Easter school holiday events in Kent

by Lauren Abbott

Most schools now have two weeks off - not forgetting the four-day Easter bank holiday weekend in a fortnight.

Kent is packed full of events, activities, places to play, egg hunts and woodland trails to keep families busy in the coming weeks.

We have rounded up some of the best from around the county, which you might like the look of, here:

Get out and about in Kent this Easter
Get out and about in Kent this Easter
The doctor will see you now...
The doctor will see you now...

Maidstone

Little Street has now opened in Maidstone. Our blogger Charlie and son Noah have already been to try it out.

The indoor play centre enables children to immerse themselves in the world of role play.

Click here to find out what they thought.

Goudhurst

The interactive Gruffalo trail at Bedgebury Pinetum will be popular with families this Easter. Our Kent Family have already put the trail to the test.

Take a look at how they got on, and some things you might need to know before you leave, right here.

Our Kent Family tried The Gruffalo trail out for size in the summer
Our Kent Family tried The Gruffalo trail out for size in the summer

Leeds

Leeds Castle is packed full of Easter events alongside its usual attractions.

Some hooded outlaws can also be spotted over the Easter break as part of walking theatre performances of Robin Hood. All the information you need is here.

Leeds Castle at Easter
Leeds Castle at Easter

Port Lympne

A spine-tingling Spineosaurus has stomped into Dinosaur Forest.

The prehistoric attraction inside the wild animal park is perfect for budding paleontologists and can be visited alongside all of the animals as part of your entry ticket.

The reserve is promising an Easter of Jurassic proportions.

Read more about it here.

Head into the Dinosaur Forest if you dare this Easter holidays at Port Lympne Reserve
Head into the Dinosaur Forest if you dare this Easter holidays at Port Lympne Reserve
Camp Bestival is bringing its family rave to Kent this Easter holidays
Camp Bestival is bringing its family rave to Kent this Easter holidays

Margate

Schools out for .....Easter!

And to celebrate family festival favourite Camp Bestival is bringing one of its Big Fish Little Fish family raves to the amusement park during the Easter holidays.

For more details and how to book, click here.

Tenterden

Are there little LEGO fans in your family?

Bricks Britannia has arrived at the Kent and East Sussex Railway and is a must for massive fans of the brick!

More than 30 locomotives and landmarks have been created out of LEGO and the exhibition is running throughout the school holidays.

For more details and how to get tickets read our latest story here.

Bricks Brittania
Bricks Brittania

Woodchurch

The start of April sees the start of the pig racing season over at the Rare Breeds Centre.

There is also a chance to wash the piggies, meet the other animals, take part in the bunny hunt and watch a pantomime over Easter.

All the details can be found here.

Pig racing at the Rare Breeds Centre
Pig racing at the Rare Breeds Centre

Dartford

Brace yourself! Dick and Dom are coming to Dartford and the pair say it will get messy.

The presenting duo are bringing their whacky, manic and mad games to the stage in this family show.

Dates, times and prices can be found here.

Dick and Dom are coming to Dartford
Dick and Dom are coming to Dartford
Steam into Chatham's Historic Dockyard this Easter
Steam into Chatham's Historic Dockyard this Easter

Chatham

The Festival of Steam and Transport takes place at The Historic Dockyard in Chatham over the Easter weekend.

The festival, that takes place on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday (April 16 and April 17) is one of the highlights of the Dockyard calendar and every year the popular attraction rolls out some real treats that the whole family can enjoy.

For more on what will be on offer, see here.

There are plenty of Easter related events happening at Bluewater, Greenhithe
There are plenty of Easter related events happening at Bluewater, Greenhithe

Bluewater

Goldilocks, three bears and the Lindt chocolate bunny will all be in the malls over the Easter break.

From live theatre to trails and hunts - not forgetting the Greenhithe centre's outside attractions at Pirate Cove and on the nature trail - there is plenty happening away from the shops for families.

For all the details click here.

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