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If you are a parent, carer or grandparent in the West Kent area, or if you run a business or group aimed at families, we hope you find the magazine and this website really useful, supportive and informative. Whether your child is still a bump, a baby, toddler, school age or teenager, there is something for every stage.

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Find our latest issue in local libraries, leisure centres, children’s centres, family hubs, Doctor’s surgeries, schools, nurseries, preschools, and other family venues.  You can also view or download an online copy from this website.

Upcoming Events

Find regularly updated local family days out, things to do with the kids, activities, open days and lots more throughout West Kent.

May 26, 2026

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May 27, 2026

Tiny & Tall Productions, formerly Tessa Bide Productions, brings you...

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May 26, 2026

Celebrate National Children’s Gardening Week this May Half Term with...

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May 30, 2026

A fun-filled new event designed to help the whole family...

News

Family Shows Bring Magic, Music and Mischief to The Trinity...

Midsummer celebrations, Bond glamour and unforgettable live music headline a...

Simple Home Made Burgers Prep time 20 minutes | Cooking...

Featured local businesses

This spring, go on an Easter Adventure with the National Trust! There’s heaps of fun for all the family. Head to Chartwell for eggcellent activities

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Our aim is to teach children to swim in a safe and fun environment. Our curriculum is delivered by a team of highly qualified teachers

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Welcome to Kids Play and Learn Preschool Your child will mostly be taught through games and play largely based on child initiated/led and teacher led

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Babee Ballet has a hive of inspired themes to encourage and develop musicality and the love of dance! Aimed at a confident 2yr old –

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Froggle Parties – as seen on CBBC & NETFLIX! Froggle Parties offers exceptional children’s entertainers that are high energy and non stop fun! Our kids

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Hello! I’m Niki and I’ve recently returned to the Tunbridge Wells area after living in the Caribbean for 20 years where I’ve been running a

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