Does exactly what it says on the tin! Great fun driving the carts. They get you on the track with…read moreminimal fuss and everyone is really friendly. We had 2 x 15 minute sessions. That was perfect, I wasn't left feeling short changed like you can at some of these types of places. Plus it's indoor so no need to worry if it rains.

Can't praise this place enough. It is awesome place for kids to come to play or cycle…read more One thing to note is the queue for drinks or food is huge (there is only one place to go for it) so it is worth bringing your own

Pinetum is a really beautiful place of nature in Kent. It was somewhere I visited as a child and…read morehave revisited as an adult, and it's still as nice as ever. It has lots of tall pine trees, colourful rhododendrons and beautiful greenery. This place is full of life and beauty and I love going here to soak up and enjoy all that nature energy. There are lots of twists and turns here as you walk through, making the park interesting. Pinetum is a good place for nature lovers, families wanting a day out, people wanting to give their dog a bit of an adventure (although they have to be kept on a lead). A lovely lovely place and well worth a visit.

I'm in my 70s and a paragliding experience was on my bucket list. My husband was anxious about my…read moresafety. Steve gave us both a lot of confidence in his calm and professional manner. The weather wasn't with us on the first day but on my second it all went very well. I was up for 22 minutes and had the time of my life. Thanks Steve.

The main thing this company offers is paragliding. Whether it be a one off experience or a few…read morelessons to teach you to do it on your own or become an instructor. But, it is still worth having on here as it is a great birthday present and one which can be shared so that the person if petrified of heights like me can have someone to poop themselves with them. Currently, a dual tandem will set you back £120 which for a different experience and a real thrill isn't that bad.

I owe a lot to this place of serene haven .I know there are visitors and traffic around here, but…read moreit helped my recovery back to normality after a stoke.

This is an open space/woodland area near the South Downs in Surrey, owned by the National Trust. It…read morehas amazing views over parts of Surrey, looking towards the South Downs so go on a clear day! There are several different walks that can be completed in the area - walk guides can be bought from the National Trust shop on site. Walks vary in length so you should be able to find something to suit you. It's free, but there is a charge of £3 a day for the car park (this doesn't apply to National Trust members).

This is a excellent little stop of for Brighton families as it has so much to offer. Not only does…read moreit have sand sports courts where volleyball, beach rugby and bouldering are played, its also a sheltered haven on an often breezy pebble beach with a licensed cafe. An ideal place to spend a Sunday chilling out at the Barefoot Cafe with a vino, watching a tournament while the kids muck about in the sand. The only venue of its kind in the UK Yellowave Brighton has played host to many beach sports events such as the British Women' Volley Ball championship. The venue is also used for live music events ad parties so definitely worth checking out of you have visitors down.

I went to Yellowave for the first time this weekend to play a Volleyball Beach tournie with…read morefriends. I was really impressed with the venue. Being a volleyball player myself and an addict I must say, this is a great place to train and play beach. The sand is perfect, there are around 6 courts available, and the staff clearly know their stuff! There' also a lovely cafe/bar to chill out and have snacks, a climbing wall for fitness and an area for children to play with the sand outside of the courts. The venue is also available for some other sports like beach soccer, beach rugby, frisbee, etc... And for volleyball addicts like me you can hire a court to train for as little as £18/hour. So get your training gear on and try it out this summer!

We had a fantastic day at Leeds Castle! This visit was made possible through a NCL shore excursion…read morefrom the Port of Tilbury. It usually takes about an hour to get there via the M25, but we encountered an accident on our way to the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. We ended up taking a detour through the Dartford Tunnel instead. Our coach driver was able to make up some time. Our guide was great at pointing out everything she saw of interest along the way. She told our group about the history of Leeds Castle as a preview of what we were about to see. Once we arrived, she walked us up to the admission area and gift shop. We received our wrist bands. We also bought 2 bags of bird feed based on her recommendation. Do not leave this store without buying some. The families of birds at Leeds Castle will be extremely happy to see you. I'm not going to get into the age of the castle, nor its history. It's way too much information. Just know that it's something you must see. The interior was last updated in the Art Deco style of the 1930s by Lady Baillie and her French designer Stéphane Boudin. All of her staterooms were beautifully restored. Another cool part of the castle is the Eleanor of Castile exhibit that features a life size AI avatar of the Queen. Ask her a question and she will reply with either an answer or a stern dismissal. It's certainly a challenge to anyone who dares to ask her anything. The garden and grounds of the property are the biggest highlight here. There's so much beauty all around this castle. I wish we could have stayed longer. We were totally amazed by all the birds, ducks, coots, geese, and swans. The flowers in the many gardens are even more spectacular during the springtime. There are so many attractions including a maze, grotto, dog collar museum, birds of prey center, and playgrounds for the kids. There are many activities as well as scheduled falconry displays throughout the day. You can even book a stay at one of the lodges and cottages as well as the Maiden Tower. How lovely is that? It's also popular as a wedding venue. The Castle View Restaurant is available for tourists and guests, and there are some fast food options as well. I could definitely spend a whole weekend here. The owls at the Birds of Prey Center were particularly interesting. I really enjoyed seeing Zorro the Spectacled Owl. I would have stayed for the falconry demonstration, but there just wasn't enough time to see it all. Do plan to stay all day if you have the time. It's so worth the drive from London.

Lee castle is most popular between London and Dover. The castle entrance fees is not cheap. The…read moremain entrance is very far away from parking. This castle requires a lot of fees. For example, tram to castle, audio guide, and more. Basically a lot of fees after general admission. I would suggest visit once that it is due to many fees. The entrance is about 20 minutes walk to castle. But it does go through the garden. There are stations for kids to play along the way. The castle is at middle of the pond. It surrounded by water and an entrance bridge. The castle was build and expanded during the history. The front castle is kind of small. The back castle is connecting by another bridge with larger rooms. The visit takes 2.5 hours due to long walk. That includes the maze garden, aviary. Seems like the owner like bird.

If you work or used to work for the Civil Service and are a member of the Civil Service Sports &…read moreSocial Club then you can go into this club. This still does not stop anybody going there providing they are signed in by a member. A small friendly club with music and entertainment especially at the weekends. Food is also served and drinks are pretty cheap. There is a large hall used for various functions including dances and badminton. It can also be hired for a fee.

If you don't fancy walking or cycling all the way to Yellowave, there's a cool Volleyball Court on…read morethe seafront. From street level, it's directly in front of The Grand Hotel and from beach level, it's between the West Pier and the Gemini cafe-bar. Like Yellowave, the floor is made of sand to ease the pain of falling and landing. The court seems to be free between late summer and easter but if you want to play between May and September, you need to book the court through the Seafront Office on 01273 292 716. I'm sure having a six pack is not part of the criteria but the majority of men that play tend to be sun-kissed and bare-chested. Maybe this is because there's usually a cluster of tourists stood watching, who knows...

Anyone who has seen Top Gun will have some fondness of volleyball. Whilst they don't have the…read morecheesy 80's soundtrack accompanying the games, on a sunny day it can be a great way to do something a little different on the beach. As an additional bonus, you also get to be on sand for once! Like Sarah-Jane says, you will have to book your slot in advance during the summer season and I have only played on the court (badly) off season so it didn't cost me anything. I wouldn't expect it to be too costly though and seeing as you will have a group of people splitting the fe will make it less painful. It's a good free spectator sport as well if you are having a beer at Gemeni, but I would advocate mixed teams to keep it fair for everyone watching.