Seven things to do with the family in Kent

Looking for somewhere fun to take the kids this weekend?

My Kent Family has put together a list of seven events for the whole family to enjoy.

Here's our pick of the best the county has to offer.

1 Seaside Summer Trail, Upnor Castle, Rochester

Saturday, July 21 from 10am to 6pm

Take part in the heritage seaside trail around Upnor Castle, and you could even win a small prize.

Situated on the banks of the River Medway, the stunning fortress was originally built on the orders of Queen Elizabeth I in 1559.

It was used as a gun fort to defend important warships - including those at Chatham Dockyard.

Entry is 80p per child, and the usual admission fees to the castle also apply - for more information, visit the Upnor Castle website

2 Wildlife Activity Day, Haysden Country Park, Tonbridge

Sunday, July 22 from 10am to 3pm

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council has teamed up with environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy to celebrate Love Parks week.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Haysden Country Park, which falls during the celebrations, a number of exciting activities will be taking place.

Families can enjoy pond dipping, face painting, arts and crafts, an orienteering trail, flower painting and historical walks.

For more information, click here

3 Park Life Music Festival, Kings Hill Sports Park, West Malling

Saturday, July 21 from 1pm to 11pm

Visit the Park Life Music Festival for brilliant bands in a beautiful countryside setting.

Organisers promise a festival feel, without the camping, and acts include Adam Barron from BBC's The Voice.

There will be a hog roast and traditional barbecue plus Pimms, prosecco and ice cream for the kids.

For more information, click here

4 Vintage Tea and Fair, Westgate Gardens Toddlers Cove, Canterbury

Saturday, July 21 from 12pm to 4pm

Pilgrims Hospice Vintage Tea and Fair is set to provide fun for the whole family.

Enjoy tea, cake and some retail therapy alongside jazz music, a magician and children's storyteller.

There will also be vintage bus rides at the event, which will be used to raise money for people with incurable illnesses across east Kent.

Entry is free, and you can find out more here

5 Day Out With Thomas, Kent and East Sussex Railway, Tenterden

Saturday, July 21 and Sunday July 22 from 10am to 4pm

Thomas the Tank Engine is steaming back to Tenterden for this fun family day out.

Special trains will be travelling to Rolvenden and back throughout the day, and passengers can hop-on and off as many times as they like.

Entertainment includes face-painting, bouncy castles, soft play, storytelling and the chance to meet the Fat Controller in person.

Tickets cost £18 for adults, £13.50 for children and £50 for the whole family - for more information, visit the Kent and East Sussex Railway website

6 Summer Picnic, Dunorlan Park, Tunbridge Wells

Sunday, July 22 from 1pm to 4pm

The Friends of Dunorlan Park will be holding a fun summer picnic to give visitors a better idea of what the group does.

It will be held at the Pembury Road end of the park.

Wine and soft drinks will be supplied, but guests need to bring their own picnic.

For more information on the park, click here, or visit the Friends of Dunorlan Park website

7 A Right Royal Riot Trail, Rochester Castle, Rochester

Saturday, July 21 from 10am to 6pm

Discover loads of fun facts about the royals at this trail at one of Medway's finest heritage sites.

Learn about royals past and present for the chance to win a small prize.

Entry is 80p per child, and usual admission fees to the castle apply.

For more information, click here