National Trust May half term events
We all have our fingers crossed that the last bank holiday in May and the half term which follows will be full of warm weather and dry days.
In anticipation - the National Trust has released a busy programme of events ideal for families looking for things to do during the school break.
From joining a peasant’s revolt at Bodiam Castle to making kites at Smallhythe Place there is plenty on offer.
Angelina Ballerina and her cousin Henry also invite you to join their trail at Ightham Mote and for real adventurers there is den building at Scotney Castle.
Below are some of the family-friendly events taking place in Kent and the surrounding area:
Bodiam Castle, near Hawkhurst – rebels training camp
Daily from Tuesday May 30 to Friday June 2, 11am, 12am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm
Calling all young rebels! Six hundred years after the peasants revolted on May 30 1381, it’s time to rise up in your very own peasant’s revolt of the 21st century.
Learn how to live outside the harsh medieval justice system and rely on the land for survival, from tracking wild animals to exploring inside a tree.
Price £6.50 per child, pre-booking required.
Bodiam Castle, near Hawkhurst – Sir Edward’s fair
Monday May 29, 11am to 4pm
Come along to our annual fair in Sir Edward’s honour, with more stalls and games to enjoy. New this year, medieval minstrelsPortcullis will provide a backdrop of musical merriment.
Free event but normal admission charges apply.
Smallhythe Place, Tenterden – half-term crafts
Daily from Saturday, May 27 to Sunday, June 4 (except Tuesday), 11am to 1pm
Sit out in the garden and join in arts and crafts.
Decorate a special memory with a handmade photo frame or fashion a kite to have fun with in the spring breeze.
Price £2 per child, normal admission charges apply.
Knole, Sevenoaks – Tudor costume demonstrations
Throughout the day on Monday, May 29
Join us in Stone Court to see how a Tudor lady dressed in many layers of costume for a visit to court, including replica handling items used by wealthy people in the sixteenth century.
Free event, donations welcome.
Chartwell, Westerham - May half-term family trail
Saturday, May 27 to Sunday, June 4, 10am to 4pm
Explore the garden and woodland to find out how the Churchill children played outdoors. A chance to also start ticking off 50 things activities.
£1 per trail, normal admission charges apply.
Ightham Mote, near Borough Green – half-term family fun
Daily from Saturday, April 30 to Monday, May 2 10am to 4pm
Follow marvellous mice cousins Angelina and Henry on their camping trip in our garden trail.
Join the children’s literature favourite and tick off #45 of your 50 things to do before you're 11 3/4 with the chance to use a compass.
Normal admission charges apply, 50p per trail.
Emmetts Garden, near Sevenoaks – 50 things family trail
Saturday, May 27 to Sunday, June 4 10am to 4pm
Explore the garden and find the best spots to tick off some of the 50 things activities.
£1 per trail, normal admission charges apply.
