EASTER
IN KENT
EASTER
EASTER BUNNY BREAKFAST AT DOBBIES GARDEN CENTRES
A TIME OF CELEBRATION AND FEASTING SINCE THE EARLIEST DAYS OF CHRISTIANITY , THE EVOLUTION OF EASTER HAS SEEN THE FESTIVAL BECOME A CHERISHED TIME TO SPEND WITH LOVED ONES WHILE WELCOMING IN ALL THE GLORIES OF A NEW SEASON .
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WATER LANE
THE WHITE HORSE
Over the centuries , Easter became associated with many different and much-loved traditions which are still celebrated today . From baked goods to ball games and bunnies , there are plenty of delightful ways to make this Easter one to cherish . Whether it ’ s plump and spicy hot cross buns toasted with melted butter , or indulgent Sunday dinners served with crispy roasties , spring greens and a traditional Easter bird , you enjoy an array of dining experiences perfect for marking any occasion through food in Kent . For families with children looking for all the traditional fun courtesy of the Easter bunny , look no further than this county with its myriad of stately homes , castles and gardens who have welcomed him onto their grounds to host his fabulous Easter egg hunts . A time full of frivolity , Easter fun comes in lots of other forms in Kent too ; from theatre and exhibitions , to craft fairs and bunny-themed breakfasts .
MOUTHWATERING EASTER MEALS
Water Lane , Hawkhurst www . waterlane . net
During the early months of 2023 , Water Lane ’ s head chef Jed Wrobel is writing the ‘ Carnation House ’ menus by drawing inspiration from some of his favourite cookery writers . Seasonality is at the core of his recipes , and the Water Lane menu celebrates his influence alongside what the garden has to offer in April . Simple cooking with the best possible ingredients will make up the menu this Easter , with Jed cooking dishes inspired by Joyce Molyneax . Featuring a walled garden with a vinery , Victorian glasshouses , restaurant and shop , Water Lane is one of the best restaurants to welcome in the spring with all the delights of the outdoors .
The White Horse , Boughton-Under-Blean www . thewhitehorseboughton . com
A charming village pub nestled in an idyllic Kentish village near Faversham and framed by blossom orchards , The White Horse is a lovely spot to celebrate Easter . The spring menu has all the seasonal delights we relish at this time of year , with classic hearty pub dishes to unique dishes combining culinary flavours from across the globe . If you need more than a meal to soak up all the charm of this quintessential Kentish gem , why not stay the night ? Formerly a 16th-century coaching inn , the premises have been lovingly renovated to create a charming destination , complete with traditional open fireplaces and original beams . Complemented by sumptuous furnishings and décor , The White Horse is ready to welcome guests as it has done for centuries .
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