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Who is ready for some summer fun over the next 6 weeks! We want to give you endless activities for you and the family to enjoy throughout the summer holidays, no matter what the great British weather brings us!

You don’t have to travel miles this summer, Kent offers so many amazing experiences and days out for you to enjoy with the whole family. Head to the coast and visit many of the wonderful beaches and coastal walks, seek shade in beautiful woodlands, join in with lots of summer fun at country parks, or visit the amazing castles, attractions, towns and villages we have in our wonderful county.

We have some exciting challenges to take part in amazing summer challenges as well as some of Kent best spots to visit and enjoy a day out at!

You can also find some lovely walks close to you to enjoy the stunning season of summer and even discover some hidden gems right on your doorstep. So time to go and Explore Kent this summer!

Summer events for all the family...

Junior Sailing / Family Sailing DaysVisit our events page to see details of upcoming Family Sailing Days and RYA OnBoard Junior Sailing.
Pond-Dipping-at-Shorne-WoodsKent Country ParksKent Country Parks have plenty to keep kids occupied over the summer with events such as Wildlife Olympics, Pond Dipping, Elder Pencil Making, The Great…
Image of a colourful decorated shaun the Sheep statueShaun the Sheep trailHead to Maidstone this summer, download the free app and enjoy finding over 100 uniquely decorated Shaun the Sheep sculptures!
FIND YOUR WAY logoTry OrienteeringThroughout the summer holidays, there are a number of orienteering events suitable for beginners, including Find Your Way virtual orienteering.
Knole AnimalsSummer of Play at KnoleFamily fun all summer at Knole with cricket, boules and croquet. Budding explorers can grab a parkland adventure pack from the Visitor Centre. Get ready…

Take on a challenge this summer

Cartoon image of a family cycling along a roadJunior Cycle ChallengeYoung explorers can take part in the Explore Kent Junior Cycling Challenge and earn a reward for their cycling adventures. They can mark their achievement…
Image of a family runningJunior Walking ChallengeYoung explorers can take part in the Explore Kent Junior Walking Challenge and earn a reward for their walking adventures. They can mark their achievement…
Minnis Bay To Reculver Country ParkKing Charles III England Coast Path ChallengeTrack your walking and wheeling activities and be in with the chance of winning tickets from English Heritage, Shepherd Neame and Quiz Trails!
Image of a blonde girl wearing glassesSummer Reading ChallengeThe Summer Reading Challenge runs in Kent from Saturday 6 July to Saturday 7 September and aims to keep children reading over the summer.

Days out ideas...

Folkestone BeachExplore Kent Coasts Over this Summer, explore the amazing Kent's coast from the sand dunes of Camber to the White Cliffs of Dover, tackle the longer strip over…
Stunning Summer WalksWe have collated some of our favourite walks and cycle routes, that will give your tribe the best opportunities to enjoy the beautiful summertime. Get…
Walkers at Oare MarshesSolley's Ice Cream TrailsSolley's have created some farm walking and cycling trails for everyone to enjoy! The trails take you on a journey around the farm for a…
Image of two dogs on a lead and the legs of two people wearing bootsPub walks from Shepherd NeameGet out and explore Kent's beautiful coast and countryside with the help of Shepherd Neame's new Pub Walk guides.
Brother and sister plays on the slide at Russell Gardens.Parks in KentWe have some beautiful parks and open spaces in Kent so why not pack up a picnic and head for some fun at the park
Walmer CastleCastles in KentWalk through time and visit some incredible castles in Kent.

Get on your bike and Explore Kent

coastal cycleCycle TrailsSummer is the perfect time to hop on our bikes and explore the beautiful green and blue spaces of Kent’s countryside and coast.
Cyclopark Cycle TrackCycle ParksDiscover the amazing cycle parks in Kent for a fun day out! Whether you’re looking to ride with the kids, enhance your cycling abilities, or…
Cartoon image of a family cycling along a roadJunior Cycling ChallengeYoung explorers can take part in the Explore Kent Junior Cycling Challenge and earn a reward for their cycling adventures. They can mark their achievement…
BETTESHANGER BIKESummer of Cycling This summer, get ready to embrace the outdoors like never before with our Summer of Cycling initiative. We want to encourage as many people as…

Connect with nature

Shrill Carder BeeSummer spotter guides Throughout the summer holidays, spice up your summer adventures with the Wildlife Watch spotter guides and activity pages! From a shoreline, spotter to take to…
birdSigns of SummerDuring this stunning season, you will spot some beautiful nature and wildlife that enjoy the sunny weather. We want to share with you some of…

Visit Towns and Villages in Kent

Image of Canterbury quiz trailQuiz TrailsGet out and discover the fascinating history behind some of your favourite Kent towns. Quiz Trails are a Community Interest Group and are a fun…
views of colourful houses in margate old townExplore Kent Town MapsFind a new way to explore and get active around Kent's towns. Choose between 12 of Kent's favourite towns!

We hope you and your family enjoy these delightful activities whilst enjoying the exciting summer holidays!

Make sure to visit this page weekly over the next 6 weeks as we will be updating the activities and ideas weekly.

For those who crave a bit more adventure and excitement, why not check out all of Explore Kent’s walks and cycling routes over on our activity page. Or why not download the Kent Connected app for free, where you can follow and download all our walking and cycling routes on your smartphone!

 

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