This week in Tunbridge Wells: LEGO on the railway and Norman Jay at The Forum

Why bother? Some of the UK's best adult LEGO builders fill the historic Engine Shed with railways, cityscapes and Technic cars, and there's a minifigure hunt to keep the kids busy.

When: Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October

Where: Engine Shed, Tunbridge Wells West station, Nevill Terrace, TN2 5QY

Price: Show only: adults £5, children 2–15 no charge. Heritage train travel with the show included: adults £18, seniors £17, children 2–15 no charge, family £36

Good to know: The railway hasn't published exhibition opening hours. Trains run from 10am, with the last one back into Tunbridge Wells West at 4:15pm, so a daytime visit is the safe bet. With a travel ticket you can ride the line to Groombridge and Eridge as often as you like that day. Find all the hidden letters in the minifigure hunt and you could win a family travel ticket for 2027.

Why bother? Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse trade gags and secrets backstage. It's a warm, funny play, and the closest you'll get to all three in one room.

When: Tuesday 20 to Saturday 24 October, 7:30pm; matinees Wednesday 21 and Saturday 24 October, 2:30pm

Where: Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, TN1 2LU

Price: Wednesday matinee £27–£39; Tuesday to Thursday evenings £30–£42; Friday and Saturday £33–£45

Good to know: Britain's Got Talent finalist Steve Royle plays Morecambe, with Damian Williams as Cooper and Simon Cartwright as Monkhouse.

Why bother? See more than thirty Hodgkin prints after hours, before the exhibition opens to everyone, with classical music, drop-in printmaking with a local artist and a highlights tour.

When: Thursday 22 October, 6–8pm

Where: The Amelia Scott, Mount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells

Price: No charge; drinks from the bar

Good to know: Book ahead. The Amelia says booking is recommended, and one part of its listing says it's essential. If you can't make it, the exhibition runs until 21 February 2027.

Why bother? The man behind the Good Times sound system plays soul, funk, disco and house. DJ Karl Quinn warms up the room with funk and soul.

When: Friday 23 October, 8pm until 1am

Where: The Forum, Fonthill, The Common, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8YU

Price: £26.50 on the ticket page; booking fees may apply, so check the total at checkout

Good to know: 16+, or under-16s with an adult.

Why bother? A mad scientist's trail with a code to crack, goggle-making, and Dr Frankenstein's science show, complete with a plasma ball and plenty of volunteers from the audience.

When: Daily, 10:30am–4:30pm; the trail closes at 4pm. Shows at 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3pm. Runs until 1 November.

Where: Hever Castle & Gardens, Hever, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Price: Included with admission. Booking online, gardens only: adults £19.95, children 5–17 £12.50. Castle and gardens: adults £25.50, children £14.05. Face painting £6 per child

Good to know: Face painting runs 12–4pm on 22–25 October; book a slot with the face painter on the day. Solve the trail code and children collect a bag of sweets from the Information Hut.

Why bother? Twelve giant painted Gruffalo sculptures are hiding around Knole's deer park and Orangery. It's the perfect excuse for a long autumn walk.

When: Daily, 10am–5pm; runs until 1 November

Where: Knole, Sevenoaks, TN15 0RP

Price: Included with an Outdoor & Tower ticket: adults £6, children 5–17 £3, family £15. National Trust members go in at no charge

Good to know: Book admission ahead. The film screening is a separate add-on at £7.50 a head; you don't need it for the sculptures.

Why bother? Halloween crafts and spooky makes in the middle of town, a gentle warm-up before half term gets going.

When: Saturday 24 October, 10am–12:30pm and 1:30–4pm

Where: The Amelia Scott, Mount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells

Price: No charge

Good to know: Drop in, no booking needed. It's closed for lunch from 12:30 to 1:30pm. More Discovery Days follow in half term.

Why bother? Hunt the gardens for the ingredients in Fergus Fang's poison-apple potion and find out what each one does, then make Halloween crafts in the Old Coach House.

When: Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October. Trail 10am–5pm; crafts 11am–3:30pm. Both run daily until 1 November.

Where: Penshurst Place, Penshurst, Tonbridge, TN11 8DG

Price: Gardens and grounds admission: adults £15, children 5–15 £9

Good to know: Penshurst's own page doesn't list a separate charge for the trail or crafts, and other listings say they're included with admission, but check when you book. Panto-style Halloween storytelling starts on 26 October if you'd rather go in half term.

Why bother? Young sorcerers pick their powers, mix potions and cast spells on a wizardry trail around a moated medieval castle straight out of a storybook.

When: Daily, 10am–4pm; last trail 3:30pm. Runs until 1 November.

Where: Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA (about 15 miles)

Price: Trail £3.50, including a small prize, plus admission: adults £13, children 5–17 £6.50. Parking £5 for non-members

Good to know: No need to book; buy the trail at Visitor Reception. Come in costume at the weekend for the best-dressed competition in the courtyard at 1pm.