Active days out
If you’re looking for ways to get more active as a family, then there are plenty of activities and attractions across the county to choose from. You could make a day of it and have an adventure together, exploring some of Kent and Medway’s superb walking and cycling routes, or visiting some of the brilliant places you’ll find in these pages.
Being active together as a family is not only beneficial for the health of the whole family – it can also help make fantastic memories that last a lifetime.
Activities
Winter Walks
There’s no better time to wrap up warm, get outside and go for a walk than during winter. Walking is one of the easiest ways to get more active. It...
Kent Country Parks
Discover and explore the natural outdoor space of 9 stunning Kent Country Parks, each with its own unique character. With activity trails, pond dipping, parkruns, childrens craft activities, park walks...
The Mason Mile
The Mason Foundation was set up with one single mission, to get communities moving together. The Foundation is a charity dedicated to bringing communities together and enabling them to become...
Family walks in Kent
Our friends at Explore Kent have put together their top five walks around the county to enjoy as a family. Give one a try - you might just create a new family favourite activity!
Family bike rides in Kent
Across the county there are all sorts of brilliant places to go, activities to try and events to enjoy, and getting active as a family is a great way to...
Explore Kent – easy access trails
Easy access trails are ideal for people with pushchairs, wheelchair users or for those who prefer flatter surfaces with no stiles or gates.
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National Trust’s activity search
The National Trust helps to support and maintain some of the most cherished places across the country – from stately homes and castles, to parks, gardens and areas of environmental...
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Explore Kent – challenging countryside walks
Kent’s long-distance trails deliver wide horizons, stunning scenery, rich history and an exhilarating sense of freedom. Some of these routes can be attempted in one go for the experienced walker,...
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Get fit for free – trail running
Have you made a promise to yourself be more active? Lots of us join a gym and plan to get fit, but after a few months we lose interest. There...
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Get fit for free – geocaching
Have you made a promise to yourself be more active? Lots of us join a gym and plan to get fit, but after a few months we lose interest. There...
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RunTogether – running routes
RunTogether is a great resource for anyone looking to find new opportunities to run in their local area. They provide fun, friendly, supportive and inclusive running opportunities for everyone, whatever...
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Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest
There is so much to explore in this "wonderful world of trees", from walking and running routes to adrenaline pumping cycling tracks.
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