Poppy's Play Parks.

If you've got young kids in tow and you're staying at one of the Kent holiday parks near Selson, Poppy's Play Parks is worth knowing about. It's an indoor and outdoor play facility - the sort of place where children can burn off serious energy while you grab a coffee and actually finish a thought.

The setup is straightforward: soft play equipment, climbing frames, slides, ball pits, the usual suspects. It's aimed squarely at the under-tens crowd, though toddlers have their own quieter areas if you've got a mix of ages. The outdoor section gives kids a bit more space to run about, which is a relief if you're bouncing off the walls after being cooped up indoors.

How long you'll spend here depends entirely on your child's temperament. Some kids will happily occupy themselves for two or three hours. Others lose interest after forty minutes. Budget ninety minutes as a safe bet.

It works well as a half-day stop rather than a destination in itself. If you're based at Ham Hideaway Glamping or Fallow Fields Camping, it's close enough for a morning session before heading elsewhere. Sandwich town is near enough for lunch afterwards if you need it. Worth checking opening hours and admission costs before you go - these details weren't readily available, so a quick phone call ahead saves disappointment.