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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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