Things to do this weekend in Kent on August 22 and 23
Bowling is back and one of Kent's smallest cinemas is reopening with a Disney film too!
Here's some suggestions of things to do with the kids this weekend in Kent...
Hollywood Bowl, various Kent locations
Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23
Thanks to the latest relaxation in government lockdown rules, bowling alleys across Kent have reopened. Amongst those now taking bookings are Hollywood Bowl alleys in Medway, Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells and Ashford.
Alternate lanes are open to enable social distancing, enhanced cleaning regimes are in place and families are asked to pre-book their visit. To learn more about the new system please visit www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk/coronavirus
Summer Weekends, Dover Castle
Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23
Wartime weekends are running at this popular English Heritage attraction until the end of the summer - with stories from the castle's Second World War history being brought to life in the open air.
Dover was on the front line back in 1940, with Vice Admiral Ramsay leading a top secret mission to try and rescue as many troops from the beaches in France as possible. The castle is using costumed actors and actresses to tell the stories of the many men and women involved in operations.
Families visiting will also be able to embark on the site's Summer Quest activity too. To learn more including information on pre-booking a visit click here.
Onward, Gulbenkian Cinema, Canterbury
Sunday, August 23
The cinema at the Gulbenkian in Canterbury has now reopened and one of the first family films to be screened is Onward this Sunday.
The Disney Pixar story is about two teenage elf brothers who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there in order to spend one last day with their father who died when they were too young to remember him.
Tickets are just £3.50 and can be booked in advance to allow for all the required social distancing and safety measures. For more details about the film and the cinema's reopening please click here.
Kent and Sussex Railway, Tenterden
Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23
The Kent and Sussex Railway has reopened on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in August for trips across the border to Bodiam in East Sussex. Steam trains are operating between Tenterden and Bodiam only and visitors should pre-book tickets online at least 24 hours in advance, as availability is strictly limited.
To learn more about the type of tickets available please visit kesr.org.uk/reopening
Curly's Farm, Isle of Sheppey
Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23
The unique attraction Curly's Farm is open to pre-booked and pre-paid households and support bubbles who wish to enjoy a self-guided tour of the family-run farm and meet its animals.
Adult tickets are £6, the first child £4 and other children £2 and any family wishing to book a slot for Saturday or Sunday should call 07517 706286.
The site in Bay View has become extremely popular during lockdown with hundreds of visitors supporting the organisation, which also runs school events and young farmers clubs.
Role Play Rascals, Faversham
Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23
Role Play Rascals opened officially just two days before lockdown but was then forced to close again. Thanks to a relaxation in government restrictions the imaginary play centre is now open for 90 mins sessions to be shared between a household or bubble.
Sessions must be pre-booked in advance and all the necessary safety measures are in place. To learm more about the new play attraction please click here.
