Packed full of fun and undercover wonders to entertain and fuel imaginations. The Hop Farm has always been one of Kent’s most popular attractions but there has never been a better time to visit. Go along and enjoy the attractions; Bounce on the Giant Jumping Pillows. Take a spin in the Children’s Driving School. Visit the Shire Horses and Friendly Farm animals. And don’t miss… Indoor and Outdoor Play area’s - Nostalgic Dray Rides – Indoor Magic Factory - Pottery - Carousel and much more. The new attractions provide the Hop Farm visitor with much more to see and do.

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!  

Painshill Park is set in 160 acres and dates back to the 18th century. Activities for both adults and children, with park trails for children and families, and historic sights to see such as The Gothic Temple, Ruined Abbey, Chinese Bridge, Crystal Grotto and Giant Waterwheel.

Storytelling & Craft Workshop 13th-17th February.  Go dressed as your favourite fairytale character for half term fairytale fun. Includes magical storytelling and cutting, sticking, mess-making craft workshop.

Kempton racecourse holds jump and flat races throughout the year, but for something a little different, around twice a month on a  Wednesday night they hold race evenings and afterwards either hold a disco or have a band playing.  The flagship race of the course is the annual King George VI Steeplechase on Boxing Day.  In addition to the Wednesday night meetings, Kempton holds race meetings at least once a month.

8th February Twilight Racing

10th February Jump Racing

15th February Twilight Racing

16th February Twilight Racing

22nd February Twilight Racing

23rd February Twilight Racing

25th February Jump Racing

29th February Twilight Racing

Hampton Court Palace was built by Thomas Wolsey between 1515-1521, but was later forced to hand over the palace to Henry VIII, after falling from favour with the King.  Henry VIII went on to overhaul the Tudor sections of the Palace, and later William III added further wings.  Hampton Court Palace is steeped in history, and the gardens hold the world famous Maze.

Courtly Love & Romance, Half Term 11th - 19th February. It is February 1544. While King Henry VIII is away preparing for war with France, Queen Kateryn Parr presides at Hampton Court. In this week of St Valentine’s Day, can she reconcile a quarrelling couple, and bring happiness to a troubled Royal lady? Young visitors new to court will also be able to learn the essential skills needed for would-be courtiers from members of the royal household, with Knight School for the young gentlemen on the East Front and the Art of Dancing in the Great Hall for the young ladies.  

Fontwell Park is a small racecourse set in landscaped gardens. The course is a mile round, with a figure-of-eight steeplechase course.  Various type of racing events take place throughout the year including family days and evening racing with entertainment afterwards.

All About The Horse Family Raceday (featuring the totepool National Spirit Hurdle) 26th February

Newbury Racecourse is home to the famous Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup. There are three enclosures at the course, one of which is the Picnic Enclosure.  Over thirty race meetings are held annually, including day time and evenings events. Under 18’s are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

11th February Betfair Super Jump

Open-air museum of fifty rebuilt historic buildings dating from the 13th to the 19th century, situated within 50 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside.  The buildings were rescued from destruction, dismantled, and then rebuilt. Exhibits include a timber framed farmhouse, market hall, Victorian school and medieval shop.  Regular demonstrations and people to talk to about how residents of the properties once lived.

Part of the Crown Estate, Windsor Great Park is set in 2,020 hectares (5,000 acres) of the Surrey and Berkshire countryside stretching from Windsor Castle to  Ascot to the south, attracting over two million visitors annually.  The Royal Landscape is a thousand acres of landscaped gardens, lakes and woodland, incorporating The Savill Garden, The Valley Gardens and Virginia Water lake. The Park has a varied landscape, sweeping deer lawns, woods, coverts, huge ancient oak trees, and an assorted wildlife.

Located in the countryside bordering Surrey, Sussex and Kent, Lingfield Park is one of the busiest racecourses in Europe with over 90 race meetings annually on Turf Flat, Turf National Hunt or All-Weather Flat Racing on the £3 million Polytrack.

27th January Winter Afternoon Racing (Flat/AWT)

28th January Blue Square Sprint Series Afternoon Racing (Flat/AWT)

Folkstone Racecourse is Kent's only horse racing venue.Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, Folkestone is host to overtwenty days of flat and national hunt racing a year.  Enjoy a day at the races in the Lookout Restaurant overlooking the course and you won't have to move from your seat.

14th February Valentine's and School's Out Race Day

29th February Kent National Day