Hangloose Adventure: England's Longest Zipline
Just outside London at Kent's Bluewater Shopping Centre sits the Skywire: England's longest and fastest zipline spanning over 725 meters. Adventurous kids (over 8) and parents launch off a 70-meter cliff face in a Superman-style flying position, soaring over the chalk cliffs and lakes at speeds of up to 60mph! There's also a giant swing and inflatable water park on site to make a really epic day of it.
- Minimum weight 35kg, strictly enforced at weigh-in, so check before booking.
- Combine the zipline with an afternoon at Bluewater's indoor food hall or cinemas for a complete day out.
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