2026 Events at Tunbridge Wells Cemetery
Tuesday 29th September at 10am
Fungus Walk
Our annual and ever popular fungus walk led by mycologist Martin Allison will take place on 29th September. Places are limited so please contact our secretary Lynne on 01892 533652, or by email lynnemonckton@gmail.com
The Friends Chapel will be open for refreshments afterwards.
Catholic Blessing of Graves
Date to be confirmed
The blessing of Catholic graves takes place on the Sunday closest to All Souls' Day in November. The clergy and members of the congregation of St Augustine's Church gather for a brief service before graves are blessed.
Sunday 8th November
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.
Annual Carol Concert
Saturday 5th December at 3pm
Once again we will host a carol concert in the Chapel, followed by seasonal refreshments and a raffle in the Friends Chapel
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