Top Family Activities in Kent This Easter

Mo. Basuony

Published: March 30, 2026 3:21 AM ET

Top Family Activities in Kent This Easter

Families in Kent can choose from many spring outings this Easter. Options include castle quests, wildlife safaris, rail journeys and hands-on workshops.

Trails, hunts and garden adventures

Many estates run themed trails through gardens and grounds. These family activities in Kent mix puzzles, stamps and small prizes.

Betteshanger Country Park, Deal. A clue sheet leads to Billy the Easter Bunny. Available Saturday March 28 to Easter Monday. Book online.
Brogdale, Faversham. Spring orchard walks include puzzles, crafts and face painting. Runs Good Friday to Easter Sunday. Book online.
Dover Castle. A historical quest guides visitors across the site with a chocolate reward. Open March 28 to April 19. Book online.
Hever Castle, Edenbridge. A dragon-themed trail hides eggs in the gardens. Dates: March 28 to April 19. Book online.
Leeds Castle, near Maidstone. An enchanted trail features dragons and unicorns and a Spring Crystal hunt. Good Friday to April 19. Book online.
Lullingstone Castle and World Garden, Eynsford. Garden discoveries and woodland walks with prizes. Runs from Thursday April 2 to Easter Monday. Book online.
Penshurst Place, near Tonbridge. A bonnet-themed trail, crafts and storytelling. March 28 to April 19. No need to book.

Wildlife experiences and safaris

Animal parks offer seasonal activities and special ticket deals. These are ideal for younger children and animal fans.

Howletts Wild Animal Park, Bekesbourne. £10 kids’ tickets during the holidays. Activities include an Easter trail and animal treat-making. See Lekedi, a newborn western lowland gorilla. March 28 to April 19. Book online.
Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve, Hythe. Half-price children’s tickets are available, limited to 150 per day. Safari bingo and a spring trail run March 28 to April 19. Book online.
Powell-Cotton Museum, Birchington-on-Sea. Indoor gallery clues and an outdoor Quex Gardens trail. Select dates March 28 to April 19. Book online.
Quex Adventure Farm Park, Birchington-on-Sea. Live shows, chocolate treats and fancy dress encouraged. Select dates from March 28 to Easter Monday. Book online.

Railway rides, museums and family workshops

Historic trains and creative sessions add variety to a county break. Many venues combine travel with Easter fun.

Kent and East Sussex Railway, Tenterden. Activity sheets on board and free crafts at Bodiam station. Runs March 29 to April 19. Book online.
Spa Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells. Peter Rabbit visits stations. Steam and heritage diesel services operate on Easter Sunday and Monday. Book online.
Historic Dockyard Chatham. Underwater-themed Easter activities link to the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition. March 28 to April 19. Book online.
The WonderWorks, Margate. Hobby-based workshops include biscuit decorating and model painting. Select dates from Easter Monday to April 19. No booking needed. On April 19, children can enter for £1.