insideKENT Magazine Issue 110 - June 2021 | Page 65

Fun Rides on the Lake at Action Water Sports
For an afternoon of fun , laughter and being thrown off an inflatable at high speed , book the ‘ Relaxing ’ ( has there ever been such an oxymoron !) ‘ Sofa ’ or the ‘ Slippery Banana ’ and fly round the lake at Lydd being towed by a speed boat . Up to 4 people can be on at one time and don ’ t worry , they will tailor it to your age and level of desire to get wet , so there ’ s no need to be too afraid ! – Definitely one of our top picks for a great day out . Action Water Sports , Lake 1 Dengemarsh Road , Romney Marsh www . actionwatersports . co . uk / fun-rides | Price : £ 10pp
Inflatable Aqua Park at Action Watersports
This is brilliant fun ! Pack a picnic and head down to the lake at Lydd where you ’ ll also be able to sit on their grassy banks , have your picnic and watch the wake-boarding and waterskiing , which you can do as well if they have space ( all abilities welcome but book in advance ). You will be provided with wetsuits and then you can let loose on their giant inflatable water park . Be prepared to do a lot of laughing … and face planting . Action Watersports , Lake 1 Dengemarsh Road , Romney Marsh www . actionwatersports . co . uk / aqua-park | Price : £ 20pp
Steam Train Ride at Spa Valley Railway
Chug your way through the Kent countryside whilst enjoying some cream tea , fish and chips or a Sunday roast . Spa Valley ’ s steam train will take you across the areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty between Eridge and Tunbridge Wells on a five-mile journey through the High Weald . Each stop offers a different delight ; be it a beautiful country walk , a historic church or the brilliant shopping scene at Tunbridge Wells , all whilst getting to enjoy your onboard food and drinks . Spa Valley Railway , West Station , Tunbridge Wells www . spavalleyrailway . co . uk | Price : From £ 20pp
Enjoying the Historic Gardens at Sissinghurst Castle
Spend an idyllic day enjoying ( and supporting ) one of our beautiful National Trust treasures . The gardens at Sissinghurst Castle began to be transformed from 1930 by Vita Sackville-West , a poet and writer , and her husband , Harold Nicolson . Harold was responsible for the architectural planning of the garden rooms and Vita , the colourful and abundant planting , which she designed to reflect the romance and intimacy of her poems and writings . Sissinghurst Castle boasts an immense history and is well worth a visit . Sissinghurst Castle , Biddenden Road , Cranbrook www . nationaltrust . org . uk | Price : Child £ 5 , Adult £ 10 , Family £ 25 , One Adult Family £ 15
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