A free fun-packed day for all the family is on the way at Kearsney Abbey - with a Farm and Forest Day at the park from 10am-3pm on Wednesday 15 April.
The event includes the chance to see farm animals, watch birds of prey flying displays, enjoy a variety of eco crafts, and take part in a whole range of environmentally themed activities. There will also be the chance to meet and find out more about DDC community services and a range of community partners.
There will be a free park and ride set up for the day, with parking at Crabble Athletic Ground, and a free shuttle bus service running between Dover Rugby Club and Kearsney Abbey, (see timetable below).
The day is to include:
- A range of animals, including goats, sheep, alpacas
- Birds of prey, with flight displays
- Marshmallow toasting
- Face painting
- Makers market
- Eco crafts
- Seed sowing
- Fire making
- Artefact touch table
- ‘Hammerschlagen’, (hammering competition)
- And lots more.
The car park at Kearsney Abbey will be open as usual, but visitors are encouraged to use the event park and ride service. A number of disabled parking spaces are available in the car park behind the café in Kearsney Abbey.
Cllr Lynne Wright, DDC Cabinet Member for Community said: “We are delighted to be able to bring the Farm and Forest Day back to the Kearsney Parks. This is all set to be a great fun event for all the family during the Easter holidays, and we look forward to seeing everyone enjoying a fantastic day out in the park.”
For more information on events at Kearsney Parks, please see the Kearsney Parks website at www.kearsneyparks.co.uk
Posted on 27 March 2026