Guided Walks
Lost Leisure of Tonbridge
Join local historian Cathy Rishman for a guided group walk uncovering the lost leisure sites of Tonbridge and their forgotten history.
Cost: Donations to Sustain
In Austen Family Footsteps (Tuesday 24 Sep)
Join Vivien Branson, a member of the Jane Austen society for a short historical walk around Tonbridge, as she uncovers the towns connections with one of England’s finest novelists.
Cost: Donations to Sustain
Where Wheels Once Turned: A history of Town Mills
Join Mark Ansdell for a neighbourhood history walk through Mill Crescent and the Town Mills area of Tonbridge.
Cost: Donations to Sustain
Lost Pubs of Tonbridge (South)
Join Cathy Rishman for a history walk uncovering the bygone pubs, hotels and breweries of 19th century Tonbridge.
Cost: Donations to Sustain
The Sunrise Social
Join us for the opening of the festival as we start with a beautiful sunrise walk, followed by breakfast at The Chaser Inn.
Cost: Donations to Sustain / £24
The Making of Modern Tonbridge - A walk with the Civic Society -
Led by the chair of the Tonbridge Civic Society, Tom Freke, this walk provides insight and background on a selection of some of the 50 award buildings that have been commended by the Civic Society.
Cost: Donations to Sustain
Crime and Punishment walk with Pam Mills
Join historian Pam Mills for a walk looking at historic crimes, policing and punishments in Tonbridge.
Cost: Donations to Sustain
In Austen Family Footsteps (Tuesday 17 Sep)
Join Vivien Branson, a member of the Jane Austen society for a short historical walk around Tonbridge, as she uncovers the towns connections with one of England’s finest novelists.
Cost: Donations to Sustain
Secrets Of The Parish Church
Join local historian Pam Mills for a tour of St Peter & Pauls Church (The Parish Church) Tonbridge.
Cost: Donations to Sustain
A Social Hike With Mike
Join Mike Evans for a relaxed circular social hike from Tonbridge Old Fire Station to Southborough Common where we will stop for a picnic lunch (please bring your own lunch).
Cost: Donations to Sustain
Power of Poles (Penshurst Place)
Enjoy beautiful views and a fun social walk with Walx Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells, whilst you enjoy a Nordic walking lesson around the Penshurst estate.
Cost: £20 pp ( all profits are donated to Sustain foodbank)
In Austen Family Footsteps (Tuesday 26 Sep)
Join Vivien Branson, a member of the Jane Austen society for a short historical walk around Tonbridge, as she uncovers the towns connections with one of England’s finest novelists.
Cost: £8.50pp
Lost Pubs of Tonbridge (Central)
Join Cathy Rishman for a history walk uncovering the bygone pubs, hotels and breweries of 19th century Tonbridge.
Cost: £8.50 pp
Step Back In Time - A family friendly history walk
Step back in time with local historian Pam Mills for a guided group walk aimed at children and their grown ups.
Cost: £8.50 (for one adult and up to two children )
Nordic Walking and Qigong
Join Josine Baines from WALX Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells and Annabel Deans (from Be Well With Annabel) for a morning of Nordic Walking and Qigong around the Penshurst estate.
Cost: £10 pp ( all profits are donated to Sustain foodbank)
Pillboxes of Penshurst - A guided hike with Clive Holden
Join local author and historian Clive Holden for a gentle 7 mile hike, exploring beautiful Haysden Country Park, the River Medway and the many pillboxes that populate this area.
Cost: £8.50pp
Connection - A Walk with Lisa Nicholls
Join Lisa Nicholls for a walk around Tudeley Woods as you connect with your surroundings, yourself and your fellow walkers.
Cost: £8.50 pp ( all profits donated to Sustain foodbank)