Things to Do in Kent This Summer | Walks, Cycle Routes & Family Days Out

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Summer is the perfect time to get outdoors and explore Kent. Whether you are searching for family-friendly attractions, beautiful walking routes, traffic-free cycling trails, stunning beaches or peaceful green spaces, you will find plenty of inspiration here. We have rounded up some of the best places to visit and things to do across Kent this summer, helping you make the most of the longer days and warmer weather.

Walking & Wheeling

Kent Coast Big Walk & Wheel ChallengeJoin the Kent Coast Big Walk & Wheel 2026. Log walking and wheeling activities on WeRoam, win prizes and celebrate the King Charles III England…Save Kent Coast Big Walk & Wheel Challenge to favourites

Walks by the Water in KentKent is home to an abundance of rivers, so is an amazing place to explore for those who love nothing more than a gentle riverside…Save Walks by the Water in Kent to favourites

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Kent’s Stile Free TrailsOur stile free routes are suitable for a wide range of users including those in all-terrain powered mobility scooters and families with younger children.Save Kent’s Stile Free Trails to favourites

Stunning Summer WalksGrab your sunscreen and sunglasses, then head off on one of our favourite hand-picked relaxing walks or thrilling cycle rides.Save Stunning Summer Walks to favourites

Woodland Walks in KentThroughout Kent, we are blessed to have so many beautiful woodlands and forests which we can walk through and explore.Save Woodland Walks in Kent to favourites

Dog Friendly Walks and IdeasCome and check out some of the awesome routes throughout the Kent area we have picked out for all you dog walkers out there.Save Dog Friendly Walks and Ideas to favourites

Cycling

Summer of CyclingGet ready to enjoy the great outdoors with our Summer of Cycling campaign! Visit our leisure page for family-friendly activities and our cycle to work…Save Summer of Cycling to favourites

Kent Cycle ParksFore great cycling days out why not check out one of Kent's Cycling parks? All traffic free with options for a range of abilities!Save Kent Cycle Parks to favourites

Coast

Explore Kent’s CoastFrom the sand dunes of Camber to the White Cliffs of Dover, the England Coast Path is a delight to walk, whether it’s the full…Save Explore Kent’s Coast to favourites

Watersports In KentTake a look at blue water activities to give you some ideas that you can try for the first time or even take up again.Save Watersports In Kent to favourites

Kent’s Best Hidden BeachesTake a look into the hidden beaches that Kent has to offer and maybe explore one of these this summer.Save Kent’s Best Hidden Beaches to favourites

Activities for all the family

Junior ChallengesExplore the Explore Kent Junior Walking and Cycling Challenges. Free, family friendly activities that inspire children to get outdoors and enjoy Kent’s parks, routes and…Save Junior Challenges to favourites

Kent Country ParksKent is blessed to have many parks and open space to enjoy with your family and loved ones, some of our favourites are the amazing…Save Kent Country Parks to favourites

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Country Parks

Parks & open spaces tagsRivers and Lakes tagsBrockhill Country ParkBrockhill's lake, woods, meadows, picnic and play areas – along with the excellent Brockhill Café – make it a great spot for a family day… Saltwood

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The lake at Capstone Farm on a clear sunny day.

Parks & open spaces tagsCapstone Farm Country ParkCapstone Farm Country Park is an award winning park on the North Downs, with a wide range of leisure activities on offer all year round. Hempstead

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Parks & open spaces tagsBeacon Wood Country ParkThis charming area of woodland wears its industrial past on its sleeve, with old clay pits and machinery slowly being reconstituted into the natural environment. Bean Save Beacon Wood Country Park to favourites

Parks & open spaces tagsPegwell Bay Country ParkPegwell Bay Country Park is a great place to explore, with wildlife and coastal habitats that are unique to the South East of England. Ramsgate Save Pegwell Bay Country Park to favourites

Riverside Country Park towards the River

Parks & open spaces tagsRivers and Lakes tagsRiverside Country ParkRiverside Country Park is a stunning coastal park along the estuary of the River Medway. Gillingham, Rainham

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Parks & open spaces tagsShorne Woods Country ParkOne of the most popular country parks in Kent, Shorne Woods offers everything you need to spend a day enjoying the great outdoors. Gravesend Save Shorne Woods Country Park to favourites

Picnic Sites

Couple taking in the views from Blue Bell Hill

Parks & open spaces tagsBlue Bell Hill Picnic SiteBlue Bell Hill Picnic Site offers magnificent panoramic views over the Medway Valley and is an ideal spot for both walkers and picnics.Save Blue Bell Hill Picnic Site to favourites

Family and their dog feed the ducks by the ornamental lake.

Parks & open spaces tagsKearsney Abbey GardensThe beautiful gardens at Kearsney Abbey provide a peaceful spot to relax and enjoy being outdoors. Temple Ewell Save Kearsney Abbey Gardens to favourites

Parks & open spaces tagsRivers and Lakes tagsRiverside Country ParkRiverside Country Park is a stunning coastal park along the estuary of the River Medway. Gillingham, Rainham

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Parks & open spaces tagsCentral ParkDartford is well served by Central Park – it's a great all-round outdoor space with its café, sports facilities, formal gardens and an excellent play… Dartford Save Central Park to favourites

Parks & open spaces tagsLullingstone Country ParkThe beautiful Lullingstone Country Park is the jewel in the crown of this culturally and naturally rich part of the Darenth Valley. Lullingstone Save Lullingstone Country Park to favourites

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 phone!

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