Things to do in Kent in the summer holidays
Summer is upon us, so we have put together a list of 5 things for you to do with the kids this summer.
1. Castle crafting in Medieval Medway
Not only is Rochester Castle steeped in history and worth a visit alone, but throughout the summer your little ones can step back into the 11th century and craft their own medieval masterpieces from flags to royal portraits and even castles.
If you’re in the area, Upnor Castle and Temple Manor are also hosting family craft days, where you can create everything from jellyfish sun-catchers through to pirate treasure and crusader helmets!
2. Birds of prey and panto at Penshurst Place
Penshust Place is packed full of fun this month.
Every Sunday the grounds will be soaring with falconry demonstrations while the gardens will be getting theatrical with a host of summer pantos and craft sessions.
You can put your orienteering skills to the test with the puzzle of the Maize Maze which has returned for the holidays or spend the day enjoying Penshurst’s outdoor facilities including an adventure playground, woodland trails, bike hire, and a variety of picnic locations.
details can be found here: https://www.penshurstplace.com/
3. Step back in time at Hever Castle
The Knights of Royal England will be entertaining visitors to Hever Castle this summer with exhilarating displays of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic jousting arena.
Join Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and the Knights of Royal England in the procession and watch the valiant knights battling it out in the saddle and on foot in one-to-one combat.
Book here: https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/
4. Go wild at Port Lympne
Jump on a safari truck and journey through Port Lympne’s South American, Asian and African Experiences where you’ll see spectacled bears, camels, antelope, baby giraffe, baby rhino and many more.
Port Lympne is not a zoo, it’s a breeding sanctuary for rare and endangered animals and wherever possible we aim to send animals born here to protected areas of their natural habitat where they can live free – just as they should be. So you just like when you’re out in the wild, you may not see them straight away, patience is key!
Book here: https://www.aspinallfoundation.org/port-lympne/
5. Dreamland Street Football
Football might not be coming home this year, but it has most definitely arrived at Dreamland for the summer.
Dreamland staple Yo Street Zone is back for its third year at the Margate theme park. Yo Street Zone is a professional football skills organisations based in Margate specialising in teaching and demonstrating skills, ball control, freestyle and panna football through workshops and events.
Step into the arena on Tuesdays up until August 28 between noon and 5pm to join the challenge and experience the fun and creative side of football. Joining is free with park admission.
