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New escape room unveiled at leisure site

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

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

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

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.

Top days out for teenagers

Top days out for teenagers

Celebrate the end of exam season by taking your teens to an escape room, music festival, go-kart track and more.

Save the date: Kent’s June calendar

Save the date: Kent’s June calendar

Find food festivals, live music, outdoor cinema, Pride celebrations and more inside our June calendar.

Special Uber river boat cruises from Kent to London return

Special Uber river boat cruises from Kent to London return

A private river boat company has re-launched its special seasonal sailings from the county to London.

Steam train carriage converted into gaming room for school holidays

Steam train carriage converted into gaming room for school holidays

A Kent attraction has transformed one of its steam trains into the ‘ultimate gaming experience’ with modern consoles and racing simulators.

Our guide to the May half term

Our guide to the May half term

Stuck for school holiday ideas? Hop aboard a gaming train, make your own pizzas, follow a creepy crawly trail and more.

‘Iconic’ 128-year-old family-friendly attraction set to reopen with exciting new ‘splash’ feature

‘Iconic’ 128-year-old family-friendly attraction set to reopen with exciting new ‘splash’ feature

One of Kent’s most popular summer attractions is set to reopen with a brand new feature after a six-figure refurbishment project.

Marvellous May: Ideas for the late bank holiday weekend

Marvellous May: Ideas for the late bank holiday weekend

From beer festivals to flower shows, make the most of the bonus day off with fantastic days out.

Kent’s Blue Flag beaches revealed

Kent’s Blue Flag beaches revealed

The number of Kent beaches awarded an acclaimed Blue Flag has increased.

‘We visited one of Kent’s unsolved mysteries’

‘We visited one of Kent’s unsolved mysteries’

We shunned a hugely popular theme park and the seaside arcades to explore a hidden gem.

A festive first: Wildlife park announces new Christmas light trail

A festive first: Wildlife park announces new Christmas light trail

One of Kent’s biggest animal parks is bringing twinkling lights and colourful art installations to its 600-acre reserve this winter.

Plans unveiled to install big wheel at shopping centre

Plans unveiled to install big wheel at shopping centre

A Ferris wheel could be installed at one of Kent’s largest shopping centres as a “complementary attraction for shoppers”.

5 castles to visit over the bank holiday weekend

5 castles to visit over the bank holiday weekend

Kent is bursting with brilliant castles, so why not spend the early May bank holiday at some of the county’s biggest attractions?

Retro festival axed after 18 years

Retro festival axed after 18 years

Organisers of a popular two-day festival celebrating 1940s Britain are calling it a day after this year’s event.

6 animal farms to visit with the family

6 animal farms to visit with the family

Take the kids to meet sheep, pigs, goats, donkeys and more at these family-friendly farms and animal sanctuaries.

Tickets on sale for Christmas light trail

Tickets on sale for Christmas light trail

A popular festive event that features millions of twinkling lights is set to return this year. Here’s how to get tickets.

‘Unique’ theme park celebrates 25th anniversary

‘Unique’ theme park celebrates 25th anniversary

A Kent attraction known for its ‘innovative and exhilarating’ experiences is marking a quarter of a century since opening.

‘It cost next to nothing and was an amazing family day out’

‘It cost next to nothing and was an amazing family day out’

The kids were delighted by what they saw on their latest mission to find top places to visit in Kent.

Where to see bluebells in Kent this spring

Where to see bluebells in Kent this spring

These beautiful blue-violet flowers will be springing up all over the county in the next couple of weeks. Here’s where you can see them.

‘The perfect family day out - just watch out for greedy ducks’

‘The perfect family day out - just watch out for greedy ducks’

With acres of grounds to explore, a maze to get lost in, a playground, mini golf and falconry displays, one Kent venue offers a jam-packed day out.

Cracking ideas for the Easter holidays

Cracking ideas for the Easter holidays

Take your kids on an egg hunt, say hello to the Easter bunny and meet adorable newborn lambs with our guide to the Easter break.

15 things to do in Kent this Mother’s Day

15 things to do in Kent this Mother’s Day

Make this Mother’s Day truly special with afternoon teas, vineyard tours, family days out and more.

Kent to London boat trip launches Mother’s Day offer

Kent to London boat trip launches Mother’s Day offer

Treat your mum to a riverboat journey past the capital city’s most famous landmarks.

Rollercoaster remains on ice as park prepares to reopen

Rollercoaster remains on ice as park prepares to reopen

New rides and prices have been confirmed for a seaside theme park - but there’s no sign yet of a return for its most famous rollercoaster.

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Visit Kent’s top attractions for the price of a lottery ticket

Visit Kent’s top attractions for the price of a lottery ticket

Museums, castles and gardens are offering free entry for one week – all you need to do is show a lottery ticket or scratchcard on the door.

5 cycle routes for the family to try this spring

5 cycle routes for the family to try this spring

The weather is getting brighter, so why not hop on your bike and explore the county with these family-friendly cycle routes?

How to apply for free attraction tickets as part of the Kent Big Weekend

How to apply for free attraction tickets as part of the Kent Big Weekend

The annual event will dish out thousands of free tickets to some of Kent’s biggest attractions. Here’s how to enter the ballot.

Popular paddling pool gets makeover for free family fun

Popular paddling pool gets makeover for free family fun

A popular outdoor swimming pool complex is getting a new feature in time for summer.

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