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Run , bounce and jump throughout the park ’ s many zones and refuel in the on-site café for a fuss-free family day out .
Diggerland , Rochester www . diggerland . com
For digger-mad kids ( and adults , too !), a visit to Rochester ’ s Diggerland is a must . Spend a day driving real diggers , take a sky-high ride in the Skyshuttle , or challenge the family to a go-kart race . Diggerland has over 20 rides and drives to keep kids of all ages busy all day long . There are indoor and outdoor play areas , coin-operated rides and much more , so you ’ re sure to find something for everyone come rain or shine .
Bewl Water Aqua Park , Tunbridge Wells www . aquapark . bewlwater . co . uk
Bewl Water reservoir might offer 13 miles of beautiful countryside walks , but if you fancy something a little more adventurous during your visit , a splash on its aqua park is a must . With a giant inflatable obstacle course floating on the reservoir , kids aged six and older can spend an adrenaline-filled hour on the UK ’ s biggest outdoor floating inflatable sports aqua park .
Reuthe ’ s Lost Gardens , Sevenoaks www . reuthes . com
Kids will love exploring this gorgeous ‘ lost garden ’ with its winding pathways and steep slopes , but its animal experiences also aren ’ t to be missed . From alpaca treks to owl handling , Reuthe ’ s has some truly unforgettable animal encounters . The venue also has a full calendar of family-friendly events including the Rumble in the Jungle family wrestling day , where the courtyard is transformed , taking centre stage as a full-size wrestling ring !
Leeds Castle , Maidstone www . leeds-castle . com
Whether you ’ ve got history loving kids , or fancy exploring Leeds Castle ’ s amazing grounds , you ’ ll be spoiled for choice when you head to one of Kent ’ s most iconic attractions . Within its 500 acres of rolling land , there ’ s a birds of prey centre , an amazing maze , adventure golf , the Knights ’ Stronghold playground , the Swan ferry and an obstacle course … and that ’ s all before you visit the historical castle itself .
A day out at Leeds Castle is perfect for all ages , and even better , when you visit and pay once , you can use your ticket for the rest of the year , so you don ’ t have to worry about cramming all of your adventures into one day .
FOR TEENS
Keeping teenagers engaged and occupied is no mean feat , but once you ’ ve coaxed them out of their bedroom , Kent ’ s got a plethora of experiences to be explored . From movies under the Margate sky to taking on zombies in a virtual world , here are just some of the ways you and your teen can enjoy the summer together .
Virtual Recreation , Ashford www . virtualrecreation . co . uk
Virtual Recreation is a fully-immersive virtual reality experience that your teens will love . Experience the free roam VR with up to six players and take on a challenge together as a family , or book a VR booth and choose from 30 different arcade games . If you ’ ve got a screen-loving teen at home , this experience is the perfect way to engage them in something a little different .
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