Our Georgian Past
admin2026-08-12T17:28:50+01:00In this session, pupils find out about Tunbridge Wells in its Georgian heyday!
In this session, pupils find out about Tunbridge Wells in its Georgian heyday!
Children consider the meaning of ‘inspirational’ before finding clues in the galleries to help them learn more about the chosen four.
Pupils are cast as palaeontologists and set out to explore clues about what the world was like millions of years ago.
In this session, pupils consider the lives of ordinary people living in Tunbridge Wells during WW2.
Pupils find out the fascinating story of how local resident Peter Adolph took a humble button and an old army blanket and created a phenomenon!
Pupils are cast as archaeologists, exploring clues about what life was like in the Stone Age through to the Iron Age, with a particular focus on our local area.
During this session, pupils explore the different ways picture books can be enhanced to appeal to young audiences by using such devices as pop-up mechanisms and textured pages.
Pupils use old newspapers and film reel to piece together who local aviator Pauline Gower was.
Pupils find out how and why the geography of our area developed as it did.
Pupils consider the effects of the environment on animal adaptations.

Monday: 9am – 6pm
Tuesday: 9am – 6pm
Wednesday: 9am – 6pm
Thursday: 9am – 6pm
Friday: 9am – 6pm
Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Sunday: 10am – 4pm
Excluding Bank Holidays
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After a tremendous reception for Yarnival this year we can announce that it will be back in 2027. Save the date and watch this space for more information. We cant wait to see you!

