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Free attractions for great family days out

Free attractions for great family days out

19 February 2024

If you’re looking for ways to keep your family entertained that won’t break the bank, we’ve got 21 of Kent’s best free attractions.

Historic cathedral gives visitors free entry to grounds for six weeks

Historic cathedral gives visitors free entry to grounds for six weeks

30 January 2024

England’s oldest cathedral will open areas that visitors usually have to pay to enter for a limited-time trial.

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Fantastic days out this February half-term

Fantastic days out this February half-term

29 January 2024

Make great memories with the kids at some of Kent’s best museums, theatres, castles and zoos during the school holidays.

Free street parades to celebrate Lunar New Year

Free street parades to celebrate Lunar New Year

25 January 2024

We’re about to enter the Year of the Dragon and two Kent towns are celebrating with spectacular parades, dancers, food and music.

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‘This venue is one of Kent’s hidden gems – it shouldn’t be so empty!’

‘This venue is one of Kent’s hidden gems – it shouldn’t be so empty!’

20 January 2024

Our reporter says a new food hall is one of Kent’s hidden gems – and more people need to visit.

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Cathedral announces free-entry trial to test ‘financial viability’

Cathedral announces free-entry trial to test ‘financial viability’

16 January 2024

Sections of a historic landmark will be free to visit for six weeks, as officials test whether such a scheme makes financial sense.

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10 unmissable events for your 2024 calendar

10 unmissable events for your 2024 calendar

02 January 2024

From tasty food and drink festivals to must-see live music, we’ve got 10 of Kent’s top events to look forward to next year.

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Your guide to what’s on in Kent in 2024

Your guide to what’s on in Kent in 2024

01 January 2024

Start filling up your diary for 2024 with fantastic events, festivals, holidays and days out.

Blow away the cobwebs with a winter walk

Blow away the cobwebs with a winter walk

29 December 2023

From countryside strolls to waterfront walks, there are plenty of ways to get out and about in the New Year.

Winter light festival to return to town centre

Winter light festival to return to town centre

28 December 2023

A free light festival is set to light up the skies this January with colourful installations and projections.

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Brace yourself for a Boxing Day swim

Brace yourself for a Boxing Day swim

21 December 2023

This year’s cold dips, as well as some winter walks and races on dry land, to help you get off the sofa on Boxing Day.

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Spooky Christmas trail opens at country park

Spooky Christmas trail opens at country park

20 December 2023

The Nightmare Before Christmas trail puts a scary spin on the festive season with ghosts, ghouls and twisted elves.

Make a splash with a Christmas Eve swim

Make a splash with a Christmas Eve swim

16 December 2023

Dress up in your favourite festive costume and brave the cold water for a refreshing Christmas Eve dip.

We followed a lost railway line to the door of a cosy country pub

We followed a lost railway line to the door of a cosy country pub

10 December 2023

Our reporter embarked on a six-mile stroll across a somewhat slippery country route – and discovered some fascinating Kentish history along the way.

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Christmas laser show returns for third year

Christmas laser show returns for third year

07 December 2023

A colourful laser display will light up the skies over a Kent coastal town this winter with music, circus acts and a funfair.

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Inside Kent's new miniature world

Inside Kent's new miniature world

05 December 2023

A new “immersive” tourist attraction has opened up in Kent, featuring a model town you can race around and countless miniature objects

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Christmas festival celebrating Charles Dickens returns to town centre

Christmas festival celebrating Charles Dickens returns to town centre

30 November 2023

The Dickensian Christmas Festival is back with more Victorian festivities, including lantern parades, street performers and characters.

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Santa Fun Run returns to historic landmark

Santa Fun Run returns to historic landmark

26 November 2023

Hundreds of Santas will be running past historic buildings and iconic film and TV sets to raise money for charity this Christmas.

Feel-good festive fun on mission to save Christmas at dockyard

Feel-good festive fun on mission to save Christmas at dockyard

24 November 2023

Families are spoilt for choice with festive attractions, but Mission Christmas at Chatham Dockyard offers something a bit different says our reviewer.

Christmas light trail returns to castle

Christmas light trail returns to castle

21 November 2023

A popular festive event is back for its second year, featuring incredible illuminations and colourful projections. Here’s how to book tickets.

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