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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.

Countdown to Christmas: Family days out every weekend in Kent

Countdown to Christmas: Family days out every weekend in Kent

Make the most of the festive season with our pick of fantastic family events every weekend from now until Christmas.

Christmas attraction introduces reindeer feeding for the first time

Christmas attraction introduces reindeer feeding for the first time

A festive experience is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a colourful new light show and a chance to feed real-life reindeer.

Everything you need to know about Kent’s biggest Christmas market

Everything you need to know about Kent’s biggest Christmas market

The huge festive market is about to open for its 15th year. Here’s what you need to know before you go.

‘This Christmas market is truly magical - but there’s just one problem’

‘This Christmas market is truly magical - but there’s just one problem’

Canterbury Cathedral is hosting a Christmas market for the first time in 200 years - but was it worth the wait? Our reporter went along to find out.

16 Santa’s grottos to visit this Christmas

16 Santa’s grottos to visit this Christmas

Take the kids on a magical trip to see Santa at these wonderfully festive grottos.

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.

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