The Amelia Scott in Royal Tunbridge Wells attracts approximately 500,000 visitors annually, which equates to over 1,350 daily. The centre, which opened in April 2022, welcomed over 300,000 visitors in its first year alone, with total engagements exceeding 500,000, and hit its 1,000,000th visitor milestone by June 2025. *

Our Goals

Champion our unique collections, programming and approach to community support – being recognised as a centre for high quality cultural experiences, practices & customer service.

Actively pursue best and innovative practice in provision of all of our services – all the time sharing that practice to help move the sector forward.

Be a sustainable cultural entity – by finding innovative ways to generate income and be as efficient as possible. But also to be environmentally sustainable in our practice and with our actions.

Seek out partnerships with organisations who share our values and strategic aims to the benefit of all parties and the community we serve.

Help our people develop and grow personally and professionally.

Our Values

  • Inclusive & Accessible
  • Educational& Enriching
  • Inspiring & Memorable
  • Professional & Helpful
  • Excellence & Learning

Achievements & Impacts

Rapid Adoption & Traffic:
The centre surpassed 300,000 visitors in its first year and reached one million visitors by June 2025.

Sustainability Milestones:
Solar panels generated over 37,000 kWh of electricity in the first year, and a water harvesting system saved over 360,000 litters of water.

Cultural & Community Hub:
Features over 60,000 objects in its collection, including local history and art, and offers a range of services, from children’s story times to social services supporting citizens who cannot access services online.

Awards & Recognition:
Winner of a Sandford Award for Heritage Education and shortlisted for the 2025 Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award.

Innovation & Digitalization:
Implemented AI-driven scanning, accelerating artifact digitization by 50%.

Creative Health Focus:
Secured grant funding for mental health and well-being programs, embedding health initiatives within cultural spaces.

* Note: The figures above are averages. Actual daily visitor numbers fluctuate based on school holidays, exhibitions (e.g., 19,000 visitors in summer 2022), and events.