Easter is a bit later than last year, which hopefully will bring some much needed warmth after a chilly few weeks! Tenterden is a great place to visit with the kids during the holidays, there are plenty of places to eat and drink and lots of independent shops to explore. We’ve highlighted some of the best places to visit, please let us know if we’ve missed any.
Kent and East Sussex Railway
Bunny eggstravaganza at the Railway! Hunt down the cheeky bunnies hiding around the station at Tenterden, board the train and enjoy our easter themed activity workbooks on board the train and then join our easter egg trail around the country station at Bodiam before claiming your delicious FREE prize in the Gift shop!
To add to the fun, from Good Friday 15th to Easter Monday 18th April, the Easter Bunny will be making appearances at Tenterden Town station during each day – a great opportunity to get that selfie! For this bank holiday weekend, children can also make their very own Easter crowns on-board the trains for no extra cost and decorate them during the journey.
Book your preferred date online and save on fares by booking online in advance. Activities detailed above are free for those purchasing tickets to travel with us and are not included with purchases of platform tickets.
Tenterden Town Station, Station Rd, Tenterden TN30 6HE
For full information Visit Kent and East Sussex Railway’s website
Smallhythe Place
Join an Easter adventure in nature at Smallhythe Place, a beautiful 15th century house tucked away just outside Tenterden. Indulge your senses and explore the garden, find the fun in nature. Pick up your adventure pack and discover the scents of spring, leap like a lamb and feel the textures of nature along with many more exciting activities. Explore and claim a chocolate egg once you have completed your adventure.
2 April to 18 April (whilst stocks last), 10am – 4.15pm. The trail costs £3pp plus normal admission. You do not need to book.
Smallhythe, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7NG
Hole Park Gardens, Rolvenden
The amazing Spring Gardens will be open from 1st April, come and see swathes of crocuses, narcissi and daffodils.along with the Bluebell Spectacular between 10th April and 9th May. Dogs are welcome and the Coach House Tea Room will be open, serving delicious light snacks and homemade cakes and scones.
Hole Park Gardens, Benenden Road, Rolvenden, Kent TN17 4JA
www.holepark.com
Rare Breeds Centre
The wonderful Rare Breeds Centre opens on 1st April. Easter holidays are their most popular time. Come and meet the animals from Lady Rhona the Shire Horse to Guinea Pigs, Owls, Pigs, Goats and Donkeys. Get to know the animals in the Children’s Barn, explore the Farm, see amazing Falconry Displays and there’s even a fabulous outdoor adventure play park with zip wires, swings and tyre snake to climb on! Lots of delicious food to enjoy from the Patio Takeway too!
For tickets please visit the Rare Breeds Centre website
01233 861493
Tenterden Museum
The museum is open from 1st April and there are lots of things for children to do. There are three different quizzes for children of all ages including the ever-popular Mouse Trail. Following a sheet of clues, you have to find the mice and see if you can answer the question that the mice are asking. Dotted around the Museum are some fun activities for children to do: guess “What’s in the Box”, play “Haul Away” or “Trap the Rat”. In our Kids Activity Zone there is table space for children to draw or colour and get hands on with some artefacts they can play with. They can collect a Wheels of Time badge here and get the latest information about the other museums they can visit in Kent.
Did you know that Tenterden has a Family Fun Trail you can follow to find out more about the town and its historical locations? You can pick up a paper copy in the Museum or download one here
Station Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HN
01580 764310
Model Railway Exhibition
If you’re a model railway enthusiast, pop along to St Mildred’s Church on Saturday 30th April for a fabulous exhibition of model railways. The Church tower will also be open, climb the 132 steps to enjoy the amazing views across Kent, all included in the entrance price. (Adults £5, Children £2 (5-15 yrs) Children under 5 free). Refreshments will also be available in the Church.
St Mildred’s Church, Church Road, Tenterden, TN30 6AT
Saturday 30 April 2022
10am – 4.30pm
