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As temperatures hit the high 20s this weekend, there is lots to enjoy in Kent

As temperatures in the county tip the high 20s this weekend, people across Kent are being urged to get out and enjoy the hot spell but to keep cool in the sun.

The Met Office says temperatures in the region tomorrow could hit 29 °C and that it will remain mostly sunny throughout the day and will get hotter in the afternoon.

On Sunday temperatures will be much the same, with plenty of sunshine and later conditions will become very warm and muggy overnight.

Sandcastle building on Margate beach.
Sandcastle building on Margate beach.

Cooler temperatures are set to move across the area by Tuesday and there are lots of events on this weekend to keep people entertained while enjoying the sunshine.

In Medway tomorrow thousands of people are expected to arrive in Chatham Maritime for the Battle of Medway commemorations climax.

The 350th anniversary of the Battle of Medway finale Medway in Flames event is being staged from 2pm along the banks of the River Medway.

What the River Medway is expected to look like tomorrow night.
What the River Medway is expected to look like tomorrow night.

There will be plenty to do for families including free water sports activities, a river extravaganza and fireworks display.

Families on tight budgets can embrace National Picnic Week, the humble picnic can be as down to earth as you like.

Whether you have napkins and cake forks in your picnic basket, or just a carrier bag with goodies in, you can all share in the great outdoors with an old fashioned picnic and a game of rounders.

There are thousands of ideal picnic places across the county for people to enjoy, for a full list of places, visit our What’s On places to picnic guide.

In Folkestone people can discover their creativity in its Creative Quarter which is staging a three day event this weekend.

There will be a celebration of its community of artists, makers, creative businesses, shops, cafes, bars and restaurants and the event aims to showcase the wealth of talent which gives the urban village its vibrant and unique atmosphere.

The Creative Quarter, Folkestone.
The Creative Quarter, Folkestone.

More than 70 shops and studios will be involved with specially curated performances and events, for visitors.

Or if you just want to be decide the seaside, why not pop down to Margate and enjoy the thrills of the many rides at Dreamland?

If you are not a thrill seeker, you could just build a sand castle on the beach while enjoying an ice cream or two.

The Dreamland site in Margate
The Dreamland site in Margate

Or if you fancy a brew, here's a list of micropubs in Kent within 10 minutes of a rail line. What more could you want?

And for those who are not so happy with the heat, here are some handy tips to help you stay cool in the sunshine.

Send pix of your weekend in the sun to news@thekmgroup.co.uk or tweet to @Kent_Online

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