Local guides
10 of the best beaches in Kent
Whether you want to catch some sun or go for a dip, here are the best beaches along the East Kent coast
Kids & Family
Kid and family-friendly activities in Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate, East Kent and London.
Interviews
The Dinosaur That Pooped illustrator: ‘Trust what comes out of the pencil’
Garry Parsons, the illustrator who brought The Dinosaur That Pooped to life, on draw-along workshops and nailing the colour of poop
Local guides
February 2025 half term survival guide
A day-by-day guide to events that’ll keep your children occupied this half term in Thanet and further afield
Local guides
Thanet Christmas guide: Markets, pantomimes, nights out and more
From shopping to nights out and family fun, get into the spirit of the season with any one of these festive events
Kids & Family
15 half term and halloween family-friendly things to do in and around Thanet
Make entertaining the kids these school holidays a piece of pumpkin pie with these great, sometimes utterly terrifying, ideas
Kids & Family
Where to get a tasty Sunday roast in East Kent
Recommendations for where to get yourself a tasty Sunday roast in the towns and villages around Thanet and East Kent
Kids & Family
Tamara Macfarlane on improving diversity in children’s books
Author and bookseller Tamara Macfarlane discusses her mission to reduce inequality in children’s books, how things are improving and what more needs to be done
Local guides
Autumn bike rides around Thanet and along the coast, and which pubs to stop at while you’re at it
Cycle along coastlines and through woodlands on these top rides through Kent
Kids & Family
Doorstep Duets: ‘Community and connection and joy and wonder’
Strange Tourist speaks to choreographer Anjali Mehra the annual Doorstep Duets project from Matthew Bourne's New Adventures
Kids & Family
Thanet, Kent and London summer holiday survival guide
It's summer holiday time and you've no doubt already said, "I don't know what we're going to do for six whole weeks" about 700 times. Don't worry, we've got you covered. We've put together a range of ideas for activities in Thanet, wider Kent and London
Things to do in Ramsgate
This Museum Is (Not) Obsolete: ‘I can’t stand touchscreens. I think the old stuff's more exciting’
Ever had the urge to push a mystery button? Strange Tourist visits This Museum Is (Not) Obsolete, where visitors are invited to do just that. Visitors are encouraged to make music and sound with old tech (whether it was designed to or not) and in the process learn about how it works