Family Kent
Kent is truly diverse when it comes to fun things to do with kids in tow. With the birth of our daughter, we have experienced so many amazing outdoor and indoor activities. We love coming back to some of those again and again for another portion of fun filled memories and laughter.
Whatever you require for making your little explorers happy, Kent has it all. Outdoor adventures in beautiful and mysterious woodlands and parks; castles and museums filled with curiosities for growing, inquisitive minds; seaside fun and amusements; various sporting activities as well as unique experiences for animal lovers and much, much more.
BOTANY BAY
Stunning hidden sandy beach with dramatic chalk stacks is a photographer’s dream. Botany Bay is a Blue Flag beach, so the water quality is guaranteed, and there are plenty of nooks and crannies to be explored, not to mention rock pools when the tide is out.
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Where: Marine Drive, Broadstairs, CT10 3LG
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Parking: Car parking is limited with no free parking available in Kingsgate Avenue and Fitzroy Avenue, where 24hr patrols are in force. Permit Holders only. Please be aware this is a residential area. Parking is advised at Palm Bay Avenue (CT9 3PP) for Palm Bay beach and a short cliff top walk to Botany Bay or Captain Digby pub (if you buy lunch it's free, otherwise fee apply)
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JOSS BAY
200-metre long bay, known as the best surfing beach in Thanet.
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Where: Joss Gap Road, Broadstairs, CT10 3PG
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Parking: (April – October) 10am and 6pm (Elmwood Avenue on-street) and 7am to 10pm (Joss Bay off-street) £1 per hour, up to a maximum of £5 for all day parking
MINNIS BAY
Sandy beach with the sailing club close by, popular for windsurfing and kiteboarding. There is also children’s outdoor play area and paddling pool.
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Where: The Parade, Birchington, CT7 9LX
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Parking: Free parking available