Seven ideas for the weekend across Kent for the family

by Angela Cole

Looking for some weekend fun across Kent? We've seven ideas for the family...

1. Christopher's Caterpillars

EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge

Sunday, March 11

Topsy Turvey Theatre bring everyone’s favourite guinea pig, Christopher Nibble, in his latest adventure. Christopher and his best friend Posie have been busy growing plants in their garden but six pet caterpillars have disappeared without a trace. There's storytelling, puppets and original music. Suitable for ages two to seven. For tickets call 01732 304241 or visit emftheatre.com

Christopher's Caterpillars will be at the EM Forster Theatre in Tonbridge

2. Medway Eagles Fundraiser

Parkwood Community Centre

Sunday, March 11

There will be a fundraising table top event with arts, crafts, local produce and refreshments to keep the area's only marching display band going, between 10am and 3pm. For more details call 07983007071 or email medwayeagles2016@gmail.com

3. Family crafts

Ightham Mote

Sunday, March 11

Make mum a hand decorated wind chime as a special Mother's Day gift in the Squires Room, and, if you're feeling flush, treat her to lunch or a cream tea at the Mote Café. Mums can also enjoy a touch of luxury with a hand massage. It costs £2 per chime, while stocks last, between 11.30am and 3.30pm, and normal admission costs.

4. Ceramic Painting

Knole, Sevenoaks

Saturday, March 10

Create a personalised gift by decorating a ceramic candle holder, trinket box or tea cup with your own design for mum. Activities run in the Hayloft Learning Centre between 1.30pm and 3pm, costing £7.50 for 12s and over. Book at nationaltrust.org.uk/knole/whats-on or call 0344 249 1895.

5. Cream Tea

Kent & East Sussex Railway, Sunday, March 11

Treat mum to a special day out on the railway with a cream tea, served on the 3.35pm steam train from Tenterden Town Station. A perfect day out for the whole family, there will be a number of on-board dining options and a special gift for every mum booked! The specials run from 10am to 5pm. To book call 01580 765155 or visit kesr.org.uk

6. Afternoon Tea

Whitstable Castle, Sunday, March 11

Treat the whole family - and especially mum -to a day out at Whitstable Castle, complete with afternoon tea in the Mallandain Room. There will be a selection of finger sandwiches, scones and desserts, plus tea and coffee. It runs from noon to 3pm. To book, call 01227 281726.

7. Mother's Day Gift Fayre

Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11

Find just the thing for mum at the gift fayre at the Gillingham centre, where there will be stalls featuring artisan gifts, jewellery, plants and locally produced fudge. The centre is open 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm on Saturdays and from 10am to 4pm on Sundays.