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Kent School Holidays

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Kids are always excited when school’s out but only parents know how much planning it takes to keep them busy for the entire Kent school holidays. We decided to make planning easier for you, so we’ll share details of popular Kent attractions on our site to help you generate much needed family day out ideas for the year ahead.

In order to start building the itinerary, check out the Kent school holiday dates below and find the perfect time for your next family adventure.

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Kent School Holiday 2024/2025

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  • Term Starts:  2nd September 2024
  • Autumn Term: 2nd September 2024- 25th October 2024
  • October Half Term: 25th October 2024-20th December 2024
  • Christmas Holidays: 20th December 2024- 6th January 2025
  • Spring Term: 06th January 2025-14th February 2025
  • February Half Term: 14th February 2025-24th February 2025
  • Easter Holidays: 04th April 25- 22nd April 2025
  • Summer Term: 02nd June 2025-22nd July 2025
  • May Half Term: 23rd May 2025-02nd June 2025

 

 

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Things to do in the Kent School Holidays

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The Hop Farm Family Park, Paddock Wood

Do your kids love cuddly animals? How about outdoor play, magic shows, discos and bumper cars? Offering all that and much more, The Hop Farm Family Park is your perfect family attraction. One moment your little ones will be getting up close with donkeys, horses and the rest of the farm animals, Then, they’ll be bouncing up and down on Giant Jumping Pillows. Sounds fun!

Caught by an unexpected shower? The Hop Farm Family Park has a lovely soft play area where the kids can run around and still have fun, even if the weather goes sour. Plus, there’s an entertainment team putting delightful live shows at the Big Red Barn all year long.

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The Hop Farm
Maidstone Rd, Beltring, Tonbridge TN12 6QF

Opening Times

10am-4.30pm

Pricing

£4 per person

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Dreamland Margate

If you picture the perfect Kent school holidays to be filled with classic fairground rides in a beautiful seaside location. Then Dreamland in Margate is the park to take the kids to. Enjoy some heartwarming (and a little bit nostalgic) fun! From the Retro Roller Room to the Big Wheel, and the classic merry-go-rounds. It’s just like when we were little!

Got daredevils in the house? There’s something for the adrenaline junkies too! From the terrifying Pendulum ride to the madly spinning Waltzer, and the hair-raising Dreamland Drop. You’ll experience lots of scream-worthy moments out there too!

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Dreamland Margate
49-51, Marine Terrace, Margate CT9 1XJ

Opening Times

Outdoor attractions open during Summer months.
Autumn and Winter ticketed music shows and other events

Pricing

Free to enter. Pay per ride on fun fair

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We hope our suggestions will help you have a wonderful break in the Kent school holidays. If you want even more ideas, go to the Day Out With The Kids homepage and search our blogs for lots of inspiration for things to do.

Are your children looking for an exciting day out? Then check out the theme park section of our website. Or find your nearest place to go quad biking and race around a forest dirt trail!

Always wanted to try water sports? Find paddle boarding near you?

Is there a rainy day forecast for your school half term? You can stay out of the rain and still have fun at an aquarium near you.