family days out in kent

Macfarlanes Butterfly Centre

Butterflies from around the world flying free among exotic plants. A large purpose-built greenhouse with butterflies from all over the world flying free amongst tropical plants in landscaped gardens. Life-cycle exhibits. Large tree, shrub and plant centre. Opening Times

Open All Year 21/03/2008 to 30/09/2008

Battle of Britain Museum (1.6 miles)
Nr Folkestone 01303893140
KENT BATTLE OF BRITAIN MUSEUM The museum is the oldest established and largest collection of Battle of Britain artefacts on show in the country. It is privately run by enthusiasts and volunteers..

Folkestone Ski Centre (2.6 miles)
Folkestone 01303 850333
Folkestone Ski Centre  Our all year round dry ski slope offers a vast range of activities for ski, snowboard and toboggan and is suitable for beginners and improvers to experts of all..

The Marquis at Alkham (2.9 miles)
Dover 01304 873410
Come on in. Take a look around. You might just be surprised. For while the Alkham Valley, indeed Alkham village itself, suggests genteel old England at its most rural and unspoiled, the Marquis..

The Lighthouse Inn (4.1 miles)
Folkstone 01303 223300
The Lighthouse Inn The Lighthouse Inn is building a great reputation for its fresh, locally produced food and home cooking. Our menu changes regularly and we have fresh daily specials. James,..

East Kent Railway (5 miles)
Dover 01304 832042
The Railway is run solely by volunteers to preserve the last remaining part of the Kent Coalfields trains currently run from Shepherdswell to Eythorne (a round trip of 4 miles). On some special..

Crabble Corn Mill (5.2 miles)
Nr Dover 01304 823292
Crabble Corn Mill The Mill is set in the pretty village of River just outside Dover, both the mill and River are well worth a visit. It's definitely not a 'boring' educational type attraction..

Kid Safari (6.1 miles)
Dover 01304 825005
Kid Safari Kids love to go wild in the playzone. There's swings, spiral slides, rope bridges, gaint balls, sunken nets and much more. Whilst the kids are having fun, mums and dads can look..

Howletts Wild Animal Park (6.2 miles)
Nr Canterbury 01227 721286
Howletts Wild Animal Park Spend a thrilling day out in kent at Howletts Wild Animal Park - a 90 acre adventure in beautiful ancient parkland. There'll be surprises around every corner on your..

Dover Sea Safari (6.9 miles)
Dover 07753 742 005
Dover Sea Safari - working in partnership with Dover Water Sports offer you a unique experience with a coastal tour like no other from our base that is the very impressive new Dover Sea Sports..

Western Heights (7 miles)
Dover 01304 211067
Western Heights A huge fortification begun during the Napoleonic Wars and completed in the 1860s, designed to protect Dover from French invasion. Only the moat can be visited. Part of..