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Retro festival axed after 18 years

Retro festival axed after 18 years

Organisers of a popular two-day festival celebrating 1940s Britain are calling it a day after this year’s event.

6 animal farms to visit with the family

6 animal farms to visit with the family

Take the kids to meet sheep, pigs, goats, donkeys and more at these family-friendly farms and animal sanctuaries.

Tickets on sale for Christmas light trail

Tickets on sale for Christmas light trail

A popular festive event that features millions of twinkling lights is set to return this year. Here’s how to get tickets.

‘Unique’ theme park celebrates 25th anniversary

‘Unique’ theme park celebrates 25th anniversary

A Kent attraction known for its ‘innovative and exhilarating’ experiences is marking a quarter of a century since opening.

‘It cost next to nothing and was an amazing family day out’

‘It cost next to nothing and was an amazing family day out’

The kids were delighted by what they saw on their latest mission to find top places to visit in Kent.

Where to see bluebells in Kent this spring

Where to see bluebells in Kent this spring

These beautiful blue-violet flowers will be springing up all over the county in the next couple of weeks. Here’s where you can see them.

‘The perfect family day out - just watch out for greedy ducks’

‘The perfect family day out - just watch out for greedy ducks’

With acres of grounds to explore, a maze to get lost in, a playground, mini golf and falconry displays, one Kent venue offers a jam-packed day out.

Cracking ideas for the Easter holidays

Cracking ideas for the Easter holidays

Take your kids on an egg hunt, say hello to the Easter bunny and meet adorable newborn lambs with our guide to the Easter break.

15 things to do in Kent this Mother’s Day

15 things to do in Kent this Mother’s Day

Make this Mother’s Day truly special with afternoon teas, vineyard tours, family days out and more.

Kent to London boat trip launches Mother’s Day offer

Kent to London boat trip launches Mother’s Day offer

Treat your mum to a riverboat journey past the capital city’s most famous landmarks.

Rollercoaster remains on ice as park prepares to reopen

Rollercoaster remains on ice as park prepares to reopen

New rides and prices have been confirmed for a seaside theme park - but there’s no sign yet of a return for its most famous rollercoaster.

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Visit Kent’s top attractions for the price of a lottery ticket

Visit Kent’s top attractions for the price of a lottery ticket

Museums, castles and gardens are offering free entry for one week – all you need to do is show a lottery ticket or scratchcard on the door.

5 cycle routes for the family to try this spring

5 cycle routes for the family to try this spring

The weather is getting brighter, so why not hop on your bike and explore the county with these family-friendly cycle routes?

How to apply for free attraction tickets as part of the Kent Big Weekend

How to apply for free attraction tickets as part of the Kent Big Weekend

The annual event will dish out thousands of free tickets to some of Kent’s biggest attractions. Here’s how to enter the ballot.

Popular paddling pool gets makeover for free family fun

Popular paddling pool gets makeover for free family fun

A popular outdoor swimming pool complex is getting a new feature in time for summer.

Zoo warns customers of ‘scam alert’ after adverts for ‘exclusive deal’

Zoo warns customers of ‘scam alert’ after adverts for ‘exclusive deal’

A zoo has warned customers an offer for discounted tickets is nothing to do with them, and not to hand over their details.

Council to ‘press ahead’ with £10m works to rebuild theatre

Council to ‘press ahead’ with £10m works to rebuild theatre

A council has decided to go ahead with works to redesign and rebuild large sections of a theatre, which require an additional £10 million in funding.

8 country parks with great children’s playgrounds

8 country parks with great children’s playgrounds

Keep the kids happy for hours with a visit to one of Kent’s country parks. Here’s some of our top picks.

Baby orangutan to arrive at Kent animal park

Baby orangutan to arrive at Kent animal park

Keepers at a Kent animal park have announced a pair of its orangutans are expecting a baby.

Historic railway defends new ANPR parking charges

Historic railway defends new ANPR parking charges

Bosses at one of Kent's top tourist attractions have defended their decision to introduce charges in their car parks.

Family fun for the February half-term

Family fun for the February half-term

We’ve got 15 fantastic days out for the February half term, from roar-some dinosaur trails to eco-friendly fun.

Strike! 6 bowling alleys for wet weather days

Strike! 6 bowling alleys for wet weather days

The chilly weather is the perfect excuse to take the family on a trip to the lanes at one of Kent’s retro bowling alleys.

Popular park set for million pound revamp

Popular park set for million pound revamp

A popular park is set for a million-pound revamp as new plans for an overhaul of its facilities are revealed.

10 family days out for under £10

10 family days out for under £10

From wildlife parks to indoor mini golf, we’ve got some penny-pinching days out for under a tenner this January.

Artist behind piece that attracted over 100,000 visitors returns to Kent

Artist behind piece that attracted over 100,000 visitors returns to Kent

The man behind a popular exhibition is back with a new eye-catching installation inspired by Mars.

First pictures of new lion cubs at Kent zoo

First pictures of new lion cubs at Kent zoo

Four adorable lion cubs who faced a death sentence have been saved at the 11th hour by a Kent wildlife park.

Sprinkle festive cheer over the Christmas school holidays

Sprinkle festive cheer over the Christmas school holidays

From light shows and outdoor trails to film screenings and Santa’s grottos, keep the kids busy over the Christmas break.

'Out-of-this-world children's musical left us starstruck'

'Out-of-this-world children's musical left us starstruck'

A new musical for children billed as the "perfect introduction to theatre" left our reviewer and her young son starstruck.

Kent animal park to build new lion enclosure

Kent animal park to build new lion enclosure

A new big cat enclosure will be built at a Kent animal park for five lions rescued from war-torn Ukraine.

Start feeling festive with a trip to Kent’s Christmas markets

Start feeling festive with a trip to Kent’s Christmas markets

Browse traditional wooden huts, pick up a Bratwurst and mulled wine and say hello to Santa at Kent’s Christmas markets.

Victorian Christmas festival will return to historic high street

Victorian Christmas festival will return to historic high street

The Charles Dickens-themed festival is back for a weekend of costumed characters, street performers and Christmas carols.

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