Events in your town from Sevenoaks Town Council

 

 

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Sevenoaks Christmas Market

Bligh's Walk

24 Dec 25 - 09:00 to 16:00

From 11-24 December - buy Christmas gifts, decorations and more at this wonderful festive market.

Carols on the Bandstand

Vine Bandstand

24 Dec 25 - 18:00

A Vine Baptist Church event

Forget-me-not Café, dementia-friendly event

Bat & Ball Station

28 Jan 26 - 10:30 to 12:00

Talk from Philip Waite: My Life as a Royal Air Force Policeman 1970-1992

Mayor's Fundraising Quiz Night

Bat & Ball Centre

7 Feb 26 - 19:00

Book your tickets for the Mayor's fundraising quiz.

Annual Town Public Meeting

Bat & Ball Centre

9 Mar 26 - 18:30

Have your say on matters relating to Sevenoaks Town.

Swing into Spring

Stag Theatre

19 Mar 26 - 19:30

Mayor's Charity Concert raising funds for Citizen's Advice and the Sevenoaks Area Youth Trust

News

Press release: Sevenoaks Town Council raises concerns over potential building heights explored in Local Plan proposed allocation of Sevenoaks Station

Press release: Sevenoaks Town Council raises concerns over potential building heights explored in Local Plan proposed allocation of Sevenoaks Station

Published: 3 Dec 25

Sevenoaks Town Council recognises the need to explore higher housing densities in the most sustainable locations, however was particularly concerned to discover that the building heights explored within Sevenoaks Station’s Development Brief go up to 10+ storeys. Read More...

Book launch of Bob Ogley’s ‘The Story of Knole Park’ raises funds for Mayor’s charities

Book launch of Bob Ogley’s ‘The Story of Knole Park’ raises funds for Mayor’s charities

Published: 3 Dec 25

Sevenoaks Town Council was delighted to host the launch of Bob Ogley’s book, The Story of Knole Park, with a special mayoral fundraising event at Knole. Read More...

Record youth engagement as Sevenoaks forms its largest-ever Youth Council

Record youth engagement as Sevenoaks forms its largest-ever Youth Council

Published: 3 Dec 25

Sevenoaks Youth Council has welcomed a record 80 members, after an extraordinary wave of applications. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council submits further objection to the proposed installation of BT Street Hubs across Sevenoaks Town

Sevenoaks Town Council submits further objection to the proposed installation of BT Street Hubs across Sevenoaks Town

Published: 2 Dec 25

Sevenoaks Town Council has since submitted further representation to the Planning Inspector, reiterating its safety concerns and highlighting the negative impact that other such structures have been observed to have on the streetscape and public realm. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council funds new solar panels and gazebo at Quakers Hall Lane Allotments

Sevenoaks Town Council funds new solar panels and gazebo at Quakers Hall Lane Allotments

Published: 2 Dec 25

Sevenoaks Town Council will fund the installation of solar panels and the addition of a new wooden gazebo to provide shelter at the allotments on Quakers Hall Lane. Read More...

Sevenoaks celebrates the start of the festive season with spectacular lights switch-on

Sevenoaks celebrates the start of the festive season with spectacular lights switch-on

Published: 2 Dec 25

On Saturday 29 November, thousands turned out to enjoy a festive afternoon in Sevenoaks at the much-loved Christmas Lights-Switch On event, organised by the Town Council. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council endorses application for the Cross-Channel Geopark to achieve UNESCO World Heritage Status

Sevenoaks Town Council endorses application for the Cross-Channel Geopark to achieve UNESCO World Heritage Status

Published: 26 Nov 25

Sevenoaks Town Council has formally agreed to endorse a joint application for the Cross-Channel Geopark – within which a portion of Sevenoaks Town resides – to be registered as a UNESCO Global Geopark with World Heritage Status. Read More...

 Rail Safe Friendly programme extended to keep more local students safe near railways

Rail Safe Friendly programme extended to keep more local students safe near railways

Published: 26 Nov 25

Thanks to funding from Darent Valley Community Rail Partnership (DVCRP), Sevenoaks Town Council has brought vital rail safety education to local students and is now planning to host more workshops for schools. Read More...

Sevenoaks’ Young Champions presented with prestigious RHS Britain in Bloom awards

Sevenoaks’ Young Champions presented with prestigious RHS Britain in Bloom awards

Published: 26 Nov 25

Two dedicated young volunteers, Willow and Bonnie, have been celebrated as the Mayor of Sevenoaks, Cllr Tony Clayton, and the Chair of Sevenoaks in Bloom, Cllr Dr Merilyn Canet, visited their schools, Weald of Kent and Lady Boswell’s, to present them with RHS Britain in Bloom Young Champion Awards. Read More...

Sevenoaks Business Awards 2025

Sevenoaks Business Awards 2025

Published: 17 Nov 25

The Sevenoaks Town Team Business Awards once again shone a spotlight on the outstanding businesses that contribute to Sevenoaks. Read More...

Sevenoaks community unites to remember those who served

Sevenoaks community unites to remember those who served

Published: 14 Nov 25

On Sunday 9th November, the Sevenoaks community joined together for a poignant Service of Remembrance on the Vine to honour all those who have defended our freedoms. Over 1,000 people gathered at the Vine. Read More...

Join the festive fun at the Sevenoaks Christmas Lights Switch-On event

Join the festive fun at the Sevenoaks Christmas Lights Switch-On event

Published: 14 Nov 25

Sevenoaks Town Council invites the community to come along to this year’s Christmas Lights Switch-On event in Sevenoaks High Street on Saturday 29 November. Read More...

Sevenoaks in Bloom wins four awards at RHS Britain in Bloom

Sevenoaks in Bloom wins four awards at RHS Britain in Bloom

Published: 3 Nov 25

Sevenoaks achieved remarkable success at the RHS Britain in Bloom Awards on Friday 31st October. Sevenoaks in Bloom won four awards, as well as a Gold standard in the Town Centres & City Centres category. Read More...

Sevenoaks celebrates start of Greatness Pavilion construction

Sevenoaks celebrates start of Greatness Pavilion construction

Published: 28 Oct 25

Construction of the exciting new Community Sports Pavilion at Greatness Recreation Ground has now begun. At a Sod Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday 28 October, the project team came together to celebrate the start of the build. Read More...

Winning Gold at South & South East in Bloom Awards

Winning Gold at South & South East in Bloom Awards

Published: 21 Oct 25

We’re so pleased to have won Gold at the 2025 South & South East in Bloom Awards. Thank you to everyone involved in Sevenoaks in Bloom who helped to make our town such a beautiful and award-winning place. Read More...

Community invited to Lilia’s Kitchen Opening Event at Bat & Ball Station

Community invited to Lilia’s Kitchen Opening Event at Bat & Ball Station

Published: 17 Oct 25

Sevenoaks Town Council is delighted to welcome Lilia's Kitchen to the café at Bat & Ball Station and would like to invite the community to the Opening Event on Saturday 1st November. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council regrets District Council’s decision not to register Hollybush Recreation Ground in FULL as an Asset of Community Value

Sevenoaks Town Council regrets District Council’s decision not to register Hollybush Recreation Ground in FULL as an Asset of Community Value

Published: 17 Oct 25

It is the Town Council's view that, whilst some parts of the Recreation Ground may not be accessible, they still contribute towards the biodiversity and visual amenity of the park, creating natural boundaries in some areas and certainly contributing towards its functionality, diverse offering and overall enjoyment as a whole. Read More...

Vote now for your favourite Sevenoaks business!

Vote now for your favourite Sevenoaks business!

Published: 7 Oct 25

Support your favourite Sevenoaks business by voting for them for the Customer Choice Award at the 2025 Sevenoaks Business Awards. Read More...

Richard Dowling recognised by Youth Services Committee for important contribution to Sevenoaks youth outreach

Richard Dowling recognised by Youth Services Committee for important contribution to Sevenoaks youth outreach

Published: 22 Sep 25

At the recent Sevenoaks Town Council Youth Services Committee meeting, members thanked Richard Dowling, Community Development Manager at West Kent Housing Association for his dedication to youth outreach. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council awards grants to local voluntary organisations

Sevenoaks Town Council awards grants to local voluntary organisations

Published: 22 Sep 25

In setting its budget for 2025/2026 the Town Council increased considerably the grant budget for local voluntary organisations, recognising their vital importance to the community and the increasing pressures they are under. In September, grants were awarded to 11 organisations. Read More...

Town Council seeks to protect The Shambles and Bradbourne Lakes by requesting ownership of local assets

Town Council seeks to protect The Shambles and Bradbourne Lakes by requesting ownership of local assets

Published: 18 Sep 25

Sevenoaks Town Council has been seeking local views about which District Council-owned assets residents believe would benefit from being transferred to more local ownership. Local residents are encouraged to complete our survey to give their views. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council delivers action-packed calendar for local youth

Sevenoaks Town Council delivers action-packed calendar for local youth

Published: 18 Sep 25

Free Town Council events held across the town over the summer have engaged hundreds of families and offered opportunities for learning, entertainment and creativity. Read More...

A design for living in 21st century Sevenoaks

A design for living in 21st century Sevenoaks

Published: 17 Sep 25

Town Council appeals for locals to have their say on a vision for the future by September 30 deadline. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council approves funds for important eco-friendly features at new Greatness Pavilion

Sevenoaks Town Council approves funds for important eco-friendly features at new Greatness Pavilion

Published: 15 Sep 25

Additional funding from the Community Infrastructure Levy will enable installation of an air source heat pump, a living green wall and a photovoltaic (solar) system at the new pavilion. Read More...

Cancelled: Sevenoaks Bike Festival

Cancelled: Sevenoaks Bike Festival

Published: 10 Sep 25

Unfortunately, Sevenoaks Bike Festival has been cancelled due to staff sickness. Read More...

Support your favourite Sevenoaks business - nominate them for a Sevenoaks Business Award 2025!

Support your favourite Sevenoaks business - nominate them for a Sevenoaks Business Award 2025!

Published: 2 Sep 25

A fashion store, a care agency, a café, a hairdresser, a dentist, maybe a fitness business - you choose and then give them a boost - enter them for the 2025 Sevenoaks Business Awards. That will give them plenty of coverage, and for the winners, widespread recognition and a great trophy. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council urges District Council to hand over Freehold of Stag

Sevenoaks Town Council urges District Council to hand over Freehold of Stag

Published: 2 Sep 25

In the Sevenoaks District Council (SDC) agenda papers for its Finance & Investment Advisory Committee, it proposes a 100-year lease for the Stag on a peppercorn rent to Sevenoaks Town Council. However, Sevenoaks Town Council has several concerns with taking on a 100-year lease rather than the Freehold of the Stag. The lease proposal provides all the financial disadvantages to the Town Council, and ultimately the Stag charity, without the benefit of being in control of its destiny. Sevenoaks Town Council hopes the District Council will reconsider and hand over the Freehold of the Stag whilst it still can, ensuring the community retains this cultural facility, enabling continued investment for future generations, and avoiding any opportunity for it to be considered for development. Read More...

Final Bandstand concert will bring summer to a close in Sevenoaks

Final Bandstand concert will bring summer to a close in Sevenoaks

Published: 1 Sep 25

As the summer draws to an end, so do the much-loved Music on the Bandstand concerts in Sevenoaks. The final Bandstand concert of the season will take place at the Vine on Sunday 7 September, with the talented Oxted Band performing from 3pm to 5pm. Bring your bubbly, wave a flag and see out the summer in style! Gather your friends and family and make the most of this free performance at the beautiful Vine Gardens. Read More...

Latest Town Crier newsletter out now!

Latest Town Crier newsletter out now!

Published: 28 Aug 25

The new Autumn issue of the Town Crier is out now, with events listings, news, surveys and consultations, plus lots of useful information for residents. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council invests in important community assets

Sevenoaks Town Council invests in important community assets

Published: 28 Aug 25

Sevenoaks Town Council is committed to enhancing community spaces and is investing in key areas across the town including play areas, parks, and local woodlands. Read More...

Launch of Chatter & Natter table at Café on the Vine

Launch of Chatter & Natter table at Café on the Vine

Published: 20 Aug 25

We are delighted to have launched our Chatter & Natter table at Café on the Vine, as part of The Chatty Café Scheme. Read More...

Plans progress for new community hub at Oast House on Tarmac Site

Plans progress for new community hub at Oast House on Tarmac Site

Published: 18 Aug 25

Sevenoaks Town Council has completed a high-level Feasibility Study exploring the future of the historic Oast House on Farm Road, in the northern ward of Sevenoaks. It has long been the Town Council’s ambition that this Oast House is restored and refurbished as a vibrant community hub and integrated with the rest of the town. Read More...

Sevenoaks commemorates VJ Day 80 with plaques at World War II bomb sites and community events on the Vine

Sevenoaks commemorates VJ Day 80 with plaques at World War II bomb sites and community events on the Vine

Published: 18 Aug 25

Sevenoaks Town Council marked the 80th anniversary of VJ Day with two community events on Friday 15 August, as well as a town-wide heritage initiative. Read More...

Extraordinary community effort for Britain in Bloom as Sevenoaks judged in national finals

Extraordinary community effort for Britain in Bloom as Sevenoaks judged in national finals

Published: 14 Aug 25

RHS Britain in Bloom judges toured Sevenoaks on Tuesday 12 August, looking at planters, flowerbeds and impressive displays of artwork. A staggering 1,765 volunteering hours have been clocked for this year’s competition. Sevenoaks Town Council is incredibly grateful to everyone involved. Read More...