Easter Family Fun Day - Maidstone

Schedule

Thu Apr 16 2026 at 10:30 am to 02:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Mote Park | Maidstone, EN

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A fun, family activity session in Mote Park, to connect with the local river and learn more about what lives there.
About this Event

Join us:

To celebrate our local streams and rivers, we are running easter themed holiday sessions focusing on the river and what lives around it.

On Thursday 16th, there are two sessions available:

  • 10:30am - 12pm
  • 1pm - 2:30pm

These are family friendly, for young people 6 - 11 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Younger children can attend, however all activities may not be age appropriate.

What you'll do:

  • River themed scavenger hunt
  • Nature art
  • River sampling


What you need to know

đź•’ When: Thursday 16th April.

  • Session 1: 10:30am - 12pm
  • Session 2: 1pm - 2:30pn

📍Where to meet:: Mote Park, in front of Mote House

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👉 Booking is essential so we can plan sessions.

⏰ Booking closes at midnight, April 15th.


What do you need to bring?

  • Water bottle (filled up!)
  • Warm, weather appropriate clothing
  • Wear sturdy shoes /wellies and clothes you don't mind getting a bit dirty


Accessibility: Activities will take us off-paths and working on the ground. Some areas mya be muddy. If you have any questions about access or physical requirements, please get in touch before the event.


Good to know

  • We’ll contact you if severe weather means we need to reschedule
  • Please check your junk folder for confirmation emails


Questions?

Please email us at [email protected]




Legal bits

To read our Health and Safety Guidelines for this event please click HERE.

Photos and video footage will be taken at this event and used by the Trust for promotional purposes (including but not limited to printed materials, social media, newsletters and the website) and potentially shared with our external partners and funders. From time to time, external media agencies could also take photos, film or record our events.

The Trust’s lawful basis for processing this is “Legitimate Interests” under the General Data Protection Regulations. As an individual you have rights. If you wish for SERT to stop processing this data for you, please talk to a member of staff or email [email protected].

To read our Privacy Policy and see how we use and look after the information you provide when booking your spot at our events please click HERE.


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Kerry W will be hosting this event.

Kerry is a qualified geography teacher, with over 20 years experience working with 6-18 year olds. Before joining SERT she was working as an Education Co-ordinator for Forestry England. She is passionate about outdoor learning and engaging young people with the natural environment. she also volunteers with a local Scout Group and has been a leader for over 10 years.

Outside of work, she enjoys paddleboarding, wild-swimming and spending time at the beach, or walking over the South Downs and Ashdown Forest.

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Where is it happening?

Mote Park, Mote Avenue, Maidstone, United Kingdom

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