Brilliant bike rides
Dust off your bike helmets and cycle along one of the many fantastic routes in the district – the well-signed National Cycle Network Route 1 takes you past three castles and a Roman fort! Cycle a short section of the route according to your ability: the flat, gentle route along Deal and Walmer seafronts, the slightly more off-road route from Deal to Sandwich or the more demanding, steep climb from Dover up to the White Cliffs.
There are many other perfect places to explore on two wheels and a 3km stretch of traffic-free, safe cycling at Betteshanger Park is perfect for younger children. The park is free to enter but there are parking charges if you drive here.
Bring your own bikes or hire them from one of the many local cycle-hire locations in the area (see 'Discover more' below).
Perfect picnics
A couple of miles outside Dover you'll find Green Flag Award-winning Kearsney Parks with beautifully landscaped gardens to spread out in, majestic trees to lie under, ornamental lakes, a chalk stream and a fantastic play park and café - a lovely place for a picnic.
It's the Summer of Play on top of the world-famous White Cliffs at South Foreland Lighthouse until Sunday 31 August. Try your hand at hula hoops, bean bags, skipping, skittles, quoits and more; play 'guess the bird song', hunt some bugs, create art with nature or try building a den; enjoy some mindful colouring, animal yoga, or quiet meditation. No need to book. Games and activities are free of charge for all, subject to availability. You’re welcome to bring a picnic – there are plenty of benches and lots of space to spread your blankets to enjoy a picnic with your family with some awesome views.
The Butts in Sandwich follows the old town walls – popular with locals and visitors for picnics and walks, this is a lovely place to stroll, sit and watch the cricket (when playing) or the world go by and admire this lovely old town.
Please dispose of any rubbish responsibly – take it home with you or use the public bins. Thank you.