Residents in Sittingbourne, Kent, will come together on 3 April 2026 for the annual Walk of Witness procession through the town centre to mark the start of the Easter weekend. The event begins at 9:30 am at St Michael’s Church, with the walk starting at 10:00 am. According to Sittingbourne Baptist Church, the group will process through the High Street to the junction with Station Street for an open-air service featuring worship and Bible readings.
The gathering is supported by Hope Church Sittingbourne and other local groups to provide a public message of hope to the community. This longstanding tradition sees Christians from different churches across the town unite for the bank holiday event. The walk is designed to be a visible public gathering that concludes at the top of the High Street for a short religious service.
Nearby at Brogdale Farm, Brogdale Collections is hosting a three-day Easter trail from 3 April to 5 April 2026. The venue is home to the National Fruit Collection, which is the world’s largest collection of temperate fruit with over 3,500 varieties across 150 acres. Families can explore the orchards, which include more than 2,040 types of apples and 322 varieties of cherry, while children take part in face painting and crafts. Entry is priced at £8 for adults and £22 for a family ticket.
The Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway will also be active during the holiday with its Four Days of Steam event from 3 April to 6 April 2026. Visitors can take part in flower potting on Good Friday or join Easter egg hunts held on the Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. These local activities have been highlighted by Visit Swale as part of the wider holiday programme for the borough.
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