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Kent is also known as the
Garden of England, with its beautiful countryside and many great
Gardens open to the public. It is also a good place to go for a day out
and there are many things to do for the whole family within reach of
adjoining counties and London. It has a lovely coastline and many good
beaches including Broadstairs, Sandwich, Bexhill and Hastings. |
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We suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as all
attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible, depending on
disability, and whether or not you have a helper. |
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Doing What |
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Go Ape! Bedgebury
Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst, Cranbrook TN17 2SL. Tel 0845 643 9215 www.goape.co.uk |
Have a fun-filled three hours up in trees, trekking from tree to tree via an assortment of rope bridges and Tarzan swings. Situated in Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest where there are plenty more activities. | No | ||||||||
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Go Ape!
Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent,
ME17 1PL Tel 0845 643 9215 www.goape.co.uk |
Spend a fun-filled three hours up in the trees, trekking from tree to tree via an assortment of rope bridges and Tarzan swings. Minimum age 10yrs, minimum height 1.4m (4ft7in). Nearby cafe. Pre-booking advised. |
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Labyrinthe,
Chislehurst Caves, Caveside Close, Chislehurst BR7 5NL Tel 0845 095 1800 www.labyrinthe.co.uk |
Interactive Live Role Play game, set in a medieval fantasy world, for children aged 11-15 yrs. Every Saturday of the year. Birthday party bookings welcome. Mention this site when booking. | No | ||||||||
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Bewl Bike Hire
Centre, the car park, Bewl Water, Lamberhurst, Kent, TN3
8JH Tel 01892 891446 www.bewlbikehire.com |
Family Bike Hire around this beautiful reservoir. Do the whole route or potter to lovely pub and back. Bikes and accessories to suit all. | No | ||||||||
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Pirate Cove
Adventure Park External Wintergarden, Bluewater DA9 9SF Tel 01322 427270 www.piratecove.co.uk |
Pirate Cove Adventure Park offers family fun: 36 holes of adventure golf, pedaloes, adventure playground, zip wire, Adventure Trail, remote control 4x4s and galleons, High Ropes, climbing wall and more! Children's parties. | Yes | ||||||||
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Leeds Castle,
Maidstone, ME17 1PL Tel 01622 765400 www.leeds-castle.com |
Kids will love the activities here! Open all year. Run wild in the Knights’ Realm playground, watch the falconry displays, lose yourself in the maze, ride on the Black Swan ferryboat, relax in one of the formal gardens or tour the castle itself. | Yes | ||||||||
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Folkestone
Racecourse, Stone Street, Westenhanger, Near Hythe, Kent, CT21 4HX, Tel: 01303 266407 www.folkestone-racecourse.co.uk |
Free for children under 18 - Folkestone Racecourse holds at least 5 Race meetings a year, which are family fundays. All year and any meeting all the children entertain is free of charge!!!!! too. This year there will appearances from Ben 10 members and peppa pig. | Yes | ||||||||
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Kent and Sussex
Climbing - various outdoor locations close to East Grinstead
and Tunbridge Wells. Tel 07722 187335 www.ksclimbing.co.uk |
Rock Climbing Courses for all ages and abilities, birthday parties and even a mobile climbing wall for hire. Schools and groups welcome. Very friendly instruction. Equipment provided | No | ||||||||
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Curious about Canterbury
- discovery guides. Various
locations UK. Tel: 0115 950 2151 www.curiousabout.co.uk/canterbury |
Discover Canterbury with our booklet of two unique treasure hunt style walks. Spend 1-2 hours having fun finding answers to clues and reading stories about this vibrant and historic city. | Yes | ||||||||
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Bedgebury
National Pinetum & Forest, Park Lane,
Goudhurst, Kent TN17
2SL. |
Forest Park - Open every day, Bedgebury is the perfect place for kids to let off steam. Wonderful play equipment, bicycles, refreshments - come and create your own adventure in a world of trees. |
Yes |
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The
Ian Wright Organisation, Ashtree Farm, Teston Road, |
Junior Driving Days are fun, unforgettable experiences for children of 11 yrs & 1.4m tall & above. These sessions run on specific weekdays throughout the school holidays and involve a wide range of vehicles & driving. Children's parties |
Call to check | ||||||||
| Groombridge
Place Gardens and Enchanted Forest,
Nr Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9QG, Tel 01892 861444 www.groombridge.co.uk |
Beautiful gardens, playgrounds and also stunning views, unusual animals, fun activities, huge swings, birds of prey, canal boat ride, garden restaurant, picnic areas, childrens parties. | Good overall access. Some restrictions | ||||||||
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Hop Farm Country Park, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6PY, Tel: 0870 0274166 www.thehopfarm.co.uk |
Fun for all the family, including children’s play areas, animal encounters, pottery painting, interactive museums and the impressive Shire horses, school visits, regular events. Restaurant. | Yes most areas accessible - wheelchairs available on 1st served basis | ||||||||
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Dickens World,
Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime, Kent, ME4 4LL, Tel: 01634 890421 www.dickensworld.co.uk |
An exciting indoor visitor attraction, based on the life, books, times of Charles Dickens. Take a fascinating journey through Dickens’ lifetime into Dickensian England and be immersed in the streets, sounds, smells of the 19th century. | Yes - but no wheelchair access Great Expectations boat ride. | ||||||||
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Dover Castle,
Dover, Kent, Tel: 01304 211067 Website |
Discover its labyrinth of secret wartime tunnels built deep in the White Cliffs of Dover. Sights, sounds and pathe news clips bring the drama of its strategic role in WWII alive. Regular family events during school holidays. School Groups. | Partial access | ||||||||
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Royal Engineers
Museum, Prince Arthur Road, Gillingham, ME4 4UG, Tel: 01634 822312 www.re-museum.co.uk |
Lots here to see with regular events for the whole family. This is the exciting story of the Corps of Royal Engineers. see their innovation & creativity including tanks, torpedoes, bridges, School & group visits. Shop, refreshment & picnic areas. | Yes | ||||||||
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Croc N Craft,
The Lines, Cobden Road, Sevenoaks, TN1 3UA, Tel: 01732 465997 www.crocncraft.co.uk |
Its fun to Paint a piece of pottery - children love it., relax in our friendly calm studio, and let your creativity run wild. Handprints and footprints to keep memories alive. Parties and classes. | Yes - Call to check | ||||||||
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A Touch of Clay,
The Studio, 61 St
Johns Hill, Sevenoaks, TN13 3NY Tel 07796 878371 www.atouchofclay.co.uk |
Creative fun with clay and art workshops. All ages, weekends, school holidays. Pottery and art parties. Bookable and drop-in sessions | yes | ||||||||
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Chiddingstone
Castle, Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone, Nr. Edenbridge, TN8 7AD Tel 01892 870347 www.chiddingstone-castle.org.uk |
Historic
Castle - Egyptian and Japanese rooms, Victorian kitchen. Large
grounds, lake, children's activity rooms (dressing up, hieroglyphics, peg
dolls). School holiday events. Restaurant. Open Thurs, Fri, Sun. |
Yes; activity rooms on ground floor | ||||||||
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Canterbury West
Gate Towers St Peter's Street, Canterbury CT1 2BQ Tel 01227 789576 website |
View the City from atop the Westgate Towers, Britain's largest medieval gateway. From the battlements see the 130 acre city centre and its encircling Roman walls. Visit the medieval gaol! Riverside cafe. Accommodation to come in 2013. | Yes | ||||||||
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Young Driver.eu,
Bluewater, Greenhithe DA9 9ST Tel 0844 371 9010 www.youngdriver.eu |
Notch up years of potentially life-saving driving expertise and have the time of your life at our driver centres for 11- 17 year-olds. 1 in 5 new drivers crashes within 6 months of passing their test. To reduce this we started Young Driver! | No | ||||||||
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Yesterday's World,
Opposite Battle Abbey, 89 - 90 High Street, Battle, East
Sussex, TN33 0AQ Tel 01424 777226 www.yesterdaysworld.co.uk |
Bringing history to life in lovingly recreated streets from Victorian times to present day. Enjoy Nippy's Tea Room, terrace and garden with a children’s play village and our nostalgic sweet shop. | Yes in parts | ||||||||
