Where to Go in Kent

The British Wildlife Centre is a peaceful, relaxing place to see over 40 different British wild animals.  Animals include harvest mice, otters, foxes, deer, badgers, stoats, weasels, owls and buzzards, to name but a few.  Animals are homed in large enclosures that reflect their natural environment. Much of the area is outside and you will see most of the animals, whatever the weather. The British Wildlife Centre was established in 1997 and is a not-for-profit organisation.  Your visit is likely to take from two hours to half a day, but their is no limit, and there are Keeper talks every half an hour to give you more information about the animals. Please click here for more information.

Set in 600 acres of parkland, Port Lympne is home to rhinos, tigers, elephants, lions, gorillas and many more animals. A safari will allow you to see giraffe, zebra and ostrich, or walk around the 15 acres of landscaped gardens.

Originally the site of a manor for the Saxon Royal Family, the site of Leeds Castle has been a Norman stronghold, residence to six medieval Queens, the palace of Henry VIII and a 1920's country retreat. Visitors can journey through 1000 years of history in the Castle, and walk through the 500 acre parkland of gardens and attractions including a maze, grotto, falconry, and aviary, which is home to over 100 rare and endangered species.  Leeds Castle also has 9-hole, par 33 pay and play golf course.

Birds & Beasts Roadshow 11th-19th February. Not for the faint hearted! Visit the marquee near the maze area and meet creepy crawlies up close. Enjoy a fantastic experience which is both educational and fun. With a range of animals, birds, spiders and snakes this is truly a wild experience. Three shows per day at 11am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. An additional charge of £1.50 per child will apply (under 4s free). Children will also be able to have their face painted (small additional charge). 

As well as various animals for the children to see including, horses, pigs, cows, rabbits, poultry and birds of prey, there are also indoor and outdoor play areas, and a mower museum exhibiting 50 mowers dating back to the 1800s.

Family fun for all at this 400 acre farm with numerous attractions. As well as farm animals, including shire horses, there is an Aerial Sky Park with tight ropes and zip wires. For smaller children there is a soft play area, outdoor paddling pool and bouncy castle. A 9-hole golf course tests your putting ability and wartime vehicles on view in the museum.

Pirates and Princesses February Half Term Fun 11th-19th February. PThe Hop Farm Family Park kick off a fun, event-packed 2012 with the ultimate half term holiday event for energetic children - Pirates and Princesses Week!  

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Pubs & Restaurants: The George & Dragon, Speldhurst, Tonbridge

90 acres of parkland where you can see tigers in glass fronted enclosures, gorillas, leopards, monkeys, rhinos and many more animals.

Fancy something a bit different?  Horizon Sea Safaris offer the amazing experience of watching seals in their natural environment. The rib boat takes visitors to one of two destinations for the Seal Encounter, either to Goodwin Sands or the Nature Reserve on the Stour Estuary. The boat is located at Ramsgate but also sails from Broadstairs and Margate during the summer months.

There's so much new to do at Kent's premier heritage farm attraction. Twenty-eight acres of fun including improved family activities, exciting new indoor and outdoor play area, traditional breeds, discovery trails and a brilliant new hands-on Pet Corner. Plus year round events galore, from school holiday fun to the Cobtree Country Fayre, Beer & Hop Festival, Apple & Cider Festival, Halloween experience, Bonfire & Fireworks spectacular.
 

Sightseeing trips from April to September and during school holidays.  Trips around historic harbours, Ramsgate Marina, seal spotting and wildlife watching.  Depending on the trip you choose trips last between 15 minutes to 1 1/2 hours.