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Christmas  Plenty to experience


Ever fancied experiencing the breathless danger of a bungee jump, the breathtaking panorama of a helicopter trip or the calming comforts of a spa? Such attractions are just the tip of a huge iceberg of options available in Kent, which would all make perfect Christmas presents for your nearest and dearest. Below, we give you a taste of experience days that can be enjoyed across a range of budgets. Prices listed are for one person.


Photography course This DSLR back to basics photography course is perfect for you if you want to learn how to get the most out of your DSLR camera while improving your photography skills at the same time. Hugely informative and incredibly


enjoyable, this introductory digital photography course will teach you the skills needed to capture stunning, professional looking images every time. Taught by an expert photographer,


the course covers many different functions including shutter speeds, apertures and ISO settings – so relying on the auto mode will be a thing of the past. You will learn how to gain full


creative control of your camera and understand exposure issues to produce images with perfect density and tonal range. At the end of the course you will receive free downloadable notes and advice so you will be able to refer to this in the future. Aylesford Priory £199


Helicopter tour Take to the skies and enjoy a thrilling 30-minute helicopter coastal sightseeing tour of Kent, flying over Sandwich, Deal, Dover Castle, Dover Port, the English Channel and the legendary Hellfire Corner. This is your chance to climb aboard a mighty Bell 206 Jet Ranger and enjoy an adrenaline-pumping half hour sightseeing tour of the Kent coast, where you will be able to enjoy unrivalled views. You will be taking off from Manston


and can admire spectacular views of what is known as Hellfire Corner, the area described as “the hottest place on earth” during World War Two because it was in range of German fire and under constant observation. From the moment you begin the


exhilarating vertical take-off, you will understand why helicopter travel is thought of as the most exciting and glamorous form of transport. The Bell 206 Jet Ranger can hold up


to three guests, so this is a perfect activity to enjoy with friends or family and a wonderfully memorable way to celebrate a special occasion. Manston Airport £150


Indian cooking class Learn to cook Indian food with this spicy full day Indian cooking class at an excellent cookery school. With this full day course you will get


a great insight into the flavours of India, and you'll learn how to skilfully combine the many spices that make Indian food so delicious, to create superb and healthy dishes. The class is taught by a highly


experienced chef who will take you through the recipes in stages. You'll break for lunch during the day, giving you a chance to sit down and enjoy some of your wonderful creations. Haguelands Village, Burmarsh Road, Burmarsh, Romney Marsh £85


Quad bike trek Push your nerves and your quad bike to the limit with this off-road activity. Tackle mud, water, and hills through 200 acres of stunning countryside, with full training and equipment provided.


You can’t beat the power and


strength that quad bikes possess, or the thrilling high you get from riding one over rough terrain. You will have the chance to ride through over 200 acres of beautiful countryside, negotiating a variety of difficult terrains as you make your way around the grounds. The quad bike is arguably one of the most exciting driving experiences you can get. If you have a need for speed and are looking for a thrilling and memorable day out, then this quad biking experience is for you. Quad Nation, Ashtree Farm, Teston Road, West Malling £49


Paintballing This adrenaline-fuelled full day paintballing experience is the perfect experience gift for a daredevil friend, but also a great opportunity to put your own nerves and aim to the test. Firing the latest USA rapid-fire semi-


automatic paintball guns, this is a combat experience in film-set quality paintball game zones that is as real as it gets. You'll get to enjoy 12-14 action-


packed games; explore the sinister Castle Wallenberg, a two-story fortress with a dark history; take control of a heavily guarded fuel depot in the Chemical Alley; and go deep within a jungle to rescue the villagers of Viet Cong and seize this abandoned village from the enemies ... to name just a few of your challenges. You will receive full training and supervision. Westerham Paintball Centre, Westerham Road, Westerham £10


www.experiencedays.co.uk


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