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ITINERARY : AN ACTIVE GETAWAY WITH PRINCE ’ S GOLF CLUB
Birthdays , making up for lost time , and marking those big celebrations , when it comes to booking a staycation with friends this summer , a golf break at Prince ’ s Golf Club in Sandwich has got to be top of the list . Championship links golf on courses that have seen some incredible redevelopment over the last few years , expect plenty of thrills with a round at Prince ’ s . Plus , with more adrenaline-fuelled fun to be found just a few miles away ( think mountain biking and unmissable live sport ), accommodation at the club ’ s Lodge provides a great base so you can really make a weekend of it .
PLAY
Former host of The Open , and just a stone ’ s throw from hosts of The 149th Open , Royal St George ’ s , trust us when we say you can expect exceptional golf at Prince ’ s . Between The Shore , The Dunes and The Himalayas , you ’ ll find each loop has its own characteristics , not to mention some considerable investment . Set right on the coast of Sandwich , you ’ ll be treated to incredible views along the way , but be warned as those views come with the added challenge of seaside breezes and rolling greens that all make for a thrilling round of golf !
THE NEXT DAY
Betteshanger Park What action-packed weekend would be complete without a twowheeled adventure ? Head just up the road to Betteshanger Park in Deal and you ’ ll be able to hire bikes and take on one of the park ’ s trafficfree trails . Be it the 3km tarmac track , or the 10km mountain bike track through the park , with its varying difficulty levels ( red trail , anyone ?), we can guarantee there ’ s something for the whole group at this local favourite . But if you really fancy stepping up the action , try your hands at Battlezone Archery , a team-based game combining dodgeball , archery and paintball ( without the pain ) for a real taste of adventure .
The Foundry Set in the very heart of Canterbury city centre , The Foundry Brew Pub crafts over 16 ales , lagers and ciders , and distils nine spirits , all on site within the incredible 18th century building . Of course , we recommend pulling up a chair , grabbing a bite , and toasting the weekend while you ’ re here , but if you really want to get to enjoy that grain to glass experience , we ’ d suggest taking things one step further and booking onto one of their tours for the ultimate behind-the-scenes peek into crafting award-winning drinks .
STAY
Action-packed days deserve a relaxing place to stay , so we recommend staying at the The Lodge situated at the entrance of Prince ’ s . Whether you choose to spoil your friends with a stay in one of the lavish suites , or settle into one of the luxury en-suite bedrooms , you can expect a great stay , with the added bonus of club storage and views across the courses . Better still , round off your day with dinner and drinks at The Brasserie on the Bay for a taste of local Kent produce and seasonal specials .
Kent Cricket Live sport has got to be on the agenda for an active weekend , and the Kent County Cricket Club ’ s historic Spitfire Ground in nearby Canterbury is the place to swing into action . Take your pick from their packed programme of matches and enjoy the traditional English pastime brought to life , with the flair , excitement , and nail-biting tension of the modern game of cricket .
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