We've put together a few ideas of things to do over the Easter holidays! From train rides through the beautiful Kent countryside, arts and crafts and so much more. There's plenty to keep everyone happy!
What will you choose??? Enjoy!
Easter Fun at The Rare Breeds Centre
There's lots of Easter themed activities running between Monday 7th to Monday 21st April. Try the Springtime Trail and enjoy a sweet treat once completed. Head to the lambing tunnel to meet the lambs daily. Plus the famous Pig Racing is back!
Don't forget the Easter Craft Market on 12/13th.
Bluebell Spectacular at Hole Park
Hole Park gardens are well known for having a spectacular display of bluebells in April and early May. The gardens will be celebrating one of the UK’s favourite native flowers with a ‘Bluebell Festival’ in Spring. Check their Bluebell Barometer for the best time to visit.
Eggs-tremely Good Fun in County Square Shopping Centre.
⭐8th April - Decorate a plant/plant a seed, 10am-3pm
⭐11th April - Face Painting, 10am - 3pm
⭐17th April - Easter Bonnet making and Easter crafts, 10am - 3pm
Make the most of your visit with a bit of shopping and a bite to eat!
Visit the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway.
The natural starting place for a journey on the RH&DR is at its station in the historic and pretty town of Hythe. It’s one of six along the track, which stretches 13 miles across the picturesque Romney Marsh to Dungeness, one of the largest expanses of shingle in the world, a place of other-worldly beauty and a designated National Nature Reserve.
Celebrate Easter Weekend at Balfour Winery
Join Balfour for a delightful Easter weekend featuring a traditional roast, award-winning wines, and scenic walks through the beautiful vineyard estate.
It’s the perfect way to gather with family and friends for a relaxing and memorable celebration.
This Easter holiday join the Kent & East Sussex Railway with a variety of events:
10&11th Meet Paddington
12th - Morning Birdwatchers
13th - Green Fun Day
18-21st - Easter Fun
Join Pilgrims Hospice and celebrate the arrival of spring with exciting community events.
Breakfast With the Easter Bunny - 12th & 13th April at the Ashford International Hotel. Pancakes, sauces, sprinkles and a drink, a small gift from the Easter Bunny, and, of course, a delicious Easter Egg.
Maria Smith, a local florist, is running a Wreath Workshop on 15th at Ashford School.
Brook Rural Museum Easter Bunny Hunt
They’ve teamed up with the Honest Miller for a bunny hunt through the museum grounds along with Easter arts & crafts on site. Collect your prize from the Honest Miller a short walk away through the beautiful village of Brook, where you can also enjoy some delicious refreshments.
We are dog friendly, too!
Biddenden Vineyards Easter Bunny Hunt
With a trail and prizes for the adults too, this is an event for all the family to enjoy. Children collect the bunnies’ names with a prize of a large bottle of Biddenden Apple Juice and a chocolate treat and adults receive a bottle of Biddenden still wine on completion of the trail and have the chance to enter our raffle to win a fantastic Easter hamper.
Children can learn more about nature this Easter at Godinton House & Gardens, near Ashford, during a series of workshops and by joining a wild animal tracks trail.
Flow into Spring 8th April 10.30 - 12.30
New Life In Nature: Birds Nesting 9th April 1.00 - 2.00pm
New Life In Nature: Buzzing Bees 9th April 2.30 - 3.30pm
Easter Activities at Harpers Cafe
There are all sorts of activities at Harper’s Cafe over Easter.
7th April - Crafts and meet Peter Rabbit at 1pm
11th & 16th - various activities
There is an ongoing colouring competition throughout the Easter holidays. Ask inside for more information.
Easter Cork Hunt at Chapel Down!
Take part in the challenge over the Easter weekend to find hidden corks around the vineyard. Redeem them for a chocolate egg, or refreshing glass of sparkling wine. Look out for the extra special golden corks!
