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Half term: Where to go for a family day out in Kent Half term: Where to go for a family day out in Kent
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Natalie Smith who runs the Frugal Mum website enjoys free days out with her children and is sharing her tips with other familiesNatalie Smith who runs the Frugal Mum website enjoys free days out with her children and is sharing her tips with other families
Family days out don't have to cost the earth, according to a Kent blogger.Family days out don't have to cost the earth, according to a Kent blogger.
Natalie Smith, who lives on the coast near Hythe, runs the Frugal Mum website and has written a top 15 of places to visit in the county.Natalie Smith, who lives on the coast near Hythe, runs the Frugal Mum website and has written a top 15 of places to visit in the county.
Her list of budget-friendly days out include locations that are either completely free or good value for money.Her list of budget-friendly days out include locations that are either completely free or good value for money.
"You can spend a day and not spend any money," she told BBC Radio Sussex. "You can spend a day and not spend any money," she told BBC Radio Kent.
One of the places she recommends is Brockhill Country Park, Hythe.One of the places she recommends is Brockhill Country Park, Hythe.
"The kids can really roam free," she said. "It's massive - even when it is the school holidays you can find a corner for yourself, there's a stream, places for the kids to climb and roll down hills.""The kids can really roam free," she said. "It's massive - even when it is the school holidays you can find a corner for yourself, there's a stream, places for the kids to climb and roll down hills."
Mrs Smith also includes Kearsney Abbey Gardens in Dover on her list.Mrs Smith also includes Kearsney Abbey Gardens in Dover on her list.
"There's a big lake, it's very pretty, loads of open spaces; huge fields to kick a football around and have a picnic," she said."There's a big lake, it's very pretty, loads of open spaces; huge fields to kick a football around and have a picnic," she said.
A third place to enjoy in Kent, according to the Frugal Mum list, is the award-winning Mote Park in Maidstone.A third place to enjoy in Kent, according to the Frugal Mum list, is the award-winning Mote Park in Maidstone.
It has 450 acres of grassland and woodland, as well as a 30-acre lake, a river, pedalos and high ropes.It has 450 acres of grassland and woodland, as well as a 30-acre lake, a river, pedalos and high ropes.
The stream at Brockhill Country Park, HytheThe stream at Brockhill Country Park, Hythe
Frugal Mum's Top 15 day tripsFrugal Mum's Top 15 day trips
Brockhill Country Park, HytheBrockhill Country Park, Hythe
Mote Park, MaidstoneMote Park, Maidstone
Folkestone Three Peaks ChallengeFolkestone Three Peaks Challenge
West Hythe river walkWest Hythe river walk
Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens, DoverKearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens, Dover
Toddler's Cove, CanterburyToddler's Cove, Canterbury
Dymchurch Beach, Romney MarshDymchurch Beach, Romney Marsh
Betteshanger Country Park, DealBetteshanger Country Park, Deal
Lower Leas Coastal Park, FolkestoneLower Leas Coastal Park, Folkestone
Viking Bay Beach, BroadstairsViking Bay Beach, Broadstairs
Headcorn AerodromeHeadcorn Aerodrome
The Wye Downs, AshfordThe Wye Downs, Ashford
Walmer Paddling Pool, DealWalmer Paddling Pool, Deal
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, GoudhurstBedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, Goudhurst
Samphire Hoe, DoverSamphire Hoe, Dover
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