DAYS OUT : FAMILY FUN
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-tonose with British wildlife past and present at Kent ’ s unique wildlife park that ’ s home to over 200 native animals . www . wildwoodtrust . org
Bedgebury Pinetum , Goudhurst Award-winning visitor attraction surrounded by 10.5 sq . km . of forest . A beautiful setting for peaceful walks and picnics with wonderful views across the pinetum , or enjoying activities all year from fitness and wellbeing sessions to children ’ s sculpture hunts . 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 and 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 Boat House Bistro , Waterfront Café and amazing aqua park . www . bewlwater . co . uk
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 in its 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
Lower Leas Coastal Park , Folkestone Home to the largest free adventure play area in the South East , this 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 / lower-leas-coastal-park
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 fun water rides . All ages of thrill-seekers are welcome at this adrenalinepumping watersports paradise . www . actionwatersports . co . uk
Dover Sea Safari , Dover Experience the beautiful and iconic Kent coastline , fascinating seals or eerie Goodwin Sands with an exhilarating close-to-the-water experience onboard a purpose built 10.5m 600hp RHIB , the ‘ Dover Explorer ’, or the 11m 650hp RHIB ‘ Dover Pioneer ’. www . doverseasafari . co . uk
Go Ape , Bedgebury
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