EAST KENT : DAYS OUT
The Kitesurf Centre , Greatstone Welcoming both complete beginners and experienced kiters , the team at the UK ’ s largest kitesurfing school are passionate about creating a welcoming environment to build confidence and have fun , with BSKA trained instructors on hand to guide you every step of the way . thekitesurfcentre . com
FOLKESTONE , HYTHE & DUNGENESS
Action Watersports , Lydd Award-winning watersports specialists who offer flyboarding , waterskiing , wakeboarding and aqua park adventures on their glistening private freshwater lake . All ages of thrill-seekers are welcome at this adrenaline-pumping watersports paradise . actionwatersports . co . uk
Alpaca Annie , Burmarsh Trek with alpacas and discover the beautiful Romney Marsh in this unique , once-in-a-lifetime animal experience . Visitors can choose from meet and greets or 90-minute treks and feeding sessions with the friendly alpacas . alpacaannie . com
Battle of Britain Museum , Hawkinge The most important collection of Battle of Britain artefacts on show in the country . Visitors can feel immersed in the atmosphere of the airfield ’ s past with the landmarks and buildings that remain . kbobm . org
Creative Quarter , Folkestone Enjoy a hive of activity in this urban village of designermakers , technophiles , musicians and artists . Wander the streets made up of studios , offices and over 50 independent shops . Take part in creative workshops , pick up bespoke pieces , or stop at one of the cafés along the way . creativequarterfolkestone . org . uk
Folkestone Harbour Arm , Folkestone From summer DJ sets and unique live music to seaside sports showings and family cinema nights , Folkestone Harbour Arm promises a wide selection of events sure to please the whole family . Also the home of the thriving Folkestone Harbour Marketplace and a plethora of foodie hotspots . folkestoneharbourarm . co . uk
F51 , Folkestone The world ’ s first multistorey skatepark dedicated to skateboarding and BMXing . The three-storey building caters for all riding abilities from beginners to competition level , as well as offering a boulder room , climbing wall and boxing gym . f51 . co . uk
Leas Cliff Hall , Folkestone Premier entertainment venue with unrivalled views from an elevated clifftop promenade position that offers the best in entertainment from live music to headlining comedians and shows for all the family . leascliffhall . 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 . folkestone-hythe . gov . uk
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve , nr Hythe Explore Kent ’ s largest wild animal park and breeding sanctuary , home to over 900 rare and endangered species including black rhinos , gorillas , lions , leopards and the county ’ s only spectacled bears . Step back in time and discover the UK ’ s largest dinosaur collection , or make your visit that bit more special by booking an exclusive keeper experience or bespoke safari package . aspinallfoundation . org / port-lympne
Quarterhouse , Folkestone Award-winning contemporary performing arts venue at the heart of Folkestone ’ s thriving Creative Quarter playing host to an exciting array of artists from worldclass theatre , comedy , music , dance and performance . creativefolkestone . org . uk / folkestone-quarterhouse
Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway , Hythe Known as ‘ Kent ’ s Mainline in Miniature ’, the RH & DR has been drawing crowds since it opened in 1927 and now operates the most complete collection of one-third fullsized steam and diesel locomotives in the world . The railway regularly holds an array of family-friendly events throughout the year . rhdr . org . uk
Dungeness Nature Reserve , Dungeness Set back from the sea with miles of open shingle , freshwater pits , wet grassland and enchanting wildflower meadows , the beautiful Dungeness Reserve is a flurry of activity for a host of wildlife including lapwings , redshanks and garganeys . rspb . org . uk
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