What can I do with the kids this February half term in Kent?

GEEK Dreamland, Margate

Friday, February 17 to Sunday, February 19

The ultimate indoor gaming festival for all of the family switches venues this year to Dreamland. There's lots going on from a Mario Kart official 25th anniversary tournament - where you can win a yet-to-be released Nintendo Switch - to gaming and coding workshops. Plus lots of retro video games fun that dad will love.

Buy your tickets here

Wiggly Wildlife Show Kent Wildlife Trust, Maidstone

Friday, February 17 sessions at 2pm and 3.30pm

Learn all about some of the planet's more unusual inhabitants including stick insects, giant millipedes and beetles. Led by a qualified ranger, tickets are £6 each and there will be a chance to handle or touch lots of exotic animals at the end - if you dare!

More information here

Simple Simon in the New Adventures of Robin Hood Margate Winter Gardens

Friday, February 17

Children’s favourite Simple Simon is back for a one-off half-term show. He will be at Margate Winter Gardens with an new story featuring the nasty Sheriff of Nottingham plotting trying to lure Robin Hood into a trap. The panto-style show is full of song and comedy, with lots of joining in. Doors open at 2pm for curtain-up at 2.30pm and the performance finishes by 4.30pm. Tickets are £7.50, with a family of four ticket for £28.

Call the box office on 01843 292795 to book.

The LEGO Batman movie

Now in cinemas

Take the kids to see the all new Lego Batman film to end half term on a high. To celebrate its release, Lockmeadow, Maidstone, is holding free Batman mask workshops on Wednesday 15, Thursday 16 and Friday 17 from 1pm until 5pm daily.

For show times, check out your local cinemas website including the Odeon and Cineworld

180 year of Scotney Scotney Castle, Lamberhurst

Until Sunday, February 19

To celebrate the 180 year anniversary of the first stone being laid at Scotney activities will run daily from 10 am to 4pm. Families can complete a spot the difference of the house then and now or follow in the footsteps of Edward Hussey III and design their dream house. For outdoor fun, the Badger & Pepper play area should be reopening this weekend.

Further details here

Half term fun The Hop Farm, near Paddock Wood

Until Sunday, February 19

There's an entertainment timetable for every day at the Hop Farm with a princess and pirate theme! As well as this, attractions will be open including indoor soft play, 4D cinema and driving school.

Timetable here

Monumental trees walk Knole Park, Sevenoaks

Saturday, February 18

Get some fresh air this weekend and discover the National Trust's Knole Park. Families can explore the woodland and learn more about the trees in a guided walk at 2pm on Saturday, February 18. If you would rather go it alone, take a family-friendly woodland ramble around the edges of the park to spot the famous seven oaks.

More here