Events

Do you love to sing? Come to House in the Basement for the chance to shine at our Open Mic Night—a fun, relaxed evening where young people aged 11–17 can take the stage and share their voice. Whether you’re a budding pop star, a confident performer, or just want to try singing in front of […]

July 11, 2025

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July 11, 2025
5:30 pm

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7:30 pm
House in the Basement Youth Cafe,
London Road,
Sevenoaks,
Kent,
TN13 1ZZ .

British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted Chartwell Highlights Tour 2025 National Trust Chartwell, Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1PS nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell Led by an experienced volunteer guide with a BSL interpreter, this small group tour will take you through the history of the Churchills at Chartwell. Free event but normal admission and pre-booking required.

July 16, 2025

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July 16, 2025
11:00 am

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12:00 pm
National Trust Chartwell, Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1PS

Led by an experienced volunteer guide with a BSL interpreter, this small group tour explores the childhood home of General James Wolfe, famed for his role at the Battle of Quebec on 13 September 1759. Free event but normal admission and pre-booking required. nationaltrust.org.uk/quebec-house

July 16, 2025

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July 16, 2025
3:00 pm

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4:00 pm
Quebec House, Quebec Square, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1TD

Led by an experienced volunteer guide with a BSL interpreter, this small group tour explores selected areas of the beautiful Edwardian garden and shares information about its history and some of the highlights of the garden. Free event but normal admission and pre-booking required. nationaltrust.org.uk/emmetts-garden

July 16, 2025

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July 16, 2025
1:00 pm

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2:00 pm
National Trust Emmetts Garden, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 6BA

Delve into the lives of extraordinary people at Chartwell with a trail and activities inspired by the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS® picture-books. Discover how dreams grew into reality and learn how you too can be bold, be brave and dream big. Normal admission applies. Additional cost for lanyard with activity pack. nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell

July 19, 2025

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September 7, 2025

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National Trust Chartwell, Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1PS

Try out musical activities, specially installed for this year’s Summer of Play. Invent a meadow game with toy cupboard inspiration or explore the Wild Play Area to find the climbing frame, play net, balance beams and more. Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank. Play activities are free but normal admission applies. nationaltrust.org.uk/emmetts-garden Image […]

July 19, 2025

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September 7, 2025

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National Trust Emmetts Garden, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 6BA
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Tunbridge Wells Fringe Festival Turns Five – And It’s Going to Be Epic! Tunbridge Wells, UK – Where else can you marvel at bubble art, sway to a smooth jazz quartet, laugh out loud at live comedy, and experience a one-man performance of Moby Dick—all in one unforgettable day? This summer, the Tunbridge Wells Fringe […]

June 28, 2025

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July 13, 2025
12:00 pm

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11:00 pm
The Pump Room,
The Pantiles,
Tunbridge Wells,
Kent,
TN2 .

Build confidence, learn new skills, and have fun on four action-packed Thursdays this summer! This summer, Samsara Sport is offering a free series of skateboarding sessions at Greatness Skate Park in Sevenoaks — perfect for young people aged 7–16 who are either brand-new to skateboarding or looking to take their skills to the next level. […]

June 26, 2025

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July 17, 2025
4:00 pm

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6:00 pm
Greatness Skate Park,,
Mill Lane,,
Sevenoaks,
Kent,
TN14 5AA .

Join us on a nocturnal quest to see bats and their amazing aerial acrobatics! There are at least three bat species roosting at Bore Place – common pipistrelle, soprano pipistrelle and brown long-eared – and several other species have also been spotted. The estate has been managed organically for over 20 years – the lack […]

May 15, 2025

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8:15 pm

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9:45 pm
Bore Place, Bore Place Rd, Chiddingstone, Kent, TN8 7AR

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