YOUR KENT WEEKEND
Make your weekend one to remember
If you’re heading to Kent to take on a commando mud obstacle course at Hever Castle, don’t just come for the day – make a weekend of it.
With epic countryside surroundings, historic attractions, and plenty to do nearby, your commando experience can easily become a full weekend getaway. Whether your event is on the Saturday or Sunday, you’ve got the perfect excuse to explore, unwind, and recover in style.
Plan Your Weekend
A mud obstacle course commando event is intense, muddy, and seriously fun – so why rush off straight after?
Instead, structure your weekend like this:
- Event Day (Saturday or Sunday) → Take on the commando challenge
- Free Day → Relax, explore, and enjoy Kent
Dive Into History Around Hever Castle
Hever Castle itself is a must – especially if you didn’t fully explore it before or after your commando event. Once home to Anne Boleyn, the castle offers a completely different pace from the mud and adrenaline of the obstacle course.
Nearby highlights include Penshurst Place (15–20 mins), a 14th-century manor house with award-winning gardens and peaceful woodland walks, and Sevenoaks & Knole Park (20 mins), home to huge open parkland, free-roaming deer, and the grand Knole House.
Refuel in Tunbridge Wells
After completing your commando mud obstacle course, you’ve earned a proper treat.
Head to Royal Tunbridge Wells and explore The Pantiles:
- Boutique shops and cafés
- Restaurants perfect for a post-event meal
- Bars and live music in the evenings
Fresh Air & Gentle Walks (Perfect Recovery)
After a physically demanding mud obstacle course, a light walk can be the perfect recovery.
Visit Ashdown Forest, famous for inspiring Winnie-the-Pooh.
Don’t miss:
- Poohsticks Bridge (celebrate 100 years, this year, of the loved bear!)
- Scenic trails and viewpoints
- Peaceful open countryside
Celebrate your experience
Completing a commando obstacle course deserves celebrating.
Make the most of your weekend with:
- A relaxed pub crawl through local villages
- Wine tasting at Squerryes Estate
- A long, well-earned meal at a local gastropub
Add Extra Experiences to Your Weekend
If you’re staying longer, there’s even more to explore:
- Ride the Spa Valley Railway
- Discover Scotney Castle
- Take a trip into London
- Or head to the coast for a seaside trip
Make It More Than Just a Mud Obstacle Course
A commando mud obstacle course at Hever Castle is unforgettable – but it’s even better as a full weekend escape. One day you take on the commando challenge, the next you explore the Kent countryside, creating the perfect mix of adrenaline and downtime.
Instead of heading home muddy and exhausted, you can recover properly, discover Kent’s best spots, enjoy great food and drink, and make the most of time with your group.
