Bugs and Grubs Weekend at Kent Life, Maidstone plus other creepy crawlie days out in Kent
Are the kids bugging you for something to do this weekend?
Then join the try to discover where all the mini-beasts are hiding at Kent Life this weekend.
The Bugs and Grubs Weekend on Saturday, March 11 and Sunday, March 12 has a packed programme of bug-themed activities and animal encounters.
There will be a nature trail to find as many hidden creatures as possible and marvel at creepy crawlies such as African land snails, scorpions, stick insects and tarantulas. Visitors can also make a mini-beast house to take home.
There’s also a chance to meet local author Joseph Hopkins, creator of Lydia Greenfingers. The kids’ book, which was released last summer, was inspired by his late nan, Lydia.
While at the 28 acre site, visitors can see less creepy animals, from pigs, sheep and ducks to rabbits and guinea pigs in Cuddle Corner.
Entry for the Bugs and Grubs Weekend is £6.95, £5.50 for ages three to 15 and £19.95 for a family of two adults and two children.
Under-threes go free. Call 01622 763936 or visit kentlife.org.uk
Kent Life is just off the M20 at Sandling, near Maidstone.
Other day out ideas in Kent
Kids love bugs! Here’s where else to find those creepy crawlies
KENT WILDLIFE TRUST: The Bug Roadshow will crawl in to Tyland Barn visitor centre in Sandling, Maidstone on Wednesday April 5. Sessions will be at 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3pm. Young visitors will be able to learn lots of facts about animals and even get to hold some of them. Entry is £6. Sessions are suitable for ages five and over.
Book at kentwildlifetrust.org.uk
BROGDALE, FAVERSHAM: Young visitors can hunt for and collect bugs in the orchards, meet the Bug Roadshow’s impressive collection of mega bugs and get creative by building their own bug to take home. Bugs include giant cockroaches, millipedes, devil stick insects and epic moths. Orchards Full of Bugs is on Monday, April 10.
To book visit brogdalecollections.org
COBTREE MANOR PARK: The Aylesford park in Forstal Road has a mini beast safari with a short talk followed by an hour of fun searching for mini beasts, organised by Medway Valley Countryside Partnership. It costs £3.
For dates, times and to book a space, email lyndsay.wayman-rook@kent.gov.uk.
