Glamping at Preston Court

You may well spot local wildlife right there on site, but for guaranteed sightings (and a more exotic range of animals), there are two excellent wildlife parks about a 10-minute drive away. Head to Wingham Wildlife Park for a daily programme of talks and feeding sessions, or follow the trails around Howletts Wild Animal Park to see beasts from across the globe. Canterbury, 20 minutes away, is a fab place for a day out, especially for historyheads: wander around the cathedral and the Roman museum, or hear the stories at the Canterbury Tales exhibition. And after that? Boarding a boat or gondola to see the city from the water. If you fancy a beach day (or few), pack yourselves into the car and in less than half an hour you can be in Whitstable or Deal, or visiting Margate’s Turner Contemporary art gallery.