Welcome to Westerham and the Town Partnership website
Westerham is a real taste of the country, on the doorstep of some Kent’s finest landscapes yet just a few miles from London, Sevenoaks and the M25. Here you’ll find inspiring history, glorious fresh air, stunning views, charming shopping, great food and a warm welcome anytime of the year.
So whether you want to delve into the fascinating past, seek out locally brewed beer, stroll the shops, take in a spa or lose yourself in the country, browse the website to create your special tailor-made day.
Something for everyone…
More useful information (getting here, buses, taxis, train links)
Read our latest Newsletter here
Read past newsletters and learn about our projects here
What’s On
Latest News
- Tuesday Youth Club
For children aged 10-14 years John Fryth Room 5.30pm to 7pm. Craft and Sport and chill out at the Community Hub. Free for all. Everyone counts. Please call Council on 01959 563247 for more info.
- Alice’s Eggscellent Adventure Trail
Saturday 16th March 2pm-4pm
Collect a map from Base Camp on the Green > Match the clues to pictures in shop windows >Enter the Easter Egg Draw and lucky dip.
Mad Hatter Activity tent at 3pm. Read more here
Quick look…
Clubs & Societies
More information on Clubs & Societies page
- Westerham Society Talks
Fri 9th February 7.30pm Westerham Hall. Sir Francis Younghusband Magic Lantern show from Lhasa 1904
Sir Francis, who lived in Westerham, was a celebrated explorer and writer, His slide collection from Tibet has recently come to light. - Westerham Ramblers
Welcome to Westerham Ramblers.
Please see dates for our walks in our March newsletter. If you need to contact Richard Gadd his email is westerhamramblers@yahoo.com or telephone/text 07792 919727 Disclaimer below:Read More - The Friday Lunch Club
Second Friday of the month, 11.30am – 1.30pm in Westerham Hall, for seniors and those less able. For £5 there will be a cuppa, a two course lunch, a quiz, a raffle and another cuppa! Please contact Westerham Town Council office to join the event T: 01959 562147Read More
- U3A Coffee Mornings & Open Meetings
Normally first Wednesday of the month 10.30am Coffee Morning at Westerham Hall (Front Room) in Quebec Avenue.
Normally second Thursday of the month 2pm Open Meeting Talk. Meeting arrangements announced by email to members.
- Westerham Art GroupThe Westerham Art Group is a group of friendly people who like drawing and painting together.
Meetings are held in the Catholic Church Hall, Hosey Hill, Westerham on Mondays 2.00- 4.00pm in Spring and Autumn terms each year.
Non-members are welcome to visit for two meetings to see if we suit!We run demos and workshops at some of the meetings as well as ideas of subjects to paint or draw – or you can follow your own ideas…
More details on http://www.mouseline.co.uk/WAG.html
- Westerham Local Vocals
This community-based adult choir for people who love to sing offers friendship, lively, non-auditioned fun, and we also aim to sing to a high standard! First session free…
- Westerham Heritage Website
The Westerham Society Committee is delighted to announce a dedicated computer at Westerham Library, for those without access, so everyone can check out the Heritage website, an on-line virtual museum of Westerham’s history which you can find at http://www.westerhamheritage.org.ukRead More
- Scouts seek mini bus funds
Westerham Scouts has launched a £12,000 appeal to buy a badly needed new 17 seater minibus for outings and camps. Read More
Community
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- Forget-Me-Not Café
Third Friday each month 11.00am – 12.30pm in the Congregational Church Hall, Fullers HillRead More
- Café Church Costa
Café Church is a monthly service held at Costa Coffee, The Green. An informal time of worship suitable for all ages lead by the Congregational Church, see their website for dates and times
- Westerham Library
Browse books, join a group, view the displays, use the computers, wifi and printersRead More
- Community First Responder volunteers wanted!
Westerham needs more volunteers based here – training takes about a year E: info@sevenoakscfrs.org if you are interested. Read More
- Hearing Aid Clinic
Wednesday 19th August 10 – 11.30am Normally 3rd Wednesday of the month (excluding August) at Council Chamber (above the Doc’s) Russell House, Market Square, WESTERHAM, Kent, TN16 1RB.Read More
- Ask for help, or Volunteer in Westerham
- Westerham’s Foodbank
Westerham Food Bank Appeal: From the Food Bank: thank you to those who continue to donate. Referrals can be made via any of the social services, GP. Many thanks for more donations, anything non-perishable, toiletries and cleaning products.Read More
- Citizens Advice Bureau
Your Local Adviceline is now free to call on 0808 278 7962
Citizens Advice Edenbridge & Westerham is encouraging you to get in touch on the phone or by email. Our team of staff and volunteers are ready to answer questions on a wide range of subjects including housing, debt, employment, relationship breakdowns and benefits issues.
Read More - Alice’s Eggscellent Adventure Trail
Saturday 16th March 2pm-4pm
Collect a map from Base Camp on the Green > Match the clues to pictures in shop windows >Enter the Easter Egg Draw and lucky dip.
Mad Hatter Activity tent at 3pm. Read more here - CHRONICLE NEWS
The County Chronicle is a free monthly news magazine which you’ll find in shops around Westerham. It has a lot of interesting information about people and places and things to do. It’s always good to support the local traders. Read it online at County Chronicle
- SUNDAY PARKING CHARGES?
The Town Partnership has submitted their objections to Sevenoaks District Council.
Click here to read letter to Sevenoaks District Council from the directors of the Westerham Town Partnership, CIC
5th Jan 2024 - LOCAL UKRAINE DONATIONS
Can you help? We are collecting and shipping to Ukraine clothing, footwear, bedding, non-perishable food for adults and babies, first-aid and medicines, toys, crutches and wheelchairs . See all our lists here. If you have any of these please contact Ron Alexander in Brasted on 01959 561245
Fundraising & Social Events
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- Ukraine Classical Concert
Report on February concert at St Mary’s Church
We are proud to report that the concert was a great success and we raised £2500 for the Ukraine charity, the MAMA Foundation, based in Halyna’s home city of Ternopil. Ron Alexander thanks everyone who have donated items to his Brasted drop-off point
See HERE for details of what sort of things are still needed. - Coffee Time
Every Tuesday 10am in the John Fryth Room. Read More
- Forget-Me-Not Café
Third Friday each month 11.00am – 12.30pm in the Congregational Church Hall, Fullers HillRead More
National Trust
- Chartwell
(opening times vary) was the much-loved Churchill family home from 1922 and the place from which Sir Winston drew inspiration until the end of his life.Read More
- Quebec House
Explore this fascinating house, the childhood home of General James Wolfe. Discover the dramatic battle that won Canada for the British and learn of Wolfe’s tragic death, in our exhibition. Open again from 23rd June 2021.Read More
- Emmetts Garden
(open daily from 10am – 5pm) is an Edwardian estate that was owned by Frederic Lubbock, becoming both a plantsman’s passion and a much-loved family home.
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Sport
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- Yoga Classes
Mondays – new term starts 7th January in the John Fryth Hall (St Mary’s Church) Read More
- Westerham to Chartwell Way-marked Walking Trail
The Westerham Town Partnership, the Squerryes Estate and the National Trust collaborated to sign a way-marked trail between Westerham and Chartwell. The trail covers about two miles, and takes about an hour. Read More
- Cricket at Limpsfield ChartWe are a small village club that fields two Saturday teams in the Kent County Village League, a Sunday friendly team and we also have u15s u11s and u8s teams. We take pride in always giving the opposition a good game but more importantly we value friendship, bringing members of the community together and offering a legitimate excuse for not mowing the lawn and putting off the DIY!Players of all ages and abilities welcome, the first practice session is free and if you decide to attend two or more we just ask for a one-off £10 donation towards the cost.To find out more please contact limpsfieldchartcricketclub@gmail.com
- Squerryes weekly Free 5K Timed Park Run
Every Saturday 9am at Squerryes Winery. What does it cost to join in? Nothing – it’s free! But please register before your first run, to get a time. Read more about the course here and Register with Parkrun once only, in order to get a time, and bring a printed copy of your barcode – if you forget it, you won’t get a time.Read More
- Junior Football training
Open Football training with Westerham FC Juniors, every Saturday 10 – 11am on King George’s Field, Westerham, for girls and boys. School years R, 1 and 2. All abilities welcome, if you’re interested please E westerhamjuniorfc@btinternet.com
Young People
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- Tuesday Youth Club
For children aged 10-14 years John Fryth Room 5.30pm to 7pm. Craft and Sport and chill out at the Community Hub. Free for all. Everyone counts. Please call Council on 01959 563247 for more info.
- RAF Air Cadets
Are you aged between 12 (school year 8) and 17? Are you interested in making new friends? Are you interested in Aviation? Then the Royal Air Force Air Cadets at Biggin Hill could be for you.Read More
- Parent & Toddler Group
A voluntary run playgroup for families with babies and preschool aged children. From 11th January 2022 every Tuesday 9.30 – 11.30 during term time, in the Congregational Church Hall, Fullers Hill.£2.00 per family includes refreshments for all. Due to the COVID situation at the present time we will be running a booking in system, so if interested please contact Caroline Johnson by text on 07904 916141 so that we can monitor numbers.
- Scouts seek mini bus funds
Westerham Scouts has launched a £12,000 appeal to buy a badly needed new 17 seater minibus for outings and camps. Read More
- Squerryes weekly Free 5K Timed Park Run
Every Saturday 9am at Squerryes Winery. What does it cost to join in? Nothing – it’s free! But please register before your first run, to get a time. Read more about the course here and Register with Parkrun once only, in order to get a time, and bring a printed copy of your barcode – if you forget it, you won’t get a time.Read More
- Junior Football training
Open Football training with Westerham FC Juniors, every Saturday 10 – 11am on King George’s Field, Westerham, for girls and boys. School years R, 1 and 2. All abilities welcome, if you’re interested please E westerhamjuniorfc@btinternet.com
Westerham Youth Club – St George Playing Fields More info…
Monday Morning Play Group term times 10-12pm Congregational Church hall. Just turn up or call 07919488408 for more info.
Forest Kindergarten Sevenoaks Enrolling up to September 2022
We are an outstanding forest kindergarten, tots and holiday club based within acres of woodland in Ide Hill near Sevenoaks and Westerham. We cater for 0-10 year olds.. come and visit us to find out more about our adventures! Read more here
Churches
- St Mary’s Church
- Congregational Church
Westerham Evangelical Congregational Church is an established non-conformist Baptist Church in the centre of Westerham. The Pastor, Phil Sutton, has been the minister since 2008, following his retirement after 34 years with Kent Police.Read More
- St John The Baptist Catholic Church
See more at Westerham Catholic website
Café Church at Costa Coffee fourth Sunday of the month 5.15pm Informal afternoon service led by Westerham Congregational Church.