DAYS OUT : FAMILY FUN
Dreamland , Margate Discover the UK ’ s oldest surviving amusement park , a picture-perfect seaside resort set against the backdrop of Margate ’ s golden sands . Fun for the whole family , experience the vintage and thrill rides both old and new , catch some of the site ’ s pop-up entertainment and frequent art installations , or check out one of the many live music performances .
www . dreamland . co . uk
Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway , Hythe One of Kent ’ s most recognised attractions , ride on the world-famous miniature steam railway through some of the county ’ s most picturesque landscapes . The RH & DR has been drawing crowds since it opened in 1927 and now operates the most complete collection of one-third full-sized steam locomotives in the world .
www . rhdr . org . uk
Wildwood , Herne Bay Set within 40 acres of beautiful woodland , come nose-to-nose with British wildlife , past and present , at Kent ’ s unique wildlife park that is home to over 200 native animals .
www . wildwoodtrust . org
Betteshanger Park , Betteshanger nr Deal 250 acres of glorious parkland , with miles of traffic-free tracks and trails for cycling , running or walking . Test your skills and take a class in archery , go fossil hunting , or take on a geocaching adventure ; there ’ s also plenty of wildlife to see all in their natural habitat – perfect for little adventurers . Check out the renovated visitor centre and mining museum , where keen historians can delve into the story of the Kent Coalfields .
www . betteshanger-park . co . uk
Bedgebury Pinetum , Goudhurst Award-winning visitor attraction surrounded by 10.5 sq kilometres of forest . A beautiful setting for peaceful walks and picnics with wonderful views across the pinetum , or enjoy events all year from summer concerts to winter light extravaganzas . www . forestryengland . uk / bedgebury
Quex Park , Birchington A bespoke leisure destination for all the family to enjoy including the Powell-Cotton Museum , play centres , craft village , paintball , alpaca trekking or even goat experiences ! www . quexpark . co . uk
Bewl Water , Lamberhurst The largest stretch of open water in the South East and 800 acres of outstanding beauty . Open all year for cycling , fishing and boating , not to mention the conference centre and restaurant , and amazing aqua park .
www . bewlwater . co . uk
Lower Leas Coastal Park , Folkestone Home to the largest free adventure play area in the South East , the three-zoned park offers play areas , quiet recreation and wildlife habitats , as well as an amphitheatre for outdoor theatre and music - all next to the beach .
www . visitfolkestoneandhythe . co . uk / attractions
Action Watersports , Romney Marsh Award-winning watersports specialists , flyboard , waterski , wakeboard or jet ski on a private freshwater lake ; chill on a paddleboard , or enjoy hilarious fun water rides . All ages of thrillseekers are welcome at this adrenaline-pumping watersports paradise .
www . actionwatersports . co . uk
Diggerland , Rochester
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