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Family attractions in Kent

 Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway
  

Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway An historic narrow gauge railway in beautiful woodland in the heart of the Kentish Downs. See restored narrow gauge locomotives, beam engines, vintage vehicles and equipment, and a Dutch street organ.
The Warren, Bredgar, Kent, England

Attraction Type: Family
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: Located just south of Swanton Street village, off a minor road between Bredgar and Wormshill villages (exit 5 of the M5)
Website: Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway
Phone: 01622 884 254
OS TQ873587

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 Canterbury Historic River Tours
We had the pleasure of visiting here, and our information is based on our personal experiences  

Canterbury Historic River Tours One of the best ways to explore historic Canterbury is by river. Canterbury Historic River Tours provide regular tours from April to October along the river in flat-bottomed punts, departing from the Old Weavers House on St Peter's Street. Tours last approximately 45 minutes, and take in some of Canterbury's most historic sights.
Old Weavers House, 3 St Peter's St Canterbury, Kent, England, CT1 2AT

Attraction Type: Family
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: Located at the Old Weavers House Restaurant.
Website: Canterbury Historic River Tours
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 Chislehurst Caves
  

Chislehurst Caves An astonishing maze of underground tunnels and caverns deep under Chislehurst, created by the mining efforts of ancient inhabitants over the course of 8,000 years.
Caveside Close, Old Hill Chislehurst, Kent, England, BR7 5NL

Attraction Type: Family
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: A short stroll from the railway station in Chislehurst (by rail from Charing Cross and London Bridge). Off the A222 onto Station Road, then right onto Caveside Close.
Website: Chislehurst Caves
Email: enquiries@chislehurstcaves.co.uk
Phone: (020) 8467 3264
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OS TQ431696

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 Kent and East Sussex Railway
We had the pleasure of visiting here, and our information is based on our personal experiences We took some photos of this location that we'd like to share with you  

Kent and East Sussex Railway An historic light railway that runs for ten miles across the Kentish Weald, from the oold market town of Tenterden to the historic 13th century fortress of Bodiam Castle. For part of its route the railway follows the course of the River Rother through prety countryside.
Tenterden Town Station, Station Road Tenterden, Kent, England, TN30 6HE

Attraction Type: Family
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: Tenterden rail station is located at the bottom of Station Road. Plenty of parking available.
Website: Kent and East Sussex Railway
Phone: 01580 765155
Location map - Photos of Kent and East Sussex Railway
OS TQ882334

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 Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
  

Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway One of the most famous light railways in Britain, the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway runs 14 miles across Romney Marsh from Hythe to Dungeness. The Dungeness terminus is directly beside the historic Old Lighthouse, a Grade-I listed building on Dungeness shingle beach.
New Romney, Kent, England, TN28 8PL

Attraction Type: Family
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: Off the A259 at New Romney
Website: Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
Phone: 01797 362353
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 Spa Valley Railway
  

Spa Valley Railway A fascinating historic rail line on the border of East Sussex and Kent, running for 3.5 miles from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Groombridge. The main station is at the Old West Station in Tunbridge Wells (please note that there is no parking at the Groombridge end of the line).
West Station, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, TN2 5QY

Attraction Type: Family
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: At the Old West Station, signposted off the A26
Website: Spa Valley Railway
Email: Enquiries@spavalleyrailway.co.uk
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OS TQ578385

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Accommodation
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The Old Dairy

Herne
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Lime Tree Cottage

Lenham
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Dover (Hotel)

St Margaret's Bay Motel

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Dartford (Hotel)

Express by Holiday Inn Dartford Bridge

Holiday Inn Express Dartford Bridge is located in Kent with marvellous coast and countryside on the doorstep waiting to be discovered, whilst being adjacent to junction 1a of the London Orbital. This fully air-conditioned and recently refurbished hotel has been designed for the price conscious traveller with 126 contemporary designed … more >>

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