THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL
© Matt Rowe
CREATIVE QUARTER CANTERBURY TALES TOUR
A WINTER CANOE
Take to the water by canoe , and join in Canoe Wild ’ s New Year ’ s Paddle , a guided canoe trip along the River Stour from Fordwich to Grove Ferry on 2 January . Soak up the peace , enjoy the breathtaking scenery along the way and get up close and personal with the wildlife at this time of year . The perfect winter adventure - just remember to wrap up warm !
canoewild . co . uk
A SEGWAY ADVENTURE
For something a little different this winter and to take advantage of them being open all year round , why not try your hand at segwaying . To the backdrop of the ‘ loveliest castle in the world ’, explore Leeds Castle ’ s stunning grounds with friends and family on two wheels , and we ’ re not talking about bikes . Southern Segway tours opened its first scenic tour of the gardens in 2007 and are now considered one of the UK ’ s premier tour sites . Choose from the three tour options available : The Scenic Tour is the cheapest and offers a scenic tour of the grounds , and The Adventure Tour is a 60-minute ride that takes you through the grounds around the castle gardens and includes stunning views of the castle from secret viewpoints . But , for the ultimate experience , the Twilight Castle Tour follows the water ' s edge allowing you to take advantage of the sunset photo opportunities - this is time and weather dependent in the winter months .
segwaytours . co . uk
AN EDUCATIONAL EXCURSION
Pay your respects and remember the brave at The Battle of Britain ’ s Memorial this season . With spectacular clifftop views across the Channel to France ( on a good day ), the memorial is the perfect spot to reflect . Stroll around the grounds and discover the replica Hurricane and Spitfire and the Christopher Foxley- Norris Memorial , listing the names of The Few . A great educational adventure for the whole family .
battleofbritainmemorial . org
A CREATIVE ESCAPE
At the heart of Folkestone , the town ’ s vibrant Creative Quarter is the perfect place to explore . With shops , galleries , studios and venues offering music , theatre and daily entertainment , this place is brimming with artistic flair and a warm , inviting atmosphere ; perfect during the winter months . Set to the backdrop of Christmas lights and festive spirit , discover some of Kent ’ s undeniable talent through Folkestone ’ s abundance of art galleries or follow the trail and uncover UK ’ s largest urban contemporary art exhibition ,
Folkestone Artworks - during the winter months , you ’ ll see it from an entirely new perspective .
creativefolkestone . org . uk
FESTIVE FARM FUN
Animal lovers should make their way to Kent Life . This Heritage Farm park is open all year round and welcomes families during winter . Explore the family play area , get friendly with farmyard friends or discover their Kentish gardens . Check out the calendar of events including a visit to see Father Christmas to visit his magical grotto , graduate from Elf School and watch a live show . There will also be the chance to make your reindeer food to take home with you this year .
kentlife . org . uk
UNCOVER HISTORIC TRUTHS
Discover beautiful historic Canterbury and uncover Chaucer ’ s Canterbury Tales through an interactive walking tour . Walk through the streets of Canterbury with authentically dressed characters and experience the famous tales of medieval misadventures that happened all those years ago . Tours last approximately 90 minutes and include the central medieval lanes and the cathedral precincts . Routes may be varied according to weather conditions and the ages / requirements of the group .
canterburyguidedtours . com / CanterburyTalesTour
ADULT-FRIENDLY ADVENTURE
One for the adults and open pretty much all year round , this winter you should take some time to visit some of Kent ' s award-winning vineyards and stock up in time for Christmas . Jump on a minibus with friends and Wine Tours of Kent will transport you through the countryside to discover three of Kent ’ s beautiful vineyards and wineries . Enjoy a guided tour where you will learn about the winemaking process followed by a tutored tasting and lunch , all of which are included in the price .
winetoursofkent . co . uk
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