With the February half-term approaching, parents in Kent are looking for ways to keep children entertained beyond screens. From dinosaur hunts to Victorian lantern shows, the county offers a wide range of family-friendly events running from February 15 to 23.
At the Beaney House of Art and Knowledge in Canterbury, children can join a minibeast hunt with puzzles and stamps, costing £6 per trail. Betteshanger Country Park in Deal hosts a dinosaur trail with Jurassic clues and a dino-themed prize for completing the course.
Dover Castle will transport families back to the Victorian era with a lantern show, early moving images, and street performers. Meanwhile, Hever Castle near Edenbridge focuses on sustainability with eco-crafts, seed planting, and a photo exhibition on global climates.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham offers a treasure hunt for a secret shipwreck map, while Howletts Wild Animal Park near Canterbury allows adults to bring up to three children for free, featuring over 390 animals including new lion cubs. The Kent and East Sussex Railway in Tenterden runs nature-themed train journeys with free travel for kids on select dates.
Leeds Castle near Maidstone presents a ghostly mystery trail, and Maidstone Museum holds Japanese-themed art workshops coinciding with its new exhibition. Penshurst Place launches an astronaut-themed trail, and other venues like Dover Castle, Hever Castle, and the Historic Dockyard Chatham offer additional activities throughout the week.
