Libraries
Thu, 1 Aug, 11am - 2pm
Charity cherry picnic
Treasure trove trail
Friends of The Vines are holding their annual cherry picnic with a grand raffle in aid of Macmillian Cancer Care. We will be celebrating Kentish cherries with a variety of stalls, children’s activities and competitions, plus the ever-popular sale of Kentish cherries (arrive early to avoid disappointment). No need to book in advance.
Find the Riverside pirate and his treasure, following a fun quiz trail around the park. A small prize for every child that enters. Suitable for accompanied children aged 5 to 12-years.
Outdoors
If indoor activities are not for you then have a look at what's going on at our parks and open spaces.
Sat, 13 Jul, 1 - 4pm
£3 per child.01634 337432 Riverside Country Park
The Vines, Rochester
Sun, 23 June, 12noon - 4pm
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Sat, 1 Jun, 11am - 12noon (classroom based), 1 - 3pm (field based)
Beginners birdwatching
All the usual attractions and more, including circus skills, Jade Street Dancers, jazz band, Reggie Mental children's entertainer. For more information: www.friendsofbroomhill.org.uk odette_buchanan@yahoo.co.uk 01634 718231. Free Broomhill Park, Strood
Beginners fishing Learn the basics of course fishing with our park rangers. Aimed at beginners and those wanting to improve. All equipment and bait will be supplied. This event is popular, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Suitable for accompanied children aged 8 to 12-years. £10 per child. 01634 338191 Capstone Farm Country Park
Tue, 6 Aug, 10am - 12noon
Wildflowers Join one of the rangers to learn about the folklore and uses of wildflowers and why they are still important to us all today. Not suitable for children under 12-years-old. £2 per person. 01634 337432 Riverside Country Park
(summer) Always wanted to tell the difference between birds found on the estuary or within the surrounding areas? This introductory course will help you identify the most common birds seen or heard during the summer. No experience necessary. Not suitable for children under 12-years-old.
Sat, 29 Jun, 10am - 12noon
Thu, 25 Jul, 10am - 12noon or 1 - 3pm
Orienteering family fun
Mini-beast hunt
Tue, 6 Aug, 10am - 12noon
Test your orienteering skills around Capstone. Suitable for groups, families and individuals who are after a bit of an adventure.
Test your orienteering skills around Capstone. Suitable for groups, families and individuals who are after a bit of an adventure.
£3 per person. 01634 337432 Riverside Country Park
£2 per person. 01634 338191 Capstone Farm Country Park
A must for those interested in insect life. Learn to identify the creatures that can be found at Riverside in the ponds and wildflower meadows. Suitable for accompanied children aged 5 to 12-years.
Sun, 9 Jun, 10am - 2pm
Sun, 7 Jul, 10am - 2pm
Volunteer task day
Volunteer task day
Come and help the parks’ volunteers for the day. An ideal opportunity to learn about what we do and to talk to volunteers. Refreshments will be provided.
Come and help the parks’ volunteers for the day. An ideal opportunity to learn about what we do and to talk to volunteers. Refreshments will be provided.
Free. Register interest on 01634 337432 Riverside Country Park
Free. Register interest on 01634 337432 Riverside Country Park
Free. Register interest on 01634 338191 Capstone Farm Country Park
Free. Register interest on 01634 338191 Capstone Farm Country Park
= Advance booking essential
£2 per child. 01634 337432 Riverside Country Park
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Broomhill annual funday
Thu, 25 Jul, 9 - 11am or 1 - 3pm
Orienteering family fun
£2 per person. 01634 338191 Capstone Farm Country Park
Wed, 7 Aug, 10am - 12noon or 1 - 3pm Thu, 1 Aug, 9 - 11am or 1 - 3pm
Beginners fishing
Creative clay creatures
Learn the basics of course fishing with our park rangers. Aimed at beginners and those wanting to improve. All equipment and bait will be supplied. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Suitable for accompanied children aged 8 to 12-years.
Take a walk around Riverside with one of the rangers, and try to spot some of the wildlife that lives at the park. On your return to the visitor centre you will have the chance to make clay models of what you have seen. Suitable for accompanied children aged 4 to12-years.
£10 per child. 01634 338191 Capstone Farm Country Park
£2 per child. 01634 337432 Riverside Country Park
= Advance booking essential
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Outdoors
Thu, 15 Aug, 10am - 12noon
Thu, 22 Aug, 10am - 12noon
Beginners fishing
Orienteering family fun
Family discovery walk
Learn the basics of course fishing with our park rangers. Aimed at beginners and those wanting to improve. All equipment and bait will be supplied. This event is popular, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Suitable for accompanied children aged 8 to 12-years.
Test your orienteering skills around Riverside. Suitable for groups, families and individuals who are after a bit of an adventure.
(summer)
£10 per child. 01634 338191 Capstone Farm Country Park
Sun, 18 Aug, 10am - 2pm
Volunteer task day
Tue, 13 Aug, 10am - 12noon or 1 - 3pm
Mini-beast hunt A must for those interested in insect life. Learn to identify the creatures that can be found at Riverside in the ponds and wildflower meadows. Suitable for accompanied children aged 5 to 12-years.
Come and help the parks’ volunteers for the day. An ideal opportunity to learn about what we do and to talk to volunteers. Refreshments will be provided. Free. Register interest on 01634 337432 Riverside Country Park Free. Register interest on 01634 338191 Capstone Farm Country Park
£2 per child. 01634 337432 Riverside Country Park
£2 per person. 01634 337432 Riverside Country Park
Thu, 22 Aug, 9 - 11am or 1 - 3pm
Beginners fishing
Thu, 29 Aug, 9 -11am or 1 - 3pm
Learn the basics of course fishing with our park rangers. Aimed at beginners and those wanting to improve. All equipment and bait will be supplied. This event is popular, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Suitable for accompanied children aged 8 to 12-years. £10 per child. 01634 338191 Capstone Farm Country Park
Teddy bears’ picnic Bring your picnic along and join in the fun. There will be storytelling, fun and games. Most importantly don’t forgot to bring your teddy bear. Suitable for accompanied children 3 to 7-years-old. £3 per child. 01634 338191 Capstone Farm Country Park
Wild food
Tue, 27 Aug, 11am - 2pm
Discover the food that grows naturally in the wild to inspire you to create your own wild food. Suitable for accompanied children aged 4 to 12-years.
Treasure trove trail
£2 per person. 01634 338191 Capstone Farm Country Park
Wed, 21 Aug, 10am - 12noon
Under-the-sea collage Pop in for five minutes or half an hour - grab a felt tip pen or get creative with some arts and craft materials and help create an underthe-sea collage - to be displayed in Riverside’s visitor centre. Suitable for accompanied children aged 4 to 12-years. £2 per child. 01634 337432 Riverside Country Park
= Advance booking essential
Beginners fishing Learn the basics of course fishing with our park rangers. Aimed at beginners and those wanting to improve. All equipment and bait will be supplied. This event is popular, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Suitable for accompanied children aged 8 to 12-years. £10 per child. 01634 338191 Capstone Farm Country Park
Tue, 20 Aug, 10am -12noon Wed, 14 Aug, 11am - 2pm
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Join one of the rangers on the second of three walks this year looking at the signs of summer. Fun and interesting for all the family.
Follow the clues around Capstone’s lovely lake and wonderful woodlands to find the rubbing plaques. Prizes for those who complete the trail, Suitable for accompanied children aged 5 to 12-years.
Sat, 31 Aug, 8 - 10pm
Batty about bats
Wed, 28 Aug, 11am - 2pm
The Friends of The Vines and Kent Wildlife Trust will be leading a walk around The Vines, in search of the bats that roost in Rochester. Find out more about these fascinating animals and how your garden can make a difference. There will be a batty raffle, so bring your pennies. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Teddy bears’ picnic
No need to book in advance. The Vines, Rochester
£2 per child. 01634 338191 Capstone Farm Country Park
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£2 per person. 01634 338191 Riverside Country Park
Outdoors
Thu, 8 Aug, 9 - 11am or 1 - 3pm
Bring your picnic along and join in the fun. There will be storytelling, fun and games. Most importantly don’t forgot to bring your teddy bear. Suitable for accompanied children 3 to 7-years-old. £3 per child. Book in advance 01634 337432 Riverside Country Park
= Advance booking essential
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