The longest day of the year – the summer solstice – takes place on Wednesday June 21, and southeast England’s largest reservoir, Bewl Water, has just announced they will be celebrating with evening activities running as late as 10pm.
Located on the Kent/Sussex border near Lamberhurst, just off the A21, Bewl Water is popular for healthy outdoor fun and boasts 800 acres of parkland and a large inland expanse of fresh water.
Here, families of all ages can enjoy scenic woodland walks, cycling and a range of activities like laser tag and paddleboarding, which are already getting booked up for the evening of June 21, which is also the official start of summer.
Operations Manager Kevin Parker said, “Activities will run as normal all day with the addition of late-night sessions allowing visitors to enjoy the sunset out on the reservoir”.
With something for everybody, visitors can book laser tag, soft play, fishing, paddleboarding, sailing, kayaking, and the Aqua Park, which returned to Bewl Water this month.
Boasting 3,000 square metres of inflatable fun, the Total Wipeout-style floating obstacle course features a range of water-based attractions including an XXL action tower, springboard, slide, hurdles, and much more.
Tickets cost £23 per person for 50 minutes and sessions for summer solstice will run from 11am-8pm. They can be bought online at bewlwater.co.uk alongside all other activities.
The ice cream parlour and the dog-friendly Waterfront Café will also be open until 10pm, allowing visitors to grab a bite to eat before watching the sunset.
