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supersonic age of Concorde. Build your own steam locomotive in a workshop. Entry is free with the
purchase of a TravelCard. Fares also include free entry into the award-winning Colonel Stephens Railway Museum, which tells the story of Colonel Stephens and the
APRIL April 1 – 23
A Castle in England Scotney Castle, Lamberhurst Scotney’s writer in residence, Jamie Rhodes, has studied archive material to find unusual snippets about the castle’s history to create five short stories, illustrated by graphic artists to accompany this new exhibition, with items not normally on display, from the castle’s hidden collection.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sc otney-castle 11am – 4pm Free exhibition, but normal admission prices apply.
April 1 – May 4 Bricks Britannia Kent and East Sussex Railway, Tenterden The centre point of this new exhibition is an impressive model of the iconic Flying Scotsman – built entirely from LEGO®. The exhibition charts the history of Britain from the Neolithic Stonehenge through to the
Kent & East Sussex Railway. Fares: Adults £18, Child (3- 15) £12 and a family (1+3 or 2+2) £38. visit
www.kesr.org.uk/bricks 10% discount on tickets booked in advance online.
April 14 The Great Easter Egg Hunt
Demelza Hospice, Bobbing, Sittingbourne Join the search for Cotton Tail and his friends through the beautiful grounds and
Hand-picked events and great days out around the county.
April 1 – 16 Alice’s Circus Adventures Groombridge Place, near Tunbridge Wells All the family can meet the Mad Hatter, Alice, The Queen of Hearts, Cheshire Cat and the forgetful White Rabbit in this fun-filled Easter event. The characters will thrill audiences with their circus tricks high up on the aerial hoop and aerial trapeze in the forest. There will be the Mad Hatter’s Show and the Hat Maker’s
Craft Workshop in the formal gardens. Queen’s croquet will be on the lawn beside the maze and birds of prey displays. 10am - 5pm daily. Adults £10.95, Child (3-12)/Senior Citizens £9.45, Family Tickets (two adults, two children) £35.95.
www.groombridgeplace.com for information and booking.
refreshments and pirate ship playground. Time slots from 10am- 3pm £2 per child – register at
www.demelza.org.uk
gardens at the children’s hospice near Sittingbourne. Find all 15 Easter bunnies to be rewarded with an egg-stra special chocolate prize! Stalls,
April 15 Faversham Hat Festival If you want to get ahead – get a hat! The popular Hat Festival and Parade are back, to encourage community involvement in a fun, creative and interesting way. Activities include hat- making workshops and a Hat Parade, which starts at 11am from the Hat Shop, West Street. Prizes for the best
April 14 – 17 Easter Fun Spa Valley Railway, Royal Tunbridge Wells Steam and Heritage Diesel trains will be running over the weekend and all children travelling will receive a
Images; Ightham Mote ©National Trust, Hannah Holohan; Mad Hatter ©Acting Moon Events
hat in a range of categories. Judging at the
Alexander Centre.
Contact Rachel Thapa- Chhetri at the Hat Shop on 01795 227071 or visit
www.facebook.com/ FavershamHatFestival
set of Easter Bunny ears to wear and a yummy chocolate egg! There’s also an Easter
Bunny competition – tick the sheet when you spot one as you travel through the High Weald to Eridge. Adults £12, Child £6, Seniors
£11, Family 2+2 or 1+3 £31.
www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk 01892 537715
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DISCOUNT FOR ONLINE BOOKING
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