If the sheer-and-utter shock of the cost of a pint in London isn’t heart racing enough; we’ve got just the thing for you. Thrill-seekers and adrenaline-junkies of the capital city, gather round. Less than an hour outside of London, you can find the biggest swing in the whole of Europe. And when we say big; we mean big.
Hangloose in Bluewater Shopping Centre is where you’ll find this super-sized swing and if you’ve ever fancied dangling 50-feet above a cliff’s edge; now’s your chance.
The giant swing holds up to five people at once and hoists them up to the height of a 22-storey building. In London talk: that’s higher than three big, red double-decker buses stacked on top of each other. So yes, pretty darn high. You’ll be suspended amongst the chalk cliffs and above the Bluewater lakes, and will be given an ever-so brief moment to take in the scenery around you, before being rapidly plunged to the ground during the heart-racing descent.
Reaching a speed of over 50mph (blimey) once in full swing; this is not an activity for the faint-hearted, that’s for sure. However, if you do think you and your mates will provide some comedy gold; we’d recommend opting for the media pack, where a camera is mounted right in front of your face; ready to capture every last moment. Eek.
Not only are Hangloose the proud owners of Europe’s biggest swing; they also boast the longest and fastest zip line in the UK. Pretty ama-swing, right? Okay, that one was bad…
A ride on the giant swing costs £40 per person. Height and weight restrictions apply. Find out more and plan your visit here.
📍 Hangloose Adventure, Greenhithe, DA9 9SW.
