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Cover Page 1
Contents Page 2
Introduction Page 3
Location Page 4
Music Department Page 5
Drama Facilities Page 6
Classrooms & Meeting Facilities Page 7
Cawthorne Lecture Theatre Page 7
Wi-Fi Coverage Page 7
Tonbridge Sport Centre Page 8
Catering Page 9
Sample residential menu Page 10
Accommodation Page 11
Boarding Houses Page 12-13
Contact Information Page 14
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INTRODUCTION
Tonbridge School is suitable to accommodate a variety of residential options including Sports, Music, Theatrical or Academic courses based on site.
It is located in the heart of a thriving community offering excellent facilities. The site has a strong culture of traditional values & high performance across all aspects of the business, and is constantly looking to accommodate premium clients to utilize the facilities whilst supporting future elite performers within many fields.
Tonbridge Events has an established proven track record of providing residential facilities for both National & International clients including ;
Athletics Australia, England Hockey, Harlequins Rugby, the National
Youth Choir of Great Britain, the National Youth Music Theatre, the
National Youth Ballet.
Further clients & video's of courses can be found on our Facebook page
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Our facilities are suitable for both male & female guests from children aged 8 upwards to adult courses, if required, advice can be given regarding staff to student ratios & welfare assistance.
Hirers are responsible for every aspect of their activities during the hire period coordinating all course programmes & content, marketing, bookings, staffing, supervision, welfare and health & safety of guests at all times.
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INTRODUCTION & LOCATION
Tonbridge School’s extensive 160 acre site is within in the heart of Kent, approximately an hour from International airports Gatwick, Heathrow &
Stansted. Tonbridge also has fast road and public transport rail links to
Ebsfleet, Central London & the port of Dover.
The School is situated centrally in Tonbridge approximately 1 mile from
Tonbridge railway station which is a pleasant walk through the high street, or a short taxi drive away with a regular taxi service running from the station throughout the day.
Directions to the site can be found at http://www.tonbridge-school.co.uk/contact-us/maps
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MUSIC FACILITIES
The Music Department offers a wide selection of locations for all types of musical events including residential music schools, recitals, examinations, recordings and practice areas.
The facilities include the Recital Room seating up to 120 guests, the smaller Octagon Room and up to 15 further classrooms and specialist practice rooms. As an all
Steinway school,
Tonbridge has a superb range of new pianos ranging from Essex and
Boston pianos in practice rooms to Steinway Grands in the performance locations.
If your residential course includes a concert or final performance, locations such as Big School or the Chapel of St Augustine can be reserved.
THE CHAPEL
A beautiful and creative venue recordings and concerts. The Chapel is home to a magnificent
Marcussen Organ, the second largest of its kind in the UK.
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DRAMA FACILIITES
The EM Forster Theatre offers a flexible, professional space for a diverse range of artistic events including theatre, comedy, dance, and music productions.
The theatre seats up to 370 patrons split between the stalls and circle level. The stage measures over 8m by 7m and a complete lighting, projection and sound service is available.
Within the complex there is a studio theatre (seating up to
90) and a drama classroom.
The main foyer contains an integrated bar and the nearby mezzanine foyer can also be adapted for teaching, rehearsal or break-out areas.
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CLASSROOM & MEETING FACILITIES
A selection of locations suitable for academic studies, meetings, lectures & briefings are available. These range from classrooms, & boardroom facilities, seating up to 25 people. All areas have high specification Audio
Visual equipment.
CAWTHORNE LECTURE THEATRE
This converted chapel is found in the centre of the school site and has been modernised with graduated seating for up to 120 guests and full AV facilities. It is therefore an ideal venue for conferences, presentations and film nights.
WI-FI ACCESS
Tonbridge School’s Wi-Fi network is available across the main school site including the Tonbridge Sport Centre. This is a free service to all guests, only requiring an email address to login.
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SPORTS FACILITIES
TONBRIDGE SCHOOL CENTRE
Tonbridge School Centre has some of the best indoor and outdoor sports facilities in South East England. The venue is a landmark in national sporting provision and offers exceptional state-of-the art sports facilities.
Outdoor facilities include:
 Six lane athletics track, long/ triple/high jumps, shot put, discus, javelin, hammer and pole vault
 Three astro turfs for tennis,
hockey and football
 Grass sports areas
Indoor facilities include:
• Six lane 25m swimming pool
• Sports hall for badminton, basketball, football, cricket and volleyball
• Climbing wall
 Sports studio for dance, exercise activities and table tennis
 Physiotherapy room & Ice Bath
• Full changing room/shower facilities
• A café/bar
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CATERING
Catering requirements for all guests can be provided by our onsite catering team within the Orchard Centre
Dining rooms which are centrally based within the main school.
All menus are produced on a daily basis by our own in house chefs, with dishes created from fresh ingredients sourced locally, within a
40 mile radius when possible. Menus are created with an emphasis on healthy eating & produced with dietary and nutritional requirements in mind.
Any special dietary requirements or allergies can be catered for individually if notified prior to arrival. A sample of the residential menu is on page 9.
The Dining room seats approximately 180 guests at any one time, and operate on a scheduled dining basis timed to work alongside your programme.
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Monday
Poached Eggs with Baked
Beans
Tuesday
SAMPLE RESIDENTIAL GUEST MENU
Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
BREAKFAST MENU
A Selection of Cereals with Milk
Wholemeal Brown and White toast with a selection of fruit preserves
Selection of Fresh Seasonal Fruit & Local Farm Yoghurts
Apple Juice, Orange Juice Tea, Coffee
In addition to the daily hot options below
Scrambled Egg with Grilled
Tomato &
Mushrooms
Grilled Bacon &
Egg Muffin
Sunday
Poached Eggs with Butchers sausages
Warm Ham &
Cheese
Croissant
Hash Browns with grilled bacon & fresh
Tomato
A selection of sliced meats,
Cheeses,
Hard Boiled
Egg with
Salmon steak with dill herb crust
Vegetable &
Bean Bake
Broccoli &
Sweetcorn
LUNCH MENU
Salad bar offering a selection of sliced meats, two compound chefs salads and bread rolls
Water, Fruit Squash, Tea & Coffee as required
In addition to the daily hot options below
Turkey
Schnitzel
Vegetable
Schnitzel
Stir fry Chinese
Chilli Chicken
Quorn chilli stir fry with beansprouts
Supreme of
Salmon with a light creamy curry sauce
Goan vegetable curry
Fragrant rice & naan breads
Lasagne
Vegetable
Lasagne
Garlic dough balls
Beef Rogan
Josh
Potato &
Caulifower
Rogan Josh
Basmati rice & poppadoms,
Mango chutney
Roast
Chicken with herby stuffing
Vegetarian
Herby Nut
Roast
Roast
Potatoes
Sugar Snap peas
& carrots
Steamed broccoli
Saag Aloo
Cucumber raita,
Steamed
Carrots &
Leeks
DINNER MENU
Salad bar offering a selection of sliced meats, salad leaves & two compound chefs salads and bread rolls
Water, Fruit Squash, Tea & Coffee as required
In addition to the daily hot options below
Chicken stuffed with Leeks &
Bacon in a cream chive sauce
Moroccan style
Lamb
A Selection of Seasonal Fruit & Local Farm Yoghurts
Roast Pork with
Apple Sauce
Chicken &
Ham Pie
Thai Fishcakes
Ham
Carbonara
Mexican Beef
Fajita
Herby Stuffed
Mushrooms with a chive sauce
Moroccan
Layered
Aubergine
Savoury Stuffed
Yorkshires
Leek & mushroom Pie
Cheese & chive potato cakes
Cauliflower cheese
Mexican vegetable & bean tortillas
Lyonaise
Potatoes
French Beans
Chefs Selection of Gateaux
Cous Cous with
Lemon & Fresh
Herbs
Roasted
Mediterranean
Vegetables
Fondant Potatoes Mashed potato
Garlic Courgettes
& peas
Lemon Mousse Fresh Fruit Salad
Kim chee salad
Honeyed carrots & spring Cabbage
Steamed green
Bean
Chefs selection of Ice creams
Sundaes
Chefs fresh fruit
Cheesecake
A selection of Seasonal Fruit
Fusilli Pasta Tortilla Wrap
Pan fried
Courgettes & peppers
Traditional
Trifle
Fresh tomato
& cucumber salsa
Summer
Fruit Eton
Mess
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ACCOMODATION
Residential accommodation is available on site for up to 300 guests within our boarding houses. Accommodation is suitable for guests aged 8 onwards.
Each house is of individual character with between 45 – 60 beds, all having a selection of rooms including singles, twin & a few small dormitories.
All bathrooms and ablutions are shared within close location of the bedrooms, floor plans will be provided to assist with the suitable allocation of rooms.
If required houses can be segregated to accommodate male & female guests.
In addition to bedrooms each boarding house has further areas including refreshment rooms to make tea & coffee, TV/Cinema rooms, recreational games rooms with football tables, table tennis tables & areas to relax, drying rooms for kit and computer & printing facilities.
Bedrooms will be set up with bed linen (a mattress protector, fitted sheet, pillow & pillow protector, pillow case, duvet & duvet cover). The cleaning of the residential accommodation bedding and other resident’s requirements are maintained at an extremely high level.
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BOARDING HOUSES
Hillside: 60 beds
Manor House: 51 beds
Park House: 49 beds
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School House: 60 beds

BOARDING HOUSES
Parkside: 48 beds
Ferox Hall: currently under refurbishment
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Judde House: 51 beds

CONTACT INFORMATION
Marie Wallace
The Business Development Manager;
Tonbridge Events
212 High Street
Tonbridge
Kent
TN9 1JP
Office ; 01732 304268
Events Mobile ; 07500805294 msw@tonbridge-school.org www.events@tonbridge-school.org
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