Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats
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Kent Life Heritage Farm Park , Sandling Get your boots muddy and experience a true taste of rural Kent life at Kent Life Heritage Farm Park . Located at Sandling , this working farm is a fantastic family day out . Explore buildings from Kent ’ s rural past in the Vintage Village , get up close with smaller farmyard friends in the popular cuddle corner walkthrough and let the kids run wild in the outdoor play area . On rainy days , the large indoor soft-play area offers three floors of fun to explore . Get creative in the paint-a-pot studio before visiting Dotty ’ s Tea Room for homemade cakes and snacks in a vintage setting .
www . kentlife . org . uk
Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats , Boughton Monchelsea Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats is based in Boughton Monchelsea . Open to the public on Fridays , Saturdays and Sundays , come along and meet up to 150 rehomed goats , you can even buy a bag of treats to feed them ! A ‘ walking with goats experience ’ promises a fun and leisurely afternoon out to remember . Take one of the mischievous , lovable goats out for a walk along the various footpaths around the sanctuary , with frequent stops for them to nibble their favourite leaves and plants and great photo opportunities . Goat keeper experiences are also available .
www . buttercups . org . uk
Maidstone Museums Maidstone Museum is home to a vast collection of fine art and historical artefacts , with over 600,000 items of international importance that are free for all visitors to discover . The museum is housed in Chillington Manor , a charming Elizabethan mansion in Maidstone town centre . The iconic Maidstone Carriage Museum is home to more than 60 magnificent road carriages , including Queen Victoria ’ s State Landau - a must see in the Queen ’ s Platinum Jubilee year . A packed calendar of events , activities and workshops takes place at Maidstone Museum , ranging from hands-on workshops for children to tours and talks suitable for all ages .
www . museum . maidstone . gov . uk
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