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near Tonbridge

You are cordially invited to a royal Easter weekend. Inspired by Queen Victoria’s supposed love of the holiday, there will be a hunt for Victorian-style eggs in the colourful gardens before the amusing and captivating Hunt for Easter Island panto on Easter Monday.

Enjoy this story of a fearless rabbit’s voyage to a far-away place from Aardvark Productions.

Easter Monday. Adult tickets cost £13.50. Tunbridge Wells

Join Little Red Riding Hood on the hunt for the perfect chocolate egg at the heritage steam railway.

Follow this interactive show, which begins on the station platform and continues onto the train, as Little Red Riding Hood and her friends perform slapstick comedy and magic tricks to create a train ride you’ll never forget. Trains run to Eridge and Groombridge.

Good Friday to Easter Monday. Adult tickets cost £15. Book online.

Stop your youngsters from climbing the walls and make the most of spending time together in the great outdoors this spring.

Canterbury

First-hand foraging is a great way to fall in love with nature. Find the best produce on your doorstep with this wildlife walk, where you can help yourself to hand-picked herbs, salad greens and edible flowers, all guided by an experienced forager.

Saturday, April 16. Adult tickets cost £20. Book by emailing forthandforage@ gmail.com.

Paddock Wood

Take a relaxing walk around one of Kent’s best-loved farms. The Easter nature trail takes place over the bank holiday weekend and gives you the chance to meet the farm animals, including spring lambs and piglets, and explore the huge outdoor space. There are plenty of activities too, from crazy golf to the adventure play park, to keep you busy.

From Good Friday to Easter Monday. Adult tickets cost £4. Book online.

Cranbrook

Follow footpaths, tracks and lanes through the beautiful High Weald countryside on this leisurely bank holiday walk.take in the landscape of the area, such as fields, woodlands and orchards, before exploring the delightful grounds of Sissinghurst Castle and tucking into a mid-walk picnic lunch.

Easter Monday. Adult tickets cost £3.50. Book online.

Finish off the half term by treating yourself to some well-deserved retail therapy with these unique shopping experiences.

Chatham

See this outdoor shopping centre transformed into a fun fair of food and craft stalls. Whether you want to pick up some homemade gifts or sample some local snacks, you can browse the range of stands that line the dockyard. Don’t forget to pick up a bargain at the outlet stores and stop off for some Easter prizes for the whole family.

Good Friday to Easter Monday. Entry is free.

Faversham

The historic town will be bursting with some of the best traders around over Easter. There will be just about everything - jewellery, artwork, vintage fashion, bath bombs, soaps, candles, homeware, cakes and more - on offer. While you’re in Faversham, why not catch a movie at the independent cinema, take a walk along the creek or head to one of the many cosy pubs or beer gardens?

Saturday, April 16. Entry is free.

Market Place in Faversham