Spring is a time of renewal and, at Bloom Stays, we can’t help but love the season for its fresh bursts of colour and new blooms (it is in our name, after all!). As the countryside of Kent and East Sussex awakens, there’s plenty to celebrate this time of year, from the arrival of woolly newborn lambs to the thrill of Easter egg hunts.

With longer days and milder weather, we see this time of year as the perfect opportunity to get outdoors with the family and embrace all that spring has to offer. Whether you’re looking to meet friendly farm animals, take part in seasonal festivities, or simply enjoy the fresh air, we’ve rounded up some of the best Easter events happening across the region throughout the April break.

 

Lambing season in Kent & Sussex

Lambing season is all about fresh starts, fluffy faces, and the simple joy of watching wobbly-legged lambs finding their feet. Whether you’re visiting for the cuteness overload or to soak up a bit of countryside charm, here are some of the best spots to visit new lambs in the county:

  • Hadlow College Lambing Weekend

    Join Hadlow College for their annual Lambing Weekend on April 25-26th. While the newborn lambs are the stars of the show, this event presents plenty of activities for making a day of it, including arts & crafts, tractor trailer rides, archery, birds of prey displays, competitions, fun fair rides, and food & drink vendors.

  • Broadlees Farm Lambing Days

    This family-run working farm offers a very special visiting opportunity this Easter – the only time it opens to the public across the year! From April 3rd-19th, Broadlees Farm welcomes families to observe lambing in a traditional setting – you may even see a lamb being born! Admission is £9 for adults and £7 for children and senior citizens; no booking is necessary.

  • Little Fant Farm Lambing Sessions

    Head to Maidstone’s Little Fant Farm on the weekend of April 5-6th, and you’ll get to see all their newborn lambs, and ask their local shepherd about all things lambing. The farm’s tea barn will be open, and selling a selection of homemade cakes, sausage rolls, and beverages. Under 2s visit free, and well-behaved dogs on leads are also welcome.

  • Frampton Farm Lambing Experience

    Located between Folkestone and Dover, Frampton Farm offers private lambing sessions across several dates from the 28th March to the 19th April. Groups of up to eight can enjoy an exclusive hour’s session in the barn and polytunnel, meeting the farm’s lambs and kid goats. For a lambing experience with a difference, why not book in to the farm’s Spring Baby Animal Experience? Here, guests will get a longer session to meet all baby animals born for the spring, including kid goats, piglets, and crias (baby alpacas).

  • Four Winds Farm Lambing Days

    Four Winds Farm in Bidborough hosts its lambing days on April 18th and 19th this year. Here, families can see newborn lambs, enjoy sheep shearing demonstrations, view sheepdog displays, and participate in various farm activities.

Easter egg hunts & trails

Easter just isn’t Easter without the excitement of a good old-fashioned egg hunt. For those in it for the chase this month (or maybe just the chocolate), the following trails are ready to be explored:

  • Betteshanger Park Easter Trail

    Enjoy an outdoor Easter adventure at Betteshanger Park, where children can follow a themed trail, solve clues, and earn a chocolatey reward at the end. The event runs from March 28th to April 6th.

  • Kent Life Easter Eggstravaganza

    This Easter, Kent Life is inviting visitors to ‘spring into Easter’ with a variety of Easter activities spread across several weeks, including animal feeding sessions, farm rides, and Farmer George’s Easter Trail – among others.

  • Lullingstone Castle Easter Trail & Quiz

    Lullingstone Castle and The World Garden kick off their 2026 season with an Easter Trail & Quiz from April 2nd to 6th. Here, aspiring plant hunters will be able to scour The World Garden and its grounds for Easter clues, before reporting back on their discoveries to claim an Easter-themed surprise.

  • Battle Abbey Easter Quest

    Taking place from March 28th to April 19th, the Easter Quest at Battle Abbey invites children to explore the historic battlefield while solving clues. Completing the quest earns participants a certificate and chocolate reward, all for the price of £2 per child (in addition to admission).

  • Walmer Castle & Gardens Easter Quest

    Families visiting Walmer Castle can take part in an Easter Quest this spring, following clues through the gardens and grounds to uncover hidden eggs. The quest costs £2 per child, with no advance booking required.

  • National Trust Easter Trails

    The National Trust offers a series of Easter trails and activities across various properties in Kent and East Sussex, including Bateman’s, Ightham Mote, Scotney Castle, and Emmetts Gardens. For £3.50 plus admission, participants receive an Easter-themed trail sheet, bunny ears, and a choice of dairy or vegan / free from chocolate egg.