What can I do with the kids this weekend?
Are you looking for inspiration for family events?
Then let My Kent Family come to the rescue. Every week we'll be searching the county for some great ideas to keep you entertained.
Birds of Prey Display
@ Eagle Heights, near Brands Hatch
Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13
You and the family can discover over 50 Birds of Prey species which can be seen flying in daily demonstrations. The animal park also includes a reptile house, meerkats, goats, pigs, camels and cheetahs. The'res also a play area for the little ones and a tea room for the grown-ups to sit back and relax with a hot drink. You can also pre-book animal experiences which give you a unique opportunity to learn more about the animals themselves and see them up close. Animals include crocodiles,mammals and huskies.
To book online click here.
Explore the Great Outdoors
@ Manor Park, West Malling
Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13
The perfect place for for a weekend stroll with the kids, Manor Park offers a variety of habitats and landscapes to explore. The park's 52 acres are divided into four sections including a lake with lots of wildlife, open grassland with a play area and meadows. The park also has facilities including a cafe - that serves food kids actually want to eat - and toilets so you can spend hours enjoying the outdoors!
For more info go to Kent gov website here.
Lambing Weekend
@ Hadlow College Campus
Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13
Celebrate the arrival of spring at Hadlow College, near Tonbridge, with a fun-filled family day. Kids can go on tractor rides and go on the climbing wall. Go into the lambing shed and watch lambs be born, then take a visit to the food stalls to see what's on offer. This annual event is usually super busy so don't hang around, arrive early.
More details can be found here.
Musicality
@ Theatre Royal Margate
Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13
Masque Theatre School musical theatre company will whisk you away to the musicals. A show full of songs and scenes, some old and some new favourites. This talented young cast promises you a couple of hours of entertainment escapism.
Click here to book tickets.
Rainbow Ride and Stride
@ Pilgrims Hospice to Chartham village hall and back
Sunday, March 13
Dig out your walking shoes for a charity stroll along the scenic Great Stour Way to Chartham village hall and back. You can even bring your dog! Decorate yourself, your dog, your bike, scooter or pushchair in your brightest rainbow colours for this eight mile route. A fun and rewarding family day out.
More details can be found here
Story Comics
@ Turner Contemporary, Margate
Sunday, March 13
Family-friendly comedy trio the Three Half Pints will present witty sketches in their story-telling session in the gallery. See the stars from CBeebies' newest show Spot Bots before they go on their nationwide tour.
Tubing and Tobogganing
@ Chatham Ski and Snowboard centre
Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13
All the family can have fun and ride a tobaggan down the largest track in the UK! There's a ride and slide deal on weekends which includes five rides on the tobbogan run and slot in a 10 minute sno-tube session which are large inflatable rings that can be spun and linked together to slide down the slopes!
More info can be found on the Chatham Ski and Snowboard centre's website
