What can I do with the kids this weekend in Kent?

by Emma Grafton-Williams

Are you looking for inspiration for family events?

Then let My Kent Family come to the rescue. Every week we search the county for some great ideas to keep you entertained.

The Bowjangles string quartet are coming to Bredhurst Village Hall

Bowjangles on the Box

@ Bredhurst Village Hall, Madistone

Saturday, April 30

This is a string quartet band with a difference. Along with playing, singing and dancing they'll leap, juggle and joke while they play too. The family show is the story of a TV that’s been left switched on. See it come alive as the Bowjangles team parody a variety of your favourite programmes, with exhilarating dance routines and rousing songs.

Book tickets here

Explore Ightham Mote

@ Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks

Saturday, April 30 to Monday, May 2

The family can explore the wider Ightham Mote estate and complete some of your 50 things challenges as you go. Pick up an activity pack from visitor reception and don’t forget to let the kids run off steam in the natural play area. Normal admission charges apply, 50p per spring activity pack.

Click here for more details

Fun Fair

@ Barton Point Coastal Park

Friday, April 29

Invite all of the family along to the fun fair at Barton Point Coastal Park. Enjoy all the rides for just £1 per person, except the dodgems which are £1.50 per car.

For more info on the park click here

Greg Foot

@ Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Sunday, May 1

It’s not every day you need safety goggles to see a stage show. Fresh from Blue Peter and CBBC’s digital science show, Airmageddon, Greg Foot comes to Canterbury this weekend answering questions such as why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath, and what do explosions in space look like? The host of BBC3’s Secrets of Everything, Greg has notched up 5m views on YouTube too. He’ll be answering our questions, so come armed with an inquisitive mind – and some safety goggles!

For more details click here

Jack the Station Cat returns to Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway this bank holiday weekend. Picture: Paul Best

Jack the Station Cat and Edward the Bear

@ Sittinbourne Steam Railway

Sunday, May 1 and Monday, May 2

Expect fun and antics with everyone's favourrite railway cat. Based on the series of books, which will be available from the railway shop during the event, passengers will be able to meet Jack the Station Cat and win a prize by completing the mouse hunt. Edward Bear also stars in a series of children’s books, this time set on our Railway – you will also be able to meet him too.

Get more info here

Learn about the Ancient Egyptians at Chiddingstone Castle this weekend. Picture: Caroline Edmunds Pennington Public Relations Ltd

Literary Festival

@ Chiddingstone Castle, Edenbridge

Sunday, May 1 and Monday, May 2

Set over three days - Chiddingstone Castle will be holding its Literary Festival for story lovers of all ages. The festival will be full of exciting talks and performances from famous authors, poets, actors and theatrical groups. Perfect for adults, families and schools. The main day for family events is on bank holiday Monday, Tuesday is schools day.

More info here

May Day

@ Kent Life, Maidstone

Monday, May 2

Whatever your age you'll have loads of fun celebrating May Day traditions of May Day at Kent Life this bank holiday Monday. Watch the May Pole and morris dancing throughout the day. Grab the last chance to bottle feed the adorable spring lambs and join in the grand tug-of-war. And if you're feeling energetic everyone can have a go at May Pole dancing.

More details on the website