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Welcome to The Friends of
Woodbury Park
Cemetery
175th anniversary
1849 – 2024

A hidden Victorian gem in Royal Tunbridge Wells

This peaceful arcadian burial ground is hidden away just off St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells. If you walk 100 yards or so down Woodbury Park Road,
you will find the entrance at the end of a cul de sac to your right.

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The Friends of Woodbury Park Cemetery are volunteers who have cleared away intrusive brambles and saplings from the old gravestones and work every Saturday afternoon tending the magnificent trees and wild flowers. In 2009, the cemetery won the first of its national Green Flags. South and South East in Bloom awards have followed annually since then and Gold awards from Kent Wildlife Trust in 2017 and 2018.

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We have so far repaired over 100 memorials, and our historical researches are uncovering the fascinating stories of some of the 6,000 Victorians buried here, like Anna Maria Coombs and her mother, both born in India (Newsletter March 2014).

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There are close working links with other local organisations with shared interests and aspirations. We are also especially interested in developing projects to benefit the elderly or disabled, and that involve young people. For the past few years we have run a primary schools award scheme linked with the cemetery as a special place of grace.

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Besides hands-on projects, we have a programme of guided walks, talks, events and informative publications. If you have a relative buried in the cemetery, we should love you tell us about them and we can try to help you find out more.

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  • Sat, 12 Oct
    Woodbury Park Cemetery
    12 Oct 2024, 10:30
    Woodbury Park Cemetery, Woodbury Park Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9NH
    12 Oct 2024, 10:30
    Woodbury Park Cemetery, Woodbury Park Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9NH
    Enjoy a walk around Woodbury Park Cemetery with Keith Palmer – Fungi and Lichens expert. 10.30am.
  • Sun, 15 Sept
    Woodbury Park Cemetery
    15 Sept 2024, 10:00
    Woodbury Park Cemetery, Woodbury Park Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9NH
    15 Sept 2024, 10:00
    Woodbury Park Cemetery, Woodbury Park Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9NH
    As part of Heritage Week, Emma Vidler, Genealogist, will be taking you on a fascinating walk around Woodbury Park Cemetery. 10am.
  • Thu, 23 May
    The Camden Centre
    23 May 2024, 19:30
    The Camden Centre, 1, Market Square, Royal Victoria Place, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2SW, UK
    23 May 2024, 19:30
    The Camden Centre, 1, Market Square, Royal Victoria Place, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2SW, UK
  • Sat, 20 Apr
    Royal Tunbridge Wells
    20 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, Amherst Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9LG, UK
    20 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, Amherst Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9LG, UK
    Stalls on the Green: Artwork, Bric-A-Brac, Honey, Tools, Publications, Flowers, Coffee, Cakes, Plants... St John's Church Green, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9LG.
  • Wed, 13 Mar
    Royal Tunbridge Wells
    13 Mar 2024, 19:30 – 21:30
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, Amherst Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9LG, UK
    13 Mar 2024, 19:30 – 21:30
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, Amherst Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9LG, UK
    Free for Members, donation of £2 requested from non-members.
  • Sun, 09 Jul
    Royal Tunbridge Wells
    09 Jul 2023, 14:30
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, Woodbury Park Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9NH, UK
    09 Jul 2023, 14:30
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, Woodbury Park Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9NH, UK
    Tickets are available by completing the form below. We ask for a donation of at least £5 per ticket.
  • Thu, 25 May
    Camden Centre
    25 May 2023, 19:30
    Camden Centre, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2SW, UK
    25 May 2023, 19:30
    Camden Centre, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2SW, UK
  • Sat, 22 Apr
    St John's Church Green
    22 Apr 2023, 10:00 – 13:00
    St John's Church Green, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9GB, UK
    22 Apr 2023, 10:00 – 13:00
    St John's Church Green, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9GB, UK
  • Sun, 17 Jul
    Royal Tunbridge Wells
    17 Jul 2022, 14:30
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, Woodbury Park Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9NH, UK
    17 Jul 2022, 14:30
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, Woodbury Park Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9NH, UK
  • Wed, 15 Jun
    Royal Tunbridge Wells
    15 Jun 2022, 10:30 – 13:30
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, Woodbury Park Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9NH, UK
    15 Jun 2022, 10:30 – 13:30
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, Woodbury Park Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9NH, UK
    Led by Dr Ian Beavis, held at 10.30am at the cemetery. Poster attached. This is a free event, but RSVP appreciated.
  • Thu, 26 May
    Royal Tunbridge Wells
    26 May 2022, 19:30
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, 1, Market Square, Royal Victoria Place, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2SW, UK
    26 May 2022, 19:30
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, 1, Market Square, Royal Victoria Place, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2SW, UK
  • Sat, 14 May
    Royal Tunbridge Wells
    14 May 2022, 10:00 – 15 May 2022, 14:00
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9GB, UK
    14 May 2022, 10:00 – 15 May 2022, 14:00
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9GB, UK
  • Sat, 30 Apr
    Royal Tunbridge Wells
    30 Apr 2022, 14:00
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, Amherst Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9LG, UK
    30 Apr 2022, 14:00
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, Amherst Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9LG, UK
  • Thu, 21 Apr
    Edenbridge
    21 Apr 2022, 19:00
    Edenbridge, Edenbridge TN8 5BE, UK
    21 Apr 2022, 19:00
    Edenbridge, Edenbridge TN8 5BE, UK
  • Sun, 06 Feb
    Royal Tunbridge Wells
    06 Feb 2022, 15:00
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, Woodbury Park Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9NH, UK
    06 Feb 2022, 15:00
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, Woodbury Park Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9NH, UK
  • Sun, 06 Feb
    Royal Tunbridge Wells
    06 Feb 2022, 15:00
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, Woodbury Park Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9NH, UK
    06 Feb 2022, 15:00
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, Woodbury Park Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9NH, UK
    The planting of a Dove Tree, together with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque, is our contribution to the Queen's Green Canopy - part of the celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The date of the planting is precisely 70 years after Her Majesty's accession to the throne.
  • Thu, 25 Nov
    Royal Tunbridge Wells
    25 Nov 2021, 19:30
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, St John's Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9AA, UK
    25 Nov 2021, 19:30
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, St John's Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9AA, UK
  • Thu, 25 Nov
    Masonic Hall
    25 Nov 2021, 19:30
    Masonic Hall, St John's Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9UY, UK
    25 Nov 2021, 19:30
    Masonic Hall, St John's Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9UY, UK
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