Our Building
More than a theatre
Our beautiful, Grade II* listed building is many things: a theatre, an arts centre, a gallery, a café and bar, and a beloved hub for our community. We also have a peaceful, award-winning garden (thank you, gardening team volunteers!) that can be enjoyed all year round.
Everyone is welcome in our space, and we believe there is something for everyone here, from enjoying a quiet cup of coffee to watching a vibrant performance, from taking part in one of our inclusive community groups to joining our outstanding Youth Theatre.
You can find out everything you need on these pages, from hiring a space to our opening hours, to booking a show.
But just as we’re excited about the opportunities our space offers today, we’re also very proud of our history. As you might have spotted, we were once not a theatre at all – although we were always an intrinsic part of our town’s community. As might be obvious, Trinity was first built as a church: in fact, Tunbridge Wells’ first parish church. Initially called ‘The New Church’ (see what they did there?), Holy Trinity was being built from 1827, opening its doors to worshippers from 1829. Our journey from religious centre to thriving theatre is quite a story. You can find out more about it through Our History section, or by visiting our Clocktower between April and October each year – we’d love to welcome you there soon.
Please do note that if you’d like to visit the Clocktower but heights and steps aren’t for you (or indeed if its mid-winter and it’s closed), you can enjoy the panoramic views from its rooftop and explore its displays on our foyer kiosk all year round all year round. We also have a documentary to watch, which tells our story right up to now!
