🌼 Hop Little Bunnies! Easter Adventures for Nursery Days Families near Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

Springtime in Kent is full of colour, play, and outdoor magic — perfect for little explorers from Nursery Days Nursery in Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Rainham, and Medway. From castle quests to farmyard fun, here’s your bright and bouncy guide to the best Easter events for toddlers and young children in 2026.

🐣 Hever Castle – Great Dragon Egg Hunt

Website: https://www.hevercastle.co.uk https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on/easter-family-fun/

Date & Time: 28 March – 19 April 2026

What to Expect:Hever Castle transforms into a magical world of dragons and springtime adventure. Children follow a colourful trail through the gardens, searching for dragon eggs hidden among tulips, topiary, and lakeside paths. Each egg reveals a clue that helps solve a secret puzzle, with a small prize waiting at the end. Over Easter weekend, little ones can even meet a friendly “dragon” for photos. Craft tents offer shield‑making and colouring activities, and the castle’s playgrounds give toddlers plenty of space to climb, slide, and explore.

🏰 Leeds Castle – Easter Adventures

Website: https://www.leeds-castle.comDate & Time: 03 Apr - 19 Apr 2026

What to Expect:Enchanted Easter at Leeds Castle: The Crystal of Lost Spring

As the warmth of spring approaches, the mythical creatures of Leeds Castle awaken from their winter slumber. Yet this year, an ominous shadow lingers. The Spring Crystal, holding the magic to start spring, has mysteriously vanished!

From 3^rd to 19^th April, discover six whimsical stations brimming with interactive challenges and vibrant performers, each offering delightful adventures and the opportunity to earn stamps in your adventure booklet.

As you wander through the breathtaking grounds, unravel the mysteries of the lost spring while encountering the enchanted keepers, before a charming ending where with the help of live performers you’ll restore the mystical magic. Immerse yourself in a world of wonder, filled with giant footprints, shimmering water sprites, and dancing fairies, creating an unforgettable magical experience. Let the adventure begin!

Your Quest Awaits: Complete fun challenges, solve clever riddles, and collect stamps from each keeper to help restore the Spring Crystal to its rightful place.

🐰 Biddenden Vineyards – Biddenden Bunny Hunt

Website: https://biddendenvineyards.com/products/bunny-hunt

Date & Time: 3 April – 18 April 2026

What to Expect:Families follow a charming trail through the vineyard, searching for Peter Rabbit and friends hidden among the vines. Children receive apple juice and chocolate treats, while adults can enjoy a wine tasting. The trail is gentle, scenic, and perfect for younger children who enjoy exploring at their own pace.

🏰 Dover Castle – Easter Adventure Quest

Website: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/dover-easter-quest-2026/

 Date & Time: Easter holidays 2026

What to Expect:Dover Castle’s Easter Adventure Quest invites families to explore the castle grounds while solving riddles and spotting hidden eggs. Children receive a chocolate reward at the end. The castle also hosts “The Big Brick Build,” where families help construct a giant LEGO model of the ancient lighthouse — a huge hit with little builders. The wide lawns and dramatic views make it a memorable day out.

🌳 Ightham Mote – Easter Adventures Trail

Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/ightham-mote/events/657f03e0-bede-46e7-9743-8dea00e136ac?origin=search

Date & Time: 21 March – 19 April 2026, 10am–5pm

What to Expect:This peaceful National Trust estate offers a gentle spring trail perfect for toddlers. Children follow simple clues around the gardens, collect stamps, and receive a chocolate egg at the end. The grounds are buggy‑friendly, with streams, bridges, and wildlife to spot along the way.

🌿 Box Hill – Easter Egg Hunt

Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/box-hill/events/c3465733-47a0-42a2-a850-8280619e1de0

Date & Time: 28 March – 12 April 2026, 10am–4pm

What to Expect:Box Hill’s Easter trail is a nature‑rich adventure with simple challenges, colourful markers, and a chocolate egg reward. Children receive bunny ears to wear as they explore the woodland paths. It’s a lovely choice for families who enjoy fresh air, gentle walking, and wildlife spotting.

🏰 Medway – Easter Trail

Website: https://www.medway.gov.uk/news/article/1872/easter_break_activities_in_medway

Date & Time: Easter holidays

What to Expect:Medway’s magnificent Easter trails are returning, with three trails across three amazing heritage sites and special prize badges up for grabs for each trail you complete.

Each trail has two activities, one aimed at younger adventurers and the other at experienced explorers!

Starting at the historic The Guildhall Museum with the White Rabbit Trail, keep an eye out for six white rabbits which are hiding at the museum.

Over at Rochester Castle, six different baby dragons have just hatched from their eggs! Can you find all of them as you explore the iconic and historic castle?  

Finally, at the picturesque Upnor Castle, the Easter bunny has dropped some colourful Easter eggs! As you look around the castle, keep track of how many eggs of each colour the Easter bunny dropped!

⚓ The Historic Dockyard Chatham – Great-ocean-egg-sploration

Website: https://thedockyard.co.uk/events/easter-great-ocean-egg-sploration/

Date & Time: 28 Mar - 19 Apr 2026

What to Expect:Help Horatio the Sea Hare save the ocean eggs!

Oh no! This Easter a powerful current has swept through the Historic Dockyard and scattered precious eggs from the sea creatures featured in Ocean Photographer of the Year across the ‘yard.  

If they are not found in time, they could be lost before they hatch. The race is on! 

Horatio is the ocean’s Easter Bunny. Instead of hiding chocolate eggs, Horatio lays long, curly ribbons of real ocean eggs and helps his ocean friends protect their nests.  

But the current has caused a commotion in the ocean and now eggs from Horatio’s friends have been carried far and wide.  

🐑 Kent Life Heritage Farm Park – Spring into Easter

Website: https://kentlife.org.uk/event/spring-into-easter/

Date & Time: 3^rd – 19^th April

What to Expect:Kent Life bursts into life at Easter with lambs, chicks, goats, and rabbits ready to meet little visitors. Children can join in craft sessions, follow an Easter egg hunt, enjoy tractor rides, and explore the outdoor play areas. It’s a warm, friendly farm experience ideal for toddlers.

🐇 Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway – 4 Days of Steam

Website: https://www.sklr.net/timetable-fares/special-events/easter/

Date & Time: 3^rd – 6^th April

What to Expect:Trains will be running all four days over Easter, 3rd-6th April, so that’s Four Days of Steam!

There will be an opportunity to pot your own flowers on Good Friday, we’ll provide everything so all you need to do is draw a wrap for your pot, add soil and the plug plant and you’re done – just be careful with it on the ride home!

There will be an Easter egg hunt on Easter Saturday, Sunday & Monday – find all the Easter eggs to win a prize.

🚂 Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway – Diesel Steam Day

Website: https://bwlr.co.ukDate & Time: 8^th – 17^th April

What to Expect:This volunteer‑run railway offers steam train rides, woodland walks, and Diesel train rides. Toddlers love the miniature engines, picnic areas, and open space to explore.

🐓 Rare Breeds Centre – Easter on the Farm

Website: https://www.canterburyoasttrust.org.uk/rare-breed-centre/whats-on/easter-on-the-farm/

Date & Time: 3 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

What to Expect:Children explore the farm, meet rare‑breed animals, and follow a colourful Easter trail. Indoor play barns and outdoor adventure areas make it a full day of fun for toddlers.

🌼 Final Thoughts

From castle quests to farmyard fun, Kent is bursting with toddler‑friendly Easter adventures in 2026. Nursery Days families can enjoy gentle trails, hands‑on crafts, animal encounters, and magical springtime experiences — all within easy reach of Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Rainham, and Medway.

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