, 01732 470700

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, under 16s, 01892 540744

Ceramic Painting Studios

The Ceramic Studio provide pottery classes for adults and children, www.theceramicstudio.co.uk

Circus Skills

Showtime Performing Arts 3.5yrs+

Malling School Oxted School Weekends Only, 07749 650222

Climbing

Chimera Climbing Centre, a vibrant and modern public amenity, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 457294

A-Z Activities for Children

Clip n Climb, Indoor climbing arena for adults and children, 01732 753330

Extreme Ventures, outdoor rock climbing courses, nr Tunbridge Wells, 6yrs+, 07835 528548

Kent and Sussex Climbing Indoor, Climbing Academy 6yrs+, 01892 673167

Kids @ Chimera, minimum age 5 years (under 16’s adult supervision required), 01892 457294

Nuts 4 Climbing Outdoor Climbing activities, 01892 860670

The Climbing Experience Fun Wall and Bouldering Gym, Maidstone 4+, 01622 677977

Cricket

Tunbridge Wells Cricket Club 7yrs+, 01892 825513

Cycling

CYCLEme TOTS, Mid-Kent Classes, 2-7 years, 07739 389281

Southborough and District Wheelers, 8yrs+, 01892 537758

Dance and Theatre Arts

Act II Academy of Drama & Performing Arts, LAMDA Teaching in the Sevenoaks Area, 01732 463293

Cannon Holt Irish dance, classes for children and adults from age 3 years, Tonbridge & Aylesford, 07977 500673

Cascade Dance: Creative Dance for 3&4 years with Cascade in Tunbridge Wells, 07540 724027

D2Dance School: Ballet, Modern, Street, Singing, Tap, Musical Theatre 3yrs-adult, 07709 173256

Dance Academy Sevenoaks, RAD Ballet

Cont tap Modern, Commercial Jazz, 3yrs+, 01732 469806

Dancing Boutique, 82 Victoria Road, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 529720

Drama Kids, Otford, Sevenoaks, 5-18yrs, www.dramakids.co.uk, 01689 812336

Evolution Dance Academy, ballet, street, musical theatre, Edenbridge area, 2yrs+, 07709 348723

Firefly Dance School, Ballet, Modern, Tap, National, Irish Boys/Girls, all ages, 07734 816989

Happy Me Kids, fun and funky dance classes for your child in Tunbridge Wells, 07427 371396

HM Creative, Dance and Yoga Workshops/Retreats, Entertainment and Performances, Classes, www.hmcreative.co.uk, 07887 653276

Inception Dance, fun, lively ballet and dance classes, Hartfield, 2yrs+, 07920 181454

Italia Conti, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 529112

Jigsaw Performing Arts, 3-18 years, Sevenoaks, 01732 386053

JPA Academy, Acting Singing Dancing Academy 6-18yrs, 07870 460687

Judy Hamlet School of Dance, Kemsing, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Street for 3yrs+, 07971 679055

Just Dance: Ballet, Modern, Tap, Street Dance, Musical Theatre, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 864517

Kent College Theatre Academy, Theatre and Drama lessons, 5-18yrs, 01892 822006

A-Z Activities for Children

Lamberhurst School of Theatre Dance, from babies to adults, Tunbridge Wells, 07817 290552

Make Believe Sevenoaks, Sing, Act, Dance Ages 3-18, 0208 123 7927

Medway School of Dance, Tonbridge, Latin Ballroom and Disco Dance 3 yrs+, 01732 358355

Pauline Quirke Academy Summer School, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, 07961 387798

Perform weekly drama, dance and singing class for 4-7yrs and 7-12yrs, 020 7255 9120

Razzamataz FREE TASTER SESSIONS in Singing Dance & Drama for ages 2-18, 07401 801318

Showtime Stage Schools now in Kent & Medway, Sat & Sun 4-18yrs Free Trials, 01732 430300

SJ School of Dance Academy 5yrs+, 07880 499801

Southborough School of Dance, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 529720

Stagecoach Performing Arts, 4-16 yrs, Tonbridge, 01444 456208

The Dance Studio, 2.5yrs+ Ballet, Tap and Jazz. T Wells, Paddock Wood, Otford, 07812 565826

The Talentz Musical Theatre 5-16yrs, 07899 998249

Theatre Train Dance Act Sing 6-18yrs, 07710 478246

Trinity Youth Theatre 8-18yrs, 01892 500673

VR School of Dance, Ballet, Street Jazz, Modern, Musical, Sevenoaks, 07539 551568

Fencing

Junior Fencing, School ages, Angel Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359966

Royal Tunbridge Wells Fencing Club, 7 years +, 07786 000488

First Aid Courses for Children

British Red Cross, 0800 028 0831

Daisy First Aid Tunbridge Wells & Sevenoaks, Family First Aid Classes, 07939 507662

St John Ambulance Kent, enquiries, 0344 770 4800

Fitness and Activity Clubs

‘A’ Team Fun Club, 5-12yrs,Sat 09:3012:00, Angel Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 772685

At home fun Mama & Baby/child workouts, suitable for all ages incl, prenatal, 07707 346552

Mummy & Me Pilates Classes every Wednesday at 11am at Pembury Pavilion, 07876 787869

Sarah’s Runners, Nevill Pavillion Cricket Ground, TN2 5ES, minimum age 17 years, 07900 825836

Sevenoaks Nordic Walking, 01732 453271

Target Shooting School - Term time classes, holiday workshops, parties 8-18 yrs, 07426 301849

TeenFit and Junior Spin 11-15yrs, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Football

Charlton Football Coaching 3-13yrs, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700

Tonbridge Golf Centre 3yrs+, 01732 353281

Wildernesse Sports Centre, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437

Gymnastics

Gymnastic Club Kent, Tunbridge Wells, all ages, 01892 550530

Gymnastics, Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 772685

Gymspire offers quality gymnastic classes to children of all abilities and ages, www.gymspireacademy.com

Kent College Gymnastics Academy Gym lessons 5-18yrs, 01892 822006

PreSchool, Juniors, 7-11yrs and Tramps, 5-14yrs, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Gymnastics, 4-16yrs, 01732 470700

Hockey

Tunbridge Wells Hockey Club 6-16yrs, Email via website

Tunbridge Wells Inline Hockey Club 6yrs+, 01892 535439

Horseriding

Bradbourne Riding Centre, Sevenoaks, 01732 453592

Hadlow College Equestrian Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 852204

Matfield and District Riders Association, 5yrs+, 01892 836058

Orchid Riding School, 6yrs+, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 652020

Riding Farm Equestrian Centre, 4yrs+, Hildenborough, 01732 838717

D&D Footie Focus, weekend and evening football coaching for 2½ to 8 years, 07969 669153

First Class Football: Advanced Football Skills Coaching 2yrs+, 07929 861394 Little Kickers, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, up to 7 years, 0208 432 0982

Pure Football Academy, Additional Training, Kent & Sussex, 18mnths - 14yrs, 07872 864016

The Rondos Advanced Football Academy, 5-18yrs, Hildenborough, 01892 822554

Toddler Football, up to 4yrs, Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 865665

Tonbridge Invicta FC, New! Girls Football for 11yrs+, football club and coaching, 07891 626537

Tunbridge Wells Foresters FC, Football Club and coaching 5yrs+, 07718 393138

Tunbridge Wells Ladies FC, Girls Football 5-16yrs, 07801 045941

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, Fun Footie 5-7yrs, Girls 11-14yrs, Junior U16yrs, 01892 540744

Golf

Hever Castle Golf Club 5yrs+, 01732 700771

Hilden Golf Centre, Tonbridge 3yrs+, 01732 833607

Knole Park Golf Club, Sevenoaks, junior membership 11-17 years, 01732 452150

Lamberhurst Golf Club, Tunbridge Wells 6yrs+, 01892 890591

Nevill Golf Club, Tunbridge Wells 6yrs+, 01892 525818

Poult Wood Golf Centre, Tonbridge 8yrs+, 01732 364039

South Farm Riding Stables, 5yrs+, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 864807

Wellgrove Farm Stables, Pembury 3yrs+, 01892 822087

White Rocks Farm Western Riding, near Sevenoaks, 01732 761888

Leisure Centres

Angel Leisure Centre, Angel Lane, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1SF, 01732 359966

Edenbridge leisure Centre, Stangrove Park, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5LU, 01732 865665

Everyone Active Leisure Centres, Edenbridge, www.everyoneactive.com, 01732 442697

Everyone Active Leisure Centres, Sevenoaks, www.everyoneactive.com, 01732 442365

Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre, Mascalls Court Rd, Tonbridge TN12 6NZ, 01892 838290

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Wildernesse Sports Centre, Seal Hollow Road, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437

Martial Arts, Self Defence Bushido Judokan, Tunbridge Wells 5yrs+, 07823 441460

Fortitude Taekwondo, 3yrs+, Sevenoaks, Edenbridge, Westerham, Hildenborough, 01342 302192

Frontier School of Karate and Kickboxing (FSK), Crowborough, 3yrs+, 07970 686054

Gidae Taekwondo Academy, age 5 upwards across Kent. Contact us www.gidaetkdacademy.co.uk, 07368 570975

A-Z Activities for Children

Classes 7 days a week at Hildenborough, twice weekly at Crockham Hill, Reigate, Maidstone, Woldingham & East Grinstead.

Martial Arts for ALL ages and abilities in Tunbridge Wells. 4 WEEK FREE TRIAL, 01342 302192

Miles Martial Arts, Taekwondo classes for ages 3 to adults, 2 week FREE trial, www.miles-martial-arts.co.uk, 07368 617685

Oaks Martial Arts, 3yrs+, Sevenoaks, Hildenborough, Edenbridge, 01732 759988

PPCKD Self Defence for children as young as 3.5 years. Fun, fitness and friends, 07590 559421

Sama SouthEast, Karate School from 4yrs+ Kickboxing School from 7yrs+, www.samasoutheast.co.uk, 01444 461889

Shinseido Karate, Riverhead Parish Hall, Sevenoaks, 18yrs+, 07710 437485

Synergy Taekwondo, 4yrs to adult. Angel Centre & Delarue Hall www.tonbridgetkd.co.uk, 07973 613221

Multiple Sports

EXCEL Fitness Programme, 11-16yrs, Angel Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359966

Kickstart Fitness mixed games 5-10yrs, Angel CentreTonbridge, 01732 772690

Langton Green Community Sports Association, 01892 862967

Multi sports for 3-16yrs 3rd Sun 13:0014:30 Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 5yrs +, 01892 540744

Music Groups, Centres Brittens Music School, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 559319

West Kent Music Centre - Music lessons and groups for musicians of all ages, 01622 358408

Outdoor Pursuits Centres

Bowles, Eridge Green nr Tunbridge Wells, 01892 665665

Out of School Clubs

Hubbub Out of School Club, After School Childcare 3-6pm, 07942 937006

Rollerblading and Skateboarding

Tunbridge Wells Tigers Inline Roller Hockey 7yrs+, 01892 535439

Rugby

Rugby Tots for 2-7 yr olds, weekday and weekend classes throughout West Kent, 0345 3130807

Tunbridge Wells RFC Girls RugbyYears 7-13 girls only / Years R-6 Mixed, 07753 933936

Snow Sports

Dry Ski Slopes at Bowles, Eridge Green nr Tunbridge Wells, 01892 665665

Squash

Tunbridge Wells Squash Rackets Club - Junior Squash and Racket Ball, 01892 527736

Wildernesse Sports Centre, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437

Swimming, Pool Sports

Alison Marks Swim School, Hildenborough, 3yrs+, 01732 365440

Angela’s Swim School, Sevenoaks, 07703 185837

Classes for ages 3+ to adult

07368

617685

Aqua Swimming Ltd, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells venues, 01732 455800

Edenbridge Leisure Centre Swimming, Classes and fun swimming, 01732 865665

Helens Swimming School, 4 months +, 01892 662484

Holmewood House Swim School 5yrs+, Langton Green, 01892 860035

Little Fishes, parent and baby, toddler & children 4ys+, Oxted and Westerham, 07834 737211

RTW Monson Learn To Swim (Level 3-competitive swimming), 07779 703317

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Classes and fun swimming, 01732 470700

Starfish School of Swimming all ages and abilities, Sevenoaks, 01732 834186

Tonbridge Swimming Pool, Castle Street, indoor and outdoor pools, 01732 367449

Tunbridge Wells Sports and Tennis, Swimming classes for all ages, 01892 540744

Table Tennis

Byng Hall Table Tennis Club 7yrs+, 07768 742414

Tennis

Evolution Tennis Coaching at Brenchley and Matlock Tennis Club Juniors, 01622 532354

Jarrett Tennis School at Tunbridge Wells Sports and Indoor Tennis Centre, 01892 538445

Jarrett Tennis School for 5-14yrs, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 538445

Oakbury Tennis Club Juniors, Sevenoaks, 07821 621403

Short Tennis, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre 4-10yrs, 01892 540744

St Johns Tennis Club, Tennis Courses, 5-18yrs, 01892 546252 Tennis Academy, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, 01959 523377

Tunbridge Wells Lawn Tennis Club, 01892 525625

Trampolining

Edenbridge Leisure Centre, trampolining coaching 5-16yrs, 01732 865665

Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre, Paddock Wood 5yrs+, 01892 838290

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Trampolining, 4-15yrs, 01732 470700

Trampolining, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Wildernesse Sports Centre Trampolining, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437

Uniformed Groups

Girlguiding UK for your nearest Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers, 0800 999 2016

Scoutbase UK for nearest Beaver, Scout, Venture, Air and Sea, 0345 300 1818

Watersports

Bewl Water Outdoor Centre: canoeing, sailing, wind surfing etc, 8 years +, 01892 890000

Edenbridge Sub Aqua Club, Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 14yrs+, 07702 473898

Yoga Banana Studio Yoga, Kids Yoga & Teens Yoga, 07834 518619

A-Z Activities for Children

Next Steps, Moving Forward

House in the Basement in Sevenoaks has partnered with Sevenoaks District Council and Millwall Community Trust to run sessions for young people aged 11-17 who are not in education, employment or training.

The project started in March with four sessions and a total of 11 young people. In April there were three sessions which seven young people attended.

These sessions are an opportunity to develop skills within a small group, and for young people to hear from inspiring speakers from a range of different backgrounds. There may also be hands-on activities like baking and crafts.

These sessions run every Tuesday during term time at House in the Basement from 1.30pm until 3.30pm. The programme will not be running over the school holidays but House in the Basement will be open as usual.

House in the Basement is run in the basement of the Stag Community Arts Centre, London Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1ZZ.

It is a youth café and is a fully accessible site with an access ramp for wheelchair users, and with refreshments and snacks available on site.

For our opening times please check our website: www.houseinthebasement.weebly.com

If you would like to come along to one of these sessions please email: Manager@houseinthebasement.co.uk

HM Creative, Dance and Yoga Workshops/Retreats, Entertainment and Performances, Classes, www.hmcreative.co.uk, 07887 653276

Yogama, live and online yoga classes, vinyasa, prenatal, postnatal, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, 07984 585467

Youth Clubs

House in the Basement Youth Café, Sevenoaks, free for young people aged 11-17, www.houseinthebasement.weebly. com, 01732 466593

Benenden Village Hall, 07419 989830

Bessels Green Baptist Church, Bessels Green, Tonbridge, 01732 454921

Bidborough Village Hall, 07517 145731

Brenchley Memorial Hall, 01892 832579

Camden Centre - Tunbridge Wells, 01892 521384

Copt Hall, Hawkhurst, 01580 752058

Cowden Memorial Halls, 2 halls, kitchen and car park, day and evening, 01342 850532

Delarue Hall and Barn, weekend and bank holiday hire, 01732 367917

Delarue Hall, Tonbridge, Hire for all occasions, 01732 367917

Dunton Green Village Hall, 01732 469610

Edenbridge WI Hall, 01732 865368

Frant Memorial Hall, 01892 752123

Groombridge Village Hall, 07552 170679

Hadlow Old School Hall, 01732 851878

Hildenborough Village Hall, six rooms for hire, 01732 833092

Horsmonden Village Hall, 01892 723955

Langton Village Hall, 07581 471147

Mencap Hall, Hitchen Hatch Lane, 01732 458775

Pembury Baptist Church Hall, Pembury, 01892 825590

Pembury Village Hall, 07983 228181

Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre, Paddock Wood, 01892 838290

Rickards Hall, Edenbridge, 01732 865368

Sackville School, sports hall, 4 x badminton courts, large playing fields & beautiful stately home school building, www.sackvilleschool.co.uk

Sackville School, various facilities for hire for events including a large Marquee in beautiful grounds, www.sackvilleschool.co.uk

Showfields Hall, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 514544

Speldhurst Village Hall, 07786 948952

St Barnabas Church Hall, Tunbridge Wells

St Dunstan’s Church Hall, Southborough, 01892 529158

St James Church Hall, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 521703

St John the Baptist, Sevenoaks, 01732 541710

St John’s Church Hall, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 540897

St John’s Methodist Church, Southborough, 01892 544578

St Luke’s Church Hall, Sevenoaks, 01732 743045

St Mary’s Church Hall, Riverhead, 01732 450408

St Matthew’s Church Hall, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 618108

St Paulinus Church Centre, Edenbridge, 01732 864070

St Peter’s Church, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 327734

St Philip’s Church, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 531031

St Stephen’s Church Community Centre, Tonbridge, 3 halls, 01732 771977

Sunnyside Hall, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, 08450 743399

TN2 Community Centre, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 538230

Tonbridge Christ Church Centre, 01732 770334

Trinity Youth Theatre, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 500673

The Hub, South Tonbridge, 03000 418008

Hall and Room Hire

Ashurst McDermott Village Hall, 01892 740618

Bells Yew Green Village Hall, 01892 543025

Wesley Centre, Paddock Wood, 01892 521384

Party Venues

Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359966

Birthday experiences at Bowles, Eridge

All Things Party

Green nr Tunbridge Wells, 01892 665665

Diggerland, Medway Valley leisure Park, Roman Way, Strood ME2 2NU, 0871 22 77 007

Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 865665

Extreme Ventures, outdoor rock climbing/scrambling, nr Tunbridge Wells, 6yrs+, 07835 528548

Minor Mania, soft play, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 752042

Parties at Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre Paddock Wood, 01892 838290

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700

Temper Temper Chocolate, Chocolate workshops and parties, 01892 538758

Wildernesse Sports Centre, Seal Hollow Road, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437

Woodland Parties, the perfect woodland venue for children’s parties, 07889 094821

Party Supplies and Planners

Sleepy Teepeez Kent offer tailor made sleepovers for children, www.sleepyteepeezkent.co.uk

Country and Garden Tent Hire, we hire beautiful bell tents for all occasions, www.countryandgardententhire.com

Party Bag Online, your one stop shop for personalised filled party bags, 07976 728857

Soft Play Kent, soft play hire for under 5s in Kent, www.softplaykent.co.uk

The Little Play Company, soft play hire, lots of different packages available, 07887 713436

Twilight Tents provide beautiful themed Tent Sleep Over Party packages, 07710 078467

Walking Balloons offer a great variety of animal balloons that walk beside you, 07763 860066

Wishful Winks provide a stress free sleepover party experience, 07957 491146

Party Catering, Cakes

Clever Cooks, Catering and China Hire, 07768 993456

I own Special Occasion Cakes by Tess, I make bespoke cakes for all occasions, www.cakesbytess.co.uk, 01732 369736

Large selection of partyware, balloons & cake decorating in Tunbridge Wells, 01622 717177

Vintage Afternoon Tea served in your own venue perfect for that special occasion, 07545 807031

Party Entertainers

Allsorts of Fun, pirate, knight, spy party, magic, puppets, lego guy, 07845 320001

Buzy Bee’s, themed parties such as Frozen, Princess, Football and more, 0-12 yrs, 01474 874118

Captain Fantastic Parties, Parties for 3 - 7 year olds, 07540 539190

Childrens party entertainer and magic shows, Kent, Sussex and Surrey, 4-11 years, 07734 101987

D&D Footie Focus, football themed parties, 5 to 12 years, 07969 669153

Dance Parties for girls and boys, aged 3-12yrs. One or two hours available, 01892 864517

Dandelion and Clover Yoga - Yoga and art parties with a theme of your choice, 07734 435708

Enchanted Events, magical party & events entertainment, styling & catering, 07788 998441

Face and body painting, glitter designs and tattoos. Surrey Kent & Sussex, 07931 935539

First Class Football Parties 2yrs+, 07929 861394

Froggle Parties, drama games, dancing, story telling, balloon models, prizes, www.froggleparties.com

Froggle Parties, face painting, glitter tattoos, any kind of designs, www.froggleparties.com

Funky Footsteps, high energy disco parties, games, facepainting & fun!, 07912 685680

Hartbeeps the most original musical parties on the planet, 07795 103197

Humpty Dumpty Club Musical Parties, 07860 801173

Jewls Falconry we come to you with our Owls for childrens, adults party or School, www.jewlsfalconry.co.uk, 07422 945659

Jumping Beans Parties, 07768 038172

Kazzamataz comedy magic show, crazy games and dance routines, 07859 015231

Katharine Jennings Fine Art Studios - An art studio for ALL! www.katharinejenningsfineart.co.uk, 01892 852802

Holiday Schemes and Activities • Family Days Out

Little Kickers, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, 18mths-7 yrs, 0208 432 0982

M Sporti Football and Multisports, 07920 780983

Moondreamers is a luxury Teepee sleepover company providing for East Sussex/Kent, 07943 958937

Music Bugs: Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, 07738 878821

My Unique Sleepover, Sleepover parties for 5-13 year olds. Covering West Kent, 01732 905373

Nature Makers is a nature based arts and crafts class for children aged 0-6, 07415 780943

Nuts 4 Climbing Outdoor Climbing activities, 01892 860670

Once Upon a Wish Events - Events and Party entertainment tailored to suit you!, 07739 584988

Perform Parties for 4-7 years are high energy, fun and totally infectious, 020 7255 9120

Pic-n-Mix Parties for boys and girls, 1-11yrs, 07860 801173

Pop Up Arcade, The Ultimate Gaming Birthday Party. Set up inside or in our heated gaming tents, 0203 0892439 Princess and the Pea Events, fun singing & dancing character packages, 07557 145648

Ready Steady Sport - Multi sport for all children 3yrs upwards. 07764 187401

Show Offs Parties: Circus Acts, Balloon modelling, themed parties, 07749 650222

Stagecoach Parties, 01444 456208

Superstar Pamper Parties exclusive pamper parties for girls aged 5-14 years, 07941 509495

Vintage Afternoon Tea served in your own venue perfect for that special occasion, 07545 807031

Zebadee Kidz Parties Tonbridge, one stop shop for all your entertainment needs!, 07773 066645

Holiday Schemes and Activities

Alison Marks Swim School Holiday Courses, Hildenborough, 3 years+ (not Winter), 01732 365440 Angel Centre, Tonbridge - Drop in fun sessions, 01732 359966

Aqua Swimming Ltd, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells venues, 01732 455800

Barracudas - Activity Day Camps, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Maidstone, 0845 123 5299

Bewl Water Outdoor Centre, kids camps, variety of activities, 4 years+, 01892 890000

Bishops Down Holiday Play Scheme, Tunbridge Wells, 3-11yrs, 01892 520114

Camp Beaumont Holiday Camps, Kent College, Tunbridge Wells, 01603 851000

Cygnets Art School - art classes and holiday workshops for children 5-13yrs, www.cygnetsartschool.com/sevenoaks, 07511 665744

Funtech.co.uk - Summer Tech camps, Tonbridge, 01628 621216

Holden Park Preschool and After School Club, 2 to 11 years, 01892 520626 Hubbub, School Holiday Childcare, education, fun & adventure, High Brooms, 07942 937006

Junior Summer Golf Camps, Poult Wood, Tonbridge. 7-14yrs, 01732 364039

Katharine Jennings Fine Art Studios - An art studio for ALL! www.katharinejenningsfineart.co.uk, 01892 852802

M Sporti Football and Multisports, 07920 780983

Nuts 4 Climbing Outdoor Climbing activities, 01892 860670

Perform, holiday activities and workshops, 020 7255 9120

Pied Piper Activities, 4-12yrs, multiactivity summer holiday camps, piedpiperactivities.co.uk

Pilot Film Camp, 5-Day Film Camp: 8-13 yo, hands-on filmmaking course in Tonbridge, www.pilotfilmcamp.co.uk, 07801 565283

Play ‘n Grow holiday club is a new club for 2-11 yrs, 8am-6pm Tue to Thu, 07727 692645

Premier Playscheme - action packed activity days, several venues, 01953 499 040

Recrea8 Tonbridge, Sporting & Creative term time and holiday courses, 01732 304123, www. recre8courses

Southeast Kids Camps, school holidays activities club 4-11 years old Sport activities, games, arts & crafts, 01444 461889

St Georges’ Childcare, 5-12 yrs

Tunbridge Wells, 01892 543982

Super Camps, holiday activities in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, 01235 467300

Target Shooting School - Term time classes, holiday workshops, parties 8-18 yrs, 07426 301849

Wilder Holiday Club with Kent

Wildlife Trust, book online now at www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/holidayclub, 01622 662012

Workshops & science activities, school summer holidays, 01323 832731

Family Days Out

Chartwell, family home and garden of Sir Winston Churchill, Westerham, 01732 868381

Chiddingstone Castle, Edenbridge Kent TN8 7AD, 01892 870347

Emmetts Garden, an Edwardian estate, 01732 868381

Heaven Farm, nature trail, camping, tea room, family fun, 01825 790226

Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge, 01732 865224

Penshurst Place and Gardens, the medieval Baron’s Hall is one of the grandest, 01892 870307

Quebec House, the birthplace of General James Wolfe, 01959 567430

Spa Valley Railway, journey through the High Weald countryside, 01892 300141

Tonbridge Castle, Motte and Bailey Castle with a splendid 13th Century Gatehouse, 01732 770929

Places to Visit

Chartwell, family home and garden of Sir Winston Churchill, Westerham, 01732 868381

Chiddingstone Castle, Edenbridge Kent TN8 7AD, 01892 870347

Creams Café, T-Wells, Geltao, Waffles, Sundaes, Crepes, Indulge your senses, 01892 680059

Diggerland, Medway Valley leisure Park, Roman Way, Strood ME2 2NU, 0871 22 77 007

East Grinstead Museum - Kid’s activities and exhibitions take place all year, 01342 302233

EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge, 01732 304241

Emmetts Garden, an Edwardian estate, 01732 868381

Hazzlitt Theatre, Maidstone based Theatre home of entertainment, www.hazlitttheatre.com, 01622 758611

Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge, 01732 865224

Kent Life Heritage Farm, 01622 763936

Kent Wildlife Trust, lots of events for the whole family, Sevenoaks, 01622 662012

Penshurst Place and Gardens, the medieval Baron’s Hall is one of the grandest, 01892 870307

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Hythe CT21 4LR, 50 species of animals to see, 01303 264647

Quebec House, the birthplace of General James Wolfe, 01959 567430

Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, Sevenoaks, 01732 459777

Scotney Castle, National Trust, Lamberhurst, Kent, 01892 893820

Spa Valley Railway, journey through the High Weald countryside, 01892 300141

The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceaux, 01323 832731

Tonbridge Castle, Motte and Bailey Castle with a splendid 13th Century Gatehouse, 01732 770929

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Tunbridge Wells, Assembly Hall Theatre, 01892 530613

Attractions Out of Area

Blue Reef Aquarium, the ultimate undersea safari, Hastings, 01424 718776

Bluebell Railway, steam hauled trains, great day out, 01825 720800

Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, 01580 830196

British Wildlife Centre, Newchapel, nr Lingfield, RH7 6LF, 01342 834658

Chislehurst Caves, miles of mystery and history, 020 8467 3264

Christmas Tree Farm, Downe Village, feed the animals, 01689 861603

Farmyard Childrens Parties at Christmas Tree Farm, Downe Village, 01689 861603

Go Ape, Bedgebury, high-wire Tree Top Adventure and Tree Top Junior, 01603 895500

Godstone Farm, so much to do, a great family day out, 01883 742546

Hastings Adventure Golf- outdoor family fun on the seafront, 01424 437227

Heaven Farm, nature trail, camping, tea room, family fun, 01825 790226

Leeds Castle, 900 years of history, 500 acres of beautiful parkland and gardens, 01622 765400

Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, Hailsham BN27 3QS, 01323 844224

The Llama Park at Ashdown Forest with Christmas Wonderland, Wych Cross, 01825 712040

Summer Family Events in West Kent

Summer Steam Gala at Spa Valley Railway 12th - 14th July www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk

Jousting Events at Leeds Castle, 13th July - 1st September (Selected Dates) www.hevercastle.co.uk

The Circus of Curiosities, Chiddingstone Castle, 14th July www.heverfestival.co.uk

Music on the Meadow, Emmetts Garden, 14th July www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/emmetts-garden

Madame Chadelier’s Opera Party for Kids, Trinity Theatre, 14th July www.trinitytheatre.net

Recre8 Summer Holiday Activities, Tonbridge, 15th July - 30th August www.recre8courses.co.uk

The Adventures of Jock Children’s Trail, Chartwell, 20th July – 1st September www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/chartwell

Summer of Play at Emmetts Garden, 20th July – 1st September www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/emmetts-garden

Medieval Fair at Bodiam Castle, 20th July - 2nd September www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/bodiam-castle

Music on the Meadow at Emmetts Garden, 21st July www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/emmetts-garden

Peter Pan at The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle, 23rd July www.heverfestival.co.uk

Summer of Fun at Godstone Farm, 23rd July - 1st September www.godstonefarm.co.uk

Summer Holiday Fun at Kent Life, 24th July – 1st September www.kentlife.org

Summer Camp at Sackville School with Miles Martial Arts, 24th July – 1st September www.miles-martial-arts.co.uk

Adventures in Time Travel at Hever Castle, 24th July - 3rd September www.hevercastle.co.uk

School of Rock at Stag Theatre, 25th - 28th July www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

Summertime at Leeds Castle, 26th July - 31st August www.leeds-castle.com

Outdoor Theatre at Emmetts Garden

Five Children & It by This is My Theatre, Emmetts 3rd August www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/emmetts-garden

Summer Family Events in West Kent

Beauty and the Beast at Walmer Castle & Gardens, 3rd August www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on

Supercar Weekend at Hever Castle, 3rd - 4th August www.hevercastle.co.uk

Summer Street Dance Workshops, Penshurst, 7th August www.hmcreative.co.uk

Jolly Roger's Swashbuckling Train Ride 18th - 29th August (Selected Dates) www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk

Pop Divas, Hazlitt Theatre, 9th August www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/hazlitt-theatre/whats-on

Dinosaur Week at Kent Life, 12th – 16th August www.kentlife.org

Outdoor Theatre at Emmetts Garden: A Midsummer Night's Dream by Immersion Theatre, 13th August www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/emmetts-garden

The Three Musketeers at The Hazlitt Theatre, 17th – 25th August www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/hazlitt-theatre

Baby Broadway, Stag Theatre, 18th August www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

Beauty and the Beast at Belmont House, 18th August www.belmont-house.org

Outdoor Theatre at Emmetts Garden: Peter Pan by Immersion Theatre, 22nd August www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/emmetts-garden

Ice Cream Festival at Kent Life, 24th August www.kentlife.org

Outdoor Theatre: The Comedy of Errors by The Handlebards, 7th September www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/emmetts-garden

Hops ‘n’ Harvest Beer Festival at Kent Life. 7th - 8th September www.kentlife.org

Sevenoaks Climate Change Youth Forum, 11th September & 22nd October Youthwork@sevenoakstown.gov.uk

Science Museum Live at The Assembly Hall Theatre, 21st September www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

Baby Broadway, Stag Theatre, 6th October www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

The Ugly Duckling, Stag Theatre, 19th October www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

Halloween at Kent Life, 26th October www.kentlife.org

The National Trust

A Summer of Family Fun

Join us for a summer of outdoor play at Chartwell, Emmetts Garden and Quebec House where we have plenty to keep the whole family entertained.

At Chartwell, follow in the footsteps of Jock, our resident cat, on our children’s trail around the garden. If you’re lucky, you might even spot the great cat himself! In the house, there are more animals to spot in our family trail before heading out into the estate to explore the treehouse or bomb crater for more adventures.

At beautiful Emmetts Garden, enjoying a summer of play is the main event with free games equipment to borrow. It’s the perfect opportunity to challenge friends and family to a bit of healthy competition! Our wild play area is situated right next to the café for when all that activity has worked up an appetite.

The delightful setting of Quebec House in Westerham is an opportunity for some quieter but no less busy play! Enjoy traditional games on the lawn, archery every Wednesday in August, and even a spot of yoga (selected dates).

We’re all set for a summer of fun, all included in our usual admission price! To find out more, visit our websites:

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell www.nationaltrust.org.uk/emmetts-garden www.nationaltrust.org.uk/quebec-house

Places to Go in Kent

Places to Go in Kent

There are lots of fantastic places to visit and fun family days out in Kent. We’ve listed a few ideas below. Take your family and get out and about into the Kent countryside, visit local family farms, adventure playgrounds, National Trust properties and lots more! Please do ensure to check your venue first for opening times, availability or any restrictions

Outdoor Pursuits

Ashdown Forest, originally a deer hunting forest in Norman times, Ashdown Forest is now one of the largest free public access spaces in the South East. It is a great place for walking and enjoying spectacular views over the Sussex countryside and is known the world over as the ‘home’ of Winnie-the-Pooh www.ashdownforest.org

Bedgebury National Pinetium & Forest, Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst, Kent, ideal for walking, running, cycling and adventure play www.forestryengland.uk/bedgebury

Bewl Water Outdoor Centre, Lamberhurst, Kent, watersports, climbing and residential centre www.bewlwater.co.uk

Bowles Activity Centre, Eridge Green, ski slopes, rock crags, ropes courses, archery range www.bowles.rocks

Extreme Ventures Tunbridge Wells, outdoor rock climbing activities, climbing courses, parties & abseiling adventures www.extremeventures.co.uk

Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve has 5 lakes and is a spectacular site for birds, plants, fungi and animals. There is a small café, shop and a Kingfisher Trail

www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves

Toys Hill, (National Trust) near Brasted Chart. Nature trails through 200 acres of ancient woodland, with abundant wildlife and amazing views www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves

Tyland Barn, Sandling, Maidstone. There is a small nature park with ponds, mini beast homes and trails, a café offering a selection of light lunches www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves

Adventure Parks and Family Fun

Buzy Bees Playbarn, Buzy Bee’s is the perfect space for little Bee’s aged 0-12 years to explore, enjoy themselves let off steam www.buzybeessoftplay.com

Rock UK Carroty Wood Adventure Centre, Tonbridge, 58 acres of beautiful, mature, enclosed woodland ideal for outdoor education www.rockuk.org/centres/carroty-wood

Clip ‘n Climb Tonbridge, the experience includes a 30 minute introduction, harness fitting and safety briefing then a full 55 minutes climbing, finally 5 minutes to remove harness and exit the arena www.clipnclimbtonbridge.co.uk

Knockhatch Adventure Park, Hailsham, animals, falconry, indoor year round soft play, go karts, outdoor playgrounds and paddling pools www.knockhatch.com

Family Farms

Blackberry Farm, Whitesmith has some 18 acres, home to over 200 animals, most of which can be petted or fed by hand with staff to tell you all about them. There's also a large outdoor play area, “Clucky’s” undercover adventure playbarn and sensory zone, a family picnic area and baby area www.blackberry-farm.co.uk

Bore Place Farm, is a rural retreat providing bespoke opportunities for people to learn, grow and reconnect with themselves and the environment. Stunning walks, bike hire, all year round events www.boreplace.org

Heaven Farm, Furners Green, Uckfield. A 100 acre farm with nature walks, bluebell nature trail, tea rooms, rural life museum and it also offers camping www.heavenfarm.co.uk

Godstone Farm, a fun and interactive farm for all the family providing animal encounters, indoor & outdoor play areas, a restuarant and a shop www.godstonefarm.co.uk

Places to Go in Kent

Places to Go in Kent

Animals and Nature

Coolings Green & Pleasant Nature trail, Main Road, Knockholt, Once a plant nursery, now 6 acres of habitat for native plants, creatures and resident animals accessible by bark pathways www.coolings.co.uk

Friends of Animal League (FOAL) Farm Animal Rescue Centre, Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Kent, TN16 3AX. Rescue centre on 26 acre farm, family fun days (check for details), animals for adoption www.foalfarm.org.uk

Howletts Wild Animal Park, a 90-acre wild animal park dedicated to conservation, breeding and reintroduction. It has the largest herd of wild elephants in the UK together with tigers, gorillas and primates www.aspinallfoundation.org/howletts

Port Lympne Reserve, one of the largest wild animal parks in the UK. Primates, otters, rhinos, small cats, wild dogs, gorillas, lions, giraffes and zebras www.aspinallfoundation.org/port-lympne

Places of Historic Interest & Gardens

Chartwell National Trust House, home of Winston Churchill, Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent. The rooms remain much as they were when Winston Churchill lived here with pictures, books and personal mementoes www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/chartwell

Emmetts Garden, Ide Hill, Kent is an Edwardian estate owned by Frederic Lubbock, the garden was laid out in the late 19th century and contains many exotic and rare trees and shrubs. Traditional children’s games available www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/emmetts-garden

Hever Castle, Hever, Nr Edenbridge, once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, discover the award winning grounds with something for all the family www.hevercastle.co.uk

Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, explore the beautiful gardens and enjoy the regular family events, www.riverhillgardens.co.uk

Ightham Mote, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, Kent. A stunning moated manor house built nearly 700 years ago surrounded by gardens and woodland walks www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/ightham-mote

Knole National Trust House, Sevenoaks, Kent. Built as a palace in a medieval deer-park, Knole was owned by the Archbishops of Canterbuy, the Tudors and the Sackville family who still live there www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/knole

Leeds Castle, Kent. Leeds Castle has been a Norman stronghold; the private property of six of England’s medieval queens; a palace used by Henry VIII and his first wife Catherine of Aragon; a Jacobean country house; a Georgian mansion; an elegant early 20th century retreat for the influential and famous; and now it is one of the most visited historic buildings in Britain www.leeds-castle.com

Penshurst Place and Gardens, Penshurst, Kent www.penshurstplace.com

Quebec House, Quebec Square, Westerham. The Family House of General Hames Wolfe with an exhibition of the dramatic battle for North America www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/quebec-house

Scotney Castle, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, beautiful gardens, house and estate with an outdoor playground www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/scotney-castle

Sissinghurst Castle & Gardens, Biddenden Road, Nr Cranbrook. A ruin of an Elizabethan manor house which gained international fame in the 1930s when Vita Sackville West and Harold Nicolson created a garden here www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/sissinghurst-castle-garden

Museums & Galleries

East Grinstead Museum Built with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and money raised by the local community, East Grinstead Museum invites you to discover the old market town and surrounding area www.eastgrinsteadmuseum.org.uk

The Amelia has lots of experiences to offer, with a full programme of cultural events and activities too www.theamelia.co.uk

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution, a charity registered in England and Wales (209603), Scotland (SC037736), the Republic of Ireland (CHY 2678 and 20003326), the Bailiwick of Jersey (14), the Isle of Man (1308 and 006329F), the Bailiwick of Guernsey and Alderney, of West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HZ
Photo: RNLI

QuestFriendz STEM Activities

Why not try these four fun activities inspired by QuestFriendz? Join the SuperQuesters in these ocean-themed activities this summer to find new ways to get involved in cleaning up our environment and have some STEM fun.

1. Salt Dough Starfish

You will need 500g plain flour, 250g salt, 230 ml water, a baking tray, and a toothpick.

Activity: Study some images of starfish. What do they notice about their homes, bodies, and patterns? Preheat the oven to 250°C. Combine the ingredients until it forms a dough. Find a picture of a starfish and using the images, shape the dough into a starfish shape, using the toothpick to add the starfish’s details. You might want to try making other sea creatures too! Bake for 2 hours or leave to air dry.

2.Build a Boat Challenge

You will need a range of recyclable materials, such as yoghurt pots, aluminium trays and bottles, old fabric, lollypop sticks, and cardboard tubes, as well as various joining materials, such as elastic bands, tape, and play dough.

Activity: Discuss boats and look at images. Decide on the fundamental aspects of a boat and what they might need. Set a challenge to create a boat that floats with a mast and sail using recyclable materials. Once complete, test the boats and check whether they sail. If they don’t work, assess why not, and help decide how they can adjust it.

3. Frozen Aquarium

You will need four large containers, a selection of plastic sea animals and shells, water, blue food colouring, salt, sugar, cotton wool, tin foil,

Activity: Prepare beforehand. Mix blue food colouring with water, enough for each container, and fill. Then, add the sea animals and shells and put them in the freezer overnight. Before using, remove them from the freezer and predict whether salt, sugar, cotton wool, or tin foil will melt the ice the fastest. Then, test your theory using each material as you think best; for example, sprinkling the salt on one block of ice and shrouding another in cotton wool. You might wrap one in the tin foil and sit another in sugar- it’s up to you. Great for a sunny day!

4. Ocean Clean-Up Tray

You will need a large plastic box or container, water to half-fill the container, a selection of plastic sea animals and boats, and shells, 250ml vegetable oil, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 3 tbsp coffee grinds, a handful of shredded plastic, toothbrushes and cloths, washing-up liquid, and warm, soapy water.

Activity: Fill the box half full with water and add the plastic animals, boats and shells. Mix the vegetable oil and cocoa powder, then let your children watch as you dribble it over the animals and boats. Then sprinkle over the coffee grinds and add some shredded plastic. Discuss the changes they can see and what has happened. How does it make them feel? Then link it to pollution in the sea. Ask the children to help clean up the animals and boats using warm, soapy water.

Dr Thomas Bernard is co-author of the SuperQuesters series. The latest book, The Case of the Angry Sea sees the SuperQuesters having fun whilst learning about water pollution and finding ways to clean local rivers.For more STEM activities and resources checkout QuestFriendz at www.questfriendz.com. Books available from all good bookstores.

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