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DAYS OUT : UNIQUE ACTIVITIES

UNIQUE ACTIVITIES

London Golf Club , Ash European Tour destination offering two sensational championship courses , providing challenging , enjoyable and memorable golf , all in an idyllic setting . www . londongolf . co . uk
Royal St Georges , Sandwich Founded in 1887 , and intended by its founder , Dr William Laidlaw Purves , to be a rival to St Andrew ’ s in the south , this prestigious championship course and host of The Open no less than 14 times is a bucket list must for golfers the world over . The historic club is also renowned for the onsite dining room and food offering . www . royalstgeorges . com
Broadditch Farm , Southfleet Welcoming and friendly family-run 500 acre farm , home to a thriving farm shop that has been selling a fine range of homegrown and local fresh produce for a quarter of a century . Broadditch hosts group trips and regular seasonal events . www . broadditch . co . uk
Brogdale Collections , Faversham Set in over 150 acres of farmland , Brogdale is home to over 4,000 varieties of fruit from apples , pears , quinces and plums to cherries and more . Take a self-guided tour , available all year round , and wander the pathways of blossoming orchards . Or take a guided tour , available between April and October . Find the perfect family day out at one of the organised annual events , including Easter egg trails , cherry or bee walks ; great for children . www . brogdalecollections . org
Reynolds Retreat , Borough Green Beautiful spa and leisure club set against the rolling backdrop of 17 acres of park and woodlands . Swim below crystal chandeliers , refresh in the wood-clad sauna and steam room and relax with a pampering treatment , before indulging in afternoon tea or lunch with stunning woodland views . www . reynoldsgroup . co . uk / retreat
Brands Hatch , Longfield Iconic motorsport venue famed for hosting some of the most prestigious events on two and four wheels . Watch a huge range of events from the world ’ s fastest touring cars to the British Car Championships , Superbike Championships to NASCAR . Or hit the road for a track day on one of Britain ’ s favourite circuits . www . brandshatch . co . uk
Tyland Barn Visitor Centre and Nature Park , Sandling Restored 17th-century barn boasting a large wildlife and conservation exhibition as well as being the headquarters of the Kent Wildlife Trust . Throughout the year it is home to bees , tadpoles and nesting birds . www . kentwildlifetrust . org . uk
Champneys at Eastwell Manor , nr Ashford The ultimate destination for relaxation and spa treatments in the heart of the Kent countryside . Enjoy signature Champneys treatments , marble finished swimming pool , hydrotherapy pool , sauna and steam room and restaurant . www . eastwellmanor . co . uk / health-spa
Canterbury Guided Tours , Canterbury Offering entertaining and informative 90-minute tours of the historic city , taking in the must-see sights and highlighting the significant historical and cultural significance of this picturesque city . www . canterburyguidedtours . com
St Peter ’ s Village Tour , Broadstairs Award-winning interactive village tour . Meet many costumed characters from past centuries along with some surprises on the way , as you hear all about the famous ( and infamous ) local residents . www . villagetour . co . uk
Herne Bay Pier , Herne Bay Classic and charming English Victorian seaside style pier . Free fishing and crabbing attracts young and old , a place where visitors can release their inner child in the Pier Village and on the retro fairground-style attractions . www . hernebaypier . org
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