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###### 20/07/2020

## [Best summer staycations for families](https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/best-summer-staycations-for-families)

Planning a staycation in Kent with the family this summer?  We've rounded up [our top 3 family friendly retreats](https://www.aspinallfoundation.org/port-lympne/short-breaks/best-for-families/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=short-breaks-focus&utm_campaign=best-family-breaks&utm_content=text-link) at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve to keep everyone happy and having fun in the wilderness!

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###### 11/02/2019

## [Introducing Lion Lodge – Port Lympne’s New 5\* Accommodation](https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/introducing-lion-lodge-port-lympnes-new-5-accommodation)

Ready to discover Port Lympne’s latest luxury accommodation?

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###### 06/07/2018

## [Why Port Lympne is Great Whatever the Weather](https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/why-port-lympne-is-great-whatever-the-weather)

You can always count on the British weather to be one thing: unpredictable. Which can make it difficult to make any kind of plans with your kids on weekends or during school holidays! What can you do with kids when it’s raining?

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###### 25/05/2018

## [Capybara Pups Make A Splash On Their Debut!](https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/capybara-pups-make-a-splash-on-their-debut)

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve are delighted to welcome two new capybara pups, born earlier this May.

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###### 30/04/2018

## [Enjoy Big Days Out This May Half Term At Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve!](https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/may-half-term-at-port-lympne)

**Saturday 26th May to Sunday 3rd June 2018**

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###### 30/04/2018

## [Howletts Animal Park - £1 kids offer - The Aspinall Foundation](https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/kids-for-a-quid)

Family days out just got even wilder as Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve and Howletts Wild Animal Park offer child entry for just £1!

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###### 30/04/2018

## [Go Potty For Primates And Wild For Macaques This May Bank Holiday Weekend!](https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/may-bank-holiday-at-howletts)

Join us as we go potty for primates and wild for macaques this May Bank Holiday! Take part in our prize draw to win a macaque encounter, join our team to help make some fun enrichment items, to keep the mischievous macaques amused, make your own...

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###### 30/04/2018

## [May Bank Holiday Fun At Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve!](https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/maybankholidayweekend)

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###### 19/04/2018

## [Moroccan Courtyard Which Hosted High Society Parties Reopens After Lavish Restoration.](https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/moroccan-courtyard)

Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve, one of the UK’s fastest growing luxury break destinations, is re-opening its gloriously evocative Moroccan Courtyard for guests, following a lavish restoration bringing the courtyard back to its original 1920’s glory....

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###### 21/03/2018

## [Introducing Wolf Lodge At Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve](https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/introducing-wolf-lodge)

Be part of the pack when you book a stay at our latest luxury overnight stay – Wolf Lodge.

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