Things to do in Kent this Summer as a family!

Things to do in Kent this Summer as a family!

With the children breaking up from school this week, at Evolution Properties we thought we would share with you some fantastic events happening this Summer in Kent.

From the 22nd of July-31st of August 2023, Kent Life is hosting summer holiday fun!

https://kentlife.org.uk/events/

From the 31st of July – 23rd of August 2023, the Kent Wildlife Trust is offering days filled with activities amongst nature.

https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2023-07-31-wilder-holiday-club-summer-holidays-tyland-barn-maidstone

From the 2nd of August – 30th of August 2023, Howletts Wild Animal Park is doing a school summer holiday fun which will include days of meeting children’s favourite characters such as PAW Patrol, Peppa Pig and more!

https://www.aspinallfoundation.org/howletts/whats-on/

From the 22nd of July – 31st of August 2023, Leeds Castle is hosting ‘Summertime at Leeds Castle’, where there are a range of events happening, from Magic On The Beach to Punch And Judy!

https://leeds-castle.com/events/summertime-at-leeds-castle/

On this weekend – 23rd of July 2023 we have Monsterslam on in Quex Park with car-crushing, fairground rides and face painting!

https://www.monsterslam.co.uk/whatson

The medieval season starts at Dover Castle on the 22nd of July – 4th of August and then from the 7th of August until the 25th of August and again from the 29th of August until the 3rd of September 2023.

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/dover-castle/events/

There is also the Clash of Knights at Dover Castle from the 26th of August until the 28th of August 2023. This will be a contest of teams of knights battling it out for victory!

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/dover-castle-clash-of-knights-26---28-august-2023/

Also on at Dover Castle, there is a pirate event on the 5th and 6th of August 2023 with shows, demonstrations and activities.

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/dover-castle/events/

Tractorfest at Holden Farm, Biddenden! On the 19th and 20th of August 2023, families will be able to see demonstrations, vehicles, stalls, children’s entertainment and animals plus much more!

https://www.tractorfest.co.uk/

Summer Holiday young paddlers sessions with Canoe Wild this Summer Holidays! This will be great for those looking to get their child comfortable with either Kayaking or Paddleboarding!

https://www.canoewild.co.uk/young-paddlers

If you are looking for outdoor water fun but something a little more feet on the ground, then The Strand Leisure Park could be the perfect fit for your family! This is open daily in the summer holidays until the 3rd of September.

https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200336/the_strand_lido_and_leisure_park/950/the_strand_swimming_facilities

Hever Castle has so much on this Summer that we are spoilt for choice. Between the 22nd of July and the start of September 2023, there is; the festival theatre, afternoon tea, heroes and villains school, falconry displays, jousting events, falconry experience, Supercar Sunday, BSL interpreted jousting and falconry and Hever in History! These events are all on specific dates, so please take a look at the link below before booking to avoid disappointment.

https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on/

What about a Wednesday wilderness session at Penshurst Palace and Gardens? Try axe-throwing, archery and campfire cooking every Wednesday in the summer holidays!

https://www.penshurstplace.com/whats-on/events-and-activities

What about Bewl Aqua Park this summer to cool off for 50 minutes of pure fun then maybe a game of laser tag after?!

https://www.bewlwater.co.uk/activities/

Or alternatively, for a range of water activities, why not try St Andrews Lakes? From Kayaking, climbing, and archery to kids and adults water parks!

https://www.standrewswatersports.co.uk/st-andrews-aqua-park

Don’t forget the Marsh Maze between now and October, a great spot of fun for children with a range of activities such as water battels, crazy golf, pedal go karts and a mud kitchen!

https://www.marshmaze.co.uk/

Also if you are looking for some great places to eat this summer on a budget, look below!