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Country: Days Out Outdoor Activities Canoe Wild, Fordwich & Grove Ferry Tudor Park Golf Club, Maidstone An amazing watersports adventure, learn to canoe indoors or enjoy a canoe party; or venture outdoors on leisurely group trips down the River Stour, inspired guided tours across the Stodmarsh Nature Reserve, or venture out to sea on a seal safari! www.canoewild.co.uk Interesting course nestled in a 200-acre deer park, offering a tranquil and invigorating round. Unwind afterwards in the country club of this Marriott owned hotel. www.marriottgolf.co.uk/club/tudor-park North Downs Way, nr Dover Bewl Water, Lamberhurst Discover a walker’s paradise route on this national walk. The 153-mile-long stretch from Farnham in Surrey to Dover in Kent opened in 1978 and features a host of historical and cultural points of interest. www.nationaltrail.co.uk/north-downs-way The largest stretch of open water in the South East and 800 acres of outstanding beauty. Open all year for cycling, fishing and boating, not to mention the conference centre and restaurant. www.bewlwater.co.uk Blean Woods Nature Reserve, Rough Common Go Ape at Leeds Castle, Maidstone An adventure seeker’s paradise featuring high wires, bridges and zip lines. Take in the view as you leap, zip and scramble your way across this tree-top adventure. www.goape.co.uk/days-out/south-east/leeds- castle A wonderful place for a peaceful walk taking in the ancient woodlands. With five main trails to follow, the longest around eight-miles long, so you’re sure to seen a woodpecker or two in this RSBP reserve. www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves- a-z/blean-woods/ Pashley Manor Gardens, Wadhurst There is something for everyone amongst the 11 acres of stunning gardens. A grade I listed house, café, art exhibitions and seasonal garden events are on offer at one of the finest gardens in England. www.pashleymanorgardens.com Biddenden Vineyards 64