The sky is the limit at Biggin Hill
Situated in between Croydon and Seven Oaks, Biggin Hill is a small town on the outskirts of South London which has four flying schools. If you've always had an ambition to fly, arrange a flying experience with the option to ease yourself in with a trial flight as an introduction to small aircraft.
Visit Anne Boleyn's childhood home
A 30-minute drive into Kent can take you to beautiful Hever Castle and Gardens where you can learn about the history of Tudor times. Take a walk around the picturesque, 38 acre Hever Lake that has a wide variety of birds and waterfowl to observe. Rowing boat, canoe or pedalo hire is available. Savour the rose bush filed gardens with maze and giant topiary chess set.
Learning about exotic animals
The small zoo, Beaver Water World, is only 5 miles away from Biggin Hill and is the largest exotic animal rescue in the UK. With boa constrictors, beavers and cockatoos to name but a few, you will have a fantastic time at Beaver World. If you're looking for a base in the Biggin Hill area, Travelodge Caterham Whyteleafe is within 5 miles as well as Travelodge London South Croydon and Travelodge London Bromley both within 7 miles.