An easy walk, no steep hills, with views across Romney Marshes, a World War 2 pill-box to explore, and the story of the Canal, built as a defence against Napoleon’s army 200 years ago. The church has interesting tapestry telling the history of the village. An alternative Monday afternoon walk … Read More
Tenterden
A little town with a big history based on the wool trade! Ideal for a comparative settlement studies, the famous High St has a wealth of historic buildings, including churches, interesting shops, services and even a steam railway. Just 10 minutes away by minibus, it is also the site of … Read More
Rare Breeds Centre
A firm favourite with all ages throughout the year, even in wet weather. A great day out combining close-up encounters with farm animals, birds of prey, woodland walks and challenging physical adventures at Mysterious Marsh and the Swing Bridge Barn. Plenty of stimulus on life cycles, with piglets and chicks … Read More
Park Wood
A local ancient woodland with mixed deciduous trees (oak, hazel) and a conifer plantation. Suitable for a half-day visit to explore woods using a variety of Earth Education and sensory activities. Ideal to take half a class, whilst others work on-site. Or take a whole class for a full day, … Read More
Camber Sands
The longest sandy beach in England! Collect shells, see the dramatic rise and fall of the tide, explore ecology and plant adaptations amongst the fragile sand-dunes, play a game on the beach, make sand-castles and paddle in the sea. Can be very windy! Whole or half-day. Public WC’s, souvenir shop. … Read More
Hastings
Hastings is a typical seaside resort, a shingle beach with an Old Town, fishing industry, lifeboat station and beach amusements, plus the new Jerwood Art Gallery. The Victorian pier was burnt down but now houses a roost of starlings and is being rebuilt. 40 minute drive Fairlight Glen … Read More
Other attractions
The following attractions are also recommended, and are particularly suitable as options on the way back to London to extend your final day. Museum of Kent Life ( Maidstone) Cost: £4.50 per pupil + coach hire 40 mins drive www.kentlife.org.uk Wildwood Discovery Park ( Herne Bay) Cost: £3.50 + … Read More