2026 Events at Tunbridge Wells Cemetery
Sunday 8th November at 12.45
Remembrance Day
Starting at the Garden of Remembrance, wreaths will be placed at all four war memorials within the cemetery. The Last Post will be played by buglers from the TS Brilliant Sea Cadet Corps Band, followed by a 2 minute silence and the Reveille.
The event will end near the Friends Chapel where you can relax with a cup of tea and cake.
Sunday 15th November at 3pm
Catholic Blessing of Graves
The blessing of Catholic graves will take place on Sunday 15th November starting at 3pm at the Catholic section of the cemetery. The clergy and members of the congregation of St Augustine's Church will gather for a brief service before graves are blessed. All are welcome to attend.
The Friends Chapel will be open for refreshments following the blessings.
Advent Carol Concert
Saturday 5th December at 3pm
Once again we will host a carol concert in the Chapel. The CREATE choir will be singing, followed by seasonal refreshments and a raffle in the Friends Chapel. The chapel will be open from 2.15pm. Tickets are £5 each and are available here.
Throughout the year we also commemorate the following events. Look out for flags showing the location of significant graves:
25th April - Anzac Day
27th April - South Africa Day
8th May - VE Day
6th June - D Day
27th June - Armed Forces Day
1st July - Canada Day
4th July - USA Independence Day
21st July - Belgian National Day
15th August - VJ Day
15th September - Battle of Britain Day