Spring has arrived and it's time to get the family out exploring. This season, we've reached out to our friends at Kent Attractions and asked them to share their top spots for family days out this spring.
Plenty of outdoors and indoors fun for the holidays in May from Kent Attractions. Get the family together and enjoy an exhilarating jousting experience at Leeds Castle. Pick up the camera or paintbrush and get creative – it’s ArtWeek at Hever Castle and Gardens. Spring is celebrated with lambs and other farmyard friends at Mount Ephraim Gardens, Kent Life and the Rare Breeds Centre. If the weather is not so great why not go Scalextric Racing at The WonderWorks, Margate or dive into Brickwrecks: Shipbuilders of the Stormy Seas at The Historic Dockyard Chatham?
For a full list of events from Kent Attractions visit www.kentattractions.co.uk
Mount Ephraim Gardens, Faversham
4th – 5th May
Spring Lambs and Family Fun
Meet Stewart the farmer and his lambs. Get up close and personal with the spring time animals from Creepy Claws, take on the lamb trail, enjoy family story telling in the gardens and watch a brilliant falconry display from the Hawking Centre.
Leeds Castle
24th – 26th May
The Queen’s Joust
Join Leeds Castle for an exhilarating display of combat and action, elegant and unusual equestrian, and medieval living and feasting.
Gasp as lances crash, cheer for your champion, and watch as England, France, and Norway battle for the coveted cup—and the queen’s favour. If you’re looking for things to do in Kent with a dramatic twist, we’ll see you in the crowd.
Dover Transport Museum
25th May
Classic Car Show
The Classic Car Show is set to be bigger than ever in 2025. A great day out with full catering facilities available all day. Usual ticket prices for visitors will apply on the day with annual ticket holders welcome to attend at no extra cost.
Belmont House and Gardens, Faversham
29th May
Falconry Displays
Come along to see Joe and the team flying a variety of birds on the front lawn and you will be in for a real treat. From seeing Hopper, their vulture, soar above the parkland, to delving into the depths of their intelligent Caracaras from the Falkland Islands, or maybe experiencing the high speeds of a falcon swooping by your side and let’s not forget meeting their wonderful burrowing owls to discover their version of a take away!
Rare Breeds Centre, Woodchurch
24th May – 1st June
Woolly Week
Enjoy a flock of sheep-themed activities on the farm, alongside all your regular favourites! There’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Hever Castle and Gardens
24th May – 1st June
Art Week
Do you have a budding artist or photographer in the family?
Become an artist for the day and depict the Castle or gardens in any style, take part in a free art challenge or be inspired by the statues installed by the Astors in the Italian Garden. Explore the photo gallery and uncover the most cherished images of Hever Castle & Grounds.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
24th May – 1st June
Brickwrecks: Shipbuilders of the Stormy Seas
Plunge into May Half Term for an epic adventure on the high seas. Dive into the world of shipwrecks, pirates, and deep-sea adventures. Build your own adventure with interactive storytelling, get hands-on with shipbuilding, and navigate survival challenges in the ultimate shipwrecked adventure.
Kent Life, Maidstone
24th May – 1st June
The Great Outdoors
Get up close and personal with nature this May Half Term and join Kent Life for a weekend of outdoorsy fun! Take a visit to the critter cuddle corner and have a go at orienteering.
You can also visit the farmyard friends, enjoy indoor and outdoor play areas, fun farm rides, paint-a-pot studio, Mr Moo’s Messy Play, and more!
The WonderWorks, Margate
25th May – 28th May
Scalextric Racing
Ready, Set, Race! Will you be crowned champion of The WonderWorks Scalextric Race Event? Be in with the chance of winning a Scalextric set worth £149.99, with more prizes for 2nd and 3rd places.
