Tonbridge Lion's Dragon Boat Race

Name: Tonbridge Lion's Dragon Boat Race
Start: 2026-09-06T08:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-06T15:30:00+00:00
Location: The Big Bridge

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Sunday, 6 September 2026

Time: 09:00 - 16:30
Venue: The Big Bridge, Tonbridge
Price: Free

The spectacular Dragon Boat Race returns to the castle waters, promising an unforgettable day of competition and community spirit!

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Tonbridge Lion's dragon boat race. All proceeds from the event will be donated to local charities and good causes.

The annual Lion's dragon boat race will take place at the Watergate (Big Bridge) Tonbridge High Street.

Mark your calendars for Sunday 6 September! The spectacular Dragon Boat Race returns to the castle waters, promising an unforgettable day of competition and community spirit! An action packed day. Teams will compete in the heats from 9am followed by the grand final.

Dragon boating is a fun-filled, adrenaline pumping, water sports activity. Teams compete in Dragon Boats, which are large canoe-like vessels fitted with ornately carved dragon's heads and tails. Crews of up to 16 people sit in pairs and paddle to compete in races over distances of around 250m.