Summer!

Goodness! Hasn't time flown, it is hard to believe we are almost at August. The schools here in the UK have been breaking up for the Summer Holidays, so soon people will be disappearing on their breaks abroad. However, us Guides are hoping that some people will also be staying in the UK to take their holidays - we have some great places to stay that are family friendly in the South East!

You could choose to go to one of our great beaches along the South Coast such as Camber Sands, or enjoy the seaside resorts of Brighton and Bognor Regis. For days away from the sea we have the Howletts and Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventure or the Hop Farm near Paddock Wood to keep the children entertained. The South East also has a number of steam railways that run children's events throughout the summer - Tunbridge Wells has its very own SPA Railway, while at Sheffield Park in Sussex there is the first preserved standard guage railway line in the world, the Bluebell Railway.

Port Lympne Safari Park

If you thought that only Glastonbury was one of the big festivals of the UK, well, you'd be wrong. The South East has many festivals over the Summer, from Opera at Glyndebourne, to live bands playing at Guilfest in Guildford. So there is much to do for young and old alike. 

Guilfest - Guildford

Wherever you are based, your local Tourist Information Centre should be able to give you lots of advice and booklets about things to do; and don't forget to use your local Blue Badge Guides to help you to really get under the skin of where you are staying or visiting. A Guide really brings to life a place, more than a booklet ever will, and we know all the secret routes that you may never find yourself!!