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Things to do with kids in Kent
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Jack and Nancy’s Dockyard Adventure by Quentin Blake
2nd May-30th June 2026
Venue: The Historic Dockyard Chatham
For the first time this Spring, step into a real‑life storybook at The Historic Dockyard Chatham as Jack and Nancy leap from the pages of Sir Quentin Blake’s much‑loved tale and into an unforgettable...
Chinese Zodiac Trail
11th May-6th July 2026
Venue: Fort Amherst
To celebrate the year of the horse, Fort Amherst brings you a new interactive hunt around the grounds. Meet the Emperor and then hunt around the grounds to find all of the animals included in the Chinese...
Combat Laser Tag Parties
11th May-6th July 2026
Venue: Ruxley Woods
Address: Sandy Lane
Kids of any age (school year 1+) can celebrate their birthday, enjoy a fun family outing or a spectacular sports team social. Every laser tag game includes unlimited squash, unlimited bullets and loads...
Crazy Fun at Hastings Adventure Golf
11th May-6th July 2026
Venue: Hastings Adventure Golf
Home to the World Crazy Golf Championships, Hastings Adventure Golf boasts three imaginatively designed 18-hole courses - Pirate, Adventure and Crazy. They have delicious fish and chips, homemade gelato,...
Dartford Junior Parkrun
11th May-6th July 2026
Venue: Central Park, Dartford
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) every Sunday at 9am. Free to join but register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in whatever...
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