EVENTS
WILDWOOD WONDERLAND
1 - 30 APRIL WILDWOOD WONDERLAND Wildwood Trust , Herne Bay www . kent . wildwoodtrust . org Time : 10am - 4pm Price : Wonderland Trail £ 3 , Rabbits Trail Free + Normal Admission Charges
Tumble down the rabbit hole into a Wildwood ‘ Wonderland ’ this Easter . The Mad Hatter will be hosting an infamous tea party in its 40-acre woodland wonderland , and everyone ’ s invited ! The resident wildcats will be grinning like … erm , Cheshire cats … and the dainty dormice will be playing the role of the teapot mice as the white rabbits lead visitors on an adventure they ’ ll remember for years to come .
The interactive trail will tell the story of Alice in Wonderland , with its infamous characters on hand to guide and goodie bags for those who make it to the end . There ’ ll be croquet for those brave enough to take on the Red Queen and a chance to dine at the Mad Hatter ’ s table before making some sweet treats to take home . Craft workshops will also be running for ‘ painting the roses red ’ and there ’ ll be a dedicated themed photo area for visitors to capture the magic .
3 APRIL JURASSICA SPECTACULAR Churchill Theatre , Bromley www . churchilltheatre . co . uk Time : 11am , 1pm & 3pm | Price : £ 10
Step into a marvellous , musical , magical world of Mesozoic mayhem !
Have you ever tangoed with a T-Rex ? Or sung opera with a Parasaurolophus ? Can you samba with a Spinosaurus ? Come along and boogie with a Brontosaurus !
The giant singing Stegosaurus sensation , Zukini Stellarini will take to the stage , alongside many of her dinosaur friends , including Tiny the terrific Triceratops - and a sneaky , cheeky Tyrannosaurus Rex or two ! The show features a variety of musical numbers and fun , interactive elements . Join a multitude of musical dinosaurs , huge and small , on a super singalong adventure !
4 - 14 APRIL A-MAZING EASTER Whitefriars , Canterbury www . whitefriars . co . uk Time : 11am - 5pm | Price : Free
Join in our craft activities , solve the maze and win Easter goodies ! The Easter marquee and maze will be located in Whitefriars Square . No need to book .
5 - 8 & 12 - 15 APRIL EASTER HOLIDAY DIESEL DAYS & YEW TREE FARM OPEN DAYS Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway , Sittingbourne www . bwlr . co . uk www . yewtreefarmschool . co . uk Time : 11am - 2pm | Price : £ 8
There ’ s lots to do this Easter holidays with activities , crafts , animal displays , cuddle corner , hunts and more . No need to book your train in advance , book your train time when you first arrive . Trains are running 11am to 2pm and are on a first come first serve basis .
7 - 10 APRIL LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD ’ S EASTER TRAIN RIDE Spa Valley Railway , Tunbridge Wells www . spavalleyrailway . co . uk Time : Departing from Tunbridge Wells Station at 9.45am , 12.30pm or 3.35pm Price : Adult £ 15 , Senior £ 14 , Child ( 2-15yrs ) £ 7.50 , Family ( 2 Adults & 2 Children ) £ 38
Packed full of slapstick comedy , magic and mayhem the performance is brought to you by the wonderful Radtastic Theatre . Fun begins at Tunbridge Wells West station before boarding the train where Little Red and her friends encounter the very hungry , Big Bad Wolf . But don ' t worry , she will outsmart him as you board the steam train , ready to embark on an exciting Easter egg hunt . Along the way , Little Red will hand out activity packs and colouring pencils to all her friends onboard .
Upon arrival at Eridge station , everybody will make their way on to the platform where Little Red and her friends will seek out the Easter Bunny and ask her for a special Easter egg for Granny .
With a basket full of chocolate , travel back to Tunbridge Wells West , while Little Red gives out eggs to everybody along the way .
7 - 9 APRIL BROADSTAIRS EASTER FOOD FESTIVAL Victoria Gardens , Broadstairs www . broadstairsfoodfestival . org . uk Time : 10am - 5pm | Price : Free
Combining great food and drink from some of The Garden of England ’ s most loved producers , the Broadstairs Easter Food Festival provides the opportunity to enjoy some special family time together . The event will include 100 stalls with produce and street food ; children ’ s cookery and chocolate making sessions and the chance to make your own Easter crown . Plus an eclectic mix of live music at the bandstand . A perfect foodie weekend !
New for 2023 - Hands on cookery led by The Chequers Kitchen , Deal ( Friday 7 April ) - Chocolate making workshops ( Saturday 8 April ) - Making Easter crowns ( Sunday 9 April )
7 - 10 APRIL EASTER ESCAPADES Dover Castle , Dover www . english-heritage . org . uk Time : 10am - 4pm Price : Adult £ 24 , Concession £ 21.60 , Child £ 14.40 , Family ( 2 Ad & up to3 Ch ) £ 62.40 . The Quest : £ 2
Join the performers at Dover Castle for four days of Easter fun . There ' ll be plenty of opportunity for the whole family to get involved in traditional games , activities and races , along with storytelling sessions throughout the day . Combine speed and steadiness to come out on top in the egg and spoon race . Then there ' s our sword school , which ' ll turn the little ones into bona fide blade masters ! After all that excitement , be sure to unwind to relaxing tones from historical musicians . You can also take part in an egg-stra special Easter Adventure Quest . Successful adventurers will be rewarded with a certificate and a tasty chocolate treat .
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