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It’s raining museums: five indoor attractions for wet weather days

It’s raining museums: five indoor attractions for wet weather days

Just because it’s raining doesn’t mean your weekend has to be a washout. Here are five Kent museums you can visit to stay dry.

Castle celebrates 10 years of Christmas crackers

Castle celebrates 10 years of Christmas crackers

A historic castle has been putting on magical festive experiences for a decade. Here’s what visitors can expect this year.

Join Santa’s elves on a mission to save Christmas

Join Santa’s elves on a mission to save Christmas

An interactive festive experience will train kids to be part of the Elf Academy and help make toys and wrap gifts in time for Christmas.

Christmas light trail to open with new art installations

Christmas light trail to open with new art installations

A popular light trail is just days away from opening with more than one million twinkling lights and stunning illuminated sculptures.

Elf on the Shelf experience to make global debut in Kent

Elf on the Shelf experience to make global debut in Kent

The immersive Christmas experience is the first of its kind and will include theatrical elements, storytelling and festive challenges.

We tried flashy new bowling alley in huge former Debenhams store

We tried flashy new bowling alley in huge former Debenhams store

A former department store that has long been empty at a Kent shopping centre is now occupied by a new bowling alley promising a “thrilling game”.

Join Paddington Bear for a festive family adventure

Join Paddington Bear for a festive family adventure

How to book tickets to London’s newest family attraction this Christmas - the Paddington Bear Experience.

Five November dates for your diary

Five November dates for your diary

From festive fairs to spectacular fireworks, we’ve got five unmissable events coming to Kent this November.

National Trust houses with hauntingly fun Halloween activities

National Trust houses with hauntingly fun Halloween activities

Visit some of Kent’s beautiful historic homes and get stuck into fun, autumnal activities.

Fang-tastic family days out in Kent this October

Fang-tastic family days out in Kent this October

Have a total scream this October half-term with frighteningly fun days out, from Halloween mazes to creepy crawly corners.

Seal the deal: Kent’s seal-spotting excursions

Seal the deal: Kent’s seal-spotting excursions

Take a trip along Kent’s rivers and see if you can spot a herd of seals this autumn

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

Soak up those cosy autumn vibes at Kent’s stunning pick-your-own pumpkin patches.

Kick up the autumn leaves at these stunning country parks

Kick up the autumn leaves at these stunning country parks

Admire autumnal colours and feel the leaves crunching beneath your feet with a trip to Kent’s country parks and gardens.

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

Make sure your family doesn’t miss out by getting your tickets early to some of Kent’s most magical festive experiences…

Crazy golf and arcade opens in high street

Crazy golf and arcade opens in high street

A renovated £20k family entertainment centre has launched in a former snooker club and bar.

Former bank’s transformation into ice cream shop

Former bank’s transformation into ice cream shop

An international gelato chain has unveiled plans for its first Kent store which will open later this year inside a former high street bank.

Brilliant on a budget: Kent’s free attractions

Brilliant on a budget: Kent’s free attractions

If the summer holidays have cleared out your bank account, don’t worry - we’ve got six free days out that the whole family will love.

Visit Kent’s hidden attractions for free with Heritage Open Days

Visit Kent’s hidden attractions for free with Heritage Open Days

The country’s largest festival of history and culture returns with a packed programme of free events.

5 great playgrounds where the kids can run wild

5 great playgrounds where the kids can run wild

Now the school holidays have wiped out your bank account, why not take the kids for a budget-friendly day out at one of Kent’s play parks?

Town’s annual food festival and dragon boat race returns

Town’s annual food festival and dragon boat race returns

Visitors can tuck into tasty street food, watch family entertainment and cheer on the boat race over the weekend.

Popular oyster festival to return as dates finally confirmed

Popular oyster festival to return as dates finally confirmed

The long-awaited return of a town’s oyster festival has finally been confirmed as organisers insist this year’s event was never in doubt.

15 brilliant days out for the bank holiday weekend

15 brilliant days out for the bank holiday weekend

Enjoy the August bank holiday with Kent’s best festivals, concerts, outdoor activities and more.

Explore Kent’s animal-themed sculpture trail

Explore Kent’s animal-themed sculpture trail

An exhibition featuring more than 20 different sculptures, all inspired by wildlife, will open for six weeks.

Kent’s best soft play centres

Kent’s best soft play centres

Stop your kids bouncing off the walls during the school holidays with a visit to one of Kent’s soft play centres.

How to get to the UK’s top theme parks from Kent

How to get to the UK’s top theme parks from Kent

Fancy visiting one of the UK’s top theme parks this summer? Here’s our pick of the parks and how to reach them…

Kent attraction to put on dino-mite week of activities

Kent attraction to put on dino-mite week of activities

Meet prehistoric beasts and uncover incredible fossils as part of Dinosaur Week.

5 ‘hidden gem’ beaches to visit during the heatwave

5 ‘hidden gem’ beaches to visit during the heatwave

Make the most of the hot weather with a trip to the seaside. Here’s our pick of Kent’s lesser-known beach destinations.

Giant maize mazes to reopen for summer season

Giant maize mazes to reopen for summer season

The mazes will feature pirates, witches and sunflower patches - but they are only open for a limited time.

New £3.5m Hollywood Bowl to open in Kent next week

New £3.5m Hollywood Bowl to open in Kent next week

A new £3.5m entertainment venue bringing "LA bowling" to Kent will open next week nearly one year later than planned.

10 Kent attractions to visit this summer

10 Kent attractions to visit this summer

Make this summer one to remember with a trip to Kent’s best wildlife parks, castles, farms and country parks.

Teenage kicks: summer holiday ideas for teens

Teenage kicks: summer holiday ideas for teens

Make sure your teenagers are part of the fun this summer with great days out, from music festivals to inflatable assault courses.

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