CooperBurnett LLP is thrilled to be supporting the fifth Walk Tonbridge Festival, which will be taking place in September 2025.
When the Festival launched in 2021, we were still navigating the pandemic and the founder of Walk Tonbridge, James Pavlou, had done so much to get the residents of Tonbridge out into their town and the surrounding countryside to enjoy the simple pleasure of walking.
Over the years, the Walk Tonbridge Festival has raised an incredible £88,000 for charity, with around £43,000 of that heading to the Tonbridge foodbank Sustain.
The flagship event, the Walk Tonbridge Marathon, is taking place on Sunday 21 September. It has grown substantially over the years and is jointly organised by James and CooperBurnett Senior Associate, Katie Hilsdon. In 2021, just 17 participants bravely tackled the 26.2 miles while, in 2024, there were an incredible 225 walkers. We are so proud that Partner, Sarah Strong, has completed every single Walk Tonbridge Marathon to date.
“I can’t tell you how thankful I am to have CooperBurnett pledge its support to Walk Tonbridge Festival for yet another year,” says James Pavlou from Walk Tonbridge. “They don’t just ‘talk the talk’ but truly ‘walk the walk’ by supporting me with the organisation (a big shout-out to Katie Hilsdon!), volunteering, promoting the events and also sending teams to take part in the Walk Tonbridge Marathon.”
James continues: “We have set ourselves the goal of encouraging 300 people to take part in the Walk Tonbridge Marathon this year, while we are also looking to add in a family element. Watch this space!”
As ever, the Walk Tonbridge Festival will include a programme of guided walks, which will be announced nearer the time. Last year, participants enjoyed walks including ‘Lost Leisure’, ‘The Making of Modern Tonbridge’ and ‘Secrets of The Parish Church’.
“We are hugely proud to have been involved with the Walk Tonbridge Festival since the start and have so much admiration for James and his wife Paula for everything they’ve done to make the Walk Tonbridge Festival the huge success it is,” says CooperBurnett Partner, Joseph Oates. “I was one of the original group of 17 people who completed the first Walk Tonbridge Marathon and it’s incredible how the event has grown over the years. I am confident that, by the end of September this year, we will be celebrating the fact that the Festival has raised more than £100,000 over the years for charity.”
Click here secure your spot in this year’s Walk Tonbridge Marathon: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-tonbridge-marathon-2025-tickets-1126821165439