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What to do and see in Ashford, England: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Ashford, United Kingdom including Battlezone, Wye National Nature Reserve, Beyond Beauty Retreat, Kent Cookery School, Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Pressure Point Escape Rooms, The Hawking Centre, Godinton House & Gardens, Willesborough Windmill, St Mary The Virgin Church.
Restaurants in Ashford
1. Battlezone
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
Battlezone is a WW2 themed indoor arena spread out over 2 floors with sound, light and smoke effects! The harmless infra-red gaming guns have realistic sounds, ammunition and reload times. All ammo is included so there are no hidden extra costs! Battlezone is the perfect location for children's birthday parties, family day's out, corporate team building events, stag or hen parties or just for having a great new interactive experience, exercise included! Drop in Pay 'N' Play hours are 10am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday, 4pm-7pm Wednesday and Friday during term time. During school and bank holidays we are open 10am-5pm 7 days a week. No minimum number is required for Pay 'N' Play, advanced booking is recommended. We are also open any day from 10am-10pm for pre bookings, subject to a minimum of 10 players.
Reviewed By Goodserviceiskey - Maidstone, United Kingdom
My son wanted a laser quest party but I was worried he would actually be a bit scared once we arrived so we were invited down before booking to have a look around. We went ahead and booked and arrived with 10 very excited children, a couple of which felt a bit nervous. The guys that work at Battlezone were brilliant with the children, easing them in gently by staying in with them & leaving a light on. Within 5 minutes, all 10 of them were in full flight, with lights off and having the best of times. After the games, the children had Dominos pizza ready & waiting in the party room. I was so impressed to see the staff handling all the food with hygiene gloves on. The place is like a movie set, unlike other laser quest venues that are just walls painted black. It’s done in a war theme with sound effects of planes and bombs going off. All the children loved it and said they wanted their parties there. Can’t recommend it enough. Thank you for making my son have the best day.
2. Wye National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By NewtzGodmersham
One of the most spectacular views in Kent and some wonderful walks through woods, over the Downs and up to the Wye Crown. Perfect for dog walkers, joggers, or just a stroll and a picnic.
3. Beyond Beauty Retreat
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 83 reviews
Our peaceful beauty spa retreat sits in the beautiful rural location of Ruckinge village just outside Ashford in Kent. Whether it's a treat for yourself or a relaxing day with friends we are the perfect beauty retreat for all occasions. We offer all beauty treatments, spa & pamper days, hen parties & more. We have 4 luxurious treatment rooms, 1 being a double room with two treatment beds and pedicure relaxation chairs, tanning room & a relaxing lounge. With care, professionalism and attention to detail you will receive high quality treatments, carried out by professional and fully qualified therapists. From pamper days to amazing massages and traditional beauty treatments your experience at Beyond Beauty will be a truly tranquil day to remember. We are just 15 minutes from Ashford Designer Outlet, Ashford International Station & The Town Centre. & No need to worry, we have ample free parking. We look forward to seeing you at our beautiful retreat soon... The Beyond Beauty Team X
Reviewed By 175carolinen - Ashford, United Kingdom
Amazing treatments in a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. I really look forward to treating myself to a treatment or two. Massage and pedicures are my favourite but to be honest all the treatments on offer are amazing.
4. Kent Cookery School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 207 reviews
Deep in the heart of the Kent countryside yet only 35 minutes from London King’s Cross, The Kent Cookery School offers a wide range of cooking courses to suit everyone. Whether it is a gift for a loved one or a treat just for you our team of expert tutors will make sure your day is a day you’ll never forget. We offer every type of course from bread making to pattiserie, full day, weekend and evening courses. Once a month we open for dinner, with our chefs tables, come and watch the live theatre of our chefs as they create a four course fine dining menu, We also offer private parties, demonstrations, and one on one tuition.
Reviewed By Experience639897
Had a fantastic time at the curry club last week. The course was really hands on with everyone cooking their own meal from scratch. James & Autumn were really friendly and welcoming, and the food we made was delicious! Would highly recommend.
5. Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Lying just 15 miles south east of London and covering 878sq.km of Kent's stunning countryside, the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is one of the most enchanting parts of England to explore. Dramatic cliffs (including the White Cliffs of Dover), ancient woodlands, meandering rivers, chalk downland, traditional orchards and tranquility with pockets of postcard-picture villages dotted throughout, await the visitor.
Reviewed By hawkes2an - Cranbrook, United Kingdom
Covering an area of just over 560 square miles, the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is considered to be one of the best surviving medieval landscapes in Northern Europe. It covers, at the heart of South East England, parts of Kent, Sussex and Surrey. This "natural beauty" is made up of small irregular-shaped fields, (often the remnants of medieval hunting forests), ancient woods, scattered farmsteads, narrow, sunken lanes (ideal for dog walking) and hamlets and villages. These hamlets and villages developed from temporary buildings ibn wooded areas (known as "dens") where farmers grazed their pigs. In my area, for example, we have Tenterden, Biddenden and Benenden where the buildings are, characteristically, timber, stone and white weather-boarded. The main industries in the area include farming, agriculture and tourism. For tourists, round my home town of Cranbrook, we are lucky to have three castles, Sissinghurst, Scotney and Bodiam. Also, apart from the woods at Sissinghurst, we are lucky to be not that far away from Bedgebury Pinetum. I consider myself to be very lucky to live in this Area of Outstanding NaturaL Beautyn and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to visit one of England's finest landscapes
6. Pressure Point Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 457 reviews
Pressure Point Escape Rooms is an Escape room experience located in Ashford, Kent. Our fictionally themed rooms will test your patience, persistence and problem solving prowess! Share the rush, the intensity and the pressure with your friends and family to create an unforgettable experience. Will you escape in time and complete the challenge? And more importantly, can you handle the pressure?
Reviewed By AndreaBll88 - Maidstone, United Kingdom
We played both The Moonlit Wild and Murder on the dance floor and we were not disappointed. Both games were extremely fun with a nice variety of puzzles and clues. Mike and Keri were absolutely lovely and friendly. You can see the effort and the passion that they put into their rooms thanks to their creativity and imagination. The sets and the props were exquisitely made, the games flowed really well and the whole experience was fantastic since we first walked in. Big welcome, fun chats and clear explanation of the rules. We can't wait to see what other games Mike and Keri have in store for us. You can never have enough! Pressure Point has quickly become one of our favourites. Great job guys!
7. The Hawking Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By surreymilly2017 - Surrey, United Kingdom
A big thank you to Reece for a fascinating half day Falconry Experience. Our family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed ourselves in particular our 7 year old whose birthday we were celebrating. Reece had immense knowledge of the birds and great skill in their handling. All the birds were special but we particularly loved Maggie the Hooded vulture-such a character. We had a spontaneous and delicious Afternoon tea on the terrace of Eastwell Manor afterwards.
8. Godinton House & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 304 reviews
Discover a Jacobean house with a Medieval hall and lose yourself in the incredibly beautiful gardens and ancient parkland. Fabulous events and workshop programme throughout the year. Gardens open Tuesday to Sunday: 1st March- 31st October 1pm-6pm. Visit website for House and visitor Tearoom opening times.
Reviewed By jackier59er
My daughter and I spent a such lovely afternoon enjoying the gardens, and then taking the circular walk around the estate. The staff we met were really friendly and so helpful, and the homemade cake delicious! Loved wandering around the different areas of the garden, with my favorite, admittedly, being the huge kitchen garden. Being able to then buy a bag of their Russet apples to bring away was an unexpected bonus! Thoroughly recommend a visit to this oasis of calm in a mad world.
9. Willesborough Windmill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By ihkirkland8 - Ashford, United Kingdom
Run by enthiusiastic volunteers for the local council, this Mill is fully working and if you ar lucky and the wind is right you can watch corn being ground into flour and even buy the flour. This is of the wholemeal stoneground variety and I am told makes great Christmas cake. Runs entirely by unpaid volunteers you can even join the "Friends" who raise most of the money to keep the Mill working. A local hidden gem.
10. St Mary The Virgin Church
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