Easter Days Out
A cherished celebration that calls for time spent with loved ones and plenty of delectable feasting, Easter is the perfect time to revel in the beauty of spring and the egg-cellent days out Kent has in store.
As our Garden of England blossoms and brightens, we are looking ahead to the joys that Easter brings. Falling this year in the month of April, the Easter weekend, while an excellent time to feast on all the chocolatey treats on offer, is the perfect occasion to enjoy the upcoming themed events both adults and children can delight in.
From seasonal crafts and garden adventures to celebrations of Kent’s wonderful producers and heritage, make this Easter one to cherish by spending it in the surroundings of our thriving county. Looking for some inspiration? Here’s our top Easter day out picks for 2025.
Offering glorious surroundings to marvel at spring’s blooms, Godinton House & Gardens , nestled outside of Ashford’s bustling town centre, is inviting keen explorers to search for tracks and learn all about the wild animals that live on the beautiful Godinton Estate this Easter. Pick up a special trail sheet from the ticket office before setting off on your adventure, returning once all tracks have been discovered to win a prize! The trail is included with all standard garden entry tickets.
Running from 5 – 21 April and promising a thrilling historical adventure to remember, Leeds Castle is calling out for brave explorers to join the Knights of Leeds Castle on an urgent mission to retrieve the ‘Golden Shield’. Setting off throughout the grounds with a new knightly persona, families will strive to complete the quest in order to collect a Leeds Castle shiny gold coin. Those who manage to unearth the mighty Golden Shield will also earn themselves the title of being an official Leeds Castle Knight – the challenge awaits!
Plan to visit Faversham’s Brogdale Collections’ acres of orchards during Easter weekend to take part in a joyous hunt for the giant Easter eggs hidden among the fruit trees – being sure to look out for the Easter Bunny along the way as he hops around the orchards waiting to say hello! For keen crafters, an array of themed crafts will also be available, alongside face painting and animal spotting in the farm’s wildlife garden – all included with your ticket purchase, with prices starting from £5.
Hop on over to the farm and get ready for a host of animal adventures at the Rare Breeds Centre in Woodchurch. From meeting the lambs, pigs and rabbits at the Children’s Barn to checking out the indoor and outdoor playparks and tractor-trailer rides, there is so much to do, see and explore here this Easter, particularly as the months of spring are known for being the most glorious in the farming calendar.
Looking to embrace the great outdoors during the long weekend? Head to Kent’s array of National Trust properties for nature explorations and splendid Easter egg hunts with a difference. With Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Ightham Mote, Chartwell, Knole, Emmetts Garden, Scotney Castle and Smallhythe Place all set to join the festivities, there is some much heritage excellence to discover. Each location will be taking inspiration from their rich history and garden offerings to provide exciting new themes to their trails and will run on various dates from the 5 April to ensure the fun continues.
Pack up a picnic, pop on your wellies and spend the holiday at Broadditch Farm as they present their spectacular activities for Easter 2025. Running everyday from 29 March – 27 April during farm shop hours, explore the wondrous woodlands of Broadditch on a wholesome trail, searching for the lost bunnies among the vibrant spring flowers. No pre-booking necessary and trail sheets can be purchased from the farm shop for £4.50 each.
Taking care of Easter activities the families of all ages can look forward to, Dobbies Garden Centre’s Gillingham and Ashford stores will be hosting an array of egg-citing special events sure to delight. Taking place on various dates from 17 – 21 April, choose to join the brand-new Easter Bunny Afternoon Tea, or returning Easter Bunny Breakfast which both include plenty of freshly prepared eats and following interactive activities.
Not forgetting our four-legged friends, the adorable Hopping Hounds special will offer pups the chance to sniff out an Easter egg trail around the store, collecting a themed toy and taking a photo with the Easter Bunny himself at the end. Priced at £12.50 per dog, customers will be also able to add a donation to the Dogs Trust while booking the event.
The perfect way to indulge in some superbly Kentish feasting this Easter, the spring edition of the beloved free-to-enter Broadstairs Food Festival is set to return for the three-day weekend. Running from 10am – 6pm on Good Friday and Saturday and 10am – 5pm on Easter Sunday with almost 100 of Kent’s finest producers due to exhibit, the festival will offer an array of delicious sweet and savoury treats, street-food bites and tipples from award-winning local vineyards and distilleries. Set in the picturesque cliff-top Victoria Gardens, there will also be a marquee holding family-friendly workshops including screen-printing table mats, seaweed pressing, tasty planting and Easter crown making.
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