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.

Show more about '.get_the_title().'

Activities

Gravesend and Northfleet U3A

Are you ready to join the coolest club for the young at heart? Look no further than U3A! This community is the ultimate hangout spot for retirees, keeping your mind...

Family walks in Kent

Our friends at Explore Kent have put together their top walks around the county to enjoy as a family. Give one a try - you might just create a new family favourite activity!

Explore more with Quiz Trail

Whether you're a solo adventurer, a family or a group of friends or colleagues, Quiz Trails are a fun and affordable activity for everyone. Let the adventure begin with a Quiz Trail.

Kent Country Parks

Discover and explore the natural outdoor space of 9 stunning Kent Country Parks, each with its own unique character.

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 – stile free trails

Stile free trails are ideal for people with pushchairs, wheelchair users or for those who prefer flatter surfaces with no stiles or gates.

Read article about "Explore Kent – stile free trails"Save this item

Explore Kent’s top 5 family bike rides

Everyday Active are helping to inspire families to get out and get active together. Across the county there are all sorts of brilliant places to go, activities to try and...

Read article about "Explore Kent’s top 5 family bike rides"Save this item

Explore Kent’s top 5 family walks

Explore Kent recommend their top five family walks to try around the county

Read article about "Explore Kent’s top 5 family walks"Save this item

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...

Discover Sailing

Find out how you and your family can get involved with sailing, windsurfing and watersports locally.

Find Your Way – Virtual Orienteering

Find Your Way is a collaboration between orienteering clubs and local community partnerships to get more people engaged and active in their local spaces through virtual orienteering activities.

Wild Swimming

Here in Kent we are lucky to have rivers, lakes and long stretches of coastline, so we don’t have to go far to find a beautiful spot for some wild...

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...

Thanet Games Summer 2024

Thanet Summer Games 2024 is a family fun day with taster sessions, fun activities and much more!

Family Fun Days 2024

A whole host of Family Fun Days throughout the summer in Sevenoaks!

Kellogg’s and Millwall Community Trust Football Sessions

Free football camps to girls and boys aged 5 to 12 in Sevenoaks!

Explore Kent’s Junior Cycle Challenge

Our friends at Explore Kent are introducing a new Junior Cycling Challenge for summer 2024!

FREE Coastal Wellbeing 6 Week Courses

FREE Margate Town Deal Coastal well-being 6 week courses for the community.

Shaun the Sheep in the Heart of Kent

The free family-friendly walking trail is located in the heart of Maidstone from Saturday 29 June to Friday 30 August 2024.

Community Day – Wednesday 14 August

Join us for our FREE community day at Wombwell Park.

Free Wilder Wellbeing Walks

A six week program for adults who are 65 and over.

Free Park Life Events – Summer 2024

Get in on the action with bouncy castles, laser tag, mini-golf, and sports galore in our lovely local parks - find out more!

Explore Medway

Your guide to getting outside and experiencing the best of Medway’s award-winning green spaces, historic landmarks, outdoor activities and much more.. Give Explore Medway a look at and go on...

Explore Medway (Family Walks)

For nature and walking Explore Medway is your guide to getting outside and experiencing the best of Medway’s award-winning green spaces, historic landmarks, outdoor activities and much more.. Give Explore...

Green Flag Parks (Medway) and Places Kids Eat Free (or for £1) In School Holidays 2024

Eight greenspaces across Medway, have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme, each of Medway’s award-winning parks have something different to offer residents and visitors, from lakes, military history,...

Wild with Wheels

Wild with Wheels provide Inclusive and Accessible Interactive Nature Walks. The supported walks are suitable for a range of Physical, Mental and Neurodiverse needs.

Betteshanger Country Park (Deal)

Betteshanger Country Park sits on the former colliery spoil heap and is an outstanding space for people to access and explore the outdoors. The 250-acre site is a centre for...

Moderate-intensity Walks (Sevenoaks District)

You’re invited to join one of these regular walking groups. An opportunity to meet new people and discover new walks across the district. Knole Park (Sevenoaks) Walking Group One-hour circular...

Cycling Routes and Paths (Dover District)

Cycling – the smart way to get around. White Cliffs Country in Kent is the perfect place for cycling, with a great selection of cycle routes following our striking coastline...

Snodhurst Bottom Pitch and Putt Course

Enjoy an 18-hole pitch and putt course in the beautiful great outdoors. Open to all – no membership required. You can pay and play with no need to book. Payment...

Cyclopark

Cyclopark is a multi-sport open-air centre for all abilities based in Gravesend. As a charity and a not-for-profit organisation, all profits go directly towards improving the facilities for the community...

Eat Well & Move More

Healthier Families from NHS Better Health is here to help you and your family eat well and move more. Better Health exists to motivate and enable the nation to lead...

Find Your Way (Gravesend)

Want to find a different way to explore the nature around you? Then download maprun6 from your app store for free and start to discover your outside space in new...

Visit Medway Events and Summer Walking Trails

Free Event – Sticks and Stones Festival To keep updated click on link here: Creative Medway. Time: 11:00 – 17:00 Cost: Free Location: University of Greenwich campus It is a festival...

Medway Parks with Green Flag Award

Medway has eight parks and green spaces that have attained the Green Flag award. The Green Flag Award recognises and rewards professionally managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark...

Eva’s Pedal Power (Medway)

Whether you are a first-time rider or want your child to learn how to improve their cycling skills and cycle safely on the road, Eva is a qualified Bikeability Instructor...

The Strand Open Air Lido Pool (Medway)

Enjoy a summer of sport at the Strand open air lido pool. The UK’s only riverside salt-water lido is open weekends from 28 May and then daily from 25...

Broadstairs Sailing Club

Overlooking Viking Bay, Broadstairs Sailing Club offers the opportunity for all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of sailing. Whether you are a complete beginner or you’re a little...

Mariners of Bewl

Mariners of Bewl is a sailing club where people with physical impairments and non-disabled sail together on an equal basis. Sailing takes place on Saturday mornings from April to October...

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,...

Read article about "Explore Kent – challenging countryside walks"Save this item

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...

Read article about "Get fit for free – trail running"Save this item

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...

Read article about "Get fit for free – geocaching"Save this item

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...