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Hangloose Skywire Southern Segway Tours
Matches Ashford
wall features two dedicated speed climbing walls with auto-delays and speed timers for testing speed and endurance if you feel up to a challenge . The bouldering space also includes hangboards and campus rungs for conditioning finger strength ! This place is perfect for climbers of all levels .
Cyclopark , Gravesend www . cyclopark . com
Set in an amazing 100 acres of parkland , Cyclopark is the perfect destination for a fun packed activity day . One of the leading multi-sports centres in southern England , there ’ s a 2.9km tarmac cycle course , a 340m first class BMX racetrack , pump track , 600m2 multi-use games area for basketball and fiveaside football . And , it doesn ’ t stop there , in the strider zone , you can hire the latest strider bikes and explore the wonderful play park and sensory garden . The tarmac circuit is great for coaching sessions and is regularly used for training , cycling and running .
It can also be separated into smaller circuits and has been known to host wheelchair races and slalom skateboarding events , so if you ’ re a skateboarder you ’ re in for a real treat .
Alpaca Annies , Burmarsh www . alpacaannie . com
Need some animal therapy ? Trek with alpacas and discover the beauty of the Romney Marsh with its dykes , farmland and crops in this unique , once-in-a-lifetime animal experience . This wonderful farm is home to both types of alpacas : the Huacaya , with their fluffy teddy bear-like fleece , and the Suri , whose fleece resembles long , silky dreadlocks . Both friendly , calm and curious little creatures , they are an absolute joy to be around and great for an animal-loving adventure . Most of the alpacas were bred and born on the Kent farm , making them well-acquainted with the local landscape . Join the team of furry friends for a memorable adventure and get up close and personal .
Segway Tours , Leeds Castle www . segwaytours . co . uk
Often referred to as ‘ the loveliest castle in the world ,’ Leeds Castle ’ s stunning grounds and gardens are not to be missed and what better way to see them than via segway . Southern Segway tours opened their first scenic tour of the gardens back in 2009 and are now considered as one of the UK ’ s premier tour sites .
Choose from three different tour options available : the Scenic Tour comes in at the cheapest and offers ( funnily enough ) a scenic tour of the grounds surrounding the main castle - ideal for those first time segway riders . For those wanting a slightly longer session , The Adventure Tour is the one for you ; this 60-minute ride takes you through the grounds outside the castle gardens and includes stunning views of the castle from secret view points . But , for the ultimate experience , book onto the Twilight Castle Tour - follow the waters edge , take in the breathtaking views of the castle and
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