Easter 2026 in Medway: Days out with the Kids

16th March 2026

Whether you’re planning a fun-filled spring break or a day out, you’ll find plenty to enjoy.

Experience the magic of Easter in Medway by exploring themed trails at our historic Rochester sites. Follow the enchanting Gonks garden trail at Eastgate House, embark on a quest to find baby mythical animals at Rochester Castle, or seek out golden eggs hidden throughout the Guildhall Museum.

The fun continues at the Great Ocean Egg-Sploration event at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, where families can join sea hare Horatio on an adventure to save the ocean eggs. Be sure to visit the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition, featuring 116 award-winning photographs. This inspiring display showcases the finest ocean, wildlife, and underwater photography from around the globe.

On 5 and 6 April, experience the Fantasy Festival at Fort Amherst, where the tunnels will come alive with a spectacle of fairies, goblins, Star Wars icons, Pirates of the Caribbean, Doctor Who characters, fantasy creatures, dragons, and many more exciting guests.

This Easter, leave the car behind and take the train with Southeastern. Enjoy great value offers to Medway, including Kids Travel for a Quid!
And that’s just the beginning—there’s so much more to discover in Medway this Easter.

1 Easter Trail at Rochester Castle

2 Gonks in the Garden Trail

3 The Great Ocean Egg-Sploration

4 Easter Trail at the Guildhall Museum

5 Fantasy Festival

And that’s just the beginning—there’s so much more to discover in Medway this Easter.

For more information on these and many other events, visit our events page.