Subbuteo World Cup - It's Coming Home!

Subbuteo returns to its Tunbridge Wells birthplace with the World Cup

Subbuteo was a worldwide craze - and it all started in Langron Green.

The Subbuteo World Cup is coming to Tunbridge Wells, with teams traveling from all parts of the globe, from as far as Singapore and Japan, to take part.

Local historian Jenny Peterson spoke to West Kent Radio's Brian Johnson about Subbuteo.

The World Cup will be here between Friday 20th and Sunday 22nd of September 2024

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