Magical Father's Day

The Hop Farm

Paddock Wood

Give dad a Father's Day to remember this year by taking him to The Hop Farm, where you can challenge him to a day of magic.

Surprise him with some of the most dazzling magic tricks around in the attraction's Magic Factory, which is the only one of its kind in England. Wow everyone by levitating, work the floating head and master the disappearing act.

If he's mad about motors then The Hop Farm's military vehicles museum will be right up his street as it's full of tanks, cars and motoring memorabilia.

The new Shires Inn restaurant offers delicious hot and cold meals, alcoholic and soft drinks and light snacks throughout the day.

Dads get in free this Father's Day as a special treat so what are you waiting for?

Ticket prices: £11 for children, seniors and adults or £36 for family of four Visit www.thehopfarm.co.uk

Dads Conquer All

Battle Abbey and Pevensey Castle

East Sussex

Families looking for somewhere unusual to enjoy Father's Day together can take dad along for free at English Heritage sites 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield or Pevensey Castle on Father's Day – in honour of one of the areas most famous historical figures, William the Conqueror.

Families can explore the ruined abbey and walk the battlefield with an interactive audio tour. A special Father's Day sausage and mash lunch of will be on offer in the Visitor Centre café.

Families who visit Pevensey Castle will be able to explore its dark and eerie dungeons and climb the battlements to enjoy the fabulous panoramic views, before taking a look at the fascinating exhibition of archaeological objects found on site ranging from weaponry and ammunition, such as arrowheads, crossbow bolts and cannon balls to domestic pieces such as a glass linen smoother, which was an early form of iron.

Dads will get in free from 10am to 6pm for the day at either site if accompanied by his family.

1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield: adults £6.70 (concs £5.70) children £3.40, family ticket £16.80 Pevensey Castle: adults £4.30 (concs £3.70) children £2.20, family ticket £10.80. English Heritage members, dads and under 5s free at both sites – open from 10am to 6pm For more information visit www.english-heritage.org.uk

A Nostalgic Father's Day

Yesterday's World

Battle, East Sussex

Families can treat their dads to a nostalgic day out at Yesterday's World this Father's Day and to celebrate every dad will be admitted for free if they're accompanied by another paying adult.

Home to one of the largest social history collections in the UK, made up of 21 shops and scenes depicting life over the past 100 years, the attraction offers something for everyone.

Fathers will love reminiscing and admiring much-loved favourites from their past, from familiar toys to yummy sweets, all of which can be seen in the beautifully recreated scenes and shop fronts.

Admission: £7 adults (concs £6) children £5 (under 5s are free) and family ticket £20. Entry to the gardens and tea room only is £3. Open 9.30am to 4pm (shop shuts at 5pm). Visit www.yesterdaysworld.co.uk/battle

Become A Godfather

Lullingstone Roman Villa

Eynsford

Modern fathers might sometimes wish they had the authority of a Roman dad – with the ultimate power over everyone and everything in the home, he could sell his wife or children into slavery and even order their deaths if he wished.

In the traditional Roman home, dad was a very stern figure – not unlike a mafia godfather – and believed his sons should develop a sturdy sense of purpose, or 'gravitas'.

Families looking to mark Father's Day together, can get free entry for their dad at Lullingstone Roman Villa and make him feel like a godfather too. He can imagine ruling the roost at the villa during the 4th century, by viewing the excavated rooms and the fascinating artefacts on display, which were discovered at the site.

Admission is £5.70 for adults (£4.80 for concs), £2.90 for children and £14.30 for a family ticket. Open from 10am to 6pm. Admission is free for dads, English Heritage members and under 5s. Visit www.english-heritage.org.uk

Men Ahoy

Ightham Mote

Ightham, nr Sevenoaks

Visitors and model boating enthusiasts can meet members from the Cygnet Club, Maidstone.

To mark the occasion the club launched a project to build a replicate Type 23 Frigate Build and named her HMS Kent. The newly completed boat will be on display giving visitors the opportunity to see at first hand the club's achievement. Other boats will be launched on to the North Lake.

Local woodcarver, Ted Summerhayes, and members of the Kent Association of Wood Turners will also be demonstrating their unique styles of creating wooden pieces.

Children will be able to have a go at brass rubbings, solve the house quiz, follow the garden trail or play a giant game of noughts and crosses or dominoes on the West Lawn.

Open 11am to 4pm Admission: adult £10.40, children £5.20, family ticket £26. National Trust members free Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Classic Transport Rally

Kent Life

Sandling, nr Maidstone

Treat your dad to a special Father's Day adventure this weekend at Kent Life's Classic Transport Rally, on both Saturday and Sunday.

The event will explore the impact that tractors and engines have on farming life. Owners of 24 classic tractors and stationary engines will be exhibiting on site, along with 37 classic vehicles, ranging from motorcycles to commercial vehicles.

Throughout both days there will also be a variety of additional activities to keep visitors entertained.

Admission: £7 adults, £5 children, £6 seniors/students, with discounts available for groups Open from 10am to 6pm (last admission at 5pm) Visit www.kentlife.org.uk

Father's Day Fun

Bewl Water

Lamberhurst

Families can treat their dads to a special Father's Day at Bewl Water and to celebrate every dad will be admitted for free.

There is lots of fun to be had for families with many exciting events organised, including some special free activities such as the bouncy castle, face painting and children's fishing on the new Jeremy Fisher's pool.

Children can even get revenge on their dads by soaking them in the stocks!

Especially for Father's Day, Bewl Water have put together their very own beer tent, where dads can enjoy a well deserved treat.

Admission: £5 per adult and children or £4 for adults and children if pre booked on line. Visit: www.bewl.co.uk

A Royal Treat

Hever Castle

Hever, Kent

Treat dad to a great day out at Hever Castle this weekend for a Father's Day fit for a king.

There are 40 acres of spectacular gardens to explore. Or, if your dad is feeling a tad more adventurous, Hever Castle boasts a 38 acre rowing lake. To take a boat out on the lake will make for a truly memorable Father's Day.

For the history buffs, they will have the chance to discover a castle steeped in Tudor history.

Admission: adults £12, children £6.50, family ticket £30.50, family annual pass £73 Open 11am to 6am. Visit www.hevercastle.co.uk