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THE GREAT OUTDOORS CONT .
GO APE
Bowles Rocks , Tunbridge Wells www . bowles . rocks
Fancy trying a new outdoor activity ? Well , Bowles Activity Centre is the place to go ! The leading outdoor education centre , offers courses and lessons to adults and children alike . Whatever your age , the whole family can get involved in the array of activities on offer , from rope courses , and abseiling , to kayaking or archery . Bowles is unique in many ways , but is probably most recognised for it ’ s stunning natural sandstone crag , one of the best places to learn to rock climb in the South East . And , it doesn ’ t stop there , in the winter they have a full skiing and snowboarding programme on the two ski slopes . Take the opportunity to get some sledging in - great fun for everyone ! Other activities include the Leap of Faith ; canoeing and raft building ; plus a whole range of development courses for those itching to learn some serious skills in their chosen field . The team caters for birthday parties with organised group activities , and what would impress your friends more than sledging , skiing and rock climbing ?!
Go Ape , Bedgebury www . goape . co . uk
Find your inner Tarzan and experience the Bedgebury tree top challenge at Go Ape . Swing through the trees on the adventure of a life-time with family and friends . Whatever the occasion , Go Ape are great at catering for all ages and group sizes , whether it is a hen do , work event or kids party , the experience is always accessible and fun . There are actually 2 courses available , alongside the classic over 10 ’ s course , there is a less challenging adventure course for explorers as little as 1m .
Upon arrival you ’ ll be briefed before being let loose to climb , swing , zip wire and tackle wobbling bridges up to 13m off the ground . Breathe in the fresh forest air , absorb the breathtaking views and experience the forest from a whole new perspective . You could even make a day of it and explore Bedgebury and all it has to offer ; Gruffalo trails for the little ones , cycle routes and one of the world ’ s most complete collections of Conifers . A trip to Bedgebury will not disappoint , it is probably best however to check everyone ’ s ok with heights prior to booking Go Ape !
Segway Tours , Leeds Castle www . segwaytours . co . uk
Often referred to as ‘ the loveliest castle in the world ,’ Leeds Castle ’ s stunning grounds and gardens are not to be missed , and , what better way to see them than via Segway ! Southern Segway tours opened their first scenic tour of the gardens back in 2009 and are now considered as one of the UK ’ s premier tour sites . Choose from the 3 different tour options available : The Scenic Tour comes in at the cheapest and offers ( funnily enough ) a scenic tour of the grounds surrounding the main castle – ideal for those first time segway riders . For those wanting a slightly longer session , the Adventure Tour is the one for you , this 60 minute ride takes you through the grounds outside the castle gardens and includes stunning views of the castle from secret view points . But , for the ultimate experience , book onto the Twilight Castle Tour – follow the waters edge , take in the breathtaking views of the castle and take advantage of the once in a lifetime sunset photo opportunities – you won ’ t be disappointed .
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