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Wild Open Cold Water Swimming, Hangloose Adventure Bluewater, Greenhithe hanglooseadventure. com
As many will know, cold water swimming has a whole range of health benefits, from enhanced circulation to mood elevation and improved sleep. A perfect setting for new and experienced cold water swimmers to take the plunge, Hangloose Adventure’ s wild cold water swimming offers a refreshing escape not far from London. Located in a stunning quarry with refreshing waters open all year round, swimmers can book a one hour slot starting from just £ 11 to bathe in the embrace of the cold water.
At Hangloose Adventure, their cold water swimming facilities include free lockers for your valuables, changing rooms and hot showers on-site, with free parking just a two-minute walk away. With safety the number one priority, a trained lifeguard will always be on site and it’ s encouraged to wear a brightly coloured swim cap while in the water. For those wanting to bring along their four-legged friend, Hangloose Adventure also offers supervised swim sessions for pups to dive into the fun, too. Great for all breeds and skill levels, buoyancy aids are available on-site.
Nighttime Wildlife Tour, Wildwood, Herne Bay wildwoodtrust. org
For just £ 45 per person, why not journey into the heart of Kent’ s wildlife conservation scene for an unforgettable evening out at Wildwood Kent? A park and charity that showcases over 200 native British species in natural enclosures, during the day, visitors can enjoy walks across the 40-acre woodland, burn off energy at the playground or relax in their scenic picnic areas.
Nighttime however is when you’ ll see the true magic of the wild come to life. An opportunity to witness nocturnal wildlife in their natural habitat, participants are guided by their expert education team throughout the park. The Nighttime Wildlife Tours, being held on 4 June and 25 June, begin at 6.30pm with a hot meal served at the cafe. Once the park is in darkness, you’ ll head out to explore between 7pm and 9pm. With the team’ s expertise, you’ ll gain insights into the lives of nocturnal animals such as owls, wolves and badgers, and leave feeling much more like an outdoor adventurer who knows a few things about nature’ s most beloved creatures.
Nature Journalling Walk and Workshop With Zabby Allen, Mote Park, Maidstone visitmaidstone. com
There’ s a reason why many of history’ s most accomplished writers spent their lives walking through the wilderness, from Henry David Thoreau to Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson. Each often seen outside with a pen and paper, you’ ll be glad to know that writing and journalling outdoors are just as popular remove an activity 200 years later. For a fun-filled afternoon of nature journalling and zine-making, Kent locals and visitors can join the illustrator and nature doodler Zabby Allen for a venture through Mote Park. After meeting at the cafe, groups will head off on a guided walk where Zabby will share interesting facts and journalling prompts along the way.
At just £ 5 per person, this experience is open to everyone- whether you’ re a seasoned journaller or wanting to try something new- and is an opportunity to chat with new creatives, sketch, write and create fun nature zines together. While Zabby’ s 2 June date is sold out, a group will also be meeting on 19 July and you can pre-book your spot now. In the meantime, why not try nature journalling yourself when you’ re out on a walk this June?
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