What to do with in Kent over the bank holiday weekend.

by Ellis Stephenson

The May bank holiday is almost upon us.

And there is plenty happening for the first of this month's three-day weekends.

Here are our seven ways you could spend it:

Have the best weekend with a Best of Betteshanger Pass

1) The Best of Betteshanger, Deal

All weekend

Have the best weekend with a Best of Betteshanger Pass. Choose three activities from archery, cycling, orienteering, geocaching and shelter building between Saturday May 5 until Bank Holiday Monday for £12. Book at betteshanger-park.co.uk.

2) Grove Ferry River Trips

All weekend

Relax on an electric powered boat trip along the River Stour. The family-friendly Grove Ferry River Trips take 55 minutes. Open all weekend from noon, outings cost £9 for adults and under 16s are £5. Visit groveferryrivertrips.co.uk.

3) Family Fun Dog Show, Nash Court Farm

Sunday, May 6

There's plenty of family fun to be found at this dog show which comes together with stalls, kids' games, refreshments, face painting and prizes. The fun day is at Nash Court Farm in Margate on Sunday, May 6 from 9am. It costs £5 per car. Call 07812559401 for more information.

There's plenty of family fun at a dog show with agility and classes plus stalls and kids' games

4) The Making of Samphire Hoe, near Dover

Saturday, May 5

Learn about the making of Samphire Hoe and its wildlife on Saturday, May 5 during a two-hour walk led by an expert at 1pm. Walkers should bring their binoculars and meet at the education centre. The walk and talk is free but donations are welcome. For details call Pauline Bateson 01304 853503 or email pauline.bateson@btinternet.com.

Feel the joys of spring as you meet the farm animals

5) Pat a Lamb, Mount Ephraim, Faversham

Sunday, May 6 and Monday, May 7

Feel the joys of spring as you meet the lambs at Mount Ephraim Gardens, plus there will be crafts and fun children's activities through the day and food on offer in the West Wing Tea Room. Open from 11am to 5pm, entry is £7 for adults and £2.50 for children. Details of this event and others at mountephraimgardens.co.uk or call 01227 751496.

6) Bushcraft Skills and Camping Hacks, Penshurst Place

Sunday, May 6 and Monday, May 7

Pull on your boots and head down to the Woodland Trail at Penshurst Place to see specialists from Camp Wilderness demonstrating survival skills such as fire building and knotting ropes, along with essential camping hacks. Offering great fun for all the family it’s a chance to up your bushcraft know-how in plenty of time for your summer adventures. More details here.

Hever Castle's celebration is just one of a number celebrating May Day

7) Hever Castle May Day Festival

All weekend

There will be May Day dancing, a Green Man trail and family fun with a Jack in the Green procession at the historic castle throughout the bank holiday weekend. To find out more visit hevercastle.co.uk/whatson.

For other traditional May Day events taking place in Kent over the bank holiday weekend please click here.