Kent Life

Facilities & Access

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• Baby & Toddler

  Kent Life is a family attraction and we would like to make it as quick, easy and accessible for those with young children and babies as possible. Therefore we provide...

  • Bottle warming and small jars or magic pot warming facilities in the Tea Room & Play Barn.
  • Nappy changing facilities in all our toilets located at the entrance of the Car Park, behind Sandling Farmhouse, the Tea Room Court Yard and inside the Village Hall.
  • Buggy Parks outside the Tea Room and Birthday Party Room.

• Be Clean & Healthy

  Kent Life is a working farm so there are a few simple steps that you need to take when you come to visit us.

  • If you touch our animals or their homes, make sure you wash your hands thoroughly afterwards with soapy water.
  • We have lots of hand washing facilities all around our grounds. They are located in: Farmyard, Sandling Toilets, Car Park Toilets, Tea Room Courtyard Toilets and the Village Hall Toilets,  
  • Our animals are very lovable, but resist the urge to give them a kiss - it isn’t very hygienic and it won’t taste very nice.
  • Avoiding putting your fingers in your mouth - pens, pencils and crayons are also best avoided.
  • Resist the urge to try the animal feed. It is specially designed to make their noses wet and their tails curly, not the best look for boys and girls.
  • You can put as much human food or drink into your mouth as you like. Just make sure you clean your hands before and after your scrummy snacks.
  • Only eat in designated eating areas. Cheese and pickle sandwiches lose their wonderful flavour if chewed too near the pig pen.
  • Our animals are very house-proud. Do not climb onto the walls or into their pens as they will get very upset and you will get very dirty.
  • Although you may like mud, it is best not to take it home with you. Save your mum’s temper (and her carpet!) and bring a pair of wellies on iffy weather days.
  • As you walk around Kent Life, you will notice lots of people wearing ‘I’ve washed my hands’ stickers. To make sure you get one, wash your hands and show them to a member of staff .

• Disability Access

  • Most of our buildings have wheelchair access, with the exception of the first floors of the historic buildings.
  • There are interpretation books on the ground floor of each period home which give details about the upstairs of the buildings. 
  • We have fully accessible toilets at four locations around the site: the Car Park, behind Sandling Farmhouse, the Tea Room Court Yard and the Village Hall.
  • There is a dedicated car parking area near to the entrance of the attraction. On special event days this area is extended.
  • We have two wheelchairs available to hire completely free of charge. They can be reserved in advance by calling 01622 621247.
  • All carers come FREE.

  Please be aware that our site is located on a gradual slope, with flat areas at both the entrance and kiddies play areas and the Village Green located at the top of the slope.

• Dog Friendly

  • Your lovely pooches are very welcome as long as they are well behaved, on short leads and are cleaned up after.
  • Small bags are available in our Gift Shop and there are numerous bins located around the site for correct disposal.

• First Aid

  • We ensure that there are sufficient fully qualified first aiders on site every day of the week.
  • In case of an accident or emergency please contact the nearest member of staff.
  • There are fully-equipped first aid boxes located at key points around the attraction including: Admissions, the Gift Shop, the Farmyard, Cuddle Corner, the Indoor Play barn, the Tea Rooms, the Paint-a-Pot Studio, the Village Hall and the staff offices and workshop.

• Parking

  • All parking at Kent Life is FREE!
  • There is an allocated disabled car park near to the entrance of the attraction, as well as a reserved coach and exclusive wedding guests' parking area.
  • On busy event days our overflow paddocks are opened for additional parking.
  • Our car park has working lights and pedestrian fencing at the heavier traffic areas, but please be aware that it is a gravelled car park and the track can be uneven so please take care.

  We are committed to advocating a greener way of life so we would highly recommend using the many options of public transport available or why not car share?  

• Safeguarding Children

  • All children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • Kent Life is not responsible for any person(s) attending our attraction.
  • Lost children reports must be made in the Gift Shop at which time all available staff will search the grounds.

• Sustainability Statement

  Here at Kent Life we are committed to reduce waste and recycle wherever possible, here are just a few things we do to reduce our carbon footprint...

  • We encourage guests to 'eat in' using our cutlery and crockery rather than using take-away material
  • Site sensor lights are in operation outside of operating hours 
  • Water butts are strategically placed across our grounds which we use to water our gardens
  • We grow and sell our own produce, herbs and flowers
  • Our electricity is only used when needed and is turned off out of operating hours
  • We encourage guests to use public transport including buses, trains and boats - Kent Life is one of the only attractions in the county accessible by boat.
  • During large events such as the Hops & Harvest Festival we put on a special bus service to and from Maidstone

• Toilets

  • We have four dedicated toilet areas, all of which include disability and nappy changing facilities.
  • The toilets are located at the entrance of the Car Park, behind Sandling Farmhouse, the Tea Room Courtyard and inside the Village Hall.
  • The toilets are cleaned and re-stocked daily.