The event will take place within the castle grounds (Bailey Lawn) and will consist of a band, short service and beacon lighting.
Joins us as we mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.
Our evening of commemoration begins with the ringing of the bells at St Peter and St Paul's Church in Tonbridge at 6.30pm.
Later, there will be a short service of remembrance at Tonbridge Castle, followed by a moment of silence and the sounding of the Last Post, before the castle beacon will be lit.
The Tonbridge beacon will be one of over a thousand to illuminate across the country, as part of a national tribute.
Times for VE day at Tonbridge
- 18:30 – Church bells to be rung – St Peter and St Paul's Church
- 20:30 – 21:15 – 17th Tonbridge Scout and Guide Band
- 21:15 – Short Service by Reverend Ben Thorndike of St Peter and St Paul's Church
- 21:15 – Mayor's representative Cllr James Lark to walk up the Motte to light the Beacon
- 21:28 – The Last Post (bugler)
- 21:30 – Beacon lighting
- 21:30 – Reading of the VE Day Tribute
- 21:30 – Hymn - I Vow To Thee My Country