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GREAT VALUE DAYS OUT IN KENT
WHEN IT COMES TO DAYS OUT IN KENT, WE’ RE ALL ABOUT QUALITY. FROM OUTINGS WITH THE GRANDPARENTS TO TIME SPENT RELAXING WITH FRIENDS OR RUNNING AROUND WITH THE KIDS, THESE GREAT VALUE DAYS OUT WILL HELP YOU SPEND PRECIOUS TIME TOGETHER, MAKING MEMORIES THAT DON’ T COST THE EARTH.
Canterbury Cathedral Great value days out are about making memories and what could be more memorable than a family visit to Canterbury Cathedral? A Kentish icon and the oldest cathedral in the country, what makes this an even more valuable visit is that children under 17 can visit absolutely free when accompanied by a paying adult!
The Historic Dockyard Chatham Pay once and visit all year at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, bringing you in on the history and the fun any time you fancy a day out. This allows for unlimited access to the fascinating site, which features three historic ships, museum galleries and a vibrant programme of seasonal events. Book your ticket at least one day in advance online and receive an extra discount!
The WonderWorks A grand day out is in the making at The WonderWorks, where all your modelmaking dreams can come true. Home to a range of interactive pieces from Hornby’ s model railways, featuring miniature towns, landscapes and railway stations, you’ ll want to keep a day open to take it all in. With Scalextric racing days throughout the year for just £ 2 per person, you and the family can put your racing skills to the test.
Bedgebury National Pinetum Celebrate the centenary of the country’ s largest complete collection of conifers at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest. One of our favourite spots for a free day out in Kent, this Tunbridge Wells-based natural haven is calling your name for walks led by their curator and special talks about their flora and fauna. Stunning colours run throughout, with towering trees and a magnificent lake ensuring your trip here is unforgettable.
North Downs Way For a free day out that is guaranteed to reward you with beautiful views, why not explore the North Downs Way? Cutting across South East England and the Kent Downs National Landscape, this national trail offers walkers of all abilities 153 miles of spectacular scenery, picturesque villages and glorious countryside, all easily
accessible from London. Running from Farnham to Canterbury and the White Cliffs of Dover you’ ll discover history every step of the way as there’ s eight castles, three cathedrals, three archbishops’ palaces and numerous stately homes and gardens close to the trail.
Maidstone Maidstone has a myriad of free and low-cost things to do from the Archery Challenge and Aqua Challenge at Maidstone Leisure Centre to farmyard thrills at Little Fant Farm, which has a tea barn, farm animals and beautiful grounds; perfect for that day out with your little ones and the grandparents in tow. While entry to Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats is low on cost at just £ 4, it’ s big on delivering smiles, with every penny going towards keeping the goats happy.
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