Great for Children

Train Rides

The Romney Hythe and Dymchurch railway, once known as the “World’s smallest public railway” is a fun experience, following a lovely coastal course. Why not walk up Dungeness Lighthouse whilst there. 
www.rhdr.org.uk

The Kent and East Sussex Railway is a beautiful light steam railway that  gently winds its way from Tenterden for ten and a half miles and terminates at Bodiam Castle.
www.kesr.org.uk 

Aquarium

The aquarium in Hastings has over 40 themed habitats.
www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk

Zoo

Drusillas Zoo Park is a lovely compact zoo with a fabulous up-close selection of animals and other activities.
www.drusillas.co.uk

Bedgebury Pinetum

Great for cycling, walking, riding, Go Ape,  Bedgebury Pinetum has the world’s best conifer collection over 2000 acres. 
www.bedgeburypinetum,.org.uk

Family Parks

The Rare Breeds Centre boasts a wide range of animals, butterflies, creep crawlies and birds of prey, plus over its 80 acres offers a variety of different play areas, tractor rides and pig races too! 
www.rarebreeds.org.uk

The Hop Farm Family Park Huge indoor and outdoor play area with over 30 rides and attractions 
www.thehopfarm.co.uk

Science 

Seize the opportunity for a hands on science experience among the domes and telescopes of the Observatory Science Centre’s world-famous astronomical observatory. Located within the Herstmonceux Castle Estate in East Sussex.
www.the-observatory.org

Indoor Fun

Slap ‘n’ Dash’s paint-your-own ceramics at Hawkhurst Fish Farm. 
www.slapndash.com