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Family attractions across Kent reopening from Monday, April 12 for you to visit

06:00, 09 April 2021

updated: 11:23, 14 April 2021

With the Government's roadmap reaching its latest milestone this week, many of the county's attractions are reopening again.

We take a look at sites across the county you will be able to visit one more.

The Bewl Water Aqua Park will reopen
The Bewl Water Aqua Park will reopen

Bewl Water Aqua Park, Lamberhurst

The site's Aqua Park reopens to visits for the Easter holidays on Monday, April 12. You can book online now by visiting bewlwateraquapark.co.uk

Buttercups Goat Sanctuary will reopen Picture: Andy Jones
Buttercups Goat Sanctuary will reopen Picture: Andy Jones

Buttercups Goat Sanctuary, near Maidstone

The sanctuary at Boughton Monchelsea will be open Thursdays to Mondays between 11am and 4pm from next week. Entrance is by donation.

For more click here.

Diggerland will reopen
Diggerland will reopen

Diggerland, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Strood

The site with 20 different rides and drives reopens to visitors on Monday, April 12.

Find out more here.

Drusillas is set to reopen
Drusillas is set to reopen

Drusillas Park, East Sussex

The site will reopen on Monday, April 12 after a total of 230 days of closure due to Covid.

Find out more here.

Eagle Heights in Eynsford is reopening
Eagle Heights in Eynsford is reopening

Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation, Eynsford

The site will reopen from Friday, April 16 from 11am to 5pm Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Find out more here.

The Hop Farm is open this Easter
The Hop Farm is open this Easter

Hop Farm Family Park, Beltring, Paddock Wood

The family park will reopen for the Easter school holidays from Monday, April 12 to Sunday, April 18, from 10am to 4.30pm.

Find out more here.

You can see elephants at Howletts
You can see elephants at Howletts

Howletts Wildlife Park, near Canterbury

The wildlife park and conservation charity reopens on Monday, April 12. There will be a limited number of tickets available for each day. Book here.

Kent Life is a working farm
Kent Life is a working farm

Kent Life, Sandling, Maidstone

The working farm at Lock Lane, Sandling, reopens to visitors on Monday, April 12.

Book tickets to visit here.

Port Lympne will reopen Picture: Port Lympne
Port Lympne will reopen Picture: Port Lympne

Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve, Hythe

The wild animal reserve reopens on Monday, April 12. Day safaris will not be running.

Book tickets in advance here.

Rare Breeds Centre, near Ashford

The centre at Woodchurch near Ashford reopens from Monday, April 12. Visitors need to pre-book online and wear a mask inside, including in the Meet the Animals barn, as well as regular hand washing. There will be takeaway food available. Book here.

Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway is set to reopen
Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway is set to reopen

Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

The heritage site will reopen from Monday, April 12, thanks in part to funds provided by the Heritage Recovery Fund.

Find out more here.

Mish and Lucy at Wildwood Trust are going to Devon soon
Mish and Lucy at Wildwood Trust are going to Devon soon

Wildwood Trust, near Herne Bay

The conservation charity and wildlife park near Canterburyis encouraging visitors to visit when the park reopens on Monday, April 12 to meet its resident bear cubs before they move to their forever home in Devon.

After eight months at the trust, rescued brown bear cubs, Mish and Lucy, will move to the trust’s sister site, Escot, near Ottery St Mary in Devon later this spring, so visiting this month will be among the last chances to see them in Kent. For more click here.

Willows Birds Of Prey's Luna the owl
Willows Birds Of Prey's Luna the owl

Willow's Bird of Prey centre, Knockholt, near Sevenoaks

The site near Sevenoaks will reopen on Monday, April 12. Book tickets in advance here.

Wingham Wildlife Park is to reopen
Wingham Wildlife Park is to reopen

Wingham Wildlife Park, near Canterbury

The family-owned wildlife park will reopen on Monday, April 12. To book tickets to visit click here.

For what's on across Kent this Easter holidays click here.

* Under the Government's roadmap, also allowed to reopen from Monday, April 12 are gyms, hairdressers and non-essential shops, alongside family attractions and animal parks.

Safety measures including social distancing and face mask wearing when indoors still stand.

Leeds Castle and Hever Castle have reopened outdoors, while English Heritage sites have also reopened outside. Find out more here.

For more days out across Kent click here.

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