A BBC presenter has visited a Kent wildlife park for a family getaway.

The One Show host Alex Jones took to Instagram to tell her 299,000 followers that she had spent last night staying at Port Lympne in Hythe.

The 44-year-old posted photos showing off her family's room for the night, as well as their experiences seeing a gorilla and lion at the reserve.

Ms Jones wrote online: "Summer nights are here.

"First meal in an actual restaurant right by the lions, some toasted marshmallows and then bed with a big smile on our face."

The TV star, who is currently pregnant with her third child, visited the £269-a-night site with her two children and husband Charlie Thomson.

She also shared videos showing a lion pawing at its glass enclosure, as she and her family watched it from the other side.

"This is not an ad, it's all paid for, but thought you'd like to see where we are," the celebrity added.

Ms Jones has been presenting The One Show since 2010.

She revealed on air three months ago that she is pregnant with her third child.

She is not only the celebrity to have enjoyed a staycation in the county - former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson celebrated her 30th birthday at The Cave last weekend.

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