48 Hours in… Port Lympne, Kent: from rhino to bistros
Where to stay
Port Lympne’s Treehouse Hotel sits on the tree tops with views across 600 acres of greenery and animal reserve. The double rooms come with a golf buggy and use of the luxury clubhouse. Visit aspinallfoundation.org
Where to go
Ride in an open-sided safari truck at the award-winning Port Lympne wildlife park, where you can watch the ‘wild’ wildebeest, feed the giraffe, see gorillas and even get close to some tigers. Visit aspinallfoundation.org
Where to eat
The Bistro sits on the grounds of Lympne Castle and overlooks The Romney Marsh. Serving homemade, hearty modern English cuisine such as leek and three cheese tart and rhubarb crumble. Visit thebistro-kent.co.uk
What to do
Had your fill at the Bistro? Head next door to The Garden of England Cook School to start cooking up a storm yourself. They offer a diverse range of one-day culinary courses for all. Visit gardenofenglandcookschool.co.uk