EVENTS
KENT EVENTS ( APRIL 2022 )
EASTER AT WILDWOOD
2 - 18 APRIL EASTER AT WILDWOOD Wildwood , Canterbury www . wildwoodtrust . org
Time : Pre-bookable slots Price : Adults £ 13.45 , Child £ 10.95 , Family £ 40.45 , Under 3 ’ s Free
In celebration of the coming of Spring and the joys of natural rebirth , around 800 newly planted native trees - the majority of which are expected to be in bloom - will provide the perfect backdrop for a family photo . Eagle-eyed visitors can spot a glimpse of some new additions which could include baby boars , chough chicks , and baby storks . For those looking to learn more about some of the park ’ s magnificent animals , there ’ ll be a host of daily educational talks and some animal feeds as well as daily activities for young animal enthusiasts , with touch tables , craft workshops and even a bison trail .
2 - 18 APRIL SPRING INTO EASTER Kent Life , Maidstone www . kentlife . org . uk Time : 10am - 5pm Price : Adults £ 12 , Concessions £ 12 , Children ( aged 2-15 ) £ 12 , Family £ 44 , Members Free
Celebrate Easter and the baby boom that comes with spring . Meet the Kent Life lambs and goat kids , and even witness a bottle-feeding demonstration . Guests can hop on the farm tractor for a spin and get creative in the Paint A Pot studio .
From Friday 15 to Monday 18 April , the Easter Bunny will be visiting with some yummy treats so keep your eye out . Don ’ t forget to catch a show in the Big Top tent too . It ’ s going to be a big one !
2 APRIL JULIAN CLARY ‘ BORN TO MINCE ’ The Marlowe Theatre , Canterbury www . marlowetheatre . com Time : 7.30pm | Price : £ 27.50
Much loved comedian Julian Clary will bare his soul as never before in the interests of light entertainment in his new show Born to Mince .
2 APRIL HERITAGE TRANSPORT SHOW Kent Showground , Detling www . kcas . org . uk / heritage-transport-show Time : 10am - 4pm Price : Adult £ 10 , Children U13 Free
A celebration of classic and vintage cars , motorcycles , tractors , steam , stationary engines , commercial and military vehicles . Joined by the South East Bus Festival , the event also brings together a huge number of buses and coaches from across the South East and beyond . Step back in time to discover vehicles of the past with a display boasting over 1,000 vehicles . Don ’ t forget to catch a ride in a vintage bus , stop by the autojumble sale and farmers market , or sit back with a cup of tea and slice of cake from Mrs Hugh ’ s Vintage Tearoom .
4 - 18 APRIL MILLBROOK MINIS ’ EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Millbrook Garden Centres Gravesend and Staplehurst www . millbrookgc . co . uk Time : Various | Price : From £ 8.50
Treat the little ones this Easter and visit your local Millbrook Garden Centres in Gravesend and Staplehurst . From free Easter doodle hunts , half-price kids lunches , makeand-take bunny workshops , Adventures in Wonderland parties ( Gravesend only ) to meet-and-greet sessions with Our Amazing Animal World , there ’ s something for everyone to enjoy !
5 APRIL DOGS TRUST , CANTERBURY www . dogstrust . org . uk Time : 1pm - 3pm Price : Free | Age 7 +
Learn how to live happily and safely with four-legged friends with the Dogs Trust ’ s free workshops this Easter - aimed at helping families understand dogs and how to live happily and safely alongside them .
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