SUMMERSTAYCATION
Summer Days Out IN KENT CONT .
ESCAPE IN THE TOWERS DREAMLAND
FOR THE BIG KIDS
Escape in the Towers www . onepoundlane . co . uk
Rated as one of the best escape rooms in the country , One Pound Lane ’ s escape rooms are set within England ’ s largest surviving Medieval gateway built in 1380 and Canterbury ’ s atmospheric former city jail built in 1830 , and offer a very special 60-minute escape room experience .
Greyhound Racing www . centralparkstadium . co . uk
Once race restrictions end , this fantastic experience is sure to capture the attention of even the most disengaged teenager . The world of greyhound racing is fast , furious and full of fun . In usual circumstances , there are 3 meets a week in the 4,750 seat stadium or you can book a table at their raceview restaurant where you can see the races through the panoramic windows . You can also grab a bite to eat from their fast food café and enjoy a drink from one of the bars , which all offer a wide range of beers , spirits and soft drinks .
Chimera Climbing Centre www . chimeraclimbing . com
Climbing is strangely addictive and there is a lot more to it than simply making it to the top . It is an excellent way of encouraging people to trust their instincts , build bonds with others and develop all over body strength . Offering one of the finest walls in the South East , Chimera is a bouldering gym which means no ropes – instead the walls are lower and surrounded by safety matting . But it also means no harnesses to squeeze into and no tricky knots to learn . It is the most accessible form of climbing and the easiest to take up .
Dreamland www . dreamland . co . uk
Coined the ‘ all-you-can-treat ’ seaside sensation , Dreamland is your one stop summer shop of culture , food , festival fun , and must-try rides . Whether it ' s throwing on the roller skates or throwing yourself skywards on Pendulum there are thrills for all the family thanks to the 25 rides , events and activities on offer .
FOR THE LITTLE KIDS
Walmer Paddling Pool Marine Rd , Walmer , Deal CT14 7DN
This cute , slightly kitsch feeling paddling pool is for children 10 years and under . It is positioned next to the beach and has changing and toilet facilities , a refreshment kiosk selling hot and cold snacks , a putting green , bouncy castle and outdoor games .
Blean Wildart Trail www . kentwildlifetrust . org . uk
Kent Wildlife Trust ’ s trail is an art and sensory experience just over a mile long . It ’ s an all-access trail in Thornden Wood , between Canterbury and Herne Bay and uses natural , local materials to create sustainable , non-invasive artwork which blends into the surroundings . The use of sustainable materials is essential on a Site of Special Scientific Interest ( SSSI ) and means that the artwork can evolve and change through the years ; as pieces begin to decay , new artwork can be created and installed .
Spy Mission Treasure Trails Available across Kent www . treasuretrails . co . uk
These fun outdoor trails are scattered across Kent . All you have to do is visit their website , type in your area and you ’ ll find the nearest trail to you . The trails are great fun . You ’ ll get clues , missions , text message help if you get stuck and a chance to win £ 100 when you complete it . There are over 1000 trails across the UK and it is a great way to get your little people out walking and having fun without even realising how far they ’ ve walked . The trails cover around 2 miles and are a lovely way to discover the areas around you .
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