Kids
Free summer fun for all the family…
FREE EVENTS
If the sun is shining, there can be no better day out for free than one spent on a beautiful Kent beach with a picnic lunch. Let the children explore the coastline, make sandcastles and fly a homemade kite. If you want to avoid the temptations and the cost of the amusement arcades, head for the wonderful beach at St Mary’s Bay, just along the coast from Dymchurch, where the sea wall stretches as far as the eye can see and the tide goes out almost as far. Or head for Broadstairs where the delightful sandy bay and steep cliffs make a sheltered haven even on a blustery day. But if the sun doesn’t shine or you tire of sand in your sandwiches, there is still plenty of fun to be had for free this summer…
PLACES TO VISIT
Biddenden Vineyards This award-winning vineyard is well worth a visit. Stroll through the vineyards and see the presses. Admission and wine tasting is free.
Chart Gunpowder Mills, Faversham The mills are the oldest of their kind in the world. Explosives manufacture began here in the 16th century.
Eynsford Castle, Eynsford This rare survivor and one of the most complete Norman castles in England stands in this attractive village setting. On a sunny day take a picnic and find a nice spot on the riverbank. It’s a lovely place to linger and watch the ducks. Children can paddle and cool off in the shallow water.
The Friars, Aylesford Priory View the wonderful works of art in the chapels of the ancient Carmelite friary or picnic in the peace and tranquillity of the priory gardens.
Heritage Walking Trails, Tonbridge Wells To celebrate the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Chalybeate Spring in 2006 a series of commemorative claret-coloured plaques were erected to mark buildings of particular significance. Pick up a guide map from the local tourist information office or download a copy from
www.visittunbridgewells.com and take a stroll through history.
Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery The museum has recently undergone a major expansion and the new East Wing will soon allow for bigger and better exhibitions. Well worth a visit.
Jazz on the Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells. June 9 – September 1 The Pantiles will once again host a series of free Thursday evening outdoor jazz concerts from the historic bandstand. The Summer Jazz programme has been put together to appeal to those who really know and appreciate jazz. Performances start at 7.30pm
Archaeology in the Park - Shorne Woods Country Park, Nr Gravesend
July 9 – July 31, Summer archaeology excavation investigating Randall Manor, an 800-year-old medieval manor house. Visit the site, meet the archaeologists, see the finds and take a guided tour. 10am - 4pm
National Play Day - Yalding Gardens, Nr. Maidstone
August 5 To celebrate National Play Day, this venue is opening its gates for families to play outdoors together. They will have toys and giant games on the lawns as well as a new children’s trail and free activities; recycled collages and making natural paints. To join in the fun, come along to Yalding Gardens between 10am - 4pm. FREE entry to the gardens for families, just mention National Play Day.
Summer Kite Festival – Teston Bridge Country Park, Nr. Maidstone
August 13 Come along and fly your own kite or just watch the professionals at play. 11am – 4pm
Medieval Merriment - Rochester Castle Gardens.
September 3 & 4, Discover historic Rochester through the late Middle Ages. A living history event with archery, skirmishes, birds of prey and parades. 11am - 5pm
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