Photo: Peter Jeffery, CC BY-SA 2.0Active and adventure days out with kids in Kent
28 active and adventure days out in Kent that suit families, each checked against official sources. Of these, 2 are free to enter, 13 have indoor space and 6 are marked as suiting toddlers.
Age, height and weight limits often differ by activity, so check the venue's website before you book.
Free to enter
Free entry. Parking, food and activities inside can cost extra, so check each listing.
Photo: pam fray, CC BY-SA 2.0Shorne Woods Country Park
Shorne Woods Country Park has 292 acres of woodland, wetland and meadow beside the A2 near Gravesend, with an eco-friendly visitor centre at its heart. Explore waymarked trails, the trim trail and play areas, try geocaching and refuel at the café with its wood-fired pizza oven. It is one of the busiest family parks in Kent and easily fills half a day.
Image: Dreamland MargateDreamland Margate
Dreamland is Margate's seafront amusement park, with vintage-style rides, arcades and a roller disco. Entry is free and you pay for rides with wristbands or tokens, so it works for a quick visit or a full afternoon. Opening is seasonal, so check the calendar before you go.
Paid entry
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Image: AirHopAirHop Westwood Cross
AirHop 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: BattleKart SittingbourneBattleKart Sittingbourne
Electric 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: Bedgebury National Pinetum and ForestBedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Bedgebury 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.
Photo: Bewl WaterBewl Water
Bewl 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: Canoe WildCanoe Wild
Canoe 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: Clip 'n Climb TonbridgeClip 'n Climb Tonbridge
Clip 'n Climb Tonbridge is a big indoor climbing arena with auto-belay walls that suit first-timers as well as confident climbers. Each 90-minute session starts with a safety briefing, followed by about an hour on themed challenge walls, plus extras such as a vertical drop slide and the Stairway to Heaven. It is a reliable rainy-day option for children from four and for adults.
Image: Diggerland KentDiggerland Kent
Diggerland Kent is a construction-themed park in Strood where children and adults can ride on and drive real diggers, dumpers and other machinery. Alongside the drives there are rides such as the Skyshuttle, Spindizzy, dodgems and go-karts, plus indoor and outdoor play. It is aimed at children aged roughly 4 to 14.
Image: National TrustFan Bay Deep Shelter
Fan Bay Deep Shelter is a network of Second World War tunnels dug into the White Cliffs in 1940 and 1941, explored on a hard hat and head torch tour with National Trust guides. The visit also takes in two early sound mirrors and the excavated number 3 gun emplacement. It suits older children, teens and adults keen on history, and takes around 90 minutes plus the clifftop walk.
Image: Flip Out AshfordFlip Out Ashford
A 34,000 square foot indoor trampoline and adventure park in Ashford, with trampolines, Ninja Tag, two stunt zones, laser quest, an inflatable, soft play and a separate area for under 5s.
Image: Go Ape BedgeburyGo Ape Bedgebury
Go Ape's Treetop Challenge at Bedgebury sends you through the forest canopy on rope crossings, five zip wires and dual Tarzan swings. It suits confident older children, teens, adults and groups after an active few hours, and pairs well with a walk or ride around the rest of Bedgebury.
Image: Go Ape | Fun Outdoor Activities Near MeGo Ape Leeds Castle
Go Ape's course at Leeds Castle threads high ropes, zip wires of up to 250 metres and a Tarzan swing through the woods beside the castle grounds. Options range from the Treetop Adventure for younger children to the full Treetop Challenge for ages 10 and up, plus axe throwing and evening Sundown Adventures. You do not need a castle ticket, which makes it an easy add-on or a stand-alone trip.
Image: Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park ChathamNinja Warrior UK Adventure Park Chatham
This supervised obstacle park in Chatham Maritime is inspired by ITV's Ninja Warrior UK. Climb, swing and balance across the obstacles, bounce over the inflatable and take on the famous Warped Wall. It is an energetic indoor choice for older children, teens and adults, with separate toddler sessions for ages one to four.
Image: Revolution Skatepark & Climbing CentreRevolution Skatepark and Climbing Centre
Revolution in Broadstairs pairs a big indoor skatepark, spread across three warehouses of ramps, with a climbing centre for bouldering, roped walls, auto-belay, lead climbing and an abseil tower. Skateboarders, scooter riders, skaters and BMXers ride in 2-hour sessions, and there is a skate, surf and climb shop plus a snack bar with viewing areas. It suits active children, teens and families, with lessons and holiday camps for beginners.
Image: The Escapement Escape RoomsThe Escapement escape rooms, Margate
Award-winning theatrical escape rooms in Cliftonville, with three 90-minute adventures built like film sets: a pirate ship, an Egyptian tomb and a journey to the centre of the earth. None are horror themed, and the games adapt to beginners and families.
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Prices vary by activity or are set by the venue, so we do not guess.
Image: Buckmore ParkBuckmore Park Kart Circuit
Buckmore 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: Chimera Climbing CanterburyChimera Climbing Canterbury
Chimera's Canterbury centre offers rope-free bouldering on colour-graded routes from beginner to advanced, all over thick safety matting. Junior clubs, parties and coaching sessions make it accessible to newcomers, and there are showers and a café. It is a good indoor alternative to the city's sightseeing for active teens.
Image: Chimera Climbing Tunbridge WellsChimera Climbing Tunbridge Wells
Chimera's Tunbridge Wells centre is a dedicated bouldering wall where you climb short, colour-graded routes over deep crash mats with no ropes. There are clubs for children from five, birthday parties and coaching for adult beginners. With showers and a café, it suits teens and adults looking for an active indoor session.
Image: Hangloose AdventureHangloose Adventure Bluewater
Hangloose Adventure Bluewater sits in the old chalk quarry beside Bluewater shopping centre, where Skywire, billed as England's longest zipline, flies over the cliffs and lake. There is also a giant swing, a treetop high ropes course, an outdoor skydiving machine and an inflatable Aqua Park. It suits thrill-seeking families, teens and groups, and you can easily pair a couple of activities with a trip to the shops.
Image: Headcorn AerodromeHeadcorn Aerodrome
Headcorn Aerodrome, formerly RAF Lashenden, is a historic grass airfield where you can watch vintage aircraft, skydivers and wing walkers, or book a flight of your own. Explore the WW2 Lashenden Air Warfare Museum, settle into the viewing zones and refuel at the cafe, bar and restaurant. It suits aviation fans, families and thrill-seekers, and a half-day visit works well.
Image: St Andrews LakesSt Andrews Lakes
St Andrews Lakes is a former quarry near Halling transformed into a clear blue lake reserve with water and land activities all year. Hire kayaks, paddleboards or pedalos, swim in open water, ride the zip wire over the lake or try archery, axe throwing and the climbing wall, then unwind in the wellness centre. It suits active families, groups and couples, and most visits take a half day.
Image: Brands HatchBrands Hatch
Brands 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: CycloparkCyclopark
Cyclopark is a charity-run health and wellbeing venue in Gravesend, with cycling trails including mountain bike and BMX routes, a gym and fitness classes. Families can hire bikes and helmets and use the play park and CycloLand. It is a good place for children to build cycling confidence away from traffic.
Image: Dover Sea SafariDover Sea Safari
Dover Sea Safari runs boat trips from Dover Marina aboard a British-built Humber RHIB, licensed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency for up to 12 passengers. Trips speed past cross-channel ferries in the busy port before heading out to see the White Cliffs of Dover, watch grey and harbour seals or visit the Goodwin Sands. It suits families, couples and groups looking for a thrilling trip with plenty of wildlife.
Image: Escape HuntEscape Hunt Canterbury
Escape Hunt Canterbury runs themed escape rooms at Canterbury Riverside, where your team hunts for clues and solves puzzles before the time runs out. Kid-friendly games are pitched at ages 8 and up, and City Hunt outdoor games take the challenge onto the streets with a digital map and a case of props. It suits families with older children, friends and work groups.
Image: Prison Island MaidstonePrison Island Maidstone
Prison Island Maidstone is an indoor entertainment venue where teams of 2 to 4 take on 23 challenge cells that test logic, skill, memory, balance and teamwork. Under the same roof you will also find Prison Putt adventure golf, AR Darts and shuffleboards. It suits families, friends and work groups, with Prison Island sessions of 60, 90 or 120 minutes.
Image: Ramsgate TunnelsRamsgate Tunnels
Ramsgate Tunnels runs guided explorer tours through the town's Second World War deep shelter network, which grew out of a Victorian railway tunnel. Tours begin with a short film, then go deep underground to tell how the shelters protected Ramsgate's people. It suits families with older children, teens and history fans, and takes around 90 minutes.
Questions people ask
Which active and adventure days out in Kent are free to enter?
Our listings show free entry at Shorne Woods Country Park and Dreamland Margate. Check each listing for anything charged on top, such as parking, food or activities.
Which of these suit toddlers?
Our listings mark AirHop Westwood Cross, Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, Flip Out Ashford, Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park Chatham, Revolution Skatepark and Climbing Centre and Shorne Woods Country Park as suiting toddlers and young children.
Which of these have indoor space?
Our listings show indoor space at AirHop Westwood Cross, BattleKart Sittingbourne, Chimera Climbing Canterbury, Chimera Climbing Tunbridge Wells, Clip 'n Climb Tonbridge, Fan Bay Deep Shelter, Flip Out Ashford and Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park Chatham and 5 more. The others are listed as outdoor visits, so dress for the weather.