Family-friendly Day Out

Groombridge Place Gardens & Enchanted Forest   There is something for all the family to enjoy here - from the formal walled gardens of Groombridge Place (note: the house is not open to the public), to the magical Enchanted Forest,...

Hever Castle   Hever Castle & Gardens make a lovely day out for families - with plenty to keep everyone amused.  The castle itself really makes history accessible for children - with costumed...

Ightham Mote This delightful moated house dates from the 14th century, and has been altered and updated inside, having been a family home until last century.  It has all sorts to interest...

Kent & East Sussex Railway This steam railway runs for over 10 miles through the picturesque Rother Valley from Tenterden to Bodiam.  Staff are helpful to families requiring assistance.  There is no separate...

Kent Life   This open air museum makes a great day out for all the family.  Experience life of years gone by as you visit the old houses, chapel, village hall etc.  Young children will...

Knole It's hard to say which is more impressive here - the beautiful deer park or the house itself, which dates from the 15th century, and has not been altered since it was added to in the early 17th...

Leeds Castle One of the most picture-perfect castles in England, Leeds Castle is a place for the whole family to enjoy.  Built in the 12th century, the castle became a royal palace in the...

Penshurst Place & Gardens Penshurst Place & Gardens makes a wonderful day out for all the family - with the beautiful manor house, toy museum, historic gardens, tea room and adventure playground there really is something...

Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway This light railway takes passengers on a delightful journey over 13 miles long from Hythe to Dungeness, via Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay and Romney.  There is car parking at all of the...

Sissinghurst Castle Garden These gorgeous gardens, previously owned and developed by Vita Sackville-West and her husband, are a delight to visit, and a real inspiration for any gardener (or would-be gardener!).  The...

Spa Valley Railway This preserved railway runs from Tunbridge Wells via High Rocks through picturesque countryside to the village of Groombridge.   Before returning, you could stop here to visit Groombridge...

The Historic Dockyard Chatham The dockyard is a great place for learning in a fun environment.  There's so much to see and do here - we didn't manage to fit it all in during our visit.  This means the ticket scheme,...

Wingham Wildlife Park There's lots to see and do at Wingham Wildlife Park.  Tigers, wallabies, lemurs and meerkats are just a few of the animals you can see - and you can even get to feed some of the birds, such as...

Groombridge Place Gardens & Enchanted Forest   There is something for all the family to enjoy here - from the formal walled gardens of Groombridge Place (note: the house is not open to the...	Hever Castle   Hever Castle & Gardens make a lovely day out for families - with plenty to keep everyone amused.  The castle itself really makes history...	Ightham Mote This delightful moated house dates from the 14th century, and has been altered and updated inside, having been a family home until last...
Kent & East Sussex Railway This steam railway runs for over 10 miles through the picturesque Rother Valley from Tenterden to Bodiam.  Staff are helpful to families requiring...	Kent Life   This open air museum makes a great day out for all the family.  Experience life of years gone by as you visit the old houses, chapel, village...	Knole It's hard to say which is more impressive here - the beautiful deer park or the house itself, which dates from the 15th century, and has not been altered since...