Beating the Bounds is an established and enjoyable annual walking event in Westerham which helps the Westerham Society raise funds for the floral decorations of the town. The tradition of ‘beating the bounds’ of a parish to know its full extent existed before the days of maps. This ancient tradition has been revived in Westerham, […]

Sunday 1 st May (Bank Holiday Weekend), Beating the Bounds Beating the Bounds is an established and enjoyable annual walking event in Westerham which helps the Westerham Society raise funds for the floral decorations of the town. The tradition of ‘beating the bounds’ of a parish to know its full extent existed before the days […]

Monday 4th July, order American Independence Day picnic, prescription Westerham Green, Westerham 6.00pm. Come and celebrate the 4th July in this informal and enjoyable yearly fixture. Bring your own picnic and take the opportunity to invite friends and family and enjoy the Green.

Traditionally, each year,  the Society has held an informal picnic on 4th July. This date recognised Winston Churchill’s American Mother, acknowledged our American members and was a jolly good reason for an informal get together! However, we have decided to give focus to our other great Westerham hero, General James Wolfe, and his obvious connection […]

To be held jointly with the Westerham Town Partnership, Edenbridge and Westerham Rotary and the Town Council. The Country Fayre will include a variety of individual local craft, fashion and vintage stalls, along with entertainment, music and food for all the family to enjoy.  Please come and join us.

The traditional Beating the Bounds family walk returns this year with a sign-posted route around the Westerham Parish boundaries starting from 8.00 am. The event is free and walkers can undertake all or part of the route at their own chosen time. The Scouts will organise a Family Trail for a section of the route. […]

The traditional Beating the Bounds with a sign-posted route around the Westerham Parish boundaries starts from 8.00 am. The event is free and families or small groups of walkers can undertake all or part of the route at their own chosen time. A Family Trail for a section of the route will be organised. Walkers […]

Beating the Bounds of a Parish is an ancient tradition, based on the need for inhabitants to know the extent of their land, before the days of maps. The Westerham Society and Westerham Town Partnership are delighted to welcome families, groups, friends and visitors to join the residents of Westerham in checking our boundaries are still in place! Residents and visitors can […]