What can I do with the kids this weekend in Kent?

Make an ancient brooch Roman Museum, Canterbury

Until Tuesday, February 28

Drop into the Roman Museum this weekend and you can make an ancient brooch to take home. It's £1 per child in addition to museum entry but remember kids go free with paying adults (maximum of two free per adult). The museum is open Monday to Sunday from 10am until 5pm.

More information here

Fantastic Mr Fox Orchard Theatre, Dartford

Tuesday, February 28 - Sunday, March 5

Kids will love to see Roald Dahl favourite Fantastic Mr Fox come to life on stage with music and songs. It's a tale of friendship, greed and pride and is the flagship production for the celebrations marking the centenary year of the world's most famous children's storyteller.

Book your tickets here

Ramsgate Tunnels Marina Esplanade

Open Wednesday to Sunday

Here's something a teenager will leave their room for! Take a trip through the dark tunnels under Ramsgate - the UK's largest network of civilian wartime tunnels. The tour takes up to an hour and a half and sensible footwear is a must.

Further details here or book here

Beaver Water World Near Westerham

Open daily 10am to 5pm

Head to Beaver Water World this weekend to see more than 500 animals at the largest exotic animal rescue charity in the UK. Make a day of it by seeing the animals, taking part in reptile handling and grabbing some food.

More here

Kidz Planet Folkestone

Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm and Sundays 10am to 6pm

Let the kids let off some steam this weekend at Kidz Planet. There's something for all ages from segregated play for under twos to a rocket train - kids won't want to leave! Children under the age of four must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Information here

Getting Dressed Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Saturday, February 25 at 11am and 2pm

Suitable for kids aged four and above, this production takes you into a world of colour and clothes. Presented by Second Hand Dance, dancers, artists and the public are collaborated to make highly visual dance performances for all to enjoy. There will also be an opportunity to 'stay and play' after!

Tickets here

Doc Yard's Secret Lab Historic Dockyard Chatham

Weekends (and school holidays) until Monday, May 1

Take the kids to experience a 45-minute hands on hair-raising activity. Included in the session is the Static Zone, Doc's Study, the Magnetic Zone and more. Entry can be booked online or at the door - but time slot spaces are allocated on a first come first served basis. This hair-raising activity takes place inside No.1 Smithery and is part of the dockyard ticket that can be used all year round for repeat visits.

Information and time slots here