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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Royal Tunbridge Wells

10 picks around Royal Tunbridge Wells, from 9 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Royal Tunbridge Wells

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.

Happening Saturday 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Royal Tunbridge Wells, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.

Our 10 picks near Royal Tunbridge Wells

All Together Worship - Upper Church1

All Together Worship - Upper Church

at St Peter's Church

A relaxed and informal approach to worship. There is an all-age talk in the first part of the service, followed by Junior Church activities for the young people, while the service continues for adults with a sermon and intercessions. For those who wish to attend Communion, there will be a Common Worship Holy Communion Service at the Old Church at 11:30 am on the same day as this service.

3.6 milesSun 26 Jul09:30
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Religion & Spirituality
Evensong2

Evensong

at St Philip

Prayer Book Evensong for those who think they can't sing - and for those who can. We don't have a fancy choir but we do enjoy the timeless beauty of the Prayer Book with simple chants.

9.3 milesSun 26 Jul17:30
Local gemSee the details
Religion & Spirituality

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Bonkers Bingo! - Family Link Christmas Fundraiser5

Bonkers Bingo! - Family Link Christmas Fundraiser

at Community Links Bromley

Family Link is hosting an exciting community event called Bonkers Bingo. The event will take place on Saturday 25th July, starting from 6pm, at the Orpington Methodist Church located at 19 Sevenoaks Road, BR6 9JH. Tickets cost £10 for 5 rounds of bingo. The evening promises plenty of entertainment, including bonkers prizes, dancing and fun, alongside refreshments like hot drinks and cakes. Those interested in attending are asked to buy their tickets directly from Kenzie by calling or messaging https://www.familylinkcharity.com/events-fundraising/ [1: 'https://www.familylinkcharity.com/events-fundraising/'] *Please note: this event is not delivered by Community Links Bromley. Contact Family Link [2] for further information on the event* [1] https://www.familylinkcharity.com/events-fundraising/ [2] https://www.familylinkcharity.com/contact-us/

22.8 milesSat 25 Jul19:00£10
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Children & Family
Backrooms: Everything Must Go6

Backrooms: Everything Must Go

at David Lean Cinema

BACKROOMS: EVERYTHING MUST GO 2026 | Dir Kane Parsons | USA | 126 min Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass Clark, a furniture showroom owner discovers a mysterious doorway in his basement leading to the Backrooms — an endless maze of empty, eerie rooms. Drawn into the strange alternate dimension, he becomes increasingly obsessed, returning night after night to explore its depths. When Clark confides in his therapist, Dr Mary Kline, she struggles to believe his claims. But after Clark disappears while attempting to document the Backrooms with friends, Dr Kline is forced to venture into the unsettling labyrinth herself in search of her missing patient. Contains sequencies of flashing lights that may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy. Saturday 25 July at 2.00pm (HOH) More Info and Get Tickets

23.6 milesSat 25 Jul15:00
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Community
Exhibition: Daniel Regan: (be)longing7

Exhibition: Daniel Regan: (be)longing

at Bethlem Gallery

Installation view. Image courtesy Daniel Regan Share this event Daniel Regan: (be)longing Bethlem Gallery22 April – 11 July 2026 Open 9.30am – 5pm, Wednesday – Saturday This exhibition explores Daniel Regan’s long-held complex relationship to a sense of belonging. The works touch on family estrangement, cultural heritage, queerness and neurodivergent identity through mixed-media works. The culmination of works […]

22.2 milesSun 26 Jul
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Arts & Culture
Sunday Special8

Sunday Special

at St Mary's Church

This is our group for children aged between 3 years and 11 years. We meet on the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays of the month, starting in the Church then moving over to the the hall for a time of teaching through stories and craft. We then return to the Church for Communion or the end of the service. We would love for your little ones to join us and learn more of the stories of Jesus.

23.2 milesSun 26 Jul10:30
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Community
Karaoke9

Karaoke

at Medway Queen Paddle Steamer

This was a very popular event last year and we are happy to repeat it. £15.00 per person, from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. it promises to be a wonderful evening. We are expecting a high demand so book early to avoid disappointment. Bring your own snacks and nibbles, a good selection of drinks available from the bar. Book through Pam Bathurst:- or by ‘

23.6 milesSat 25 Jul20:00£15.00
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Live Music
Family Sessions – Slime Workshop10

Family Sessions – Slime Workshop

at Heart of Kent Hospice Shop

Heart of Kent Hospice is hosting a free monthly drop-in for all children and families under our care and those living with a life limiting illness in Kent. We focus fun activities for children and young people such as crafts and games, with snacks and drinks provided.

12.6 milesSat 25 Jul
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Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

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