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Icescape Tunbridge Wells
Icescape Tunbridge Wells

The ice rink returns to Calverley Grounds this winter as Icescape Tunbridge Wells. Whether it’s an annual family tradition or your first time on the...

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Frost at Benenden
Frost at Benenden
01580 236699
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A Magical Christmas in the Heart of Kent. This December, put on your skates and take to the ice beneath the festive lights at Hemsted...

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The Polar Express at The Spa Valley Railway
The Polar Express at The Spa Valley Railway
01892 300141
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All aboard for an unforgettable Christmas journey! The Polar Express™ Train Ride returns to Spa Valley Railway in November and December 2026, inviting you and...

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Christmas at Chartwell National Trust
Christmas at Chartwell National Trust
01732 868381
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Get creative, start exploring & enjoy outdoor entertainment with the National Trust Visit the former family home of Winston Churchill for summer fun inspired by...

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Christmas at Godstone Farm
01883742546
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Whether it’s your little one’s first Christmas or a festive tradition in the making, our Father Christmas experience is designed for the whole family to...

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Blue Reef Aquarium, the ultimate undersea safari, Hastings

  • 01424 718776

Bluebell Railway, steam hauled trains, great day out

  • 01825 720800

Bodiam Castle, Bodiam

British Wildlife Centre, Newchapel, nr Lingfield, RH7 6LF

Chartwell, family home and garden of Sir Winston Churchill, Westerham

  • 01732 868381

Chiddingstone – Non-profit, 5-16yrs, Outdoor learning, Cookery, Farm, Nature

Chiddingstone Castle, Edenbridge Kent TN8 7AD

  • 01892 870347

Chislehurst Caves, miles of mystery and history

Christmas at Chartwell National Trust

Christmas at Godstone Farm

Christmas Tree Farm, Downe Village, feed the animals

Creams Cafe, T-Wells, Geltao, Waffles, Sundaes, Crepes, Indulge your senses

Diggerland, Medway Valley leisure Park, Roman Way, Strood ME2 2NU

EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge

Emmetts Garden, an Edwardian estate

  • 01732 868381

Farmyard Childrens Parties at Christmas Tree Farm, Downe Village

Frost at Benenden

Go Ape, Bedgebury, high-wire Tree Top Adventure and Tree Top Junior

  • 01603 895500

Godstone Farm, so much to do, a great family day out

Groombridge Place, moated manor house, fun things to do for families

Hastings Adventure Golf- outdoor family fun on the seafront

Hazzlitt Theatre, Maidstone based Theatre home of entertainment

Heaven Farm, nature trail, camping, tea room, family fun

Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge

Icescape Tunbridge Wells

Kent Life Heritage Farm

Kent Wildlife Trust, lots of events for the whole family, Sevenoaks

Leeds Castle, 900 years of history, 500 acres of beautiful parkland and gardens

  • 01622 765400

Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, Hailsham BN27 3QS

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Hythe CT21 4LR, 50 species of animals to see

  • 01303 264647

Quebec House, the birthplace of General James Wolfe

  • 01959 567430

Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, Sevenoaks

  • 01732 459777

Scotney Castle, National Trust, Lamberhurst, Kent

Spa Valley Railway, journey through the High Weald countryside

The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle

The Hop Farm Family Park, full of attractions, Paddock Wood

  • 01622 872068

The Llama Park at Ashdown Forest with Christmas Wonderland, Wych Cross

The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceaux

The Polar Express at The Spa Valley Railway

Tonbridge Castle, Motte and Bailey Castle with a splendid 13th Century Gatehouse

Tunbridge Wells, Assembly Hall Theatre

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