07/10/2024
Here are some great ideas to entertain the kids during the half term holidays in Kent:
1. Pumpkin Picking
Pumpkin at Stanhill Farm, Pumpkin Moon, Kent Life hosts events, farm tour, costume competitions, and pumpkin carving.
2. Howletts Wild Animal Park
Howletts offers a fun-filled day can see endangered animals like tigers, elephants, and gorillas. During half term often have themed activities or talks.
3. The Hop Farm hosts Half-Term event with free entry to the farm and attractions like adventure playgrounds, animal encounters, and trails.
4. Wildwood Trust - near Canterbury to see British wildlife, including wolves, bears, and otters. During the half-term, they often run seasonal activities for children.
5. Dover Castle puts on an exciting themed event with interactive trails, stories, and activities in the ground, exploring the historic setting with a twist.
6. Bedgebury National Pinetum
This massive forest is great for outdoor adventures, with Gruffalo trails, cycling, and playgrounds. Special family-friendly trails or scavenger hunts.
7. Leeds Castle Trail
Leeds Castle runs themed events, explore the grounds on trails, take part in arts and crafts, and enjoy themed storytelling.
8. Half-Term Crafts and Activities at Local Libraries - offer free or low-cost craft sessions, storytelling during the half-term week.
9. Kent & East Sussex Railway
Take a ride on a vintage steam train with special themed rides, dress competitions, face painting, and activities onboard.
10. Port Lympne Reserve
Port Lympne Reserve, home to over 900 animals, such as safari rides or themed activities.
11. Folkestone Creative Quarter
Creative workshops at the Folkestone Creative Quarter.
12. Hever Castle puts on a fun event with themed activities, such as pumpkin carving, trails, and storytelling.