Kent family things to do this weekend
Seal and Wildlife tours Ramsgate
Saturday, October 1 at 10:30am and 12:15pm
Bring your camera – and the kids – to the National Nature Reserve on the Kent coast. Hop aboard the boat to see the active seal colony in their natural habitat. This trip is fun for all the family and especially nature lovers - just wrap up warm.
More information here
Diggerland Strood
Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2
You're never too old to enjoy a day out at Diggerland. The whole family will be entertained all day by the play areas, both indoor and outdoor, and the great range of rides. The park's just two minutes from the M2 and there's plenty of free parking.
Further details here
Port Lympne Reserve Hythe
Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2
Head to Port Lympne for the attraction's Back to the Wild Weekend. The focus is on species that have been released into protected areas in the wild. Find out how the reserve prepared the animals, transported them and then released them into the wild. There will also be free activities and talks that kids will love. Save 10% on adult and child park tickets when you book online!
Tickets and details here
Silver Blades Ice Rink Gillingham
Get your skates on and have a day out at Silver Blades at Gillingham Business Park. There’s penguin skate aid hire for the little ones and a cafe where mum and dad can take a time out. For older ones, there’s Club Ice every Friday and Saturday night, playing club tunes to ice skate to.
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The Girl and the Giraffe Gulbenkian, Canterbury
Sunday, October 2 at 11am
An enchanting show about a friendship between a girl and a giraffe. Using puppetry skills, a soundscape and storytelling the production is suitable for ages three to six. Combines themes of love and helping others.
Book your tickets here
The Shell Grotto Margate
Open daily from 10am to 5pm
Take a visit to one of the country's most unusual attractions. Fitted with over 4.6 million shells, there's no where else around quite like the Shell Grotto. An ideal adventure for families, there's also a cafe and large gift shop.
More information here
Why the Whales Came EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge
Sunday, October 2 at 3pm
Watch Michael Morpurgo’s tale Why the Whales Came come to life with performer and story teller Danyah Miller. The show is full of fun and adventure for families with children over seven, perfect for a Sunday afternoon.
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