Things to Do in Hastingleigh

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

From Scratch Crafts

A fully accessible pottery cafe where families can unleash their creativity together, with wheelchair-friendly facilities throughout and baby changing areas for the youngest visitors.

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Flip Out Ashford

Jump, flip and bounce your way through exciting trampoline zones including ninja courses and dedicated soft-play areas for tots under five at this action-packed indoor adventure park.

Cinema & Theatre

Cineworld Ashford

Catch the newest films on one of twelve state-of-the-art screens at this contemporary multiplex in Eureka Entertainment Centre, offering convenient parking and accessible facilities for all.

Swimming & Leisure Centres

The Stour Leisure Centre

This family-friendly leisure centre near Ashford station offers swimming facilities with an onsite restaurant, accessible amenities throughout, and welcomes picnics for a great day out with all ages.

Bowling Alleys

Hollywood Bowl Ashford

Strike up family fun at this modern bowling venue on Station Road, complete with lanes for all ages, an onsite restaurant and full accessibility including wheelchair access and adapted facilities.

Cinema & Theatre

Ashford Cinema Limited

Parks & Play Areas

Victoria Park Ashford

Spread out across 17 acres on Jemmett Road, this spacious green haven welcomes families for picnics and outdoor fun, with parking, toilets and wheelchair access available.

Horse Riding

Bursted Hill Stables

Experience countryside equestrian activities at this rural stables near Canterbury, offering horse riding opportunities in the peaceful Kent village setting of Pett Bottom.

Indoor Soft Play

Imagine Play Centre

Adventure awaits across three floors of climbing fun at this Ashford play centre, where little ones can bounce on trampolines, whoosh down slides and navigate exciting obstacles.

Parks & Play Areas

Brockhill Country Park

This Hythe parkland offers lakeside walks, an exciting play area for children, and an onsite restaurant, making it perfect for active families seeking outdoor adventures.

Railways & Transport

Elham Valley Railway Museum

Discover historic locomotives and railway treasures at this charming Peene museum, where fascinating transport exhibits are complemented by delightful wildlife-filled gardens perfect for family exploration.

Parks & Play Areas

Peene Quarry Picnic Site

Pack your hamper and head to this Kent countryside spot where families can enjoy outdoor dining amid natural surroundings, with parking and refreshments available onsite.

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Coleman's Create and Craft

Paint and glaze your own ceramics at this welcoming studio near Ashford, where families can unleash their creativity together in a fully accessible, pushchair and wheelchair-friendly space.

Adventure & Activity Centres

The Play Parlour

Adventure & Activity Centres

Canterbury Leisure

This modern activity centre welcomes families with full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs, plus baby changing rooms and on-site refreshments to fuel your day of fun.

Arcades & Gaming

Canterbury Gaming Grotto

Step into this industrial estate gaming haven where families can enjoy classic arcade action and grab a bite from the onsite restaurant, with convenient parking right outside.

Escape Room Challenges

Escape Kent

Test your problem-solving skills at this thrilling escape room venue where teams race against time to crack codes and solve puzzles. Note: access may be limited for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Beaches & Coastline

Hythe Beach

This Kent pebble beach offers crystal-clear waters ideal for paddling, with wheelchair access and parking on-site, making it great for family picnics by the sea.

Parks & Play Areas

Dane John Gardens

This historic Canterbury park offers accessible pathways, wheelchair-friendly facilities and an onsite restaurant, though picnics aren't permitted and baby changing isn't available.

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Kippys Paint Your Own Pottery

Unleash your family's creativity at this welcoming ceramic café where kids and adults can design their own pottery masterpieces, with wheelchair access, baby facilities, and refreshments available on-site.

Boat Tours & Cruises

Canterbury Ghost Tour

Explore Canterbury's darker history on this spine-tingling walking tour through the city's haunted streets, starting from St Margaret's Street with wheelchair access and refreshments available.

Boat Tours & Cruises

Canterbury Punting Company

Glide along Canterbury's historic waterways aboard a traditional punt, perfect for families with children of all ages and even your four-legged friends are welcome to join the journey.

Sightseeing & Attractions

The Canterbury Tales Immersive Experience

Step back in time at this engaging St Margaret's Street attraction where Chaucer's medieval stories come to life through interactive displays and atmospheric settings that captivate visitors of all ages.

Historic Houses & Gardens

Westgate Gardens

Explore beautiful landscaped grounds perfect for a family stroll, with wheelchair access throughout and convenient facilities including accessible toilets and baby changing areas.

Museums & Galleries

Canterbury Roman Museum

Step back two millennia at this captivating underground museum showcasing Canterbury's Roman past through original mosaics, artifacts and reconstructed marketplace scenes. Wheelchair accessible with full facilities.

Museums & Galleries

The Beaney

Canterbury's welcoming cultural hub combines museum galleries and art exhibitions under one roof, with family facilities including a restaurant, accessible amenities and picnic-friendly spaces.

Boat Tours & Cruises

Canterbury Historic River Tours

Glide along Canterbury's historic waterways on a guided river cruise that reveals the city's medieval charm from a unique perspective. Wheelchair accessible with nearby parking available.

Indoor Soft Play

Kidz Planet

Let your little ones burn off energy at this action-packed indoor play centre featuring an exciting adventure zone with climbing frames, racing track and ball pit, plus an onsite café for refreshments.

Boat Tours & Cruises

Canterbury Guided Walking Tours

Explore Canterbury's fascinating history and medieval streets on an accessible guided walking tour starting from the iconic Christ Church Gate, with an onsite restaurant for refreshments.

Landmarks & Monuments

Canterbury Cathedral

This magnificent medieval cathedral welcomes families with wheelchair access, baby changing facilities and snacks available on-site. Marvel at stunning Gothic architecture where pilgrims have journeyed for centuries.

Beaches & Coastline

Dymchurch Beach

This Kent seaside spot delights families with its sandy shores and seasonal donkey rides, offering wheelchair access, parking, and picnic-friendly facilities along the Sea Wall.

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Kingsmead Leisure Centre

This family-focused leisure centre features a swimming pool with diving boards, sports hall and solarium for active days out. Grab refreshments at the on-site cafe after working up an appetite.

Arcades & Gaming

Sidequest Gamer's Hub Canterbury

This fully accessible Canterbury gaming venue welcomes families with pushchairs and babies, offering wheelchair-friendly facilities and special assistance to ensure everyone can enjoy the gaming experience.

Cinema & Theatre

Curzon Canterbury Riverside

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Mudpie Pottery Painting Creative Studio

Unleash your family's artistic side at this welcoming pottery studio where everyone can paint ceramics while enjoying refreshments from the onsite restaurant, with full accessibility and facilities for little ones.

Sightseeing & Attractions

Huntfun Canterbury

Crack codes and follow clues around Canterbury's historic streets on an exciting treasure hunt adventure suitable for families with wheelchair access from the Cathedral Precincts.

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Espression Interactive Art Studio Cafe

Let your children's creativity flourish at this welcoming ceramic café where families can paint pottery together in accessible surroundings with toilets, baby facilities and nearby parking.

Skiing & Snowboarding

Folkestone Ski Centre

Experience winter sports any time of year at this dry slope centre on Radnor Park Avenue, offering skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing fun for families, plus an onsite restaurant.