Kent Segway Experience

See it on a Segway! Take this wonderful tour of Leeds Castle in Kent, just an hour from London, and experience the romantic grounds in a very unique - and very fun - way!
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See it on a Segway! Take this wonderful tour of Leeds Castle in Kent, just an hour from London, and experience the romantic grounds in a very unique - and very fun - way!

Segway Experience Days: This Segway Experience will have you gliding around the gorgeous grounds of Leeds Castle in Kent. No only will you enjoy the stunning surroundings and beautiful views of the romantic castle, but you will enjoy them while mastering the amazing technology of the fascinating and futuristic Segway!

The experience bagins with an introduction to the Segway, which is then followed by some one-to-one Segway training. When every member of the group is confident with Segway steering, you'll depart on the 60 minute tour. Most of the tour takes place in the grounds just outside of the main castle gardens. There will be a number of lovely views of the castle, one of which is particularly pretty and a great photo opportunity - you will be at the summit of a hill, looking down onto the front of the castle set in amongst the trees with the Pilgrim's Way as it’s backdrop.

The Kent Segway Experience makes a fantastic gift for locals and tourists alike, guaranteed to be an unforgettable day spent in beautiful surroundings!

A Castle entry ticket is not required to take the Segway Tour, however you will require a ticket to visit the Castle and grounds separately.

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Availability

The Segway tour in Kent is available for booking most days from March to the end of October.

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Requirements

Minimum Age: 13 years old. Participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Minimum Weight:7 stones / 45kg
Maximum Weight:18 stones / 117kg

This activity is not suitable for pregnant women.

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Duration

Experience Duration: 1:00

Time Spent at Venue: 1:30

Please allow over an hour for the experience, as the tour lasts60 minutes but you will also have some Segway 'training' to do!

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Group Size & Spectators

Participants: The Kent Segway Experience is for 1 participant.

Max Group Size: 8

Spectators Allowed on Site: No

Spectators can certainly watch (and laugh) as family or friendsget familiar with the Segway, however once the tour starts,spectators will not be able to keep up - the Segways are quitenippy when they get going! A castle entry ticket could bepurchased, which is valid for a year, meaning those that are nottaking the Segway tour can still enjoy the magnificent building andgrounds.

Maximum Group Size: 8

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Where is it Located

Maidstone (Kent)

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What to Wear

For a Segway experience, flat soled shoes/trainers are recommended. Please also dress appropriately for the weather on the day of your tour. Your hands will be exposed while riding the Segways, so please bring gloves if it is a little chilly out.

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Weather

This activity can go ahead in wind/rain - the Segway is a resilient machine! However in certain extreme conditions, the tour may be cancelled; if you are unsure, please contact the tour providers before setting off for your tour.

Reviews
Jordan Gray - Kent
  • 01/07/2019
I booked this experience with a few friends, we weren't sure what to expect as we have never been segwaying before. But I can honestly say that we had the best time and we are already making plans to go again! Some of us were more confiden...
I booked this experience with a few friends, we weren't sure what to expect as we have never been segwaying before. But I can honestly say that we had the best time and we are already making plans to go again! Some of us were more confident with the segway than other but we all had a great experience. The guides Tony and Sarah were very enthusiastic which uplifted everyone, they also had a lot of background history on the castle which was very interesting.
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Lucie Garet - Essex
  • 01/07/2019
Beautiful area!! My boyfriend and I decided to be the cringey couple we are and head off to the beautifully romantic setting of Leeds Castle. My mum had previously bought me two segway vouchers from Experience Days as I have always wanted t...
Beautiful area!! My boyfriend and I decided to be the cringey couple we are and head off to the beautifully romantic setting of Leeds Castle. My mum had previously bought me two segway vouchers from Experience Days as I have always wanted to try out these moving machines. I was not disappointed! I loved the feeling and ended up being better than Liam (haha!). Tony and Sarah were a lovely duo hosting the session and made our tour a great experience. We even had a photo opportunity in front of the beautiful Castle Backdrop, which I'm sure mum will be pinning on the fridge!
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Andrea Thomas - Kent
  • 28/06/2019
My friends and I went to Leeds castle to take part in a Segway experience! Sarah and Tony were our guides and were fantastic at making sure everyone was having a great time. The views of the castle were exquisite and we had plenty of photo...
My friends and I went to Leeds castle to take part in a Segway experience! Sarah and Tony were our guides and were fantastic at making sure everyone was having a great time. The views of the castle were exquisite and we had plenty of photo opportunities during the tour. I was worried our speed would be restricted but this wasn't the case and those of us who loved speed were able to zoom ahead and wait at the meeting points. A brilliant experience I would do again.
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Charlie Higgins - Tunbridge Wells
  • 28/06/2019
I was nervous to Segway at first as I wasn't sure I would be able to do it. It took some practice and by the end I was loving it! Sarah and Tony were our fantastic guides, they were helpful and informative from the word go and would always...
I was nervous to Segway at first as I wasn't sure I would be able to do it. It took some practice and by the end I was loving it! Sarah and Tony were our fantastic guides, they were helpful and informative from the word go and would always make sure everybody was enjoying themselves and that nobody was left on their own. This really is unlike any Segway experience as you get to roam around the valleys and the beautiful Leeds Castle. On top of this, you get to learn all about the history of the place too! Brilliantly entertaining all around. Anybody at any age or ability will enjoy this, so the perfect gift to get someone you don't know what to buy them! P.S: Watch out for those mole hills!
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Brian Cumming - Ashford
  • 12/03/2019
This was bought for me as a birthday present but the whole family joined in and had a great time. The instructors were good and helpful and by the time we set off we all felt reasonably proficient despite never having done it before. The...
This was bought for me as a birthday present but the whole family joined in and had a great time. The instructors were good and helpful and by the time we set off we all felt reasonably proficient despite never having done it before. The course around Leeds Castle in Kent was good although it would have been nicer to actually get closer to the pathways around the castle and lake. Enjoyable and entertaining
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Robert Goodson - Hythe
  • 23/09/2017
Booked the Segway experience as one of my wife's 60th birthday surprises. We all loved it. The weather couldn't have been better and Lewis and Tony were excellent instructors. We were riding like pros within minutes. Great views of Leeds Ca...
Booked the Segway experience as one of my wife's 60th birthday surprises. We all loved it. The weather couldn't have been better and Lewis and Tony were excellent instructors. We were riding like pros within minutes. Great views of Leeds Castle and its grounds that we had not experienced from previous visits on foot. Looking forward to doing it again.
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Staff Review - Kent Segway Experience

I have always been intrigued by Segways but have never had the chance to try them out. Well, that was all about to change – when Gemma, Willow, Charlotte and I were all kindly invited by Southern Segway to embark on our first Segway experience. 


Thankfully the sun was out and shining bright on the day of our first visit - a perfect day to travel around in Segways; enjoy the fresh air and soak up the sun - which is rare in England! We left the office bright and early at 9:30am, excited to see what the experience would entail. When we arrived at the location, we decided to wander around the premises. We found that they had refreshments available nearby, as well as a pub located less than 5 minutes’ drive away. The pub was small, cosy, and was near the main roads. We sat outside and appreciated the view. 


We then began to head back to start our experience. When we arrived at Southern Segways, we felt like royaly! At the entrance, we were greeting by large imperial gates, followed by clear path ahead for us. We could tell by the freshly cut grass that the property was regularly maintained. 


We began to make our way to the experience, while admiring the environment around us. Once we arrived at our location, we were kindly greeted by Sarah and Tony. After we all introduced ourselves Sarah and Tony wasted no time getting us all kitted up with our helmets. Tony then began to give us a safety briefing, using the Segways to demonstrate - while explaining the “do’s and don’ts”. This eradicated any misconceptions I had about Segways - I didn’t think they would be that fast, but once Tony showed us the speed of them when the limit cap was off, I was proven wrong!  

Once they explained how to drive the Segway (which is simply by leaning your body forwards: - the further you lean forward, the faster you go. When you lean backwards the Segway goes backwards). Tony and Sarah wanted to ensure that we were safe and comfortable driving the Segways. They then put our skills to the test. We took turns going forwards and performing a full 360 turn with their assistance. Once they saw we were all comfortable on our Segways, we started to head out.


Eventually, I become more comfortable on the Segway. While we were roaming through the forest towards the main attraction (Leeds Castle), we made a brief stop at a lake filled with ducks, this was a breath-taking view! Sarah instructed us to safely step off our Segways while Tony took the speed cap off. This meant that the inner speed demon was about to come out. They said we could go as fast as we wanted, which I was thrilled to hear. However, not everyone wanted to speed their way down to the castle, Charlotte and Willow decided to take a slow and steady pace whereas Gemma and I wanted to test how fast we could go. 

Once we had our fun wandering around the forest, we stopped at the main attraction; the Leeds castle. The view was mesmerising as Tony elaborated on the background of the castle. Lady Baillie, the former owner of the castle, was in her 20’s when she bought the property in cash. It was fascinating not only to explore the surrounding environment, but also to learn the history of the castle. Tony and Sarah were kind enough to let us take pictures at various locations, and even offered to take the pictures for us. The first stop we made was at the top of a hill, where the view was unreal! We had a birds eye view of the castle, an amazing photo opportunity that no one could resist. Our second stop-off point was closer to the castle, beside a lake. This was another astonishing view as we could see the castle just a few moments away from us, and we all decided to get a group picture.


Overall, I thought the Kent Segway Experience was amazing. I would like to say a huge thank you to Tony and Sarah for making this experience unforgettable, it was clear that they enjoy their job which made the experience even more pleasant. This experience would be perfect for families, friends and couples, as the tour ventures around the castle and allows you to explore. You will experience incredible views as well as gaining knowledge on the history of the castle. 


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