Guides, tips & stories
Honest advice from Shilpi — for parents choosing kids art classes, event planners booking face painters, and anyone curious about running creative workshops in Dartford, Ebbsfleet & Kent.
Kids’ Birthday Party Ideas in Kent: What Local Parents Actually Book
Face painting, paint parties, park parties and craft stations — the birthday party ideas parents around Dartford, Gravesend and Ebbsfleet book again and again, with honest tips for each age group.
Things to Do in Dartford with Kids — Spring 2026
A real local's guide to the best free and affordable things to do with kids in Dartford and Ebbsfleet this spring — written by someone who lives here.
How to Choose a Face Painter for Your Kid's Birthday Party in Kent
What to ask before you book a face painter for a kids' party — DBS, insurance, paint quality, and the questions that separate the pros from the hobbyists.
A Parent's Guide to Kids' Art Classes in Dartford & Ebbsfleet (2026)
How to choose a kids' art class in Dartford — what to look for, what to ask, what classes run weekly, and what your child will actually take home each term.
Summer Activities for Kids in Ebbsfleet 2026: A Local Parent’s Guide
Looking for things to do with the kids this summer around Ebbsfleet, Dartford and Gravesend? Here’s a local parent’s guide to the best summer holiday activities for children in 2026 — parks, days out, splash pads and creative fun.