Betteshanger Park

If you’re anywhere near Deal and haven’t been to Betteshanger Park yet, sort that out. The bike track is genuinely good — they hire bikes on site, so no excuses if you don’t have your own — and the paths wind through enough scenery to make the effort worthwhile. Younger kids will head straight for the climbing structure and slides while the adults actually get five minutes of peace at the picnic tables. Parking is easy, the loos are there when you need them, and the open grass field gives everyone room to spread out. It’s the kind of place you end up staying longer than planned.