Living in England, we are used to the bipolar weather but it’s always a little disappointing when your indoor plans get in the bin because of the rain so we have put together a list of 5 things you and your family on a rainy day in kent.

1. Flip Out, Ashford

Flip Out Ashford is perfect to kick off our list of things to do on a rainy day in Kent, it brings all the bouncing fun you can possibly imagine to Kent. With 59 trampolines and two stunt areas, you can make the most of these great facilities. Flip Out has something for children, teenagers and adults – with designated areas to ensure you have the very best experience and reach great heights. Not only are their trampolines there for all the fun and games, they also have a ninja assault course for anyone over the age of 10 and foam pits, monkey bars, a basketball court and much more. They offer a host of great value offers which include something for families, friends and little ones – as well as great deals in their very special Flip Out cafe. So, if you haven’t been to Flip Out Ashford before, why not? Book your spot today: https://www.flipout.co.uk/view/flip-out-ashford

2. Swallows Leisure Centre

At the Swallows Leisure Centre, they have lots of activities aimed at children. They have a swimming pool with features including a flume, waves, pirate ship, and giant inflatable slide. Every Saturday evening we have H2O pool parties from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm with DJ’s games and lots of interactive fun.
They have a gym with specialised junior sessions to help improve your fitness, a 6 court sports hall for activities such as badminton, football, and basketball. We run courses during term times so come along and learn new skills at football, badminton, and fencing.
In the school holidays, they run a fantastic play scheme with fun activities including swimming, soft play, and bouncy castle, arts and crafts, team games. They also have a brand new adventure world soft play area with an underwater theme.

Book Here: https://www.swaleleisure.com/swallows-leisure-centre

3. Visit the Royal Engineers Museum

Perfect for families obsessed with military history, the Royal Engineers Museum in Gillingham tells the story of the Corps of Royal Engineers over 300 years.

There is a huge collection of weapons, rockets and jets, perfect for any budding mechanics in your family.

The galleries span centuries of history, from Victorian engineering, to World War One and Two memorabilia, to a huge chunk of the Berlin Wall.

The Royal Engineers Museum, on Prince Arthur Road in Gillingham, is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm. It is closed on Mondays, except for bank holidays.

Book your visit here: https://www.re-museum.co.uk/

3. Explore Chatham Historic Dockyard

If you want to spend an entire day surrounded by history, then the Historic Dockyard Chatham site is an excellent contender.

The huge 80 acre site has a wide range of attractions, both indoor and outdoor, which make it perfect for a day with intermittent rain and sunshine.

Plus, this year the Dockyard is celebrating its 400th anniversary with a huge variety of activities suitable for all the family.

And it doesn’t matter if you aren’t able to see everything you want to in one day – the Dockyard only sells annual tickets, allowing families to come back again and again to visit every exhibition.

Book here: https://thedockyard.co.uk/

4. Immerse yourself in an escape room

Are you confident you could puzzle your way out of a locked room in under an hour with only a handful of friends to help you?

If you are, collect a bunch of your most trustworthy friends and get set for one of Kent’s best live escape games.

Dotted all over the county, the tricky rooms offer full on challenges that will get fans of ‘The Crystal Maze’ excited.

From technology based rooms to old school lock and key scenarios, there are plenty of diverse and different tasks certain to get any thrillseeker’s heart racing.

Although if you are ready to give one a go, we suggest you choose your teammates carefully.

Book here: https://thepanicroom.net/

5. Go underground and explore Ramsgate Tunnels

You can take a guided walk through the UK’s largest network of civilian wartime tunnels in Ramsgate.

The hidden underground city became the largest and only known Civilian Deep Shelter Air Raid Precaution scheme authorised by Central Government.

People took up residence in the tunnels during the Second World War, with more than 300 living in the underground city in 1940.

Life underground became normal for the people of Ramsgate and street signs, canteens, shops and even a hospital were set up.

Book here: http://www.ramsgatetunnels.org/index.html