family days out in kent

Mount Ephraim Gardens

Just outside the market town of Faversham off the A2, you can find the Edwardian Gardens of Mount Ephraim. Owned by the Dawes family for over 300 years, Mount Ephraim House was originally built in 1690 and then reconstructed during the 1870's. The 8 acres of gardens are home to an extensive collection of trees, shrubs, spring bulbs, roses, rhododendrons and topiary to name a few. The highlights include a small lake, which was hand dug in 1912 by unemployed Welsh miners, a Japanese rock garden a complete with a miniature cascade, stone lanterns and a bridge, and a MizMaze, planted in 2004 which is thought not be the largest of it's kind in the world. The MizMaze is a series of nine turf paths bordered by ornamental grasses and herbaceous perennials. A variety of events are held at the gardens, some of these include: outdoor performances of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Nights Dream, and a classical proms concert. The Hernhill Craft Centre is open on Sundays, located just past the topiary garden in the stable block. The Gardens are open from Easter to the end of September, on Wednesday's, Thursday's, Saturday's and Sunday's. Dogs are welcome, if kept on a lead. The Gardens are open from Easter Sunday to the end of September on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 1pm - last entry 5pm (Teas available) and Bank Holidays from 11am - last entry 5pm (Lunches and teas available).

Farming World (1.4 miles)
Faversham 01227 751144
Farming World What would a farm be without animals? Nowhere near as much fun! At Farming World, our animals are our pride and joy and we hope that you will get as much pleasure from..

Faversham Activity Centre (3.2 miles)
Faversham 01795 532132
Activity Centre Adventure Play Within the centre is a large adventure play area, full of slides, tubes, steps, ropes, balls and other things to keep children safely entertained for hours...

Faversham Recreation Ground (3.5 miles)

Chart Gunpowder Mills (3.7 miles)
Faversham 01795 424341
Chart Gunpowder Mills The Oare Gunpowder Mllls is a site that was used to produce gunpowder from the seventeenth century until the 1930's. Gunpowder was manufactured in the Faversham area..

Faversham Swimming Pool (3.8 miles)
Faversham 01795 532426
Welcome to Faversham Pools  The faversham Pools are an ideal place for the  family to have a day out with a picnic. Hot and cold drinks and food are usually available. The Outdoor..

Druidstone Park (3.9 miles)
Nr Canterbury 01227 765168
Druidstone Park Whether you are interested in meeting our many friendly animals, having fun in the adventure play areas, finding peace and tranquility in the enchanted woodland or just..

Maison Dieu (4.3 miles)
Faversham 01795 532755
History Its foundation in 1234 has traditionally been ascribed to Henry III. However recent research suggests that it went back further and that the King simply claimed to have founded..

Kids Kingdom (4.6 miles)
Canterbury 01227 732323
Kids-Kingdom Info Part of our equipment has been especially adapted for easy disabled use.  Large parties pre-booked will be made welcome. Kids-Kingdom does not accept liability for..

Whistle Stop Restaurant (5.2 miles)
Whitstable 01227 272725
The Whistle Stop Restaurant has a very unique location - under the arches of the railway bridge on the way into town, and serves home-cooked traditional English and Continental food. *Phone..

Whitstable museum and art gallery (5.2 miles)
Whitstable 01227 276 998
Whitstable museum and art gallery Whitstable's unique coastal community and seafaring traditions are the main themes of the town's lively museum; with special features on oysters, diving..