What can I do with the kids this weekend in Kent?
Are you looking for inspiration for family events?
Then let My Kent Family come to the rescue. Every week we search the county for some great ideas to keep you entertained.
Alice in Wonderland
@ Leeds Castle, near Maidstone
Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3
See the castle through the looking glass when it is transformed into the world of Alice in Wonderland until Sunday, April 10. Running throughout the two weeks of the school holidays, there will be a themed trail across the estate for children, with a chocolate prize at the end. It costs £1 on top of normal admission fees. At 1.30pm daily in the Fairfax Courtyard, join the chaos with the Mad Hatter, March Hare, Alice and the Dormouse as they chase their table – which has a habit of getting bored and running away!
Get more info and ticket prices here
Forage and Feast
@ Betteshanger Country Park, Deal
Saturday, April 2
Have you ever wondered what wild food is good and safe to eat? On April 2 you and the family can go along to an introduction workshop to search and cook delicious foraged food. You will gather edible, wild food and then cook up a feast using well-tested recipes from the Wild Kitchen’s chef Lucia Stuart. The walk will take one to two hours and the remaining time at the workshop will be used to prepare, cook and enjoy the foraged food with a communal lunch.
Click here for more details on how to book
Grubby Gang
@ Wildwood, Herne Bay
Saturday, April 2
Let the kids go wild in the woodland where they will learn new skills about animals and nature. Activities include den making, woodland games, nature crafts, digging for worms, nest building, tug of war, atlati (spear) throwing and lots more! Parents don't need to attend Grubby Gang - so relax and have a spot of lunch in the cafe, or take a walk around the park - or collect the kids at the end of the event.
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Handa's Hen
@ Gulbenkian Theatre, Canterbury
Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3
Based on the book by Eileen Browne, this beautiful and engaging show features 55 stunning puppets all created by hand for this brand new production. Join in with Handa and Akeyo as they sing and dance in search of Mondi, meeting a host of colourful animals and birds as they go. Brought to you by the same company that created Handa’s Surprise, join Handa and Akeyo on another exciting adventure in their Kenyan home.
Book tickets here
Kids for a quid
@ Kent and East Sussex Railway, Tenterden
Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3
Kids can go for a quid between Tenterden and Bodiam stations over the school holidays on the Kent and East Sussex Railway as part of a special offer running until Sunday, April 10. The railway stretches more than 10 miles between Tenterden and Bodiam stations and visitors of all ages will love the excitement of travelling on one of the country’s finest rural light railways.
Visit the website to book tickets.
Rapunzel Rocks
@ Theatre Royal, Margate
Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3
Join the fun in the all-new rock and roll family production of Rapunzel Rocks. From the producers of the Christmas panto Aladdin, Rapunzel has all the best traditions of a fairy tale but with a new twist. Full of magic, original rock and roll songs, dance routines, inspirational sets, fantastic costumes and laughter and enchantment that will thrill the whole family.
Book your tickets here
Wildlife Day Out
@ Wingham Wildlife Park
Saturday, April and Sunday, April 3
Wingham Wildlife Park has so much to offer for all ages. The family can spend the day encountering over 166 different types of animal species. There are tigers, crocodiles, red pandas, various species of snake, jaguar, emus, penguins and many more. You can walk through enclosures of lemurs, wallabies and deer. With talks and feeds happening daily throughout the park, you'll be spoilt for choice as you learn about some wonderful creatures. There's also an outdoor play area with giant lego, mini diggers and go-karts to hands on encounters, museum exhibits and beautiful picnic locations.
Click here to book tickets
