Anyone else panicking that very shortly, we’ll have 7 weeks of summer holidays to fill with entertainment for the kids?
Have no fear – Elite Pubs is here to inspire you for some fun activities to enjoy with the kids!
The Poacher & Partridge, Tudeley
The Poacher & Partridge, Tudeley
Join us at The Poacher & Partridge, Tudeley, for a day of delicious food and drink.
The Poacher has one of our biggest garden spaces equipped with play area for the kids to run around and burn off some energy.
Why not give one of our pub walks a go? Start and finish at the pub and choose your distance – perfect for families and doggos!
Country Fest at The Wishful Thinker
Country Fest at The Wishful Thinker
Join us at The Wishful Thinker on 2nd August from 12pm for our first ever Country Fest!
Throughout the day, kids can enjoy live music, face painting, hog roast and outdoor games like our bucking bronco*, high strike and tin can alley.
We’ll also have lots of fun photo opportunities as well as our play area. You’ll leave with some tired kiddos, that’s for sure.
*please note there are height restrictions.
Throughout the whole Summer, we’ve got family bedrooms available if you want to make a weekend of your visit. Our bedrooms feature a large King-sized bed and a sofa bed for the kids – make it a full sleepover club!
Biddenden Tractor Fest
Biddenden Tractor Fest
Biddenden Tractor Fest is being held on 16th and 17th August 2025 in, you guessed it, Biddenden.
This is the perfect spot for kids, while tractors are the main focal point, there will be hundreds of stalls from food and drink to animals to children’s entertainment and music.
As a winner for the parents, our very own Wildshark Vineyard will be exhibiting for the very first time at Tractor Fest. Adults can enjoy free tastings and bottles to take away! Come and say hi!
The Pheasant Plucker, Ide Hill
The Pheasant Plucker, Ide Hill
The Pheasant Plucker is home to one of our most picturesque garden areas. Not only do we have an amazing play area for the kids in full view of our garden seating but we’ve also got our adventure shacks!
The perfect private dining spot for celebrations and catch-ups alike, comfortably seating 8 adults, it’s great for all the family to enjoy a little peace and quiet.
We’ve got live music with Chris Ray on 27th August as an extra special treat! If the weather holds out on us, Chris Ray will be playing in our garden area. – Please note these tables are first come first served.
The Gun, Heathfield
The Gun, Heathfield
Heading down to the Eastbourne coast for the day? Why not stop by The Gun, Heathfield for a bite to eat?
One of our prettiest pubs, The Gun has a terrace and garden area to die for. Overlooking rolling fields, it’s home to a children’s play area and our beautiful botanical garden adventure shacks.
Our daily and Sunday menus have kids menus plus we’ve got children’s packs to keep the kids entertained while the parents enjoy a well earned glass of wine!
Kent Life, Maidstone
Kent Life, Maidstone
Have you got animal mad kids? Kent Life is the perfect spot for you!
Not only are there loads of animals to feed, pet and interact with but there’s a huge amount of history to be had here – plus there’s a great cafe and loads of play areas for the kids to run off some steam.
Looking for a hearty meal to boost your energy? Why not head over to The Herbalist in Maidstone where you can enjoy an expertly crafted menu with lots of kids options too.
The Potting Shed, Langley
The Potting Shed, Langley
One of our most popular pubs, The Potting Shed has it all. Breakfast, daily and Sunday menus – all child-friendly of course. Private dining adventure shacks and a large garden with kid’s playground.
On top of all of this, The Potting Shed is home to delightful bedrooms. 6 perfectly designed bedrooms are great for all ages. Looking for a little quiet time? Some our rooms are interconnected so you can open or close depending on your patience levels…
There you have it, just a few of our idea to entertain the kids this summer holiday!
If you choose to spend time at any Elite Pub, we can’t wait to welcome you and the kids!