Farmers' Market, New Art Gallery & Sound Baths
If anything there's TOO much to do this Easter...
The Easter holidays are now in full swing, and hopefully you’ve all been enjoying the Bank Holiday weekend so far. I know I have!
The Food Festival was on all weekend, I enjoyed my first açai bowl of the season on the beach at Namaka, there’s been so many Easter events in town, and, for a Summer lover like me, it’s been very exciting to see so many places opening up their doors for the season over the last few days too.
We made it through!
If you need inspiration for what to do with your Easter Monday today, as well as the rest of the week, there’s loads of options below, plus more that still apply on last week’s newsletter too.
Let’s hope for some endless sunny days so we can make the most of it all!
Until next week, don’t miss out - Kim xx
🖼 New Art Gallery Opening
Open 7 days a week, 11am - 5pm / Gallery@37
An exciting new contemporary art gallery has just opened in the centre of Broadstairs. Gallery@37 opened its doors on Saturday and will be providing a dedicated space for local artists and makers to show and sell their work going forwards. It’s a great addition to the High Street. Pop on in, see the new space and the art on display.
More info
🎥 Film: Broken English (15)
Fri 10 Apr, 7.30pm, Sat 11 Apr, 7.30pm, Sun 12 Apr, 4pm / Palace Cinema
A bold portrait of the inimitable singer, songwriter and icon Marianne Faithful is coming to Broadstairs this week. Tilda Swinton leads the cast, with appearances from the likes of Nick Cave, Courtney Love and Suki Waterhouse. If you’re wanting something for the kids instead, then animated adventure film Arco is also showing.
🎟️ From £8 / Book here
🎶 I Can’t Believe It’s Not Buddy
Sat 11 Apr, 7.30pm / Sarah Thorne Theatre
One for fans of Buddy Holly. Promising a “rock 'n' roll concert straight from the fifties”, tribute act Spencer J & the Copy-Cat Crickets will be bringing the music back to life, with hits like Peggy Sue and Shake, Rattle and Roll.
🎟️ From £20 / Book here
🦐 Tapas Tuesdays
Every Tue from 5pm / Forno Lounge
Needing foodie inspiration for your Tuesday nights? Try the weekly tapas deal at Forno Lounge. Choose three of their tapas plates and get a glass of wine or a soft drink for £14.50.
Book here
🍕 2-4-1 Pizza
Wed, 4pm - 9pm / Neptunes Hall
The perfect Wednesday night out – buy one pizza, get the other free in our favourite pub by the sea. What’s your order? Mine’s the Spanish Archer.
Book here
🥖 Broadstairs Farmers’ Market
Sun 12 Apr, 10am - 1pm / Bleak House Gardens
It’s time to hit up the monthly Farmers’ Market again! Taking place in their gardens on the second Sunday every single month, it’s filled with fresh produce, locally baked bread, jams and preserves, fresh baked pies, artisanal goods, and much, much more.
🎟️ Free / More Info
🎸 Bands on the Sands
Mon 6 Apr, 2pm and Sun 12 Apr, 3pm / Broadstairs Pavilion
It must be Spring because Bands on the Sands returned to The Pavilion this weekend. You can enjoy even more music on their outside stage this week too. This afternoon you can catch Crush, while Ritchie Triangle will be taking to the stage on Sunday.
🎟️ Free / More info
📝 Quiz Night
Tue 7 Apr, 7pm / The Royal Albion Hotel
The wonderful Rachel will be back this Tuesday with her weird and wonderful monthly Quiz Questions, make sure you book your table in advance!
🎟️ £2 / More info
🥂 Easter Sip and Paint
Sun 12 Apr, 1pm - 4pm / Flowers and Felicity’s
Paint a vase for your Spring flowers and a cute little egg cup while enjoying a delicious afternoon tea along with some bubbles, all led by artist Kali Wilson.
🎟️ £45 for adults / £25 for children (11 and over) / Book here
🏴☠️ Two-Tone Pirates
Sun 12 Apr, from 5pm / Legends Live Lounge
Have you tried Broadstairs’ new live entertainment bar yet? Previously known as The Sea Lounge, Legends Live Lounge is the place to head to for tribute acts, singers and bands. If ska and reggae’s your thing, the Two-Tone Pirates are playing on Sunday. Or if you’re in the mood for some Wonderwall, there’s an Oasis tribute night on Saturday.
🎟️ Free / More info
🐰 Easter Bunny Hop
Mon 6 Apr, 11am / The Old Curiosity Shop
Get dressed up as little bunnies and get your legs ready to bunny hop to raise money for Demelza. There will also be fun activities in the shop after!
🎟️ £3.50 (includes goodie bag) / More info
👗 Spring Clean Children’s Sale
Tue 7 Apr, 9am - 12pm / Kinder Collective (at their old address: 8 Nelson Place)
Kinder Collective’s brand new shop on York Street has just opened – which means they’re having a one-off sale in their old space before they close the doors for good. They’re clearing out ex-display treasures, end-of-line finds, as well as pre-loved clothing and shoes for 0-7 year olds. Pop by and see what you can find!
More info
🪸 Great Eggcase and Seashore Scavenger Hunt with BeachArt
Wed 8 Apr, 11am - 12.30pm / Viking Bay
Join the hunt looking for clues of marine life along the Viking Bay shore, and look out for shark and ray egg cases – with sand/beach art to finish too.
🎟️ £2.50 booking donation / Book here
🧱 Lego Days
Thu 9 and Fri 10 Apr, 10am - 3pm / The Old Curiosity Shop
Got some little ones who love Lego? You’re in luck, as Tilly and co are bringing their Lego Days back to the Curiosity Shop. Children can play, build and connect while getting creative. You can treat yourself to a coffee and an Easter treat at the same time too. Not around this week? They have Lego Days on 16 and 17 April too.
🎟️ Free / More info
🍫 Little Chocolatiers Workshops
Thu 9, Fri 10 and Sat 11 Apr, 12pm - 1pm / Clarey’s Chocolates
In these fun and hands-on chocolate workshops, children get the chance to work with real chocolate and take home several finished treats they’ve made. Ages 7-13. Other dates are also available for next week too.
🎟️ £30 / Book here
🧜🏻♀️ Kid’s Author Event: Lanisha Butterfield ‘We Can Be Mermaids’
Sat 11 Apr, 11am / Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop
Join award-winning Children’s author Lanisha Butterfield for a joyful and empowering celebration of her beautiful picture book We Can Be Mermaids! Dive into a heartfelt story about dreams, determination, and the magic of the water, then take part in fun mermaid-inspired crafting activities. For ages 3+. Be quick, the 1pm slot’s already sold out! Check out all of their other amazing April events too.
🎟️ £5 per child (includes a hardback copy of the book, RRP £12.99) / Book here
🧘♀️ Sound Bath
Fri 10 Apr, 1pm / Bleak House
This has proved so popular they had to add a second session in! The 11am is now sold out, so be quick and snap up the newly added 1pm slots. Floating Frequencies returns to the Great Expectations room at Bleak House for this hour-long multi-instrumental sound bath designed to bring you into deep rest. Lie back and enjoy.
🎟️ £25 + BF / Book here
👟 5K Run + Brunch
Sat 11 Apr, 9am / Flowers and Felicity’s
Join this community morning of movement and connection. Whether you’re up for the 5K run, or prefer a relaxed 2-3K walk, this event is about bringing people together, getting active and enjoying some good company afterwards. After the run/walk you can reward yourself with brunch.
🎟️ £10, brunch included / Book here
🪴 Terrarium Workshop
Sat 11 Apr, 10am / Foliage
Create a stunning oasis in a glass terrarium with Foliage’s selection of indoor plants. Go through step-by-step how to layer the sundries and get creative making your own little garden. Pop into the shop, or call/message the number linked below to reserve your space!
🎟️ £45 / Book here
🚮 Community Litter Pick
Sun 12 Apr, 11am - 12pm / The Old Curiosity Shop
Join in with this monthly community litter pick and help keep our beaches clean. You’ll help to fund the next community defib too, plus all helpers get free tea and biscuits at the shop afterwards. Win, win!
🎟️ Free / More info
Finally, 5 Things To Know…
Happy 10 years to Thanet’s favourite way of getting around – the Open Top Bus! The hugely popular service reopened for the 2026 season this weekend, and the best bit about it is they’ve added Broadstairs High Street into the route this year, getting you even closer to our shops and beaches as you hop on and hop off.
Fancy an evening of lols, wine, beer, coffee and snacks? Salt are hosting a comedy night next month, with stand-up comic Adam Morrison Jones. Taking place on Sat 16 May, find out more and book your spot here.
Sea, Spirit and Stones Store has announced some dates for Children’s Circles and Family Healing Sessions this week! They’re a chance for your child to become “self aware of their feelings through movement, meditation and sharing”. Sounds great. Dates for different age groups will take place on 14 and 19 May. More info.
This one’s officially Ramsgate, but I drove past the build for REWD Padel, Thanet’s first ever padel club, this week and it’s getting closer to opening every single day! They launched their first memberships this week too. Keep an eye on updates yourself here.
If you’re familiar with Scorcha Skate School, which runs weekly lessons at Broadstairs skate park, you’ll be aware they’re currently running a crowdfunder to replace their van, so they can continue to get skateboarding to even more young people in the community. They have lots of fun events going on locally, and you can support them here. Let’s get them back on the road!
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And if you missed it…last week’s newsletter still has lots of things happening that you need to know about.