insideKENT Magazine Issue 25 - April 2014 | Page 113

easter events THIS SPRING THERE ARE COUNTLESS REASONS TO ENJOY KENT, SO SIMPLY SEEK OUT THE EASTER FUN-FILLED EVENT THAT SUITS YOU! Easter Lambing, Fun and Frolics! // 1-21 April Eggcellent Easter Family Fun // 5-21 April With lambing season upon us, Easter's the perfect time to see the centre's newborn lambs. Also, over the Easter weekend (18-21st April), and the weekend before (12-13th), join in with the Rare Breeds Centre's Easter bunny on their hunt for chocolate treats. There will also an Easter show, a chance to meet the animals, falconry displays and the start of the centre's infamous Pig Racing! 10.30am. Price: Adults £9.95, Children £8.50, Senior £8.50, Family £28. Group rates available. South of England Rare Breeds Centre Highlands Farm, Woodchurch, Ashford TN26 3RJ www.rarebreeds.org.uk / 01233 861493 Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, near Ashford, has plenty of eggciting offerings this Easter to keep the family entertained throughout the holidays. From fun-filled educational talks and self-guided trails, to animal-themed Easter egg hunts, there's something for everyone. 9.30am. Price: Adults £23.95, Children £19.95, Under 3s go free. Concessions available. Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Aldington Rd, Lympne, Hythe CT21 4PD www.aspinallfoundation.org/port-lympne / 0844 842 4647 Spring into Easter // 5-21 April Easter Holiday Family Fun // 5-21 April Head over to Ightham Mote this Easter and join in on a whole host of fun activities, from an exciting spring trail, to craft activities in the Squire's room. 10.30am. Price: Free admission, (normal charges apply). Ightham Mote, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks TN15 0NT www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ighthammote / 01732 810378. Ext.10 Easter Holiday Fun // 5-21 April It's Kent Life's favourite time of the year; not only will the farmyard will be buzzing with excitement due to the new spring arrivals, but visitors can help feed and look after the newborn animals too. What's more, there will be quad bikes, tractor rides, donkey rides, craft workshops and a yummy Easter egg trail. Over the Easter weekend of 18th – 21st April, there will also be face painting, a blacksmith, coconut shy and more. 10am. Price: Adults £9.25, Children (3-15yrs) £7.25, Concessions £8.25, Under 3s and members go free. Kent Life, Lock Lane, Maidstone ME14 3AU www.kentlife.org.uk / 01622 358841 Hever Castle and Gardens // 5-21 April Head down to Hever Castle and Gardens this Easter and take part in the Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt and a host of other Easter activities, including an Easter bonnet competition. See page 42 for more details. Gardens open at 10.30am; Castle opens at 12 noon. Prices: Adults £15.50, Children £8.70, Seniors £13.25, Family ticket £39.70. Hever Castle and Gardens, Hever, Nr Edenbridge TN8 7NG www.hevercastle.co.uk / 01732 865224 Take part in Penshurst's Easter Carrier Pigeon