Things to do over the Easter bank holiday in Kent
Looking for things to do over Easter? Fancy one last outing before the kids head back to school on Tuesday?
Tuck away the chocolate for a few hours and head out with the family.
We've rounded up some of the biggest events happening in Kent over the four-day bank holiday.
The English Festival, Gillingham
Saturday, April 20
A fun packed and free day out is taking place at Riverside Country Park on Saturday. The English Festival is combining with St George's Day celebrations for a truly British day out.
There will be pirate workshops, Shire horse displays, steam engines and tractors. George and the Dragon will also be out and about meeting visitors.
And as the festival falls on Easter weekend there will be egg hunts too. Not to mention donkey rides, live entertainment and displays, fairground attractions and stalls to browse.
Easter Hat Parade, Faversham
Saturday, April 20
Creative, inventive, beautiful and bonkers Easter hats and headwear will be on display in Faversham on Saturday.
The Easter Hat Parade will be led by the Easter Bunny and Mayor and Mayoress of Faversham and start at Top Hat & Tales in West Street at 11am. It will move along West Street and continue around the Market Place before arriving for the prize giving ceremony at the Town Council offices.
And there's still plenty of time to make a hat and join the procession as there is no need to pre-book a place.
There will be various prizes on offer for accolades including best adult hat, best dog's hat and best fantastical hat!
Easter Trail at Hever Castle
Running until April 22
Hop through the gorgeous grounds of Hever Castle and find the carrots to claim a treat, make and decorate Easter bonnets at craft workshops, join the Easter parade or head into the castle to search for hidden bunnies.
As well as all of Hever Castle's Easter themed activities you can explore the stunning gardens and enjoy the dazzling displays of spring blooms, venture into the fantastic children's play areas and Yew Maze or enjoy fresh cakes and refreshments in the cafes and restaurants.
Lots of Easter family fun is promised. To learn more and for ticket price information click here.
Easter at Brogdale
Friday April 19 until Sunday, April 21
Piglets, spring lambs, pet rabbits, goats and hatching chicks are all set to join the fun on the farm at Brogdale.
Easter at Brogdale is one of the most popular in Kent's calendar at this time of year, with thousands attending across the three days.
There will be Easter egg hunts, craft activities, birds of prey displays and a chance to meet reptiles.
Faversham's miniature railway will be running train rides all weekend also.
Tickets are available on the gate and start at £8 an adult and £4 a child.
The Festival of Steam and Transport, Historic Dockyard Chatham
Sunday, April 21 and Monday, April 22
Enjoy the Easter weekend with a fantastic family day out at The Festival of Steam and Transport.
It's one of the biggest events in The Historic Dockyard's calendar and thousands of families are set to attend.
The giants of steam will be on display - from road rollers to steam traction engines and the air will be filled with nostalgic smells from a bygone era.
Lining the streets of the Dockyard in Chatham will also be a variety of classic cars as well as the Dockyard’s trains steaming moving through.
There will also be street entertainers, a free funfair as well as live acts, fashion stands and photo opportunities with the Victorian inspired Steampunks.
Learn more here.
Camp Bestival at Dreamland Margate
Runnung until Sunday, April 21
One of the country's biggest family festivals has come on holiday to Margate!
Alongside all of Dreamland's regular attractions open this Easter enjoy a leap across the World's Biggest Bouncy Castle, meet the Camp Bestival Love Bot, and take part in various family activities.
The takeover will culminate in a Camp Bestival Easter Party on Sunday, April 21, which is a day of family friendly DJs, live music and workshops for big and little kids.
Dreamland is free to enter this spring with visitors able to pay-per-ride or purchase an unlimited ride wristband. Tickets to head into the bouncy castle are £3 per person.
To learn more click here.
Walk on the Wild Side Easter fun day, Yalding
Monday, April 22
Kids go free to this popular Easter event at the Kenward Trust.
Lots of Easter fun is promised with attractions including children's rides and games and play area, live wood carving and an Easter egg trail in the woodland walk.
There will also be a variety of animals to meet and greet including goats, guinea pigs, and aplacas, a range of craft stalls whilst the site's Sage and Time café will be open serving refreshments throughout the day.
Admission for adults is just £2. To learn more about the event click here.
- For more Easter-themed events and activities to see out the end of the school holidays click here.
- You can also find a round up of Easter egg hunts and trails in the county here.
