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Buy tickets in advance and skip the queues, or on the door for the Midsummer Fair Thursday 8th - Saturday 10th June 2023. 9am-4.30pm Hole Park Gardens, Rolvenden, Kent, TN17 4JB

❄️✨ Winter Skin? Sorted. ✨❄️
As temperatures drop and skincare routines ramp up, the Wealden Times Midwinter Fair is the...
09/10/2025

❄️✨ Winter Skin? Sorted. ✨❄️

As temperatures drop and skincare routines ramp up, the Wealden Times Midwinter Fair is the place to discover your winter skin saviours. This season, we’re welcoming a curated lineup of award-winning, natural, and transformative skincare brands…. all under one cosy, festive roof!

Whether you’re chasing that post-frost glow, looking to calm sensitive skin, or hunting for the perfect gift – your next skincare obsession awaits…

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Multi-award-winning and East Sussex-based, Mary Valentine crafts small-batch, natural & organic skincare using wildcrafted botanicals.
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Explore Sacred’s luxurious collection of high-performance natural skincare, body care, and herbal tinctures. Don’t miss their latest launches and beautifully boxed gift sets!
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With 165+ years of heritage, Napiers blends traditional knowledge with modern natural skincare. Think herbal remedies, botanical candles, teas & timeless beauty.
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Created for sensitive skin, Dead Sea Dream harnesses mineral-rich Dead Sea ingredients to calm, soothe, and nourish. Perfect for that winter skin reset.
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Known for their refreshing peppermint products, Summerdown blends peppermint & lemongrass into luxurious skincare, bath, and home fragrance – alongside their indulgent chocolates and teas.
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All-natural, multi-tasking face balms, body butters & soy candles – created by . Essential oil-based, calming, and deeply nurturing for dry, winter-prone skin.
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Innovative skincare heroes like their Raspberry Collagen Serum (aka miracle in a bottle), SPF botanical crèmes, nourishing face oils, and soothing eye nectar.
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Born in Brighton, award-winning and eco-minded, this brand uses fermented, rescued food ingredients to create over 99% natural skincare. From their Vetiver Glow Gelée to the Shea Whipped Body Butter and crystal-infused Mood Oils – this is upcycled beauty at its finest.

🎟️ Book your tickets through the link in our bio.

✨We have teamed up with Beacon Down vineyard, which occupies 18 acres of the beautiful High Weald near Heathfield in Eas...
07/10/2025

✨We have teamed up with Beacon Down vineyard, which occupies 18 acres of the beautiful High Weald near Heathfield in East Sussex, to offer you the chance to WIN a bottle of their delicious English Sparkling wine and two tickets to the Wealden Times Midwinter Fair, in November. 🍾

The family owned and run produce award winning, single estate grown still and sparkling wines which reflect the unique beauty and terroir of the landscape they come from. 🌿

For your chance to win, simply;

👍🏻Like this post 
❤️Follow both and accounts
🫶Tag a friend who would love this as much as you!

20th - 22nd November ’25 | The Hop Farm, nr Tunbridge Wells

*Giveaway will close on Sunday 12th  October at 23:59 and the winner will be chosen at random and contacted on Monday 13th October by the Wealden Times account only.

T&C’s
•Prize is a bottle of Beacon Down Sparkling only and is to be collected from their stand at the Fair. 
•Any tickets already purchased to the Midwinter Fair are non-refundable.
•This competition is open to UK residents only, aged 18+. 
•This competition is not sponsored, endorsed or associated with Instagram.

We are thrilled to introduce NEW exhibitors, An Acre of Land, to our Midwinter Fair this November. Their winter rail is ...
04/10/2025

We are thrilled to introduce NEW exhibitors, An Acre of Land, to our Midwinter Fair this November.

Their winter rail is a dream of deep blacks, rich browns, long hems and effortless layers; pieces made to carry you through the colder months and well beyond.

Designed without trend or season in mind, every garment is created with comfort, silhouette and that perfect “sit and swish”. Their collections are made to live in all year…. layer up or down with considered knitwear, footwear, hats, bags and jewellery.

Come and discover them, along with our other new exhibitors, just follow the link to NEW in our bio.

20–22nd November | 📍 The Hop Farm, near Tunbridge Wells

WOW…… what a night! WT’s Lucy and her husband, jumped at the opportunity to spend an evening  for an exclusive one-off s...
26/09/2025

WOW…… what a night!

WT’s Lucy and her husband, jumped at the opportunity to spend an evening for an exclusive one-off seven-course dinner in collaboration with . 😋

The specially designed menu was devised by chef Robin Read to celebrate the botanicals used in Hepple’s artisan Gin and Vodka - think Douglas fir, bog myrtle, lovage and blackcurrant leaves, sourced from the Northumbrian landscape - which we enjoyed blended into exceptionally delicious cocktails.

Thank you to Hepple’s, Luke Comer, for sharing his knowledge and infectious enthusiasm. ☺️

The dishes, expertly presented by Robin and his team, were divine; the freshest monkfish, cod and meltingly flavourful locally-sourced venison... and personal touches added by Robin to each dish; apples picked from his mother’s garden, and ceps foraged whilst out on a dog walk, added to the special atmosphere.

It was a joy to sit with Kerrie from
and Kate from .edited excellent dinner partners indeed!

Thank you Robin, Greta and the team for a truly memorable evening and to Hannah for the invite. If you haven’t already, you can book your table at The Counter at thecountertw.com.


WT’s Emily had an inspiring visit to the Artists and Makers afternoon at  in Ticehurst on Saturday. 🙌This independent sh...
25/09/2025

WT’s Emily had an inspiring visit to the Artists and Makers afternoon at in Ticehurst on Saturday. 🙌

This independent shop and gallery is full of treasures… from local artwork, ceramics, bronze and sculpture to beautiful books and gifts sourced from talented makers across Sussex and Kent.
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It was so lovely to meet some of the creators behind this wonderful collection of beautiful pieces… well worth a visit! ✨

The countdown to Christmas starts here…✨Get ready for the Wealden Times Midwinter Fair; your ultimate festive shopping d...
23/09/2025

The countdown to Christmas starts here…✨

Get ready for the Wealden Times Midwinter Fair; your ultimate festive shopping destination! 🎁

We’re bringing together your favourite returning brands and exciting new finds, offering everything from winter fashion to dreamy gifts, foodie delights, and home inspiration.

Here’s a sneak peek at just a few magical makers joining us;
🎁 Nancy and Betty Studio – Handmade-in-England Christmas crackers, luxury wrapping paper, gift tags, biscuits and more! 
👜 Godi - Minimalist handcrafted leather goods: bags, wallets, keyrings… beautifully timeless. 
🕯Elena London – Hand-poured, non-toxic home fragrances that smell as good as they look!
🧚‍♀️ Halinka’s Fairies – Enchanting handmade fairies and characters for your tree and home. 
🎁 & Gorgeous Gifts – Fun, feel-good gifting from amazing small independents – think candles, jewellery, kids’ clothes and more! 
🌸 Rebel Roses – Stunning bespoke faux floral arrangements and single stems. 
🧶 Nicky Dupont Knitwear – Colourful sleeveless cardis and accessories, hand-knitted in England using natural yarns.

✨ Don’t miss the festive magic, the one-of-a-kind finds, and the chance to shop small with heart this Christmas. 🌲

20th - 22nd November 📍The Hop Farm, nr Tunbridge Wells.

🎟️ Tickets available through the link in our bio and don’t forget to use the code SMILE25 for £2 off the ticket price! (Offer ends 30/9/25)

WT’s Sarah and Lucy were invited to preview the stunning new  showroom in Royal Tunbridge Wells this week. ❤️Set in a pr...
19/09/2025

WT’s Sarah and Lucy were invited to preview the stunning new showroom in Royal Tunbridge Wells this week. ❤️

Set in a prime spot on the High Street and spread over 3,000 sq ft across three beautifully curated floors, this isn’t your typical showroom. Think elegant period-home vibes, complete with inspiring room sets that showcase Neatsmith’s exquisite bespoke wardrobes, walk-in dressing rooms, home offices and more.

This is Neatsmith’s seventh UK showroom, and their first in Kent. With in-house design experts on hand for personalised consultations, it’s the ultimate destination for timeless interiors and luxury fitted furniture.

👉🏻For more information visit or www.neatsmith.co.uk

An Evening of Mayhem and Murder at St. Trinian’s in a Murder Mystery and Dinner Event at Penshurst Place….🧐Step into the...
16/09/2025

An Evening of Mayhem and Murder at St. Trinian’s in a Murder Mystery and Dinner Event at Penshurst Place….🧐

Step into the wild and wacky world of St. Trinian’s Finishing-‘em-off School, where no prank is too outrageous and no scheme is too daring. For one night only, the halls echo with something more than just mischief; it’s a comic murder mystery with a deadly twist!

Prepare for a night of laughter, intrigue, and plenty of skulduggery. Don’t forget to bring your wits (and maybe a magnifying glass) as you become the detective leading a murder investigation and solve the mystery!

15th November | 7.30pm – 10.30pm
Ticketed Event | £69.00 per person | Tickets include murder mystery and three-course meal.

For more information or to book your tickets head to

An absolutely joyful day at Penshurst Pop-Up ….. happy shoppers, gorgeous finds, arms full of treasures and the most stu...
12/09/2025

An absolutely joyful day at Penshurst Pop-Up ….. happy shoppers, gorgeous finds, arms full of treasures and the most stunning setting. 💓

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Wealden Times is the monthly lifestyle magazines for Kent & Sussex. Discover beautiful homes and interiors, read about their owners, find recipes for every occasion and delve into our pages on horticulture. Feel inspired by our fashion features and get the latest on health and beauty.