ARMS APIARIES
GILDA
BODY ZORBING , LOWER GRANGE FARM
Kent Coast Sightseeing Flights , Manston www . intotheblue . co . uk / experiences / heli-tours-kent
Board the Bell 206 Ranger helicopter and choose from one of the many coastal routes available , each of which will explore different areas of the idyllic and award-winning Kentish coastline . Ideal for group trips of up to four , or as a gift for a solo rider who ’ d love this sightseeing opportunity .
Body Zorbing , Maidstone www . lowergrangefarm . co . uk / activities
Stick your head in a bubble and take on your pals at Body Zorbing . The secure transparent bubble enables you to run , roll and bounce along the grass ! Warning , this is a high energy sport but is great fun for birthday parties or corporate days .
Beekeeping Experience , Aylesford www . armsapiaries . co . uk / experiences
Become a beekeeper for the day at Arms Apiaries . Get up close and personal with bees at Arms Apiaries Kentfield Country Estate on the edge of the North Downs . The four-hour experience here will cover the basics of bees and beekeeping , a bee ’ s eye view of the hive and honey bees at work , as well as the opportunity to make your own beeswax candle before enjoying a home cooked lunch . More information on pricing and availability can be found via the website .
Truffle Workshop , Southborough www . tempertemperchocolate . co . uk / product / truffle-bar-workshop
Ideal for teens or adults who are looking to master the art of truffle making , this course involves learning how to make truffles from scratch . Make your own ganache , fill your truffles , hand roll and decorate ! You can also learn how to temper chocolate and make chocolate bark - all of which you can take home for everyone to sample . Other chocolate courses are available ; see website for more details .
Sourdough Baking Classes , Bishopsbourne www . gildabakery . com / events / baking-class
Learn the secrets from expert bakers behind great sourdough and book onto Gilda ’ s sourdough baking classes , which are new for this year . Get hands-on and make and bake your own dough , sample some delicious handmade sourdough pizza and take home lots of goodies ! Six hour course , £ 155pp . For more information , please see the website .
Husky Hike , Dartford www . eagleheights . co . uk / experiences / onlineshop
Hike on foot with huskies by your side through the stunning scenery and enjoy views for miles across the Darent Valley on this beautiful , memorable experience .
See the Seals , Whitstable www . whitstableboattrips . co . uk
Head out on a boat from Whitstable to The Swale to discover the local seal colony . More often than not , guests will see seals sitting alongside the shore in an array of colours - some of which you won ’ t see anywhere else in the world . Seals aren ’ t always guaranteed , but the team will advise on best times to travel .
Foraging Courses , Ashford www . jackravenbushcraft . co . uk / foraging-courses-in-kent
Join the trend and book onto one of Jack Raven Bushcraft ’ s foraging courses . Learn all about the environment , hints , tips and skills for foraging in the local private woodland between Ashford and Canterbury . Attendees are also invited to set up camp !
Marsh Maze , Dymchurch www . marshmaze . co . uk
Take the kids and enjoy some good old-fashioned outdoor fun at the Marsh Maze . Get lost in the giant maze and work together to find the way out , have a go at mini golf or try your hand at go karting . There are also plenty of activities for smaller children to enjoy including a sandpit , wooden maze and park .
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