DAYS OUT : UNIQUE ACTIVITIES
South Foreland Lighthouse , St Margaret ’ s Bay Remote Victorian lighthouse built as a beacon of the White Cliffs . Enjoy views of the French coast , watch the clockwork mechanism and step back in time at Mrs Knott ’ s Tea Room at the first lighthouse in the world to display an electric light .
www . nationaltrust . org . uk / south-foreland-lighthouse
St Leonard ’ s Church , Hythe An extraordinary ossuary – the largest and bestpreserved collection of ancient human skulls and bones in Britain , as well as examples of some remarkable medieval pilgrim graffiti .
www . slhk . org
The Grange , Ramsgate Quench your fascination for architecture and design at Augustus Pugin ’ s home , one of Britain ’ s most influential architects and designers who designed the interiors of the Houses of Parliament . www . landmarktrust . org . uk / news-and-events / visiting-landmarks / visiting-the-grange
Ramsgate Tunnels , Ramsgate Put on a hard hat and pick up a lantern and unlock the story of a hidden underground city on a guided tour through the subterranean tunnel system used to shelter 60,000 during the air raids of WW2 .
www . ramsgatetunnels . org
Harbour Market , Whitstable Open-air showcase of locally created , locally made , premium and hand-crafted goods and fine art set in the working harbour of Whitstable . www . harbourmarketwhitstable . co . uk
Alpaca Annie , Burmarsh Trek with alpacas and discover the Romney Marsh , its dykes , farmland and crops in this unique , once-in-alifetime animal experience . www . alpacaannie . com
The Bank Job , Broadstairs An escape room like no other where you turn master criminal and attempt to break in rather than break out ! Set in a former bank ’ s vault , reward your criminal gains with delicious post-theft cocktails .
www . thebankjobbroadstairs . co . uk
Kent Cookery School , Ashford Based in the heart of The Garden of England , expect a very relaxed , informal vibe but professional wellequipped kitchen , offering classes for individuals , couples , families and groups . Passionate about using locally sourced ingredients , there ’ s an array of cookery classes and demonstrations on offer , from European cuisine , barbeque and street food delights to baking and sweet tooth masterclasses .
www . kentcookeryschool . co . uk
Canterbury Baking School , Canterbury Situated near the historic city of Canterbury , offering a range of cooking and baking classes including bread making , artisan bread , sourdough , pasta and vegetarian and vegan cooking . Suitable for all experience levels .
www . canterburybakingschool . com
The Escapement , Margate Home to the UK ’ s best rated escape room , experience the live action escape game . Complete challenges , find secret passages , solve riddles and puzzles in order to make your escape . www . escapementmargate . co . uk
Creative Quarter , Folkestone Enjoy a hive of activity in this urban village of designermakers , technophiles , musicians and artists . Wander the streets made up of studios , offices and over 50 independent shops . Enjoy watching artists paint in their galleries , or join in one of the many available classes or workshops . Pick up unique , bespoke pieces in one of the many shops , or stop for a coffee in the cafe bookshop .
www . creativequarterfolkestone . org . uk
The Hawking Centre , Eastwell Manor , Ashford Established in 1998 , The Hawking Centre was founded by Leigh Holmes , falconer and TV presenter , with a vision to share his passion of training and flying birds of prey and offering unforgettable falconry experiences . Book one of their spectacular packages including afternoon tea !
www . thehawkingcentre . co . uk
Hornby Visitor Centre , Margate Relive the story of Britain ’ s best-loved toys on this fantastic day out for the whole family . See fascinating displays featuring rare products from the Hornby , Scalextric , Airfix and Corgi archives .
www . hornby . com / uk-en / hornby-visitor-centre
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