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 26-27th. 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 5th-21st, Broadlees Farm welcomes families to observe lambing in a traditional setting – you may even see a lamb being born! Admission is £8 for adults and £6 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 meet 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 from the 7th to the 21st April. Groups of up to eight can enjoy an exclusive hour’s session in the barn, 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, on the 21st? Here, guests will get a longer session to meet all baby animals born for the spring, including lambs, kid goats, piglets, calves, and perhaps even chicks and ducklings.
Four Winds Farm Lambing Days
Four Winds Farm in Bidborough hosts its lambing days on Good Friday (April 18th), and April 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 April 5th to 21st.
Kent Life Easter Eggstravaganza
This Easter weekend, Kent Life is inviting visitors to ‘spring into Easter’ with its variety of Easter activities, which includes animal feeding sessions, farm rides, and their biggest egg trail yet.
Lullingstone Castle Easter Trail & Quiz
Lullingstone Castle and The World Garden kick off their 2025 season with an Easter Trail & Quiz from April 17th to 21st. 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.
Belmont House Easter Fair
Join the fun at Belmont House this April 20th, where Easter eggs will be hidden among the grounds and beautiful gardens. Easter-themed crafts will be hosted in the Orangery, while guests can enjoy falconry displays over lunchtime, courtesy of Kent Falconry Centre.
National Trust Easter Trails
The National Trust offers a series of Easter trails and activities across various properties in Kent and East Sussex, including 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.
- Scotney Castle – March 29th to April 21st
- Ightham Mote – March 29th to April 21st
- Bodiam Castle – April 5th-21st
- Emmetts Garden – April 5th-21st
More family-friendly activities to enjoy this April
Beyond lambing and egg hunts, there are plenty of events and activities to keep little ones busy over the Easter holidays:
Leeds Castle: Easter Quest
From April 5th to 21st, Leeds Castle invites families to participate in an uproariously adventurous Easter quest. Inspired by the bestselling Horrible Histories books written by Terry Deary, this adventure promises a blend of history and fun where participants will create and use their own knightly kit and skills, all set within the castle’s picturesque grounds.
Kent & East Sussex Railway Easter Activities
From April 18th to 21st, enjoy a nostalgic train journey with Kent & East Sussex Railway, complete with Easter-themed activity sheets for children. Keep an eye out for the Easter bunny at Tenterden, and participate in the ‘Run Away Bunnies’ hunt at Bodiam station, before hopping into the gift shop at either Bodiam or Tenterden Station for a Bunny badge.
Easter Bonnet & Easter Egg Giveaway at The Oval Bandstand, Margate
On Saturday April 19th, The Oval Bandstand in Margate is hosting an Easter bonnet parade and Easter egg giveaway. The event is free, however visitors should make sure to register ahead of time.
Wild Science Easter Adventure at The Quarterhouse, Folkestone
Swap the traditional Easter egg hung for scientific discovery at the Quarterhouse this Easter, with live demonstrations and hands-on experiments. Running on April 15th, this event offers children the opportunity to touch, hold, and learn about a variety of animals, from mammals to reptiles and invertebrates.
Where to stay
For those seeking a rustic retreat within nature, look no further than our shepherd’s huts. The Romney, Rumwold, and The Lookerer on Romney Marsh serve up all the charm of the Romney March landscape, including panoramic views of grazing sheep and open skies, alongside thoughtful, cosy touches.
In Tankerton, just a pebble’s throw from Whitstable, a subtly stylish coastal gem of a holiday house awaits, along with its very own beach hut (all the better for enjoying the fabulous weather we’ve been having!). Sleeping 8, Little Beach House is the perfect holiday home for two family units travelling together, its bunk room allowing for the children to be tucked in all together while the grown-ups socialise into the little hours.
We also have a couple of properties on the Kent-Sussex border: Hearts of Oak, a charming cottage that sleeps six and is situated right in the heart of the village of Biddenden, and Staplecross’ Wheelwrights Cottage, a holiday home that combines traditional appeal with modern amenities that’s ideal for couples and small families.
