Family Fun at the Coast

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Kent’s coast is the perfect destination for a day out this half term. It’s local, free and fun for the whole family! Let the kids wear themselves out running along beaches and boardwalks, give them a taste of history at Dover Castle, or go nature spotting in one of our beautiful nature reserves.

To keep the kids entertained we’ve created some activity sheets featuring some of the things you’ll spot along the England Coast Path:

Things to Spot on the Coast Path – Dungeness to Whitstable (PDF, 680 KB)

Things to Spot on the Coast Path – Faversham to Dartford (PDF, 234 KB)

Colour in the Coast – Things to Find on the Beach (PDF, 381 KB)

Colour in the Coast – Wildlife (PDF, 370 KB)

Colour in the Coast – Sailing Boat (PDF, 188 KB)

See how many things you can spot on your adventure. Will you see a ship in the distance? Or go searching for sea creatures in rock pools along the beach? Just remember – if you do spot any wildlife don’t get too close or disturb it.

Coastal Walks

Need more inspiration? Try out one of our favourite family friendly walks along the coast path, from the tranquility of the Royal Military Canal, to the colourful beach huts of Minnis Bay. Children can also take part in the Junior Walking Challenge and earn certificates for their walks!

Walking tagsDungeness RSPB Discovery TrailA walk of 1.8miles (2.9km) in the unusual Dungeness landscape. The position of the reserve jutting into the English Channel makes it ideally placed to… Dungeness Save Dungeness RSPB Discovery Trail to favourites

Walking tagsRoyal Military Canal – West Hythe to HytheEnjoy either a 1.9 mile or 4 mile walk on mainly flat surfaced paths along the Royal Military canal. Hythe

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Walking tagsSamphire Hoe Stile Free TrailEnjoy magnificent views along this coastal walk through the newest part of Kent. Samphire Hoe has been created from the spoil excavated during the construction… Dover

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Kingsdown Walmer Walk England Coastal Path

Walking tagsKingsdown to Walmer walkThis delightful short circular walk starts and ends at the historic Walmer Castle. The castle was first built by Henry VIII to defend the coast… Kingsdown, Walmer Save Kingsdown to Walmer walk to favourites

Person walking on beach at Pegwell Bay Ramsgate

Walking tagsPegwell Bay to Ramsgate Walk: Romans to VictorianaThe walk from Pegwell to Ramsgate is immortalised as the hilarious donkey ride that went all wrong in Charles Dickens' short story The Tugs of… Ramsgate Save Pegwell Bay to Ramsgate Walk: Romans to Victoriana to favourites

Walking tagsMinnis Bay to Reculver Country Park Stile Free TrailThis is a lovely sea walk, that is particularly refreshing during the summer months. Along the walk from Minnis Bay to Reculver there is plenty… Reculver Save Minnis Bay to Reculver Country Park Stile Free Trail to favourites

Walking tagsOare Marshes Walk: Wetlands And WildlifeExplore this tranquil nature reserve managed by the Kent Wildlife Trust on this North Kent circular walk. Begin this short walk in the quaint village of… Faversham Save Oare Marshes Walk: Wetlands And Wildlife to favourites

Parks & open spaces tagsRivers and Lakes tagsCliffe Pools RSPB Nature ReserveCliffe Pools RSPB Nature Reserve is a great place to go for fantastic views over the North Kent Marshes, walks in a beautiful setting or… Cliffe

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Half Term Events

For something a little bit different – natural crafts or historical hijinks – take a look at these upcoming events. You can find more half term fun all around the county on our events page.