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Summer Sports Day

Have fun with the family, the staff and the volunteers of the lighthouse on the last day of the Summer Holidays with our Summer Sports Day.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

No one likes the summer holidays finishing, but it's always better if they can end on a high note. We like some fun too, so join the staff and volunteers of the lighthouse in some activities, with a sports day theme, including egg and spoon races, tug of war, sack races and lots more. Part of our Summer of Play activities.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Supervised children are welcome

Meeting point

In the grounds of South Foreland Lighthouse

What to bring and wear

Please come dressed for the weather (and perhaps for getting a bit muddy!).

Accessibility

Some activities may be suitable for wheelchair users, such as quoits, etc.

Other

Free event, no need to book, just turn up. Normal parking charges apply. There is no public vehicle access to South Foreland Lighthouse; please park at the White Cliffs or our additional parking area and walk across to the Lighthouse. If you are a blue badge holder, please telephone the Lighthouse office in advance for directions. Events are subject to weather conditions and availability. Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.

Contact info

South Foreland Property Office

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