LOCAL AREA

Only 30 minutes from the hotel, Brands Hatch hosts some of motorsport's most prestigious events on two and four wheels. The circuit is visited by a huge variety of championships, including the sublime supercar racing of the GT World Challenge Europe and the finale destination for the always excellent Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship and Bennetts British Superbike Championship.

Capstone Farm Country Park covers 114 hectares of former farmland set on the North Downs. There is a variety of habitats within the park, including ancient woodlands, old orchards, a freshwater lake, meadows and hedgerows and many farm yard animals.

Buckmore Park is an MSA licenced, 1200m international outdoor kart circuit catering for sports, corporate and hire-kart drivers aged 4 to 84 years. Facilities include the biggest fleet of hire-karts in the country. Nestled within picturesque Kentish woodland, this superb karting venue is located just off junction 3 of the London to Dover M2 in Kent, close to the nearby counties of Sussex, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Middlesex and Essex — only 15 minutes drive from the M25.

Situated 12 minutes from the hotel, visit Digger Land an adventure park based on diggers and small dumpers. An opportunity for adults and children to get to ride and drive real construction diggers and dumpers. There is a huge variety of entertainment and equipment for a great family day out!

Chatham Ski and Snowboard Centre is set in the heart of the Kent countryside, surrounded by Capstone Country Park and just five minutes away from Junction 4 of the M2 motorway. As the south-east’s top winter sports facility, it has established a reputation for high quality professional instruction. The centre is open throughout the year for recreational skiing and snowboarding, with lessons available for every standard.

Set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, a visit to Leeds Castle in the garden of England is full of discovery. Open all year round, its special blend of heritage and history, glorious gardens, attractions, programme of events, and licensed restaurant make it the perfect choice for a day out.

Holiday Inn Rochester - Chatham hotel is situated just 16 miles away from the bustle of Bluewater Shopping Centre, Europe’s leading retail and leisure destination with 330 of the best UK and International Brands you can shop until you drop all day! There are also a range of restaurants to grab a bite or rest your feet, as well as free parking PLUS Bluewater is surrounded by 50 acres of beautiful, landscaped parkland with seven lakes for you to visit!

At the Forefront of British Karting, Buckmore Park offers a wides choice of karting experiences at an award- winning Motorsport venue, pioneering the next generation of kart circuits.