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KENT INDOOR ATTRACTIONS cont .
Dover Museum Dover
Dover Museum and its Bronze Age Boat Gallery is a great place to spend some time on a rainy day in Kent – or any other day , come to that . Free entry is always a bonus , but when there is as much to explore as there is at this locally themed museum it ’ s made even better . Situated right in the town centre , Dover Museum showcases the story and the history of Dover . Within the museum is the renowned and fascinating Bronze Age Boat Gallery , which relates back to the discovery of a Bronze Age boat in 1992 and explains why it was and still is such an important find .
www
. dovermuseum . co . uk
Lullingstone Roman Villa Lullingstone
There are some truly amazing Roman villas left in the UK , but this one in Kent is one of the best and most well preserved . The build of this particular villa began in about 100 AD , but it was extended and rebuilt over the centuries until it became one of the most luxurious homes in the area in the 4th century . Today , you can see the gorgeous mosaics , prints , and rare wall paintings . There are lots of Roman artefacts to be found on this site in the stunning Darent Valley including two human skeletons and rare paintings . Children can dress up in traditional Roman costumes and take part in seasonal activities too .
www
. english-heritage . org . uk / visit / places / lullingstone-roman-villa
Chislehurst Caves Chislehurst
The weather is not an issue when you ’ re underground , which is why a trip to the Chislehurst Caves is such a good idea when the sun decides not to shine . The caves are 22 miles of connected underground passageways , 30 metres below the ground . Tours are available from Wednesday to Sunday each week , and there is a café and gift shop available as well as ample free parking . The caves were first opened to the public in 1900 , and have a lot of history to them , including the fact that they became the largest World War II air raid shelter outside of London .
www
. chislehurst-caves . co . uk
Clip ‘ n ’ Climb Tonbridge
Huguenot Museum Rochester
The Huguenot Museum is the perfect place to visit for those who want to understand more about the history of Britain or , more specifically , the history of Britain ’ s first refugees . Learn about the persecution of the Huguenots in France , and why – and how – they travelled to Britain to escape the terrors of their homeland ; there is an interesting and thought-provoking link to the refugees of today too .
www . huguenotmuseum . org
Clip ‘ n ’ Climb is where climbing meets theme park and is ideal for those who love to be active even when the rain is threatening , or indeed , falling ! The different climbing walls and games are suitable for ages four and up , so the whole family can join in if they want to . If not , there is plenty of opportunity to sit and watch the more athletic or adventurous family members do their thing . There is no experience necessary , so if you ’ ve never climbed before it ’ s no problem – you will receive all training and all safety equipment . With climbing walls such as Stairway to Heaven , Lightning Crack and Spaghetti Junction to have fun with , this is a day out with a difference . There ’ s a great café there too , making it even easier to stay for longer !
www . clipnclimbtonbridge . co . uk
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