Christmas Joy To The Wells

Christmas lights, decorations, a light show on the Opera House and a festive family trail are aimed at attracting visitors into Tunbridge Wells.

Joy To The Wells - that’s the festive theme this year in Tunbridge Wells town centre.

There are Christmas lights, decorations, a spectacular projection on the Opera House as well as a trail and competition that enables you to visit some 50 festive displays around the town.

Listen to our 4 minute audio report here:

The initiative - by the Royal Tunbridge Wells Together Business Improvement District - aims to attract shoppers, visitors and those looking for food or entertainment into Tunbridge Wells at what many businesses consider the most important time of the year.

Joy To The Wells complements other festive attractions, such as ice skating in Calverley Grounds and the popular Pantiles Christmas market.

Alex Green of Royal Tunbridge Wells Together (pictured below) tells West Kent Radio's Brian Johnson that there’ll be something for everyone during the festive season.

More from WEST KENT NEWS

  • Local hero's role celebrated

    This grave in Southborough’s cemetery is decorated for Christmas each year to recognise the role local civil engineer Guy Maunsell played in saving the lives of many Londoners during World War 2.

  • Huge Queues at Primark

    Primark has opened its brand new store in Tunbridge Wells with hundreds of enthusiastic shoppers queuing to be the first through the door at 10am.

  • Boil Water Notice Lifted

    South East Water announced at 3pm on Friday that its instruction to boil tap water before use had been lifted for customers in Tunbridge Wells.

  • World Record Achieved in Tonbridge

    A tug of war involving 500 children from the Tonbridge Juniors Football Club has just been certified as an official Guinness world record.

  • Water crisis may cost firms £20m

    Businesses in Tunbridge Wells are calling on shoppers and local residents to support them in the run up to the festive season.

  • Tonbridge MP 1974-2015 Has Died

    Tributes have been paid to the former Member of Parliament for Tonbridge and Malling, Sir John Stanley, who's died aged 83 after illness.

  • St Mark's Field: Developer's Plans

    The developer Esquire has submitted a planning application to reclassify St Mark's recreation ground as a "Biodiversity Enhancement area."

  • Torrington Car Park Development

    A colossal town centre multi-storey car park in Tunbridge Wells could be reworked into homes and businesses.

On Air Now Brian Johnson 7:00am - 9:00am
Now Playing
Your Latest Trick Dire Straits
Recently Played
  • Santa Tell Me Ariana Grande 7:28
  • Down Under Men At Work 7:25
  • December Will Be Magic Again Kate Bush 7:19

COMING UP

  • West Kent Radio Christmas Mix

    9:00am - 7:00pm

    Seasonal songs to keep you company

  • Rayan C

    7:00pm - 10:00pm

    Ready For The Weekend