The Amelia Scott

Rhyme Time - Tuesday & Thursday AM
2026-08-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-09 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) and 5 more dates | The Amelia Scott – Children’s Library
Come and join our fun and noisy singing session for children under 4 and their parents and carers.
A free, fun and noisy way for under 4s to develop a love of language and a foundation for learning. Each session lasts about 20 – 30 minutes and includes the opportunity to join in with nursery rhymes and action songs.
Research shows that these activities can help develop literacy and communication skills in babies and children.
These sessions will take place in the Children’s library (under the beautiful night sky) on Tuesdays at 10:00 and 11:00, and Thursdays at 10:00.
No need to book, just drop in!

Story Time
2026-08-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-29 11:00 - 12:00 | The Amelia Scott – Children’s Library
Listening to stories is a great way to develop and encourage young children to read books. Come and join one of our Story Time sessions for 3 to 4 year olds – it’s great fun!

You can find Kent Libraries online Story time playlist on our You Tube channel.
Research shows that babies and children introduced early to stories and books do better in school in later years. So if you have no time to read tonight, download a free audio story from Storynory or Kent Libraries growing audiobooks collection.
Story Time will be taking place in the Children’s Library (under the beautiful night sky) on Monday Mornings at 11:00 from the 9th May.
No need to book, just drop in.

Just Dance at The Amelia Scott - Pre School Ballet, Tap & Modern
2026-07-29 09:45 - 11:15, 2026-07-22 09:45 - 11:15, 2026-07-15 09:45 - 11:15, 2026-07-08 09:45 - 11:15, 2026-07-01 09:45 - 11:15, 2026-06-24 09:45 - 11:15 | The Amelia Scott – The Green Room
Discover the joy of dance!
Our Pre School classes are designed to nurture listening skills, memory, coordination through imaginative dance exercises. Each week, your little one might jump like a frog on the farm, splash at the seaside or soar into outer space, all while exploring our exciting class themes and engaging props.
Every activity has purpose and progression behind it. Our exercises help prepare children for the prestigious ISTD dance syllabus, taught by our fully qualified ISTD teachers. As a school, we also provide classes across Tunbridge Wells and provide the dance provision at Homewood House and Somerhill Schools.
https://www.justdanceuk.co.uk/1-to-4-years
Just Dance is not affiliated to The Amelia Scott, if you have any queries please visit their website above.

Coffee Concert with Ruth Beedham & Marcus Andrews
2026-07-18 11:00 - 12:00 | The Amelia Scott – Upper Atrium
Join us for one of our relaxed Coffee Concerts, delivered in partnership with the Tunbridge Wells International Music Festival.
This informal morning concert features the exceptional talents of cellist Ruth Beedham and pianist Marcus Andrews with pieces from Chopin, Piazzolla, Martinu and many more.
The musicians will introduce each piece, sharing stories and insights in a friendly, conversational style.
Enjoy a coffee before or after the concert and start your weekend with beautiful music in a welcoming setting. Please arrive between 10.30 and 11am
All welcome, whether you are a regular concert goer or a complete newbie.
About the MusiciansRuth Beedham studied at Trinity College of Music with Alison Wells and Natasha Pavlutskaya, winning the Leonard Smith Prize and a postgraduate scholarship. A member of the Backman Trio, she performed across the UK and Finland, recording for YLE 1 and releasing their debut CD Fantasia in 2014.
She has recorded for composer Rachel Portman for Never Let Me Go and appeared as a soloist with Wandsworth Symphony Orchestra and St Paul’s Sinfonia. Since 2018, she has given fundraising recitals with her husband Marcus Andrews for Great Ormond Street Hospital. She also teaches at the City of London School, the Centre for Young Musicians, TWGGS and The Judd School.
Marcus Andrews performs widely as a soloist, chamber musician and concerto pianist. He has performed all the Beethoven concerti with St Paul’s Sinfonia, and his debut CD features works by Beethoven and Medtner.
He studied at Trinity Laban, winning the Keyboard Silver Medal and Jaques Samuel Pianos Prize, and later completed a master’s at the University of Connecticut. He toured with the Backman Trio, whose CD was recommended in Gramophone.
Marcus is a regular accompanist at London conservatoires and the Tunbridge Wells International Music Competition, where he won the accompanist prize. He is Head of Keyboard at Tonbridge School and also teaches at Highgate School.

Home Education at The Amelia - Primary
2026-07-14 13:00 - 14:00 | The Amelia Scott – Learning Suite
Join us at The Amelia for our monthly learning sessions open to home educated children across the borough.
Our learning sessions are linked to the Amelia’s collections, are based on enquiry-led learning and are rooted in the National Curriculum. Sessions provide unique opportunities for object-handling and inspiring activities to guide children and their families as they explore our galleries.
Standard sessions last 60 minutes. Booking is essential. Please note, children must be accompanied by their parent/carers and remain their responsibility at all times.
We aim to provide a fully inclusive service for all our young visitors. Please let us know if there are any SPLD/ or accessibility needs we should be aware of so that we can help support all participants to engage with the session.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more before booking, please email us at learningattheamelia@tunbridgewells.gov.uk.
If you are unable to attend after booking please contact us to let us know as we have a number of children on the waiting list who could benefit from the session.
Monthly themes:12 May – Georgian Fashion
Find out how people dressed when Tunbridge Wells was at its most fashionable, 300 years ago. Try on replica costume, give yourself a Georgian makeover and explore our Georgian Spa gallery with a specially designed trail.
09 June – Pollinator Session
During this session, we will look at the important role that pollinators play in our world by going out and exploring the local environment with expert Dr Ian Beavis. Please note, this is a longer session, running 12.30-14.00 and will come to a conclusion in Calverley Grounds.
14 July – George Smart – Professor of Peculiar Arts!
For our final workshop of the academic year, we will focus on a local folk artist, eccentric 18th century tailor George Smart. We will explore his artwork on site at The Amelia before making our own versions of the work he created from the offcuts he gathered during the course of his work as a tailor – the original upcycling!

Home Education at the Amelia - Secondary
2026-07-14 10:00 - 11:30 | The Amelia Scott
Join us at The Amelia for our monthly learning sessions open to home educated young people across the borough.
This academic year, we are running monthly work experience taster sessions. Each month, participants will have the opportunity to observe, shadow or learn from a different team from across the Amelia Scott and other council services. Following an hour with the team, the participants will spend the remaining 30mins working together to create a blog post about their experience which will be hosted on The Amelia website.
Sessions last 90mins. Booking is essential. Please note, a parent/carer must remain on site throughout the session and participants remain their responsibility at all times.
We aim to provide a fully inclusive service for all our young visitors. Please let us know if there are any SPLD/ or accessibility needs we should be aware of so that we can help support all participants to engage with the session.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more before booking, please email us at learningattheamelia@tunbridgewells.gov.uk.
Monthly taster sessions:12 May
Join the team at the Crematorium to find out how this most important and sensitive service operates. Please note, this session takes place on site at the Crematorium, Benhall Mill Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. TN2 5JJ.
9 June
Join the Digital Services Team to gain a behind-the-scenes look at how they work with and support services across the Council.
14 July
Join the Learning Team and find out how to create a workshop for other home educators!
If you are unable to attend after booking please contact the team as we have children on a waiting list who would benefit from the session.
Special thanks to one of our regular Home Educators Ellie for creating our shiny new and quite beautoful logo! Well done Ellie!

History Hour - Digging into Local History: The Archaeology of Tunbridge Wells
2026-07-11 14:00 - 15:00 | The Amelia Scott – Work Room
Join Dr Ian Beavis, Research Curator at The Amelia, for an engaging talk exploring the rich archaeological history of Tunbridge Wells. Discover the stories buried beneath the town, from ancient artifacts to more recent historical finds.
Dr Beavis will also highlight The Amelia’s collections, showing how objects and records help us piece together the lives of past communities. Learn how archaeology and museum collections work together to reveal Tunbridge Wells’ hidden past and understand the town’s development over time.
This talk is perfect for local history enthusiasts, archaeology fans, and anyone curious about the treasures and stories preserved in their town.
This event is part of The Amelia’s “History Hour” series – keep your eyes peeled for more fascinating talks coming soon!
Please arrive approx. 15 minutes before the start.
Your purchase today helps to support our work and enables The Amelia to continue to provide free access to the arts, culture, learning and creative health programmes for everyone in our community. Thank You!

Dr Ian's Moth Morning - June
2026-06-27 10:00 - 12:30 | The Amelia Scott – Lower Atrium
Step into the fascinating world of moths at The Amelia Scott with local entomologist Dr Ian Beavis!
Using a specially designed moth-friendly trap, Dr Beavis will safely capture local and visiting moth species and display them in the Welcome Hall for visitors to observe up close.
This hands-on morning is perfect for anyone curious about nature, from casual observers to budding entomologists. Learn about the variety of moths found in the area, their life cycles, habits, and the important role they play in our local ecosystem.
Join us for an engaging, family-friendly session that combines science, discovery, and a sense of wonder – see the hidden nocturnal world of moths revealed in the heart of Tunbridge Wells.
