15+ Free Things to Do in Kent with Kids

Explore outdoor countryside with a dedicated play area, perfect for families seeking free outdoor recreation and fresh-air activities.

Enjoy rural riverside walks, children's play areas, and picnic spots just 4 miles from Maidstone around the historic Teston Bridge.

Explore 170 acres of woodland and chalk downland with waymarked trails, a woodland play area, and an on-site café serving homemade food.

Explore woodland trails, play areas, and outdoor activities in this free community forest with a cafe, perfect for families with dogs and pushchairs.

Explore 18th century parkland featuring wildflower meadows, woodland, a serene lake and children's play area, with Manor Park Café serving local food.

Explore a quintessential British estate combining the Powell-Cotton Museum, adventure play areas, craft workshops, and beautiful gardens with horse rides and outdoor activities for all ages.

Explore Europe's first and only museum dedicated to crabs and decapods with free entry and interactive exhibits for all ages.

Explore diverse collections spanning fine art, local history, and world cultures with free admission and family-friendly workshops including a LEGO Education studio.

Explore Canterbury's premier museum, art gallery and library combined in one historic building offering free entry, interactive exhibitions and family activities for all ages.

Explore iconic Second World War aircraft including the legendary Spitfire and Hurricane, with hands-on flight simulator experiences and free admission.

Explore a beautifully restored Victorian park with playgrounds, wildlife gardens, a miniature railway, and family-friendly café.

Explore beautifully landscaped gardens and green spaces perfect for family strolls, picnics, and outdoor relaxation.

Explore a free outdoor park with playgrounds and green spaces perfect for families with pushchairs.

Explore Hastings' largest formal park spanning 44 hectares with something for everyone, from manicured gardens to wooded nature areas.

Explore atmospheric ruins of a medieval abbey set within scenic countryside grounds, perfect for history-loving families seeking outdoor heritage discovery.

Explore diverse habitats and wildlife at this free Sussex nature reserve with guided walks, family activities, and a café.

Explore riverside landscapes with family-friendly walking trails, picnic areas, and outdoor activities in a free-entry country park.

Explore three historic parks in the Kent Downs featuring serene gardens, woodland walks, a lake, play areas, and a café in beautifully restored surroundings.

Visit an animal rescue centre caring for dogs, cats, and small animals while learning about wildlife rehabilitation and adoption.