Days out near Canterbury
Showing things to do within 25 miles of your days out location
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Experience a day out in medieval England and the sights, sounds and smells of medieval life, stepping back over 500 years to the time of Geoffrey Chaucer - one of England's finest poets - and into the stories from his famous Canterbury Tales.
The Cantebrury Roman Museum is underground at the level of the Roman town. It's an exciting mix of excavated real objects, authentic reconstructions and preserved remains of a Roman town house with its famous mosaics.
From Roman settlement to Rupert Bear, see Canterbury's history through fascinating objects and hands on displays and activities, set in the magnificent medieval Poor Priests' Hospital.
A qualified Blue Badge guide will lead you through the wonderfully historic streets of Canterbury, giving you an insight into its past, characters and momentous events.
This is one of Kent's larger indoor play centres. In addition to the main playframe, there's a dedicated area for under 4s and a ride on track for those who want to race around. While the children play, grown ups can relax in the 60 seater cafe.
Whitstable's unique coastal community and seafaring traditions are the main themes of the town's lively museum, with special features on oysters, diving and shipping.
Wingham has a good range of animals, including tigers, monkeys, lemurs, meerkats, crocodiles, lizards, snakes, penguins, deer, mice, rats and birds. It also has a sizeable outdoor play area and cafe.
This coastal museum features the story of the Victorian seaside resort of Herne Bay and its surrounding area, with exciting finds from nearby Reculver Roman Fort.
Stamp, rub or print your own greetings card to take home, inspired by the Collecting Prints exhibition.
A 2 level softplay center plus outdoor play space, with various activities for kids of all ages, set in attractive Quex Park.
Local history and archaeology museum, and home to the Dover Bronze Age Boat. Lots of scale models and replicas (including scale models of the town over time) as well as interactive computer displays and games.
Set in 600 acres, part zoo and part safari experience, Port Lympne is home to many rare and endangered species.
Impressive castle, sat on top of the famous white cliffs, full of fascinating history and ideal for a full day out. Underground, you will see the secret wartime tunnels that were used extensively during WWII.
Family run pottery painting studio, cafe and small soft play area. Create colourful ceramics for yourself or as a gift, from fun mugs or plates to unique personalised gifts. All materials, advice and help provided.
Small softplay centre for younger children, with a weekly timetable of activities from bounce and rhyme, to storytime to creative play and art sessions.
Farm attraction set in 100 acres of beautiful Kent countryside with petting sessions, a monster-themed 'off-ground' woodland adventure course, soft play, a walk-through butterfly house, a wildlife discovery garden and more.
A superb castle set in a lake, steeped in history and surrounded by 500 acres of glorious parkland. Additional fun for the kids includes a maze, a grotto, toddler and adventure playgrounds, and a sizeable aviary. A great day out for all the family!
Medieval activities and family entertainment, features thrilling twice-daily jousting tournaments from knights on horseback, with medieval weapons and displays, all set against the historic backdrop of the 900-year old castle.
The Museum houses a unique collection of wartime equipment, remains recovered from aircraft crash sites and memorabilia donated to the Museum since its formation in 1972. Useful for children studying WW2.
The Kent & East Sussex Railway is a fine example of a rural light railway. The line gently wends its way from Tenterden for ten and a half miles, through the unspoilt countryside of the Rother Valley, to terminate in the shadow of Bodiam Castle.
Enjoy a day out skiing at the longest artifical ski slope in the southeast, plus a 700m toboggan run and 80m sno-tube track. Lessons are available for beginners and novices. For ages 4+.
30 lane ten pin bowling. Bumpers and ramps if needed for the kids. Glow-in-the-dark, dance club feel, 'Cosmic Bowling' at selected times. Plus 10 American and 2 UK pool tables and amusement arcade.
Family run pottery painting studio with an art gallery that showcases local artists at affordable prices.
28 acres that combine the fun and animals of a farm park with the historic buildings and interest of a rural heritage attraction. There are lots of kids attractions and activities, including soft play, tractor trailer rides and pig racing!
Whether you’re a tourist visiting the UK with your family, or live locally and are taking time out with the kids, Fred’s Days Out provides a comprehensive what’s on guide plus in-depth information on attractions and places to visit: castles, exhibitions, events, indoor play, museums, shows, theme parks, tours, zoos and many, many, more things to do!
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