Kent Life, Maidstone

Great place for a family day out! Besides the animals which seem happy in natural surroundings, there is a big playground, a soft play area, a peace garden and a couple of farmers' mansions, displaying their equipment and every day life. Moreover, there is a cafe and a pizza restaurant for a quick snack and a drink or a proper meal. Children can groom a pony and watch an owl show. They can also make crafts and pottery, with a small additional fee. We bought a day ticket, but will definitely buy the membership. Recommended!

A great way to spend a few hours with small children. The park/museum is spread over a large area and is split into various sections detailing various aspects of life in Kent "back in the day". There are plenty of activities for the youngsters, including a petting area, a place to feed some of the farm animals, a large playground and tractor rides. The 4 year old that I was with thoroughly enjoyed herself. I found the old buildings to be particularly interesting and would liked to have seen some staff, maybe in period costume, answering questions about them. I feel that as it is called "Kent Life" it should place a bit more emphasis on it instead of relying solely on farm animals. All in all though, a pleasant few hours spent with my granddaughter.