The pretty UK park that's perfect for a hot weekend with splash park, boating lake and miniature railway
The pretty park in Kent has plenty of family-friendly things to do during the hot weather and attractions start from just £1.
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Over the weekend, the most popular spot is likely to be the children's splash park.
The splash pool is designed for children in mind, with a large splash area and fun water features like big fountains and tipping buckets.
Each child must be accompanied by an adult and it's a £1 entry fee per person.
While the splash park does take walk-ins (for £1.50 per person), it's advised to book ahead.
For anyone wanting to relax in the sunshine, you can even hire out a deck chair for £3.
Another addition to the water activities is The Plunge.
It's an inflatable waterslide which is four metres high, kids can climb up and then slide down into the pool below.
For 10 minutes, it's an entry fee of £2.50.
For more on the water activities, head to the boating lake.
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There's plenty to do, from renting out pedalos, kayaks and rowing boats - prices vary from £5 to £11.
Inside is the Barnyard which is a huge soft play area set across three floors with climbing frames, twisty slides, and a dedicated toddler area
Tickets for children are £6 each and the accompanying adult goes free.
There are some driving experiences for kids too, but don't worry, it's all around a track.
Kids can hop in and get behind the wheel of battery operated cars around the track - it's well-equipped with safety bumpers.
A loop around the track costs just £2.
Swanley Park has its very own miniature railway too, and riders can join the train from either the New Barn Station or the platform Swanley Parkway.
The track circles the lower section of Swanley Park so it's a great way to arrive and leave the site.
A single journey costs £1.50 per person, and a return is £2 - under threes go free.
In the park is also a play area with zip wires, roundabouts, swings, climbing wall, slides, and seesaws.
Pooches are welcome in Swanley Park as long as they're on a lead, but they're not permitted in some places, like the children's play area and around the boat lake.
After all the running around, families can get a bite to eat at the Swanley Park Cafe.
It serves up hot meals like nuggets or burgers or fish fingers and chips for kids.
There are choices for adults too, as well as sandwiches, toasties along with coffee, soft drinks and a choice of smoothies.
Plus, check out the 10 best outdoor splash parks to take your kids to cool off this weekend – and some are even free.
And all of the waterparks in the UK mapped – with lazy rivers and wave pools in time for the hot weather.
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