{"id":425,"date":"2018-09-28T10:23:40","date_gmt":"2018-09-28T10:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/unikentsportsci\/?p=425"},"modified":"2018-09-28T10:24:39","modified_gmt":"2018-09-28T10:24:39","slug":"the-best-way-to-spend-your-weekend-in-medway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/unikentsportsci\/2018\/09\/28\/the-best-way-to-spend-your-weekend-in-medway\/","title":{"rendered":"The best way to spend your weekend in Medway"},"content":{"rendered":"

1) Castle Hunting<\/strong><\/strong>
\nWe have some fantastic castles in the area of Medway. Head to Rochester castle or Upnor castle for some Instagram worthy pictures!<\/p>\n

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2) Snowboarding, Skiing, Tubbing and Tobogganing<\/strong>
\nAround Medway? Yes! Chatham has an outdoor ski centre! The toboggan run comes highly recommended, but if you\u2019re brave enough you can take to the slopes. Have a look at the website below to book your session http:\/\/www.jnlchatham.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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3) Get active, make the Park run part of your weekend routine. <\/strong>
\nThere is a well-attended park run in the Great Lines park. The run starts a 9:00am at takes you around this great park, run with friends or meet new friends at the event! (don\u2019t forget to get a freshly baked cake from the Gillingham market afterwards!!) sign up to run here http:\/\/www.parkrun.org.uk\/greatlines<\/a><\/p>\n

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4) A Foodie Weekend<\/strong>
\nHead to Rochester for some culinary delights. The Italian: Olive e Capperi, comes highly recommended for the carb lovers! The flipping Frog does an amazing Sunday roast but be sure to book! The Shozna Indian restaurant also comes highly recommended for a great curry night.<\/p>\n

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5) The Historic Dockyard Chatham<\/strong>
\nThe Dockyard is a great day out, particularly if the parents are visiting! For 400 years, the Royal Dockyard at Chatham made ships for the Royal Navy, you can now take a tour around the dockyward and step onto some of the historic ships and submarines. You can also take a tour of the call the midwife set. Use your student card to get free entry and discounted entry for your family and friends.<\/p>\n

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6) Watch the football<\/strong>
\nFootie Fans! Get a group of friends together and go to the Priestfield Stadium to support your local team Gillingham football club. Get your tickets here https:\/\/www.gillinghamfootballclub.com\/tickets\/online-buying-guide\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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7) Retail Therapy<\/strong>
\nWorn all your best outfits in welcome week? You can head to Bluewater shopping centre for a great day out! Just a short train or bus journey away, it has a great range of shops and restaurants to enjoy\u2026.particularly on a rainy day!<\/p>\n

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8) Riverside Country Park<\/strong>
\nFind a bit of peace and quiet. Be sure to take a walk, run or bike ride around the beautiful riverside country park. It\u2019s a great place to relax and escape just a few steps away from Liberty Quays.<\/p>\n

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9) Cinema<\/strong>
\nWhether you\u2019re a popcorn eater or pick and mixer, head to the Odeon cinema to see all the latest releases with your friends. You can usually get a student discount as well. https:\/\/www.nus.org.uk\/en\/nus-extra\/discounts\/25-off-student-priced-tickets-at-odeon\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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10) Arethusa Climbing Centre<\/strong>
\nBe adventurous. If you like a challenge head to the Arethusa climbing centre. The centre is open on alternate Saturday\u2019s 12.30 \u2013 20.00 hours and is just \u00a36 for the bouldering room.<\/p>\n

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