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FOR COUPLES
Planning a date day? Instead of going for a drink at your local, try something different and visit Copper Rivet Distillery in Chatham. They produce a selection of spirits including whisky- a spirit rarely crafted outside of Scotland in the UK. From blending experiences to distillery tours and tastings, there’ s lots of ways to stay dry while whetting your whistle.
Or, for those looking to bring out their competitive side, why not take on the challenge of an escape room? There’ s loads to try, from Maidstone’ s Prison Island to Canterbury and Faversham’ s Escape Kent immersive experiences.
Foodie couples will be spoiled for choice, with the county boasting some of the best eateries in the country. Saltwood’ s Hide & Fox restaurant is the proud owner of two Michelin stars, bringing a fresh take to British and European cuisine. Those seeking a street-food experience can’ t go far wrong with a visit to Margate’ s The Old Kent Market, or The Goods Shed in Canterbury, which combines a restaurant with a farmers’ market, bars and even a bakery.
THE GOODS SHED
FOR KIDS’ BIRTHDAY PARTIES
At this time of year, a bouncy castle in the garden might not be an option for a child’ s birthday party. Thankfully, Kent’ s got loads of indoor activities that are perfect for hosting a fun and exciting celebration.
Chatham Snowsports Centre offers a range of exciting snowsport-themed activities from thrilling toboggan rides to fun-filled snow-tube sessions, or head to Aylesford’ s Adventure Kidz with indoor high ropes, quad bikes, laser guns and soft play options for bigger kids, while less adrenaline-fuelled teddy parties cater for younger children.
GRAVITY AT BLUEWATER
Looking for a fun, hassle-free kids’ party for any child aged four and up? At Larkfield Leisure Centre in Aylesford, you can choose from soft-play, pool, trampoline or sports-hall parties- and all can be supplied with invites, a buffet and a host, meaning children and their friends can bounce, swim or slide to their heart’ s content while grown-ups relax- with no clean-up afterwards!
Fancy some indoor bouncing? There’ s a wealth of trampoline parks across the county, from Gravity at Bluewater to Flip Out in Ashford. Surely a birthday party where you can wear the kids out will always be a hit in any parents’ eyes.
CHATHAM SNOWSPORTS CENTRE
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