April 2012

Sunday 1st April

Interactive children’s theatre production by award-winning Spotlites Theatre Productions. Peter Pan on Dinosaur Island at Spotlites @Kings Theatre.
http://www.spotlites.co.uk/

Monday 2nd – Monday 9th April
Spring into Easter at Leeds Castle. Follow a trail through the grounds to collect an Easter egg from the Bunny Burrow. Plus animal and craft activities. Additional charge of £2.50 per child applies.
http://www.leeds-castle.com/goto.php?ref=y&sess=+A5E5145191D51+F18435A52+9+B581D1058+E+357+9+25D1D1758&id=99

Monday 2nd April
Make a decoupage flower pot at This Art of Mine, near Maidstone.
£12 per child. To book a place call Gemma on 07792541149.
http://thisartofmineeventscalendar.weebly.com/school-holidays.html

Tuesday 3rd, 4th and 5th April
Easter egg hunt at Bedgebury.
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-6ljhxa

Tuesday 3rd & Tuesday 10th April
Drop-in family events at Tyland Barn near Maidstone.
http://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/pdfs/events-leaflet/Winter%20Events%20Guides.pdf

Wednesday 4th April FREE
Wildlife wander for all of the family at Cobtree Manor Country Park, Maidstone
ME20 7AE with the Medway Valley Countryside Partnership. 10am. To book call 01622 683695.

Wednesday 4th, Thurs 12th & Sunday 15th April
Interactive children’s theatre production by award-winning Spotlites Theatre Productions. Merlin’s Dragon at Spotlites @Kings Theatre.
http://www.spotlites.co.uk/

Wednesday 4th April
Easter Bunny Hunt at Riverside Country Park, Rainham. 11am – 3pm
Track the bunny through the park with a fun quiz trail. There will be a small prize for every child who enters. Suitable for children aged 5-12. Must be accompanied by an adult. £2.00 per child. Book in advance 01634 337432

Friday 6th – Sunday 15th April
Easter Egg trail at Hever Castle
http://www.hevercastle.co.uk/events-in-kent/NewsDetails/11-01-09/Annual_Easter_Egg_Trail.aspx

Friday 6th April
Easter Bunny Hunt at Capstone Farm Country Park. 11am – 3pm
Track the bunny through the park with a fun quiz trail. There will be a small prize for every child who enters. Suitable for children aged 5-12. Must be accompanied by an adult. £2.00 per child. Book in advance 01634 338191

Saturday 7th April
Nature detective’s high tech Easter trail at Cobtree Manor Country Park, Maidstone ME20 7AE. Time slots from 10am. A treasure hunt with a difference, using geographical positioning systems (GPS) to find clues hidden around the park. To book call The Medway Valley Countryside Partnership on 01622 683695.

Sunday 8th & Monday 9th April
Medway Festival of Steam and Transport at The Historic Dockyard, Chatham.
http://www.thedockyard.co.uk/steamandtransport

Sunday 8th & Monday 9th April
Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Upnor Castle. Sunday, 10am – 6pm
Storytelling and fun and games. For more information phone 01634 335880

Monday 9th April
Family karting day at Buckmore Park, near Rochester.
http://www.buckmore4kids.co.uk/content.php/28020

Monday 9th April
Orienteering Family Fun at Capstone Farm Country Park, 10am – 12noon. Test your orienteering skills around Capstone. Suitable for groups, families and individuals who are after a bit of an adventure. £1.50 per person. Book in advance on 01634 338191

Thursday 12th April
Parent and child fishing teaching Capstone Farm Country Park. 9 – 11am or 12noon – 2pm. Learn the basics of course fishing at Capstone. Aimed at beginners and those wanting to improve. All equipment and bait will be supplied. Suitable for children
aged 8-12. £8.00 per child. Book in advance on 01634 338191

Thursday 12th April
Discovery Day! at Tyland Barn Two Sessions: 10am -12 noon & 1 - 3pm. Meet expert, Peter Golding and find out about the rocks and fossils beneath our feet. Make a fossil to take away. Cost: £5 for an adult and child, £2 for additional children. Booking essential on 01622 662012.
http://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/pdfs/events-leaflet/Winter%20Events%20Guides.pdf

Thursday 12th – Sunday 15th April
BBC Good Food Show Spring at Glow, Bluewater, Kent. James Martin and host of top chefs will be whipping up seasonal recipes at this brand new show for food lovers in the South East. http://www.bbcgoodfoodshowspring.com/bluewater-offer

Thursday 12th and Friday 13th April
Seashore Safari at Reculver Country Park, 11.30am -1.30pm. Explore the rocky shore and hunt for marine creatures and discover how they have adapted to this extreme environment. A suggested donation of £1 appreciated. Contact: Reculver Visitor Centre 01227 740676.
http://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/pdfs/events-leaflet/Winter%20Events%20Guides.pdf

Friday 13th April
The Enormous Turnip. Interactive theatre for under 5s by award-winning Spotlites Production Company.
http://www.spotlites.co.uk

Sunday 21st April - FREE
The English Festival at Riverside Country Park in Gillingham. Enjoy and celebrate all things English and share in some family fun with culture, history and tradition.Children’s entertainment, have a go activities and much more.
http://www.medway.gov.uk/leisureandculture/events/theenglishfestival.aspx

Thursday 26th April
Magic Porridge Pot. Interactive theatre for under 5s by award-winning Spotlites Production Company.
http://www.spotlites.co.uk

Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th April
Country craft and food fair at The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood.
http://www.thehopfarm.co.uk/events/178/the-country-craft-and-food-fair/