Join us at The Amelia for our monthly learning sessions open to home educated children across the borough.
Our learning sessions are linked to the Amelia's collections, are based on enquiry-led learning and are rooted in the National Curriculum. Sessions provide unique opportunities for object-handling and inspiring activities to guide children and their families as they explore our galleries.
Standard sessions last 60 minutes. Booking is essential. Please note, children must be accompanied by their parent/carers and remain their responsibility at all times.
We aim to provide a fully inclusive service for all our young visitors. Please let us know if there are any SPLD/ or accessibility needs we should be aware of so that we can help support all participants to engage with the session.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more before booking, please email us at learningattheamelia@tunbridgewells.gov.uk.
If you are unable to attend after booking please contact us to let us know as we have a number of children on the waiting list who could benefit from the session.
Monthly themes:
12 May - Georgian Fashion
Find out how people dressed when Tunbridge Wells was at its most fashionable, 300 years ago. Try on replica costume, give yourself a Georgian makeover and explore our Georgian Spa gallery with a specially designed trail.
Book Now - 1pm!
09 June - Pollinator Session
During this session, we will look at the important role that pollinators play in our world by going out and exploring the local environment with expert Dr Ian Beavis. Please note, this is a longer session, running 12.30-14.00 and will come to a conclusion in Calverley Grounds.
Book Now - 12:30pm!
14 July - George Smart - Professor of Peculiar Arts!
For our final workshop of the academic year, we will focus on a local folk artist, eccentric 18th century tailor George Smart. We will explore his artwork on site at The Amelia before making our own versions of the work he created from the offcuts he gathered during the course of his work as a tailor – the original upcycling!
Book Now - 1pm!
13.00-14.00 Every second Tuesday of the month excluding school holidays
12th May
9th June
14th July 2026
Free!
Age Recommendation: Children aged 4 - 11 years
A parent/carer must remain on site throughout the session and students remain their responsibility at all times
Meeting Point for participants: Welcome Hall
Standard sessions take place in the Learning Room, 13.00-14.00 second Tuesday of the month (not including school holidays)
If you are unable to attend after booking please contact us to let us know as we have a number of children on the waiting list who could benefit from the session.
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