Half term: Where to go for a family day out in Kent

Mum blogger's tips for half term trips on a budget

Natalie Smith who runs the Frugal Mum website enjoys free days out with her children and is sharing her tips with other families

Family days out don't have to cost the earth, according to a Kent blogger.

Natalie Smith, who lives on the coast near Hythe, runs the Frugal Mum website and has written a top 15 of places to visit in the county.

Her list of budget-friendly days out include locations that are either completely free or good value for money.

"You can spend a day and not spend any money," she told BBC Radio Sussex.