Watch The Open at Royal St George's on the big screen at Betteshanger Country Park

by Angela Cole

Watch The Open on a big screen while the kids enjoy funfair rides and a bouncy castle.

Families will be able to soak up the live atmosphere of the 149th Open Golf tournament at Royal St. George’s in Sandwich, by watching it on a giant screen at nearby Betteshanger Country Park in Deal - just five miles away.

Fans can watch The Open on screens at Betteshanger country park
Fans can watch The Open on screens at Betteshanger country park

From 11am to 8pm on Friday, July 16 and Sunday, July 18, sports fans and families can watch the final rounds of the live event on the big screen in the huge amphitheatre, along with plenty of local food and drink.

Golf fans will be able to sit and watch the action socially distanced with street food stalls, courtesy of City Feast, on hand along with a boutique bar serving Kentish brews and cocktails.

There's also some family-friendly activities including the chance to try the mini golf course, take part in a long range putting competition; an inflatable golf dartboard, or a driving range simulator.

Betteshanger is five miles away from where The Open will be held
Betteshanger is five miles away from where The Open will be held

Other attractions include funfair rides and bouncy castle, as well as all the usual Betteshanger Park activities including cycling and geocaching.

The event is free to enter. Car parking charges and admission prices for some rides and activities will apply.

For more information visit betteshanger-park.co.uk

For more suggestions of things to do with the kids visit www.mykentfamily.co.uk

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