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

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

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

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

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

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’

‘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

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

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

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

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

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.

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