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Image: AirHopAirHop Westwood Cross is an indoor adventure and trampoline park at the Westwood Cross shopping centre. Jump across interconnecting trampolines and giant inflatables, play laser tag or try the Robokeeper and Strike Arena games. It suits families with toddlers through to teens, and a session takes one to two hours.
Image: Assembly Hall TheatreThe Assembly Hall is Tunbridge Wells' main theatre, bringing touring theatre, music, comedy, dance and family shows to the town centre. Its pantomime is one of the big Christmas outings in West Kent. Bars are open on show nights.
Image: Balfour WineryBalfour Winery sits on the 400-acre Hush Heath Estate near Staplehurst, in the Weald. Book a vineyard tour and tasting of its award-winning English wines, eat at the Winemakers' Kitchen or Cellar Door, and walk among vines, ancient woodland and meadows. A shuttle from Marden station means nobody has to drive.
Image: Visit SwaleBarton's Point Coastal Park is a 40-acre park on the Isle of Sheppey built around a salt-water lake, with walking and cycle routes and big open skies. Families can ride the miniature steam railway, use the adventure playground or play pitch and putt, while others fish, sail or watch birds. It suits a relaxed half day with a stop at the lakeside café.
Image: Battle of Britain MemorialThe national memorial to the aircrew of the Battle of Britain stands on the White Cliffs at Capel-le-Ferne with wide views over the Channel. Alongside the memorial itself are the Christopher Foxley-Norris Wall, the Blade of Honour and replica Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft. Inside The Wing, the Scramble Experience tells the story of the summer of 1940.
Image: BattleKart SittingbourneElectric go-karting crossed with a video game. Drivers race on a hall floor lit up by ceiling projectors, collecting bonuses, firing virtual rockets and playing modes such as snake, football and pool, with no headset needed.
Image: Bayham Old AbbeyBayham Old Abbey is a romantic ruin of golden sandstone in the High Weald, right on the Kent and Sussex border near Lamberhurst. Much of the abbey church, the chapter house and a 14th-century gatehouse survive, set in a landscape shaped by Humphry Repton. It is free, peaceful and dog-friendly, and pairs well with nearby Scotney Castle or Bewl Water.
Photo: Robin Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0Beacon Wood Country Park near Bean is a rolling woodland on old clay pits that have largely returned to nature. Follow the trails, look out over the pond and wetland from the viewing platform and stop at the shady picnic area. It suits dog walkers and families wanting an hour or two outdoors near Dartford.
Image: Bedgebury National Pinetum and ForestBedgebury is Forestry England's National Pinetum, a world-leading collection of over 12,000 specimen trees set among the lakes and valleys of the High Weald near Goudhurst. Wander the pinetum on foot, cycle or mountain bike the forest trails, or let children tackle the play trail. With a cafe at the visitor centre, it can easily fill a day.
Image: Belmont House and GardensBelmont is an elegant 18th-century house by Samuel Wyatt in the countryside south of Faversham, home to five generations of the Harris family. Guided tours reveal an armoury, paintings by Cazabon and a remarkable clock collection, while the award-winning gardens include a walled garden, pinetum and kitchen garden. It is a seasonal visit, closed through the winter.
Image: Betteshanger ParkBetteshanger Park is a 250-acre country park on the site of Kent's last working coal mine, just outside Deal. There are cycling and walking trails, a play park and a café, and the Kent Mining Museum and Collier's Way trail tell the story of the coalfield. Dogs are clearly welcome, with dog shows and walks on the events calendar.
Photo: Bewl WaterBewl Water is the South East's largest reservoir, set in the High Weald on the Kent and Sussex border with 13 miles of shoreline. Come for a lakeside walk or bike ride, a watersports session or a summer day on the inflatable Aqua Park, then refuel at the Waterfront Café. It suits families, active groups and dog walkers, and can easily fill a day.
Image: Biddenden VineyardsBiddenden Vineyards produces English wine, cider and local juice near the Wealden village of Biddenden. Take a self-guided walk through the vines with a tasting, join a guided tour in summer, or browse the shop's local and British food and drink. It suits couples and small groups, and dogs are welcome on the vineyard walks.
Image: BluewaterBluewater is a large shopping and leisure destination near Dartford with more than 250 shops, plus restaurants and cafés. On a rainy day it also offers a Showcase cinema, Gravity trampoline park and Dinotropolis. Parking is free, so it is easy to make a day of it.
Image: Bore PlaceBore Place is a 500-acre organic estate and charity near Chiddingstone, in the Kent countryside, with marked circular walks through fields and woodland, some with views of Bough Beech Reservoir. Buy organic vegetables, yoghurt, kefir, honey and ice cream from the Farm Gate, let children loose in the playground and look out for seasonal events such as foraging walks. It suits families, walkers and dog owners, and a walk takes an hour or two.
Photo: Nilfanion, CC BY-SA 4.0Botany Bay is a sandy cove between Margate and Broadstairs, framed by white chalk cliffs and dramatic chalk stacks. Explore the rock pools and hunt for fossils, and at low tide walk round to Kingsgate Bay. There is a kiosk on the beach and seasonal lifeguards in summer.
Image: Brands HatchBrands Hatch is the historic motor racing circuit at West Kingsdown, marking a century of racing in 2026, with a 2.333-mile Grand Prix circuit and a 1.233-mile Indy circuit. Come to watch race weekends such as British Superbikes and the British Touring Car Championship, or take your own car or bike out on a track day. It suits motorsport fans of all ages, and a race day easily fills a full day.
Image: Bredgar and Wormshill Light RailwayThe Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway is a volunteer-run narrow gauge line in the countryside near Sittingbourne, where a 15-minute ride takes you into the woods and out across the fields. On event days steam and diesel locos run and the engine shed and museum of restored engines open up, and the tea room serves breakfasts, lunches and cakes. It suits train-loving families and makes a good half day out.
Photo: pam fray, CC BY-SA 2.0Brockhill Country Park near Hythe mixes a lake, woodland and meadows with a play area, picnic spots and the Brockhill Café. Follow the waymarked paths, try geocaching or feed the ducks, and look out for wildlife through the seasons. It suits young families and makes a relaxed two to three hour outing.
Image: Brogdale CollectionsBrogdale Collections near Faversham is home to the National Fruit Collection, which it describes as the world's largest fruit collection. Walk the heritage orchards on your own or join a guided tour, then pick up apples and pears from the Tiddly Pomme shop or stop at the Courtyard Cafe. On many Sundays the Faversham Miniature Railway runs too.
Image: Buckmore ParkBuckmore Park near Chatham is an outdoor karting circuit that has been running since 1963 and where several future Formula One drivers first raced. The long track mixes fast corners, slow corners and a downhill section, with open races for adults and 30-minute sessions, a Bambino School and clubs for juniors. It suits teens, families and groups, and a session with briefing takes a couple of hours.
Image: Explore KentCamer Park is 40 acres of open parkland and woodland near Meopham, once the country estate of the Smith-Masters family. Bring a picnic, let the children loose on the playground and follow the tree trail past ancient specimens, then warm up at the cafe. It suits families and dog walkers looking for an easy one to three hours outdoors.
Image: Canoe WildCanoe Wild hires canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards on the River Stour near Canterbury, from bases at Grove Ferry and Fordwich. Paddle an hour out and back, or make the 2.5-hour journey from Fordwich to Grove Ferry with a free lift to return. It suits families, couples and groups looking for a gentle river adventure.
Image: Canterbury CathedralCanterbury Cathedral is the historic heart of the city, a vast medieval cathedral with centuries of stories to uncover. Explore the nave, crypt and stained glass at your own pace with a media guide, or join a guided tour or mini talk, then wander the precincts. Your ticket works as an annual pass, so you can come back within the year.
