What can I do with the kids in Kent this weekend?
The weather has been less than impressive across the county this week.
But a bit of rain won't stop the children enjoying their summer holidays.
Here's seven ideas that the whole family will enjoy...
Free entry, Port Lympne or Howletts
Tuesday, August 1, until Thursday, August 31
Port Lympne and Howletts may have the answer to your family day out dilemmas. Throughout August, both parks will be running a 'Kids Go Free' promotion for day visitors. The offer - which lets one child get in free with each full paying adult - runs until August 31. With so many animals to discover the parks are a top pick for fun this month.
Jurassic Adventure, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
From Friday, August 11m to Sunday, August 13
Dinosaur World is set on the lost island of Mundo De Los Lagartos Terribles, where giant lizards and dinosaurs live. Using puppetry to bring the story to life on stage the new show features tyrannosaurus rex, giraffatitan and baby triceratops. To book visit marlowetheatre.com.
Kitefestival, Teston Bridge Country Park
From Saturday, August 12, to Sunday, August 13
Kent's oldest kite festival is swooping into the country park, just outside Maidstone, for its 30th year. The festival runs from 11am until 5pm.
Dover Castle
All weekend
The castle's first medieval joust takes place this weekend. the highly-skilled knights will square up to each other in a series of bouts throughout the day and there will also be the court jester to entertain the crowds. Events run from 10am to 5pm both days. Click here for more information.
Jump around, Dreamland, Margate
From Saturday, August 12 until Saturday, August 26
This is one event guaranteed to put a spring in your step. The world’s biggest bouncy castle arrives at Dreamland in Margate this weekend for a two-week stay. For more log onto dreamland.co.uk.
Lifeboat open day
Sunday, August 13, from 10am to 4pm
Dungeness Lifeboat Station will be letting the public in to see what they get up to. The annual open day will also be an opportunity for youngsters to ask questions about the RNLI and help launch the lifeboat at 2pm. More details at www.dungenesslifeboat.org.uk
BayFest
Throughout August
Herne Bay’s seaside festival is back with a bang - and a new name, BayFest. The community-run festival runs throughout August, and it is now into its second weekend. On Saturday, August 12, the Herne Bay Carnival takes to the streets and there’s also a sandcastle competition on beach on Tuesday, August 15. For more details, go to hernebayfestival.com
