Name: Kent Life
Rating: 5.0

Kent Life

Kent Life, Lock Lane, Maidstone, UK

1-90 Years

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Just off the M20 near Maidstone, Kent Life is a fun family destination with outdoor play areas, pedal tractors, indoor soft play, paint-a-pot studio, Mr Moo’s Messy Play, farm rides, and seasonal activities like lambs in spring, paddle boats in summer, and Santa’s sleigh in winter. Meet traditional farm animals, join feeding sessions, explore the nature trail, visit the Vintage Village, Kentish Gardens, the last coal-fired Oast House, and hop garden. Adopt an animal for £35 or book the Meet the Farm Experience (£60 for two). Enjoy creative fun at Paint-a-Pot (from £3.50) and meet owls and meerkats at the Kent Owl Academy with live shows and experiences.

Admission: Low Season – Adults £9.09 / £10.00 Gift Aid, Children £9.09 / £10.00; Mid Season – Adults £10.45 / £11.50, Children £10.45 / £11.50; High Season – Adults £11.82 / £13.00, Children £11.82 / £13.00.

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Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

FAMILY PLAY: Kent Life offers exciting activities for children of all ages. Enjoy the outdoor play area, pedal tractors, fun farm rides, or explore the three-floor indoor soft play area on rainy days. Get creative in the paint-a-pot studio, meet smaller animals in the Farmyard Friends walkthrough, and have fun at Mr Moo’s Messy Play with a mud kitchen. Hop on the land train or tractor trailer rides (check on arrival), join the seasonal wooden-object treasure hunt with prizes, and take part in seasonal activities – meet lambs in spring, paddle boats in summer, try stilt walking in autumn, or ride Santa’s sleigh in winter.
FARMYARD & NATURE: Discover rural Kent with traditional livestock including sheep, pigs, horses, donkeys, goats, poultry, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, ducks, geese, and alpacas. Meet animals up close in the Farmyard Friends walkthrough and join daily feeding and grooming sessions. The nature trail adds more to explore. The Cobtree Young Farmers’ Club meets every Saturday to learn about animal care. Visitors can also adopt their favourite animal.
VINTAGE VILLAGE & KENTISH GARDENS: Step back in time at the Vintage Village, including the Victorian Petts Farmhouse with stories of roaming ghosts. Stroll through the ornamental herb garden, apple orchards, and farmhouse gardens with traditional pigsties. Visit the last coal-fired Oast House to learn about hop-picking traditions and see the historic hop garden.
ADOPT ANIMALS: Adopt an animal for £35 a year to help feed and care for it. The pack includes a photo, certificate, a complimentary ticket for two, a fact sheet, and a fridge magnet.
- For a closer encounter, try the Meet the Farm Experience for £60 (for two people) – a one-hour private session with the livestock team to meet at least three animals.
PAINT-A-POT: Get creative in the indoor pottery studio with prices starting from £3.50. Paint ceramic tiles, animals, piggy banks, and more, then take your glazed artwork home the same day.
KENT OWL ACADEMY: Home to 12 owls and a meerkat family, with live shows during holidays. Offers experience days, workshops, school visits, and corporate or media events.
Events: https://kentlife.org.uk/events/
WHERE TO STAY: There are plenty of excellent places to stay nearby, offering a variety of options to suit different needs and preferences.https://kentlife.org.uk/plan-your-visit/where-to-stay/

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All parking at Kent Life is free

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Price Details

Low Season Prices
- Adult: £9.09 (Non-Gift Aid) / £10.00 (Gift Aid)
- Child (age 2–15 years): £9.09 (Non-Gift Aid) / £10.00 (Gift Aid)
- Family (2 adults + 2 children): £40.00
- Toddler (under 2): FREE
Mid Season Prices
- Adult: £10.45 (Non-Gift Aid) / £11.50 (Gift Aid)
- Child (age 2–15 years): £10.45 (Non-Gift Aid) / £11.50 (Gift Aid)
- Family (2 adults + 2 children): £43.00
- Toddler (under 2): FREE
High Season Prices
- Adult: £11.82 (Non-Gift Aid) / £13.00 (Gift Aid)
- Child (age 2–15 years): £11.82 (Non-Gift Aid) / £13.00 (Gift Aid)
- Family (2 adults + 2 children): £48.00
- Toddler (under 2): FREE

Pricing URL: https://kentlife.org.uk/plan-your-visit/prices/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Birthday Parties: Looking for a unique venue for a child’s birthday? Kent Life offers fun-filled, stress-free celebrations that everyone will remember. Guests can enjoy the whole day on site, and parties are available during school holidays.
- What’s Included
  - Friendly party host for 2 hours
  - Exclusive decorated party room
  - Yummy party tea and unlimited jugs of squash
  - Access to indoor and outdoor play areas
  - Printable Kent Life party invitations with map and directions
  - Each invited guest may bring 1 adult free
  - The birthday child may bring 2 adults free
  - All-day entrance to Kent Life for all party guests
- Party Packages & Prices
  - Feed the Farm Party
    - Option 1: £16 per child
    - Option 2: £20 per child
    - The party host leads the group to meet friendly farmyard animals – perfect for budding young farmers.
    - This is mainly an outdoor activity and runs in all weather. Limited shelter is available in the farmyard, so dress appropriately.
Exotic Animals Party
- Option 1: £20 per child
- Option 2: £24 per child
An exclusive animal encounter with fascinating exotic creatures hosted by The Kent Owl Academy.
Available only at 10 am and suitable for children aged 5 and above.

OPENING TIMES: https://kentlife.org.uk/plan-your-visit/prices/

Address: Kent Life, Lock Lane, Maidstone, UK

Post Code: ME14 3AU

Council: Maidstone

County: Kent

All parking at Kent Life is free.
DIRECTIONS BY ROAD: Kent Life is located next to the M20, just five minutes from the centre of Maidstone. It is approximately one hour from London and 30 minutes from the Channel Tunnel and ports.
- M20 Coast east-bound: Exit at Junction 6. Take the 3rd exit at the first roundabout and the 3rd exit at the second roundabout towards Aylesford. Kent Life is on the left past The Village Hotel.
- M20 London west-bound: Use the Maidstone/Chatham filter lane and exit at Junction 6. Take the 4th exit off the large roundabout towards Aylesford. Kent Life is on the left past The Village Hotel.
DIRECTIONS BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Frequent direct train services run from London Victoria and London Bridge (around 60 minutes’ journey time), as well as from stations across Kent, to Maidstone East or Maidstone West stations. From there, take a taxi or bus 155.
ARRIVE BY BOAT: The Kentish Lady sails from the centre of Maidstone, just five minutes’ walk from Maidstone West, ten minutes from Maidstone East, and a few minutes from the Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre. The boat drops passengers off around 200 m from Kent Life. This is a seasonal service—check the current timetable before visiting.
GET ON YOUR BIKE: Kent Life is accessible by bicycle. A variety of cycle routes in and around Maidstone can be downloaded from the Visit Maidstone website. A covered bike shelter and cycle racks are available in the accessible car park.