Dymchurch Amusements

Dymchurch Amusements sits right on Romney Marsh's seafront - a traditional seaside funfair that's been pulling in families for decades. You get the usual mix: dodgems, rides for younger kids, arcade games, and that particular brand of salt-air chaos that makes seaside parks so addictive. There's nothing cutting-edge here, which is precisely the point. The rides are genuine throwbacks - the sort of place where a ten-year-old can spend three hours on the bumpers without needing a second mortgage.

For families staying at Marlie Holiday Park or any of the other caravan sites dotted around the Romney Marsh area, this is ideal entertainment when the weather turns unpromising. Kids will either love it or find it dated depending on their tolerance for retro fun. Parents who grew up on British seaside rides tend to get sentimental about places like this - there's genuine charm in the worn wooden frames and the slightly sticky arcade floors.

It's free to wander around and look, though you'll obviously pay per ride or game. An hour gets you through the main attractions unless you're seriously committed to the dodgems. Go on a quiet weekday if you can - summer Saturdays turn it into a proper scrum. The seafront location means you can combine it with a walk along the prom, fish and chips, and a bit of actual beach time. Worth a visit if you're in the area, though probably not worth planning a holiday around.