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Fang-tastic family days out in Kent this October

Fang-tastic family days out in Kent this October

Have a total scream this October half-term with frighteningly fun days out, from Halloween mazes to creepy crawly corners.

Seal the deal: Kent’s seal-spotting excursions

Seal the deal: Kent’s seal-spotting excursions

Take a trip along Kent’s rivers and see if you can spot a herd of seals this autumn

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

Soak up those cosy autumn vibes at Kent’s stunning pick-your-own pumpkin patches.

Kick up the autumn leaves at these stunning country parks

Kick up the autumn leaves at these stunning country parks

Admire autumnal colours and feel the leaves crunching beneath your feet with a trip to Kent’s country parks and gardens.

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

Make sure your family doesn’t miss out by getting your tickets early to some of Kent’s most magical festive experiences…

Crazy golf and arcade opens in high street

Crazy golf and arcade opens in high street

A renovated £20k family entertainment centre has launched in a former snooker club and bar.

Former bank’s transformation into ice cream shop

Former bank’s transformation into ice cream shop

An international gelato chain has unveiled plans for its first Kent store which will open later this year inside a former high street bank.

Brilliant on a budget: Kent’s free attractions

Brilliant on a budget: Kent’s free attractions

If the summer holidays have cleared out your bank account, don’t worry - we’ve got six free days out that the whole family will love.

Visit Kent’s hidden attractions for free with Heritage Open Days

Visit Kent’s hidden attractions for free with Heritage Open Days

The country’s largest festival of history and culture returns with a packed programme of free events.

5 great playgrounds where the kids can run wild

5 great playgrounds where the kids can run wild

Now the school holidays have wiped out your bank account, why not take the kids for a budget-friendly day out at one of Kent’s play parks?

Town’s annual food festival and dragon boat race returns

Town’s annual food festival and dragon boat race returns

Visitors can tuck into tasty street food, watch family entertainment and cheer on the boat race over the weekend.

Popular oyster festival to return as dates finally confirmed

Popular oyster festival to return as dates finally confirmed

The long-awaited return of a town’s oyster festival has finally been confirmed as organisers insist this year’s event was never in doubt.

15 brilliant days out for the bank holiday weekend

15 brilliant days out for the bank holiday weekend

Enjoy the August bank holiday with Kent’s best festivals, concerts, outdoor activities and more.

Explore Kent’s animal-themed sculpture trail

Explore Kent’s animal-themed sculpture trail

An exhibition featuring more than 20 different sculptures, all inspired by wildlife, will open for six weeks.

Kent’s best soft play centres

Kent’s best soft play centres

Stop your kids bouncing off the walls during the school holidays with a visit to one of Kent’s soft play centres.

How to get to the UK’s top theme parks from Kent

How to get to the UK’s top theme parks from Kent

Fancy visiting one of the UK’s top theme parks this summer? Here’s our pick of the parks and how to reach them…

Kent attraction to put on dino-mite week of activities

Kent attraction to put on dino-mite week of activities

Meet prehistoric beasts and uncover incredible fossils as part of Dinosaur Week.

5 ‘hidden gem’ beaches to visit during the heatwave

5 ‘hidden gem’ beaches to visit during the heatwave

Make the most of the hot weather with a trip to the seaside. Here’s our pick of Kent’s lesser-known beach destinations.

Giant maize mazes to reopen for summer season

Giant maize mazes to reopen for summer season

The mazes will feature pirates, witches and sunflower patches - but they are only open for a limited time.

New £3.5m Hollywood Bowl to open in Kent next week

New £3.5m Hollywood Bowl to open in Kent next week

A new £3.5m entertainment venue bringing "LA bowling" to Kent will open next week nearly one year later than planned.

10 Kent attractions to visit this summer

10 Kent attractions to visit this summer

Make this summer one to remember with a trip to Kent’s best wildlife parks, castles, farms and country parks.

Teenage kicks: summer holiday ideas for teens

Teenage kicks: summer holiday ideas for teens

Make sure your teenagers are part of the fun this summer with great days out, from music festivals to inflatable assault courses.

River festival to make a splash

River festival to make a splash

An annual waterfront festival is set to return with raft races, illuminated floats, live music and a craft market.

Two stunning Kent beaches ‘among best in UK’

Two stunning Kent beaches ‘among best in UK’

Two picturesque Kent beaches have been named two of the best in the country.

Kent’s best ice cream by the coast

Kent’s best ice cream by the coast

A day at the seaside isn’t complete without an ice cream. Here are some of Kent’s top-rated spots to get a soft serve this summer.

Multi-million pound leisure centre officially opened

Multi-million pound leisure centre officially opened

A new £23.65 million family sports and leisure centre is officially open.

Family days out for your summer calendar

Family days out for your summer calendar

From food and music festivals to mystery trails and jousting tournaments, we’ve got all the need-to-know dates for the summer holidays.

London days out with a difference

London days out with a difference

Planning to spend some time in London this summer? We’ve got some unique exhibits, parades and festivals to keep the whole family happy.

Everything you need to know about this year’s Kent County Show

Everything you need to know about this year’s Kent County Show

From ticket prices to shuttle buses and what to see when you get there, we’ve got all the details for one of Kent’s biggest summer events.

Tourist attraction launches summer ticket offer

Tourist attraction launches summer ticket offer

A wildlife park is giving visitors a chance to see elephants, gorillas and big cats for less with discounted tickets.

Victorian festival takes to the sands

Victorian festival takes to the sands

A seaside festival celebrating the life of author Charles Dickens returns for its 87th year this summer.

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