Bewl Water

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I've never been, but a friend on mine did recommend this as a good place to take the kids for the day.

"Bewl Water is a truly outstanding venue for outdoor education and activity courses. Set in the Weald of Kent, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is the largest area of inland water in the South East of England and easily the most picturesque. Coupled with the stunning natural rock outcrop at Harrison's Rocks we have the perfect locations for a variety of activities."

http://www.bewlwater.org/ 

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1. Re: Bewl Water by jane, 294 days ago

   Well, we've been now and I can confirm it's a worth while place to go. A lovely setting and even at this time of year (Jan) there was plenty to do - decent tracks to walk around, lots of play areas for kids and perfect spots for kite flying.
   When the weather picks up you can hire bikes, take a ferry ride over the reservoir, have lunch (there's a cafe) and lots of other things, but most open at Easter.

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2. Lapland UK 2008 by ecosrights, 70 days ago

   From the official press release:
   
   LAPLAND UK RETURNS WITH ANOTHER ENCHANTING CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE FOR ALL THE FAMILY
   
   After a sensational sell out inaugural year in 2007, Lapland UK is again bringing its magic to Kent this Christmas.
   
   This year’s location will be the beautiful Bewl Water Estate which will be transformed into a winter wonderland from the 10th November until 24th December 2008.
   
   The Lapland UK experience begins when a personalised invitation to each child from Father Christmas arrives in the post requesting his/her help to assist the Elves in the toy factory this Christmas ...and here begins the children’s magical journey along the elves’ enchanted pathway to learn the ‘secrets in the forest’!
   
   Families will enjoy four hours of magical fun at Lapland UK. Starting with a visit to Father Christmas’s toy factory, where the children train as apprentice elves - working on the majestic, hand carved rocking horses created by the world renowned Stevenson Brothers.
   
   Then every child will delight in helping Mother Christmas in her Gingerbread house, before moving on to Lapland UK’s very own North Pole Post Office where they can send a letter to Father Christmas.
   
   And, whilst at Lapland UK, everyone will also learn about the indigenous Saami people of Lapland when visiting their tented encampment, where children can listen to traditional Nordic stories as well as meet the much loved Husky dogs and reindeer of Lapland.
   
   New for 2008, families can also go ice skating in the Village Square as well as enjoy a delicious freshly prepared two-course meal in the new seated log cabin restaurant, both of which are included in the ticket price and are another unique Lapland UK feature.
   
   But, the highlight of the day will, of course, be the family’s personalised private audience with Father Christmas in his snowy woodland home, where extra-special memories will be created as the magical man personalises each visit, referencing information about the child’s interests and
   friends as provided by parents at the time of booking.
   
   And to cap it all ... every visitor will receive a beautiful gift from Lapland UK to remember their special day!
   
   “Our vision is to provide a high quality Lapland inspired Christmas experience here in the UK as an alternative to flying to Lapland, thus providing families with an opportunity to reduce their carbon footprint yet still enjoy a magical Christmas day trip”, said creator Mike Battle.
   
   Prices £55-£85 pp and include a meal, all activities and quality gifts for all.
   Tickets available from 8th September at www.laplanduk.co.uk or call 0871 221 9627.
   Places are limited so early booking is recommended. Advance booking only.
   
   
   It's a pricey day out, but I'm sure it's worth it as a one off.

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