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The Panic Room , Gravesend www . thepanicroom . net
As one of the UK ’ s largest escape room centres with over 20 experiences to choose from , The Panic Room is prided on both their familyfriendly experiences and more challenging activities with plenty of adventures sure to impress your teens . From tactile puzzles to intriguing and immersive storytelling , it ’ s a race against the clock as teams must work together to crack the codes and solve the mystery . The fun doesn ’ t stop there , however , as The Panic Room also boasts a fantastic family entertainment centre offering mini golf , laser tag and karaoke rooms .
Chimera Climbing , Tunbridge Wells & Canterbury www . chimeraclimbing . com
With locations in both Tunbridge Wells and Canterbury , Chimera is an indoor rock climbing gym , where you can take on unique bouldering challenges up angled walls and test your strength as you scale to new heights . Kids aged five and older can enjoy Chimera , but teens will especially love taking on its tougher challenges including a 40-degree wall .
Paddleboarding , Medway www . paddlecabin . co . uk
Stand-up paddleboarding ( SUP ) has become a must-do summer activity and Kent has multiple locations where you can hire a board and take to the water . From rivers and lakes to heading out to sea on a paddleboard , this is a great activity to keep teens engaged and offers something different to try .
Check out Medway ’ s Paddle Cabin , where you can book a family SUP session and learn paddle techniques through some fun games on the boards , as well as essential water safety .
Cliftonville Outdoor Cinema , Margate www . theovalbandstand . co . uk
Your teen might prefer Netflix at home to a family night out , but to experience their favourite movie in a new setting , head to
Cliftonville ’ s Outdoor Cinema . Located at the iconic Oval Bandstand & Lawns in the heart of Margate , this not-for-profit initiative is a great way to bring film lovers together under the stars . This summer ’ s showings include Grease , Mamma Mia !, The Greatest Showman and E . T .
Dreamland , Margate www . dreamland . co . uk
One of the oldest surviving amusement parks in the UK , Dreamland offers a thrilling day out for families , but its rollercoasters and live music roster will impress teens especially . See the likes of Craig David , Jess Glynne and Becky Hill as part of Dreamland ’ s Summer Series events which go on long after the park closes for the day , or spend a day riding rollercoasters , skating around the roller room and challenging the family to a game of crazy golf .
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