If the Winter Olympics have got you itching to hit the slopes or dust off your ice skates, we've got some great spots in Kent where you can throw yourself into your favourite winter sports.

Bowles Rocks, Tunbridge Wells

A well-known destination for active bodies, Bowles Rocks is the go-to place for anyone who wants to take on outdoor challenges.

Visitors can brush up on their skiing and snowboarding with a choice of two slopes, depending on how confident and capable you’re feeling, and a friendly team of experts on-hand to help.

If you have any energy left afterwards, you can always tackle the rock climbing, kayaking or canoeing on offer at Bowles Rocks.

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Capstone Park, Chatham

Hiding behind the thick forest of trees at Medway’s Capstone Park is the Chatham Snowsports Centre and its supersize slopes.

The towering 200m main slope, used for skiing and snowboarding, is accompanied by an exhilarating toboggan run, which snakes downwards through the country park.

With lessons for all levels, from beginners to seasoned skiers, as well as open practice slots for those who want to sharpen their skills and fun leisure activities for all ages, this peaceful park has some surprising thrills in store.

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Folkestone Ski Centre

After a recent refurbishment, the Folkestone Ski Centre is ready to welcome guests to a whole new experience on their 60m dry slope.

The fresh surface uses a sprinkler system to give visitors an even faster, smoother journey to the bottom, emulating that of the real-life slopes. Possibly the most fun activity on offer in Folkestone, however, is hurtling down the ski slope in a snow ring - perfect for families, groups of friends and parties.

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Lockmeadow Entertainment Centre, Maidstone

This Valentine’s Day, you can treat someone to an icebreaker date at the Lockmeadow Entertainment Centre.

Maidstone Borough Council have donated a temporary ice-skating rink to the venue, in partnership with Heart of Kent Hospice, to help encourage residents back to the high street.

Ticket donations for this one-of-a-kind event, open from 11am to 7pm on Monday, February 14, will go towards raising funds for the hospice. Whether you’re looking for romance, spending time with family or meeting up with friends, you can enjoy a special day on the ice this February.

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Planet Ice, Gillingham

In the middle of a bustling Medway business park is where you’ll find Kent’s only year-round ice skating rink. If you want to feel like you’re in a winter wonderland, no matter the season, you can lace up your skates and glide across the rink at Planet Ice. Whether you want lessons on how to break into show skating or are looking to enjoy a great day out somewhere different, Gillingham is the place to be.

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Skieasy, Chiswick

If you’re heading into the city and feel like you might get swept up in the spirit of the Winter Olympics during your visit, you can always stop off at Skieasy in Chiswick. The swish sports centre at Dukes Meadows features a unique ski simulator with a constantly revolving slope, which means you can swoop and glide uninterrupted for up to 30 minutes - if you have the stamina, that is.

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