Easter is just around the corner!

Take advantage of the extra long weekend with not one but two bank holidays either side of it.

Effortlessly keep your whole family entertained over the Easter holidays in Royal Tunbridge Wells, and the surrounding area in Kent.

Things To Do In Kent at Easter

Following the cold winter period, attractions are ready to welcome visitors from near and far to Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding area this Easter.

Look out for special Easter family events and activities at the many attractions that are in the region.

Spring in England, with its pink and cream blossom bursting out and covering the trees in colour with the promise of sunshine and longer days to come, is an egg-cellent time to get outside!

There’s an abundance of family activities from Easter Egg Trails to gorgeous gardens across the Borough. Take some time to explore the stunning town of Royal Tunbridge Wells and further afield this Easter.

The Top Easter Trails in Tunbridge Wells

The children can spend their holiday hunting for chocolate on one of the many Egg-ceptional Easter Egg Trails in the region over the Easter holiday.

Top outdoor things to do for kids in Kent

  1. Bewl Water is a haven of water based activities. There’s the huge floating Aqua Park – essentially an inflatable obstacle course – sailing, kayaking, as well as the option to go cycling round the lake with your own bike or you could hire one!
  2. Experience nature and get all the great benefits that go with playing in the open air at Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest. Enjoy a day of wild adventure and let the kids run loose either in the forest or in one of the various natural play parks. Enjoyable at any time of the year. Feeling adventurous? Why not venture into the trees at Go Ape Bedgebury.
  3. Bowles Outdoor Activity Centre offers a variety of sporty things to do such as dry slope skiing, ‘snow’boarding, kayaking, canoeing and climbing.
  4. Family friendly walks are available on the Commons of Tunbridge Wells, Dunorlan Park. Walking the Tunbridge Wells common  and Rusthall Common trails are the perfect way to discover the amazing wildlife and plants that live on the doorstep of a town. Read our family friendly walks article for toddler friendly walks as well.
  5. The Fish Farm in Hawkhurst has several ponds for day fishing and is also home to Slap N Dash where you can paint your own crockery and ceramics  or enjoy other craft activities. Tuck into some delicious food at the Waterside café. This is a place where the whole family can happily amuse themselves.
  6. Grab your helmets, crank up the pedal power, and prepare to explore the picturesque landscapes and hidden gems around Tunbridge Wells with your little explorers. Read the full roundup up of family friendly cycling route. 

Rainy Day Easter Activities

Spend the morning ten pin bowling at Hollywood Bowl, Knights Park, North Farm then after a spot of lunch there, relax at the Odeon Cinema next door watching a family film.

Situated in the centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells, The Amelia Scott is a wonderful new cultural hub with a cafe, children’s library, museum and temporary exhibitions.

In the countryside, visit our engaging Cranbrook Museum for more on the history of the area with interactive artefacts for the kids.

Free to enter and free to park nearby, Cranbrook is a pretty town adorned with friendly, cosy cafés and independent boutiques. Nearby you will also find two National Trust properties, Scotney Castle and Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens.