All aboard! Christmas train rides return to Kent attraction

The sell-out Polar Express experience includes festive treats, storytelling and a visit from Father Christmas.

Centuries-old popular seaside festival to draw huge crowds

A seaside tradition dating back centuries makes its return next month at one of Kent's most popular events.

Museum’s new approach brings modern history to life with gin, football and colourful elephants

A visit to one of the county’s museums has never felt more relevant to life today thanks to a modern approach to stories from the not-so-distant past.

Bank holiday bonanza: 10 awesome days out for the August weekend

Make the most of the long weekend with food festivals, history displays, live entertainment and more.

Explore life through the ages at immersive history weekender

A Kent castle is taking visitors on a journey through the centuries with a weekend of living history displays and jousting tournaments.

7 wildlife parks to visit this summer

Get up close to lions, tigers, elephants, gorillas and more in the school holidays with a trip to Kent’s amazing animal parks.

Beat the school holiday boredom with budget-friendly days out

From beaches to museums, discover affordable ways to enjoy the school holidays without screen time or stress.

Dinosaur days roar into action at family attraction

A Kent farm is celebrating all things prehistoric with 12 days of roaming dinosaurs, fossil hunting and live entertainment.

5 cultural days out for the summer holidays

Want the kids to soak up some culture while they’re off school? Here’s five days out that will spark their imagination.

90 jobs created as new McDonald’s opens today

A fast food giant has opened its eighth branch in a town as part of plans to boost a shopping centre.

Museum packed with dolls and teddies to reopen after £100k refit

The museum, which is home to 2,000 historic toys, is welcoming visitors back after a £100k refurbishment.

‘We managed to have a day out at Bluewater that was child-friendly - and free’

The words Bluewater and free are not usually heard in the same sentence but we had a great day out at the shopping centre that didn’t cost a penny.

Nine awesome ways to kick off the summer holidays

The school holidays are fast approaching, but don’t worry, because we've got some top ideas to help get you started.

Giant splash pools open at farm park

Two enormous paddling pools have opened at a Kent attraction just in time for the school holidays as part of a new Pirate Cove-themed area.

‘The perfect place to cool off this summer - and we only spent £2.50’

With Kent in the middle of a heatwave, we found the perfect place to spend the day and cool off.

Much-loved log flume returns to theme park after almost 10 years

Kent’s oldest theme park has reopened a much-loved attraction after almost 10 years away.

New bear sculpture trail inspired by children’s book unveiled

Bears are set to take over a town and Kent’s biggest shopping centre as part of a magical new art trail inspired by a beloved children’s book.

5 brilliant things to see and do at the Kent County Show

Prepare for one of the biggest weekends in Kent’s summer calendar with our guide to this year’s Kent County Show.

Dates for your diary: Kent’s July calendar

Step into summer with arts festivals, outdoor theatre, music concerts, street food feasts and more.

Pageant to celebrate life in Kent as it was 800 years ago

A colourful and spectacular festival will take to the streets to celebrate the medieval pilgrims who flocked to Kent eight centuries ago.

Free day out for people with disabilities and their families at popular attraction

People with disabilities, their families and carers can enjoy a free day out at a popular Kent attraction.

Tickets on sale for Kent’s newest festive light trail

The brand-new Christmas event will see twinkling lights and colourful installations illuminate one of the county’s biggest wildlife parks.

‘It’s £3 to park and you can stay all day - without spending another penny’

With the summer holidays fast approaching, our reviewer checked out a budget-friendly spot that’s perfect for wearing out the kids.

Kent aqua park launches exciting new adrenaline-fuelled addition

A new slide billed as the “perfect blend of fun and adrenaline” has opened at one of the county’s most popular waterside leisure venues.

Kent’s Blue Flag beaches to visit during the heatwave

Grab your bucket and spade, slap on some suncream and spend a hot summer’s day at one of the county’s beautiful Blue Flag beaches.

New soft play to open in shopping centre

A new space-themed soft play is set to open in a shopping centre.

Splash out: Kent’s outdoor swimming spots

Make the most of summer days by taking a dip in the county’s gorgeous freshwater lakes and family-friendly outdoor pools.

New escape room unveiled at leisure site

A popular escape room has lifted the lid on its latest immersive experience.

Replica of historic ship that discovered America to visit Kent

A replica of the ship which carried Columbus across the Atlantic is to dock in Kent and visitors are being offered a rare chance to go on board.

10 top ideas for a Father’s Day treat

Take your dad to a classic car show, wartime weekend or pizza and a pint this Father’s Day.

6 Kent farms to visit for Open Farm Sunday

The annual event returns, giving visitors a chance to meet animals, pick up local produce and learn about life on the farm.