DAYSOUT get outside THIS SUMMER !
Kent has enough outside space for everyone to enjoy a bit of its exquisite fresh air . But what to do ? For some , just being outside is treat enough , but for others it ’ s all about the activities . So where can you go this summer in Kent for a great day out in the open air , and what can you do when you get there ?
Kent Life // www . kentlife . org . uk Kent County Cricket Club // www . kentcricket . co . uk
Kent Life in Sandling , near Maidstone , is a great place to visit for a day of fun , and since it hosts a load of different activities you are not going to get bored here . From donkey rides to zorbing and circus skills ( and not forgetting the animals themselves , which you can feed and pet ), as well as character visits on certain dates throughout the summer , there is enough to keep the whole family occupied . Take a picnic or indulge in some homemade treats at Dolly ’ s Tearoom .
Could there be anything more perfectly Kentish than Kent ’ s own cricket club ? Possibly not , and when the sound of leather on willow fills village greens across the county we know that summer has arrived . Kent County Cricket Club was formed in 1842 , and has been the epitome of Kentish class ever since . Why not visit The Spitfire Ground in Canterbury ( the club ’ s headquarters ), the Nevill Ground in Tunbridge Wells , or The County Ground in Beckenham to get a real idea of exactly how this most English of games should be played ?
Canoe Wild // www . canoewild . co . uk
AV8 Helicopter Tours // www . av8helicopters . co . uk
There is something altogether thrilling about helicopters , and if you combine the joy of flying in one with the stunning glory that is Kent , you can ’ t go far wrong . The Kent Sightseeing Tour takes in all the wonders of the county including the loveliest castle in the world , Leeds Castle ; Canterbury Cathedral ; and the fantastic Chatham Dockyard .
If you fancy venturing further afield , you can also book onto the London Sightseeing Tour which will show you all the iconic sights ( the London Eye , Tower Bridge , the O2 Arena and more ) that the capital has to offer .
Canoe Wild offers some really very exciting and totally unique summer adventures in Kent . The canoe river guided tours take place on the River Stour , and each one lasts for three hours , during which time you will cover five miles of stunning Kent countryside , all the way from Fordwich to Grove Ferry . If the sea is more your style then kayaking in the wilder waters is also possible – and you ’ ll be able to spot marine birds and seals , and , if you ’ re incredibly lucky ( and many are ) a dolphin .
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