SUMMERSTAYCATION
SUMMER DAYS OUT in Kent
FROM FAMILY FUN IN THE SUN TO DATE DAYS FOR TWO ; TO LITTLE ADVENTURES AND TEENAGE THRILLS , MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR KENT-BASED SUMMERTIME WITH A DAY OUT OR TEN TO REMEMBER !
GUSBOURNE WINE TOURS
A DABBLE IN ROMANCE
Gusbourne Wine Tours www . gusbourne . com
Gusbourne offer 3 lovely tours ; their vineyard tour which is a two-hour hosted tour in which you ’ ll find out what makes our corner of England so special for winemaking . Enjoy a guided walk in the vines , a tour of the winery and a tutored wine tasting in their tasting room ; the Discovery tour , a hosted tour of the vineyards and winery , followed by a tutored tasting in the Nest , including some special wines that don ’ t feature in their standard hosted tour . You will then be served seasonal sharing platters , designed to complement the wines ; and lastly the Estate tour where your day will begin with welcome drinks , before embarking on an extended tour of the estate and vineyards . You will then enjoy a wine tasting in their picturesque tasting room overlooking the vines , including some exclusive rare release and limited-edition wines , paired with a seasonal threecourse lunch .
Kentish Lady kentishlady . co . uk
The Kentish Lady river boat offers a host of unique experiences along the Upper River Medway , but its most exclusive is its trip to Allington Castle . One of Kent ’ s best kept secrets , the delightful 13th-century medieval castle is nestled in 42 acres of beautiful gardens adjacent to the river . Delight in a guided tour of the privately-owned estate ’ s Italian gardens , lavender walk , parterres , courtyard , and formal ponds before reembarking for tea and cake and a leisurely cruise back to the Maidstone mooring all for just £ 35pp .
Canterbury River Punting www . canterburypunting . co . uk
Part of the beautiful visual make up when you walk around historic Canterbury are the river punters gliding down the river Stour , their happy passengers taking in the history and beauty of the vista .
You can take your own picnic and champagne on board and if you want to notch it up a bit , the company offer romantic tours that will be scheduled for when the river is less busy and more peaceful and they can add in a violinist , who will remain hidden until you approach the bridge and then begin to play and ‘ fill the air with music ’.
Playopolis Boardgame Cafe & Bar www . playopoliscafe . co . uk
This fantastic , very cool little independently owned board game cafe and bar is in the heart of Rochester . This is an original and fun little date and don ’ t underestimate how much a board game gives away a lot about a person . Costing £ 4.50 for a 3-hour slot , they have over 600 games and counting for all ages , from as young as 2 . On the vague off-chance you happen to have your own board game that you ’ ve created , they ’ ll also promote it for you too .
The cafe serves burgers , nachos , hot dogs and there ' s a great cocktail menu .
Leeds Castle Segway Tours www . segwaytours . co . uk
It ’ s not easy to look sexy on a segway , but if you can get past that , this is a guaranteed date that ’ ll have you laughing and will be great fun . Segways are easy to ride , surprisingly nippy and it ’ ll be a date you won ’ t forget in a hurry . You can go on the scenic tour , the adventure tour or the twilight castle tour , all of which take you round parts of Leeds Castle that you can ’ t access on foot , and you ’ ll see glorious views of the Pilgrims ’ Way .
Eagle Heights www . eagleheights . co . uk
For those wanting to unleash their wild side , Eagle Heights will make a fantastic first date spot . Grab those wellies and prepare to be amazed as you and your date come face to face with nature . Watch as the beautiful birds glide high in the sky against the backdrop of Darent Valley ’ s sweeping countryside and learn the history and habitats of these majestic animals . If your date is going well , how about treating them to one of the experiences here ? From meeting meerkats and hiking with huskies to alpaca trekking and owl flying , you can guarantee a huge smile on your date ’ s face .
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