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Hangloose Adventure , Bluewater www . hangloosebluewater . com
Experience England ' s longest and fastest zip wire and reach speeds of up to 60mph while suspended 70m above the water . Those adrenaline junkies can find comfort on the 22-storey giant swing , free falling over the bluewater lakes and chalky cliffs , or booking onto the UK ’ s only outdoor skydiving machine .
Floristry Workshops , Maidstone www . bloominggreenflowers . co . uk
Book onto one of Blooming Green ’ s value-for-money gorgeous flower arranging courses as of this year . These will include some old favourites such as handtied bouquets and new workshops on cut flowers , sustainability and willow weaving . All the workshops are relaxed and fun and cater to all abilities . More information can be found via the website .
Great Comp Garden , Sevenoaks www . greatcompgarden . co . uk
Explore the seven acres of tranquil gardens filled with beautiful , rare plants that unfold as the seasons change . Also home to an Italian garden , romantic ruins , enchanting woodland walks and The Old Dairy tearooms . A great day out for garden lovers ! Check the opening times via the website .
Cold War Bunker , Gravesend www . discovergravesham . co . uk
Step back in time and head underground into Gravesend ’ s Cold War Bunker located within Woodlands Park . Originally known as Civil Defence region 6 , the bunker was built in 1954 and was an underground command post from which Gravesend rescue and emergency services were to be coordinated in the event of a nuclear attack . It ’ s now been refurbished and re-equipped as it would have been in the 50s .
Fishy Lands Yachts , Great Stone www . fishyslandyachts . co . uk
Reach speeds and take part in land or sand yachting experiences and training with a fully qualified instructor on the large sandy beach at Greatstone in Kent with Fishy ' s Land Yachts . Sessions differ , so be sure to check the website for timings and prices .
Adult Art Classes , Maidstone www . artofmineeducation . co . uk / art-classes
Learn or improve your art skills through a variety of adult art classes run at the studio on Little Budds Farm . Tutored classes include pottery , flower arranging and painting on ceramics using different mediums . Find out more and book on via the website .
The Escapement , Margate www . escapementmargate . co . uk
Take part in a live action game , complete challenges , find secret passages and solve riddles in order to make your escape . There are three rooms to choose from and you ’ re sure to have great amounts of fun in each one of them ! To book and for more information head to the website .
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