Easter Events in Kent 2026: Egg Hunts, Family Days Out and Easter Activities 🐣

Looking for the best Easter events in Kent in 2026? From magical Easter egg hunts and family trails to lambing experiences, farm parks and spring days out, there are plenty of ways to keep the kids entertained over the Easter holidays. Whether you're searching for Easter activities in Kent, places to see newborn lambs, or fun family days out over the Easter weekend, this guide rounds up some of the best events happening across the county. 🌸🐰

🧚 Enchanted Easter at Leeds Castle

📅 3rd–19th April

Step into a magical world this Easter at Leeds Castle with The Crystal of Lost Spring adventure. As spring approaches, the castle’s mythical creatures awaken – but the magical Spring Crystal has vanished! Families can explore the beautiful grounds, visiting six whimsical stations packed with interactive challenges, riddles and lively performers while collecting stamps in an adventure booklet (£2.50 including a treat). Along the way, meet enchanting characters like Aragon the Dragon, Cloverhoof the Unicorn, Daisybell the Fairy and Mossgob the Troll as you work together to restore the magic of spring.

🐰 Biddenden Bunny Hunt at Biddenden Vineyards

📅 3rd– 18th April

Explore the beautiful vineyard at Biddenden this Easter with their popular Bunny Hunt trail. Families can follow a self-guided 90-minute adventure around the Kentish estate searching for Peter Bunny and his friends. Children collect the bunny names along the way and receive a large bottle of Biddenden Apple Juice and a chocolate treat, while adults are rewarded with a bottle of Biddenden still wine and entry into the Easter hamper raffle. Tickets are £8 per child (under 1s free) and £17 per adult, making this a fun Easter outing for the whole family.

🐣 Easter Adventures at Chartwell

📅 21st March – 19th April

Follow the Easter trail through the beautiful spring gardens at Chartwell and enjoy a series of family-friendly games and challenges along the way. Little adventurers can take part in activities inspired by the age-old question “What came first – the chicken or the egg?” Complete the trail to earn a chocolate egg prize, plus bunny ears and a trail sheet. Trails cost £3.50 per child (plus normal admission) and include dairy or vegan and Free From chocolate options, making it a fun Easter outing for the whole family.

🚂 Easter Fun on the Kent & East Sussex Railway

📅 29th March – 19th April

Photo: Caroline Warne 

Hop aboard the Kent & East Sussex Railway this Easter holiday where kids travel free and can enjoy an Easter-themed activity sheet during their journey. Once completed, little passengers can collect a special K&ESR Easter badge from the gift shop at Bodiam Station or from the Travelling Ticket Inspector. Families can also enjoy free Easter crafts at Bodiam Station, including decorating wooden eggs, colouring sheets and making origami rabbits. Over the Easter bank holiday weekend (3rd – 6th April), keep an eye out for the Easter Bunny making appearances at Tenterden Town Station – perfect for a family photo! 🐰

🌸 Easter at Brogdale Collections

📅 3rd – 5th April

Celebrate Easter at Brogdale Collections with a fun-filled orchard trail and activities for the whole family. Children can enjoy crafts, face painting, and spotting the Easter Bunny, while families explore the beautiful orchards bursting with spring blossom. Tickets include all activities and cost £23 for a family (2 adults & 2 children 1–15 years), £8 per adult, £5 per child, with under 1s free. With wildlife gardens, a playground, café and Tiddly Pomme shop, it’s a perfect day out for fresh spring air and family fun.

🌳 Easter Trail at Betteshanger Park

📅 28th March – 6th April

Hop along the Easter Trail at Betteshanger Park for a fun-filled adventure through the woods! Children receive a clue sheet to guide them along the trail, and once all the clues are solved, they can meet Billy the Easter Bunny for a treat and a photo opportunity. Tickets are £12 per child and £4 per adult, with parking not included. A perfect way to enjoy the outdoors and make Easter memories!

🐉 The Great Dragon Egg Hunt at Hever Castle

📅 28th March – 19th April

Enjoy a magical Easter adventure at Hever Castle with The Great Dragon Egg Hunt. Families can explore the historic castle grounds following a themed trail to discover hidden dragon eggs, learning fun dragon facts and collecting letters to solve a secret word puzzle along the way. Once completed, young adventurers can claim a prize. There are also dragon shield craft activities for children and the chance to meet Inferno the Dragon over the Easter weekend (3rd – 6th April). With spring blooms filling the award-winning gardens, it’s a fantastic Easter day out for the whole family.

🐣 Easter Egg Hunt at Knole

📅 21st March – 19th April

Head to Knole this spring for a fun-filled Easter trail through the beautiful parkland. Families can tackle a series of playful challenges including navigating the Gatehouse Tower maze, testing their aim with bucket toss, balancing across beams and making music along the way. Complete the trail to receive bunny ears, a trail sheet and a chocolate egg(with dairy-free and vegan options available). Trails cost £3.50 per child plus normal admission, and pre-booking is essential during school holidays and weekends.

🎩 Easter at Penshurst Place & Gardens

📅 28th March – 19th April

Enjoy a spring day out at Penshurst Place & Gardens with the Easter Rabbit’s Bonnet Bonanza Trail. Families can follow the playful garden trail searching for missing bonnet-making items scattered across the gardens, with a sweet treat waiting at the finish. Throughout the holidays there are also drop-in Easter craft sessions where children can create chicks and bunnies to take home. On 6th April, don’t miss the lively “Hunt for Easter Island” storytelling show, a fun panto-style adventure with colourful characters and plenty of laughs. All activities are included with standard garden admission, making it a lovely Easter outing while the gardens burst into spring bloom.

🐰 Easter Bunny Hunt at Great Comp Garden

📅 3rd – 6th April

Hop over to Great Comp Garden this Easter bank holiday weekend for their annual Children’s Easter Bunny Hunt. Families can explore the beautiful gardens searching for eight hidden bunnies, each carrying a letter. Younger children can enjoy spotting the bunnies, while older ones can try to solve the anagram to win a free chocolate prize. Entry to the hunt is free with normal garden admission (£12 adults, £4 children aged 5–17, under 5s free). With magnolias in bloom and a cosy tearoom serving homemade cakes and lunches, it’s a lovely spring day out for the whole family.

⚓ The Great Ocean Egg-sploration at The Historic Dockyard Chatham

📅 28th March – 19th April

Join Horatio the Sea Hare for an egg-citing Easter adventure at the Historic Dockyard Chatham. A powerful current has scattered precious ocean eggs across the dockyard, and young explorers are needed to help find them! Follow the trail, search for the hidden eggs and match them to the sea creatures on your trail sheet while discovering fascinating ocean facts along the way. Complete the mission and return the eggs to the nesting ground to receive a chocolate prize. This interactive trail is included with Dockyard admission, making it a great family activity over the Easter holidays.

🐰 Bouncing Bunnies Easter Trail at Quex Adventure Farm Park

📅 Selected dates 28th March – 6th April

Hop down to Quex Adventure Farm Park this Easter for the Bouncing Bunnies Easter Trail, a fun-filled event from the creators of The Elf Express. Families can follow the trail, enjoy sweet treats, Easter eggs and bunny ears, take a ride on the Bunny Express tractor, meet the Easter Bunny, and even plant a carrot with Farmer Quex. Your ticket also includes full access to the farm park, where kids can enjoy play areas, giant sandpits, bouncy pillows, mini tractors and meet the adorable farm animals. A brilliant Easter day out packed with activities for the whole family.

Lambing Experiences Across Kent

📅 February – May (peak in March and April)

Spring is the perfect time to see newborn lambs across Kent, with farms welcoming visitors for bottle-feeding, farm tours, and educational experiences. Top 2026 lambing events include:

• The Rare Breeds Centre – Meet lambs, baby goats and chicks, 3rd–19th April

• Four Winds Farm – Lambing weekend 18th–19th April.

• Broadlees Farm – Lambing open days 3rd-19th April

• Hadlow College – Lambing weekend 25th–26th April.

• Frampton Farm – Private “Meet the Lambs” visits and bottle-feeding experiences, March & April.

• Roundoak Farm – meet the lambs 11th and 13th May.

• Little Ant Farm – Meet the Lambs 5th and 6th April

• Mount Ephraim Gardens – Meet the lambs 3rd and 4th May