Sport and Adventure Activities with The Real Britain Company

‘Finding the archer from within’ is the motto at this Cotswold archery school – and where better to do that than at the lovely location within the grounds of Batsford Arboretum near Moreton in Marsh? With everything you need for a fun session learning the skills of archery and with plenty of hands-on practice this Gloucestershire venue is spot on! The archery training is run by Neil and Jenny who pride themselves on a professional informative and approachable way to …

Take aim and score a direct hit when you plump for a session of clay pigeon shooting near Edinburgh just south of West Calder and Livingston. Set against the stunning backdrop of lowland Scotland this is a real trigger-happy treat for anyone who enjoys some exhilarating outdoor sport. Choose from a 50 75 or 100 clay one to one lesson or a 25 clay small group session (max eight participants) and the expert rifle instructors at this family-run school show …

Go cruisin’ in your ‘stang with these great Mustang rental deals! A full fleet of classic American Ford Mustangs is ready and waiting to roar off with you for a 24-hour hire package that’ll see you driving an all-American Mustang in the UK on the open roads. This classic Mustang hire is exactly that. The cars for rental are genuine Ford Mustangs that have been imported. Some have undergone a complete restoration and renovation in the UK that has not …

Clay pigeon shooting in Cheshire – with its convenient location equidistant from Liverpool Chester and Manchester this shooting site at Frodsham in the heart of Cheshire is really easy to get to and once you arrive on the 200 acre country estate you’ll feel far far away from the hustle and bustle of life in the big towns and ready to go clay pigeon shooting. We love the set up here. For a start there’s the lovely Scandic-style shooting lodge which is …

You’ll have an absolute hoot on this Owl Experience in East Sussex! Imagine being surrounded by a whole collection of gorgeous fluffy owls and being shown just how to handle and fly these much loved birds? That’s what this experience is all about and it’s all done on a private booking basis too. Indeed although the resident owls here in East Sussex participate in regular indoor and outdoor shows at this adventure centre these two hour morning sessions are exclusive …

Get ready for flying upside down on this Bellanca Decathlon aerobatic experience! Take an American Champion Aircraft Industries designed light aircraft capable of aerobatics add one highly experienced instructor mix in one enthusiastic aviation fan (that’s you!) and you get a thrilling experience including inverted flight stall turns and looping the loop all from this friendly airfield in Staffordshire. The Bellanca Decathlon has a reputation as a fantastic aerobatic training plane and in our experience they are fairly rare in …

Fancy flying some daredevil aerobatics in Upminster? Now you can with these aerobatics lessons out of Damyns Hall near London with the famous Tiger Club. You’ll be taking to the sky (and turning it upside down) in a powerful CAP10 stunt plane with a seasoned aerobatics pilot at the helm. This Damyns Hall club has a bit of history when it comes to aerobatic flying. In fact back in the day it was pretty much responsible for bringing sport and …

Shotguns air rifles and bows and arrows – this is the fun shooting day your youngsters just can’t miss! Our Junior Targets Taster will have your little ones trying out clay pigeon shooting air rifle shooting and archery all in one super exciting session at this centre in Bedfordshire. This experience has been specially devised and is only available for under 18s. Your juniors will spend around two hours on site and after a meet and greet from the staff …

Take a Skydiving Course here in Suffolk and be one of over 10 000 budding skydivers who jump from this centre on the Norfolk/Suffolk border every single year! This school is based at Beccles airfield and makes the most of the fact that there are altitude limits no air traffic control restrictions and no other aviation traffic from the drop zone area making it the perfect place to sign up for a course in skydiving. The team here is amazing. …

Safe fun and great value – that’s our air rifle shooting near Manchester for you! Your target shooting experience will take place at a dedicated outdoor activity centre located just outside Rushton Spencer easily accessible from Macclesfield Manchester and Staffordshire too. It’s all about adrenaline-fuelled fun in the great outdoors here. There’s so much going on at this centre so as well as offering air rifle target shooting sessions you can ramp up the fun factor with combo experience which …

If you’re looking for Jaguar E-Type hire you’ve come to the right place! This operator has a whole fleet of lovely cars for hire – and their vintage E-Type is by far one of the most popular. There’s just something about the E-Type that epitomises the heritage of British motoring in the most stylish way possible. Let your Jaguar car hire commence! The E-Type you’ll be hiring is a series three coupé. This was the last version of the model …

Get target shooting in Cambridgeshire within your sights at this family-run shooting range! Conveniently situated on the main A1/A14 Cambridge trunk road this is your classic farmland shoot within over 165 acres of rolling countryside. Let’s see if you’ve got what it takes to shoot on target at this Cambridgeshire range. We are offering two types of target shooting in Cambridge. Both can take place on all-weather ranges so rain most definitely won’t stop play. You have the choice of …

You can go revolutionary or traditional for your archery in the Peak District with this centre offering you the choice of either a classic archery lesson or a session of new school Laporte SkyBow archery. The traditional bow and arrow you know and love are both still present but for the sky bow version the foamy targets are fired into the air presenting moving objects to aim at. It’s tense thrilling and highly addictive – and we love it! On …

There are two ways to hit the targets when you go clay pigeon shooting in Dover! At this family-run clay shoot in East Kent you can opt for either a small group session or one to one tuition from an expert with a number of packages offering different numbers of clays to aim at. Whichever you choose you’re sure to have fun shooting the clays in the East Kentish countryside. And when we say countryside it’s more like hidden away …

Go kayaking in the Peak District and paddle your way along the Derwent! If you’re looking for some fun on the flowing waters these white water kayaking sessions in the Peak District certainly hit the spot with stunning scenery as a bonus. The Derwent waters you’ll be kayaking on have their source way up in the hills of the Peak District. The clear waters run along past Bakewell Matlock Belper and Derby itself before joining the River Trent. As far …

Fancy driving a classic Aston Martin? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve got a rather lovely (and particularly rare) 1970s Vantage revved up and ready for you at Heyford Park in Oxfordshire. Time to tell you more about this special sports car. In general Aston uses the ‘Vantage’ moniker for upgraded models of their cars. However for just one production year that spread across 1972 and 1973 the Vantage was a model in its own right. Just 71 of …

These Brighton boat trips take cruising along the water to a whole different level! This Brighton RIB experience is all about powering over the waters on a speedboat ride that’ll get you bouncing on the crest of the wave. Feel the acceleration feel the sea wind in your hair…and get wet! A word of advice for anyone thinking of going on a power boating excursion from Brighton: make sure you take a change of clothes. That’s because these RIBs (Rigid …

Windsurfing near Chepstow – ideal for beginners! These vouchers are for two people to have a half-day windsurfing lesson together at this renowned water sports venue near Chepstow. Aimed at beginners with little or no windsurfing experience this Chepstow centre aims to build confidence and get you out on the water successfully standing up and windsurfing in a straight line across the water. It might involve a few falls on the way but it’s all good fun – and the …

Say hello to the beautiful Jaguar E-type Series 1! This is a stunning car and we are delighted to be able to offer you the chance to drive it at the track in Bovingdon. It’s going to be everything you’d expect – and a little bit more. That’s because this particular E-type is one of the later Series 1 models and that means it’s fitted with the same 4.2l engine that featured in the XK giving you increased power but …

On our exclusive falconry Shropshire experience it’s just you the falconer and his collection of beautiful birds of prey! One of the most comprehensive and informative falconry days we offer over around six hours on site you will have plenty of time to handle and fly the birds as well as some other countryside-based treats too! You will be welcomed by Chris the expert handler who has been training caring for and raising birds for many years. He is heavily …

Thrilling white water rafting in Glasgow and a whole lot more besides! There are three ways to make a splash at this unique urban watersports centre in Scotland with white water rafting river boarding and funyaking all available for you to try. Pinkston watersports centre just beyond the M8 in Glasgow is Scotland’s only artificial white water centre. It’s really close to the city and is great place to get a group of you together and try something new – …

Our nationwide archery days have been put together to give you maximum flexibility with the maximum number of archery venues to choose from! We’ve selected archery clubs and centres around the UK to offer archery for beginner adults and teens at a great price. Archery presents itself as a full Olympic sport but it’s also one of the most inclusive leisure sporting activities out there. It’s a great leveller. Young and old can compete on a level playing field with …

Enlighten yourself with a day trip to Paris – the city of lights love and culture! With Eurostar whisking us from central London to Paris just over two hours a day trip to the French capital is perfectly doable – but how can you make sure you get to see all the main sights if you don’t know Paris that well? That’s where these brilliant organised day trips to Paris come in. You will travel as a group with an …

Have a go at archery in Aylesbury! This renowned Buckinghamshire archery centre is an amazing place to learn how to shoot arrows and start archery. We’re offering small group taster sessions and one-to-one multi-lesson courses that will teach you the basics of the sport. Pick which one suits you and get ready with your bow. Just to the east of Aylesbury in the village of Buckland you’ll find this archery centre tucked away on a quiet country lane. Set in …

Spot on target sports in Somerset! It’s all-action adventure at this centre near Highbridge in Somerset. The crew here has put together a series of target shooting challenges that include archery axes and air guns. You can buy vouchers to do one two or all three of the activities proposed. Based on a farm estate in the heart of the Somerset countryside the whole place has a lovely rustic feel with barns a fishing pond and direct access to the …

Hop to it with these pint-sized brewing courses and learn how to make beer the artisan handcrafted way! If you’re a fan of real ales then these sessions will show you how to brew up a beer in the comfort of your own home using fresh ingredients and the best methods for success.  The brewing course is run by the “Beer Meister” Paul Taylor a beer connoisseur with many years’ experience working for Murphy and Son suppliers of ingredients to …

There’s a bit of twist when you have a go at archery in Hertfordshire. You will be taking part in a ‘bare bow’ archery session that basically means the recurve bows you’ll be using don’t have sights on them so it’s all about using your co-ordination and balance to line up your shots. This family-owned and run centre at the rather lovely Three Lakes Leisure park near Ware in Hertfordshire has made sure the emphasis is most definitely on fun …

Get onboard and let’s go jumping when you sign up for a skydive in Yorkshire! This Bridlington drop zone is a real beauty with amazing views of the sea. Can you imagine how cool it’ll be to jump out of plane at 10 000ft right over the stunning coastline? You can? Well let us tell you more about it. This Yorkshire skydiving drop zone is offering you tandem jumps. These are by far the most popular activity they do as …

Go Powerboating In Sunderland! This thrilling taster experience takes place on the waters off Roker Beach just north of Sunderland city centre. Easy to get to easy to park and with really good club house facilities on the waterfront this is a great venue to go to that’ll see you getting a feel of what it’s like to be a power boat pilot. This powerboating school is based at the Marine Activities Centre on the Sunderland beachfront and is a …

Surfing stand-up style is one of the most satisfying but demanding of all board sports. This surf school based at Newquay in Cornwall aims to provide the best professional coaching available in the UK for all levels from beginners to advanced surfers. The instructors not only give you a structured lesson – which makes the most of your abilities – but they will show you some of the real essence of surfing. The coaches are also lifeguards and will be …

Kayaking North Wales – take to the water with an exhilarating half or full-day experience based in the lovely Llangollen area of North Wales. As well as expert coaching geared towards your level you get the added bonus of beautiful surroundings too. Your kayaking session is set on the picturesque waters in and around the River Dee against the scenic countryside backdrop of North Wales. The lesson begins with registration and provision of all the equipment you will need including …

Bringing a little bit of Alpine style to Bracknell – that’s what you will be looking forward too when you go for afternoon tea in Berkshire! This imposing chalet-style hotel is certainly impressive from the outside and when you step inside there’s a warm welcome and some tasty treats waiting for you. This classic afternoon tea is for two people and this Berkshire hotel prides itself on impeccable service in ‘home from home’ surroundings that offer an informal and convivial …

Book in for falconry in Wales and fly your own razor-clawed raptor for the duration of the experience. These birds of prey days in North Wales are offered on a private and exclusive basis with just you the Hawks and their handler. The man who trains and cares for these wonderful birds is Richard. His degree in zoo management has taken him all over the world as an exotic animal trainer and falconer. He’s now settled in this stunning part …

This is your invite to the bistro on the big red bus! Take one beautifully restored vintage bus add in some gin cocktails and a traditional teatime spread and you’ve got yourself a vintage bus gin tea experience. What’s more this is afternoon tea for two on a roll as your bus tours Edinburgh or Glasgow whilst you eat and drink. Why sit in a hotel or cafe with the same view out of the window when you can watch …

Learn how to be an all action film-style hero on the Gun Rush Experience! This is firearms training with a difference. Hosted by the UK’s leading screen action training academy you’ll find out if you’ve got what it takes to be a Lara ‘Tomb Raider’ Croft or a John ‘Die Hard’ McClane hero. The Gun Rush experience is as intense as it sounds. Throughout the day you’ll be handling blank gas and even live firing weapons. As well as learning …

Learn to work livestock with a whistle on this wonderful Border Collie experience day! Collies make the perfect sheepdog and on this full day session in the Leicestershire countryside you’ll find out just how man and beast work together. These experiences are led by the internationally renowned Border Collie trainer handler and author Nij Vyas. Having competed in his first sheepdog trials in 1992 Nij is an experienced hand when it comes to working with his prized Border Collies. In …

Whether you learn to wakeboard in Milton Keynes or prefer to try waterskiing at this Milton Keynes watersports centre it’s going to be fun! We are offering 90-minute cable tow workshops for beginners that’ll get you up and out on the water. The cable tow is at Willen Lake and is the highlight of the activities offered in this 180-acre of landscaped parkland in Milton Keynes. The system uses a network of cables to pull riders around a continuous loop. …

Soak up those sunset views of the vines on a Three Choirs vineyard break for two! Spend a night at one of England’s leading vineyards in the Cotswolds. Superb views in a peaceful setting combine with a wine tasting and tour for a fabulous break away for two on a room with breakfast basis. Three Choirs is one of the largest and oldest vineyards in the country. Already really popular with visitors the winery team was always being asked about …

Enjoy the luxury of an afternoon tea in Shropshire at the divine Fishmore Hall in Ludlow! A recently converted country house this stunning restaurant hotel and bar offers sublime cuisine and their afternoon tea (with champagne if you’re feeling celebratory) is the perfect way to sample the mouth-watering fare on offer at this little oasis foodie paradise. Set in the heart of rural Shropshire on the outskirts of the spiritual home of all things culinary – Ludlow – afternoon tea …

While away a few hours in Worcestershire with our lovely afternoon tea near Redditch! These vouchers give the two of you the chance to enjoy a sumptuous afternoon treat at a hidden gem of a hotel. In the heart of the countryside not far from Redditch you’ll find the Old Rectory Hotel with its lovely Orangery restaurant. This charming former rectory is every inch the attractive country manor house. Packed full of period features and stylish decor this is a …

Go river kayaking in Somerset for stunning scenery and peaceful paddling! We are offering half and full-day kayak trips on the River Brue to paddle the gentle waters and take in all the sights and sounds. The base for these kayak expeditions is Wall Eden Farm near Highbridge. Easily accessible from the M5 just south of the Mendip Hills you’ll find this outdoor adventure centre in the heart of the Somerset Levels. These are the ancient wetlands that feed into …

Do you know the best way to kill a zombie? Miracle cure perhaps? Don’t count on it. You just have to take them out one by one using your finest shooting skills. And that’s just what you’ll be doing to save the universe on this experience. Use your finest anti zombie equipment and get shooting. The best zombie defence is to have a arsenal of weaponry. At this outdoor activity centre near Calverton in North Nottingham you’ve got air rifles …

The secrets of how to make a cricket bat are revealed on this Bespoke Cricket Bat Experience – fabricated in front of you just for you! This amazing experience is truly a one off as you will visit the master craftsmen at the Millichamp & Hall workshop in the heart of the Somerset Country Cricket Ground in Taunton to see your own personalised cricket bat design being made and be involved in each step of the process. The company started …

Release your inner ‘Maverick’ flying hero with one of our Top Gun experiences in West Sussex! Fly sky-high with the best of them and show the world you’ve got what it takes to become a Top Gun graduate during a real-life plane-on-plane combat flight. On these thrilling Top Gun experiences your ex-military pilot will show you the ropes and get you up in the air but then it’s down to you to defeat your opponent for the day in a …

Kayaking on Wales’s Wye river is a great way to explore the waterways! Climb aboard your kayak to discover exciting and challenging water on these half and full-day kayaking experiences near the stunning Brecon Beacons area of South Wales.These sessions are ideal for those with no or little previous experience of kayaking. Your kayaking session starts with meeting your coach who will be a fully qualified member of the British Canoe Union. Once kitted up with buoyancy aid helmet paddle …

Fun in and on the water with these watersports experiences in Sunderland! The way these sessions work is really cool. You buy your voucher for two book your date and then you get to choose which watersports activity you fancy doing from a whole load that are laid on for you on the day at this impressive centre. So what sort of watersports are on offer in Sunderland? Well you can go on the water with canoeing kayaking paddle boarding …

Can you believe that you get to walk up and over this most famous of buildings on the thrilling ‘Up at The O2’ experience? You will be scaling the sides of this iconic structure to enjoy stunning views over east London as you climb onto the rooftop viewing platform to appreciate the skyline of the capital like never before. Designed and developed by the original architects of The O2 this climbing challenge will pit your determination and strength up against …

Go for gold when you try archery in Sheffield! This friendly venue just west of Sheffield city centre is on the edge of the lovely Peak District National Park and offers both indoor and outdoor archery ranges so you can tackle the bows and arrows whatever the weather and for extra shooting skills you can go for the archery and air rifle combo! The team running this archery and shooting centre aims to offer a safe fun and challenging experience …

Go for a slide on a Segway near Edinburgh! This outdoor centre in the heart of Mid-Fife has been organising activities and events since 1992 and now the team has taken on a new experience – the thrill of riding a personal transporter! Just on the opposite side of the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh this Segway venue is set within 50 acres of Scottish countryside alongside the River Ore. A former working farm the land has been re-developed over …

Ride the water like a pro when you learn wakeboarding in Brighton! This wake park just outside Brighton along the Hove waterfront offers one of the most innovative wakeboard cable tow systems out there which means it’s easy for beginners to get up and going on the board. These two learner packages will see you immersing yourself in the coolest water sport there is with top notch tuition included to help you progress quickly. Of course Brighton is right on …

With our top-notch experience handling air rifles in Leeds – it’s time to load and fire. These sessions will teach you all you need to know to be able to handle a gun and give you shed loads of time to practice too. The team leading these events is what really makes this activity stand out. Enthusiastic beyond belief each member really does want to make sure you have a good time. And yes you need to be very safety conscious …

Who’s up for a spot of clay shooting in Norfolk? We’ve got clay shoot experiences at North Walsham with one-to-one tuition included making them perfect for beginners and hot-shots alike. All the gear is provided just turn up and shoot. Perfect for individuals couples and small groups alike we are offering 25 30 40 and 50 clay shoots. Buying your voucher ‘off the shelf’ for one to six people means a day out shooting in the Norfolk countryside is quickly …

It’s going to be lunch in the wild on these foraging experiences in Shropshire and Guildford! Spend the day preparing your meal outdoors – and eating it. Make no mistake this isn’t a BBQ with goodies from your local supermarket this is all about catching finding prepping and cooking the food yourselves for a tasty meal with a difference. Leave the hob ditch the microwave and turn off the oven. This is al fresco dining foraging style. If you know …

When you jet ski in Scotland it’s pretty special. This Loch in Dumfries and Galloway is a classic example of how much fun jet skiing can be. Clear and fresh-flowing waters stunning mountainous backdrops and a friendly welcome mean it’s a great place for all forms of watersports. Measuring in at over 100 acres there’s plenty of room for all sorts of powered watercraft on Loch Auchenreoch too. It’s a busy slipway here with jet skiers and flyboarders all making …

Get ready for a Meerkat encounter in Kent! Go behind the scenes of this family-friendly nature trail and farm centre to see what the resident Meerkats of Knockholt get up to. Experiences are hosted by the centre’s expert animal keepers who’ll tell you all about these fascinating animals. These miniature members of the Mongoose family have certainly a massive appeal. That might also be down to a certain series of TV adverts but when you watch them in real life …

If you fancy a bit of a paddle do Derwent river rafting! This is a great little corner of the world and setting off to explore along the River Derwent has to be one of the best things to do in Matlock. The scenery is stunning the staff are all brilliant and it’s a great fun. Your meeting point for this River Derwent white water rafting session is right next to the Square and Compass a classic stone-built inn just …

Play like a pro with our Snooker Coaching in Sheffield! You’ll be going snooker loopy with professional coaching at this state of the art snooker centre that boasts superb lighting and top quality cloths – it is also right in the heart of Sheffield which makes it very easy to get to. Getting a pro to coach you in snooker will really bring your play up a notch with a fully qualified instructor guiding you one-to-one through this classic game. …

Escape the noise of the capital cross the strait of the Solent and discover a very special little island on this Isle of Wight coach tour! We’ve got coach touring on the Isle of Wight covered with this return day trip. Known to the ancient Romans as Vectis the Isle of Wight is rich in history and culture from boating and music festivals to beautiful bays. The island is also home to endless species of flora and fauna. All this …

This is a Dodge Charger drive with a difference – it’s in a General Lee style! Confederate flag? Yes. Bright orange coachwork? Affirmative. Large 01 on the doors? Present. OK guys and girls you’re ready to drive this classic Dodge Charger around a race track. Yeehaa! Just like Bo and Luke the famous Duke brothers who hailed from Hazzard County you will be putting your foot to the metal in this Dodge Charger. And although they’ll be no Boss Hogg …

This isn’t just any falconry experience in Wales it’s a just for you falconry day! What we love about this falconry experience in Powys is the fact that it is exclusive to you very chilled out and in a superb setting. These one to one falconry sessions are the very best mid-Wales has to offer and you can either go solo or as a pair to enjoy the afternoon together. If you’re already familiar with Machynlleth in Powys you’ll know …

Discover why Burton upon Trent is regarded as the home of brewing with this tour of the National Brewery Museum that also incorporates the Bass Museum. The methods have certainly changed at the modern breweries still located in this Staffordshire town but this top tour takes you back in time to the heyday of hops so you can learn about the craft and skill of brewers in days gone by as well as the history of brewing. The whole experience …

Get ready to take out the enemy when you play Battle Archery! This outdoor shooting game is a bit like a ye olde ancient version of paintball. Instead of paint splattering guns you’ll be armed with an archery bow shooting foam arrows and you’ll head off into the battle field of Bristol on missions and scenarios. Situated mid-way between Bath and Bristol you will be battling it out for archery supremacy in Keynsham at an outdoor wildlife and adventure park. …

Go for a lovely day out paddle boarding or kayaking on the River Wye! When it comes to idyllic places to paddle the River Wye in Herefordshire is simply one of the best. It’s so calm beautiful and natural it feels far removed from the hustle and bustle of modern life. We are offering day trips to paddle on the River Wye in a kayak or on a stand up paddle board. Sessions aren’t mixed so you’ll either be a …

Try your hand at kayaking in Warwickshire on the lovely River Leam at Leamington Spa! We are offering you the choice of a two-hour taster session or a full day paddle. Both are suitable for beginners and those with some kayaking experiences and all the gear you need is included. The Leamington Spa kayaking centre is British Canoe Association Quality Marked with fully qualified and passionate British Canoeing (BC) instructors onboard and ready to take you paddling on the Leam. …

Indulge in a little bit of ‘belle époque’ luxury when you enjoy a Waldorf afternoon tea! It really is all about location location location for what has to be the very best afternoon tea in the West End. The two of you will be taking high tea at the Waldorf in Aldwych just a short stroll from Covent Garden. Your afternoon tea at the Hilton Waldorf is served in the Grand Salon of the Homage restaurant. And what a sumptuous …

Join this junior zoo keeper experience and learn to look after the animals! Just for kids this zoo keeper experience lets little ones spend a morning working with the zoo keeping team at Millets Farm in Oxfordshire helping with all the daily tasks. If you know a youngster who loves animals they’ll love this! Millets Farm isn’t your usual zoo. That’s because the residents you’ll be meeting are all classed as exotic animals with reptiles and furry creatures all featuring. …

If you go down to the woods today you’re sure of a big surprise when you try a bit of bushcraft in Dorset! Now this is truly time out in the countryside with a difference as you get to live life on the wild side for a day or weekend of bushcraft skills. This range of bushcraft courses in Dorset includes a one day ‘taster’ event where you can dip your toe into the world of wilderness survival a small …

Hop in plane jump out of it and skydive over Salisbury Plains! This Salisbury-based tandem skydiving specialist offers jumps from both 10 000ft and an incredible 15 000ft – which is the highest possible the in the UK. A 15 000ft jump (that’s nearly three miles high!) will give you up to one very intense minute of absolute free-fall in the skies above this most picturesque part of Wiltshire. Unique to this Salisbury skydive school is the training facility. No leaning …

Go Segwaying in Thirsk and it’s all about the obstacles and the cross country! North Yorkshire is the setting for this experience more specifically a 50-acre outdoor driving and activity centre just outside Thirsk in some rather picture-perfect countryside. With lots going on at this venue each activity has its own sector and you will be orientated towards zone three which has been purpose-built for the Segways. Now these aren’t just your standard machine. The X2 model has been developed …

Dunkeswell skydive experiences – jump from 7 000 or 10 000ft! We think doing a tandem skydive at this Devon drop zone is the best way to experience this thrilling extreme sport without actually having to learn how as you are strapped to an instructor for the entire duration of your jump. This skydive site near Exeter in Devon has been associated with parachuting since 1964 and is ideally located to cater for budding sky divers from all over the …

Have you always fancied having a go at shooting but never found the right place to have air rifle lessons? Well we can highly recommend this leading rifle range in Bedfordshire. This place has been named by marksmen and women as being one of the top three ranges in the whole country and it’s a really impressive site. Sitting in lush green farmlands north of Bedford city centre this rifle range and shooting ground has been awarded Premier Plus status …

Prepare yourself for some serious ‘seat of your pants’ biplane aerobatics! This Stampe is resident at Shoreham Airport and is ready to taxi off on an aerobatic experience with you onboard. We are offering 30 40 and 60 minute chock-to-chock flights in this wonderful open-cockpit plane. In comparison to modern aerobatic aircraft the Stampe might look like a flimsy vintage biplane but don’t judge plane by it’s fabric wing coverings. This feisty little flyer is a very close Gallic cousin …

Have a pint or two with the friendly team at the Wild Card brewery and tour the facilities too! This is a superb microbrewery in the heart of Walthamstow that has very much become part of the local community so it’s time to pay them a visit and see what it’s all about. Jaega William and Andrew make a great team here at Wild Card. By their own admission they kind of fell into the brewing game by accident after …

Ride the waves take in the views and lounge on the deck on this motor cruiser excursion out of Southampton! This luxury boat is ready to set sail from Ocean Village Marina in the heart of Southampton’s marine life. This is your chance to be onboard. This Targa 43 motor cruiser has that classic and very classy cruiser look and feel to it. There’s more than a touch of Riviera glamour to this motor boat with those elegant lines and …

It’s not just about archery in Eversley as this outdoor centre in Hampshire boasts rifle shooting and axe throwing too! It’s time you headed out to this quiet woodland location and tried your hand at some of the most fun and challenging target sports out there. Poor weather doesn’t stop play here at this Hampshire hideout thanks to the dense wooded setting at Eversley – the only thing that might rumble your outing is high winds. So get ready to …

This is the British Classic Car Choice and the experience does exactly that – gives you a choice of great British classic cars for you to drive! Offered at a range of tracks and circuits around the country it’s great value and flexible too. We are offering vouchers to drive one two three four or five cars in the British Classic fleet. The cars represent the British car industry across the ages. Some are big and throaty sports cars others …

Have fun in the great outdoors and learn new skills when you try bushcraft in Shropshire or Guildford! These one and two-day courses are hosted and run by highly experienced military veterans. They’ll teach you all about the essential bushcraft and survival skills in the woodlands around Buildwas in the heart of Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge or Worplesdon near Guildford. This team is super passionate about the outdoors. Many of the members are ex-frontline military and special forces having served all …

Take aim draw and release your inner archer with a session learning archery in Edinburgh. You’ll be shooting at a range of targets at this fantastic Scottish venue surrounded by stunning scenery and you will get a feel for what this medieval arrow-based sport is all about yet only seven miles from Edinburgh city centre. Your archery lesson takes place at the idyllic 13th century Dalhousie Castle in Edinburgh where the extensive grounds offer some of the best sport in …

Take on the rapids with our White Water Rafting Fort William experience! The starting point for your rafting is just south of the historic Fort Augustus and the whooshing white waters will have you paddling like mad on the River Garry and working as a team to make a successful descent. So you and your fellow white water rafters will be out on the River Garry. What’s unique about this river is that it is dam-released meaning the waters are …

Visit one of the world’s most talked about buildings and sample a classic British institution on this afternoon tea and The View from The Shard package that we have specially put together for you! The Shard designed by leading Italian architect Renzo Piano dominates the skyline in London and this experience gives you the chance to head up to the viewing floors of The Shard and enjoy a classic afternoon tea once you come back down to earth on street …

Go sea kayaking Dorset style! What could be better than kayaking on the clear blue waters off the Jurassic coast of Dorset? These kayak experiences at Sandbanks and Swanage offer great paddling combining superb views and the thrill of kayaking. This Dorset kayak school operates out of two locations. You could be launching from the fine sandy beach at Swanage or from the exclusive area of Sandbanks. Both venues are lovely family-friendly beaches that are really popular when the sun …

Get into the groove and bounce bounce bounce at a trampoline arena! These huge indoor parks are really capturing the imagination of the nation allowing you to go jumping bouncing and boinging your way around on and over a multitude of modules. It’s time to get the spring back into your life! There are trampoline parks and then there are trampoline arenas. To be classed as an arena the jump park has to cover at least 30 000 square feet …

Heading off for a spot of evening yacht sailing from Brighton Marina has to be one of the best ways to see the sights of Brighton beach. As you sail along daytime starts to fade and the sun sets on the Sussex coastline – all rather lovely. These evening sailing experience are perfect for those who are not sure if they have the sea legs to handle a whole day of yachting or who can’t free themselves up so easily …

See behind the scenes of the Sadler’s Brewery with our Brewery Tours in Stourbridge! Award winning brewer Chris Sadler and his team will be only too pleased to show you around just how those delicious craft ales are made at the modern Sadlers brewhouse in Lye. The brewery tour aims to be informal and fun so it’s more of a wander though the ale making process than a regimented musuem tour where you’re bombarded with history facts and figures (although with …

Treat yourself to a nice little Afternoon Tea in Telford and you will find yourself sitting in the restaurant of a rather delightful country hotel in the heart of rural Shropshire. It’s the perfect gift to celebrate with a best friend treat someone in your family or celebrate a special occasion. The gentle hum of conversation the chinking of fine bone china tea cups on saucers and the distant sound of the coffee machine gurgling and whooshing. This is the …

A stunning location awaits for your clay pigeon shoot in Stirling! Learn how to handle a shotgun and smash those clays at this small and friendly centre in the countryside just 10 minutes from the centre of Stirling. This Scottish shooting ground is the perfect location for beginners. A warm welcome small groups sizes that are limited to six per instructor high-quality equipment and brilliant tuition all make for a fun clay shooting experience in Stirling. So if you’ve never …

Go wild in the great outdoors with the wonderful birds of prey of Kent! You’ll meet this family of feathered friends at the really rather lovely Eastwell Manor right in the heart of the Kentish Downs near Ashford. We’ve got a really good range of birds of prey experiences on offer for you at Eastwell and all give you the chance to get close to these magnificent birds. This centre is owned and run by Leigh and Jo Holmes who …

Get up close to the gorgeous owls with this Owl Encounter in Derbyshire! This centre surrounded by East Midlands countryside is actually part of the expansive Risley Garden Centre estate where there’s always lots going on for all the family to enjoy together. The aviaries here at Risley are not ordinarily open to the public so you will be taking part in an exclusive owl experience that gives you a real ‘behind the scenes’ look at what goes on. You’ll …

Our parkour training classes will see you leaping climbing and jumping all over the place busting some fluid and impressive urban moves! Under the skilled teaching of leading parkouring athlete Kyle Perkins you’ll get to grips with all the classic moves during these exclusive just for you one-to-one free running classes. The discipline was pioneered by Frenchman David Belle and combined with freerunning creator Sebastien Foucan the sport has really taken hold in the UK too with ‘traceurs’ (as parkourers …

Introducing the Extra 330 – aerobatics in the extreme! This amazing little plane resides at White Waltham Airfield in Berkshire and is on standby to take you on the most incredible flight filled with aerial stunts. Have you got the bottle to fly high in the Extra 330? White Waltham is home to the long-standing West London Aero Club and British Aerobatics. This airfield has flying in its blood going way back to when the de Havilland family set up …

Clay pigeon shooting in Yorkshire is an experience like none other. Line up your shot against the backdrop of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales and watch your clays arc through the skies as you hone your hunting technique. Set in the 1400-acre Coniston Estate near the picturesque Yorkshire market town of Skipton this clay pigeon shooting venue is one of only a handful to be awarded ‘Premier’ status from the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association (CPSA). This is a sure-fire guarantee of …

Have a walk along the prom to take in those sea views and fresh air then head to afternoon tea in Weston-Super-Mare! Now this sounds like our sort of day out beside the seaside. A stroll around to work up a bit of extra scone-eating appetite and then a nice sit down over High Tea – and all so near to the metropolis that is Bristol! Finest Blend is one of the best addresses for afternoon tea in Weston-Super-Mare. This …

Get rifling near Hull when you take on the air rifles in Yorkshire! This superb family-run venue hosts all sorts of outdoorsy things to do but one of the most popular has to be the chance to take aim at the targets with air rifles. Now it’s your turn! Just in land from Hornsea this Yorkshire air rifle centre occupies acres of land surrounded by lakes and ponds. It’s far enough away from civilisation that the sound of shotguns ringing …

Anyone for Crowne Plaza afternoon tea? A classic high tea awaits at Marlow’s four star Crowne Plaza hotel with all your favourite sweet and savoury goodies. But it’s not just about sitting down and tucking in these afternoon tea packages at the Crowne Plaza come with access to the spa facilities for the day too! As well as the warm sultana scones and the even warmer sauna we’ve thrown in beauty treatments courtesy of the Crowne Plaza’s in-house beauty therapists …

Go for a traditional shoot or take aim at something different when you try archery in Bedford! We are offering two types of archery here at this Bedford-based centre so you either shoot arrows at your traditional round targets with multi-coloured rings or fire them at some rather more unexpected objects… Using your recurve bow and arrows you will adopt the stance and get ready to release. If you’ve gone for the target archery session offered at this venue it’s …

Look up line up your shot and blast a clay pigeon right out of that sky when you go clay shooting in Cambridgeshire! There’s something particularly satisfying about watching the bits of the pesky clays falling from above knowing you’ve smacked the target head on – and these experiences will show you just how it’s done. This Cambridgeshire clay shooting ground even has a motto: ‘Nobody leaves unless they have hit at least one clay’. Now that’s what we call …

Discover how workout exercise and nutrition combine on this residential bootcamp weekend to set you on the path to a new healthier lifestyle! This boot camp just for girls has been designed to be fun with the aim of giving you everything you need to be able to continue in a manageable fitness regime for weight loss and general well-being. We’ve all done it haven’t we? You know how it goes. You decide it’s time to get fit and join …

You gotta love this Mk1 Escort experience! The Ford Escort Mark 1 is one seriously iconic car from the 70s. It has rally pedigree through and through and is an absolute classic pocket rocket that’s a joy to drive. In fact it’s a delight to see one in such good condition and still being driven as it should – that’s to say hard and fast! Here in the UK we think the Escort Mk1 is a legend across the Atlantic …

When it comes to archery in Leeds and Harrogate where better to learn about the arrows and the bows than in the grounds of a fancy castle or hotel? When it comes to location all these are spot on. We’ve got archery at Halewood Castle near Leeds and Ripley Castle near Harrogate. Images of barons high sheriffs and even Carmelite Friars make all these venues highly appropriate for getting to grips with the Medieval sport. Of course back in the …

Check your stance line up your shot it’s time for air rifles in Yorkshire! Your experience takes place at a premier shooting ground in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales with rolling countryside all around you a warm welcome and great facilities on hand too – we love the open log fire on a cold winter’s day in the clubhouse! Target shooting is an Olympic sport that is accessible for all ages. You might think that to be a hot …

Leave the confines of the track behind on these classic Jaguar driving experience days and hit the open road! These heritage Jaguar days will see you driving or riding as passenger in a series of classic Jaguar cars as you undertake a 100-mile tour in one glorious day of motoring. The departure point for these Jaguar driving experiences is the operating company’s HQ and workshops in Redditch. The idea behind your road trip is a simple one. You’ll be part …

This is your invitation to the finest gin tasting joint in Stourbridge! The two of you will enjoy a gently gin-soaked afternoon or evening tasting various gins and learning which tonics go best with each of them. Hosted by a very knowledgeable ginthusiast these sessions and convivial and fun – the best in the West Midlands in fact! You’ll be looked after by the very jovial team at Dr Hardwicke’s Gin Emporium near Stourbridge. You’ll be welcomed with a G&T …

Sink your claws into our exclusive falconry days in Northumberland at this centre that is not normally open to the public. Spend time working with handling photographing and admiring this collection of stunning birds who live in this unspoilt windswept corner of the country. See these magnificent creatures up close as they perch on your gloved hand and capture them on film swooping gliding and diving gracefully over the open fields. All half and full falconry days and owl experiences …

Drive the Jaguar E Type sports car which when launched at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show was an instant sensation and still is today. Its stylish design with long low lines was iconic of the times; a British design which perfectly reflected the optimism glamour and dynamism of 1960s Britain and now it’s your chance to drive the E Type at the circuit in Fife. Once you are signed in there is a safety briefing and trackcraft talk from the professional …

Shoot arrows in a corner of England’s green and pleasant land when you try archery in Sittingbourne! Head down to this pleasant part of Kent and see if you can get your arrows quivering on these all-inclusive sessions. It’s a lovely little set up here at Wormdale Farm just outside the picturesque village of Newington in the heart of the Swale district in Kent. As you turn into the drive way and head up to this outdoor pursuit centre it’s …

If like us you never would have thought there was anywhere you could do archery in London prepare to be pleasantly surprised as we have found a superb indoor archery centre offering taster lessons in the London Bridge area. Forget about seeing the sights it’s time to get the bullseye in your sights! Lessons take place at either of the two venues this friendly and lively archery club uses in the vicinity of Bermondsey and London Bridge . The whole …

Have a go at hitting the target when you go clay pigeon shooting in Suffolk! These group shooting experiences in the heart of the Suffolk countryside are all about having fun and smashing a few clays but with safety always being paramount. This multi-activity centre which is owned and run by Clay Pigeon Shooting Association (CPSA) instructors is just 10 minutes from Bury St Edmunds and Thetford in the Suffolk village of Barnham.  Now it may not be one of …

A Beatles Liverpool tour with a difference! Discover the birthplace of the Fab 4 by taxi. Your personal taxi driven by your guide and chauffeur will pick you up and take your for a three-hour sightseeing tour around the city where John Paul Ringo and George lived. Liverpool and the Beatles. Such a great city and such great music. These tours will show you loads of the landmarks buildings and places connected to the Beatles. You’ll see the place where …

It’s time to go spinning in the skies when you fly aerobatics at Coventry Airport! This is your chance to experience what it’s like to fly some fine aerial tricks over the midlands with a fully licensed pilot instructor by your side – it’ll take your breathe away for sure! Coventry is a great place to learn aerobatics as it’s a proper airport with business jets and cargo flights. It boasts all the facilities (including an impressive tarmac runway) without …

Book in for a crossbow lesson and discover how powerful and accurate crossbows are! Once you know the basics of modern crossbow shooting and all the safety routine you could be hitting the targets with surprising accuracy. It won’t surprise you to learn that crossbows come in all weights and sizes. And whilst they might look pretty big and bulky you certainly don’t need bulging biceps to be able to fire one. In fact the way you shoot a crossbow …

Treat yourself to an all singing and dancing London theatre break weekend for two! Stay overnight in one of the capital’s handpicked luxury hotels and enjoy all the sightseeing shopping wining and dining and a trip to the theatre too. What more could you ask for of a cheeky break away in London? There’s nothing like a West End show. When you think of theatre or musicals you automatically think of the plethora of theatres in the theatre district of …

Explore the lovely Mount Edgcumbe Park on a Segway! Overlooking Plymouth Sound and perched on Torpoint this is a superb venue for a coastal Segway tour as you whizz around taking in the views of the Tamar estuary the wildlife and the grade II listed stately home. This is not ordinary Segway tour. Just getting here can be an adventure in itself that all the family will love with most visitors heading over from Plymouth on the historic ferry. Landing …

Get ready to peer down the sight of your gun when you try the air rifles in Cheshire! This shooting range is at Catton Hall easily Cheshire’s finest country sports centre with excellent facilities first-rate tuition and an excellent reputation that’s well-deserved. The perfect place to see if you can fire a direct hit on target. As they say you’ll need a keen eye a steady hand quick reactions to prove yourself as a sharpshooter. However you’re not on your …

Have you got what it takes to fight off waves of blood-thirsty zombies? This crazy experience is sure to be a scream as you gun down the living dead armed with just an Airsoft pellet shotgun! Thankfully it’s not every day you come face to face with an army of gruesome creatures but on these action adventure ‘shoot ’em up’ experiences you’ll be saving the world from the imminent invasion. Zombie fighting experts will show you how to use the …

It’s destination Tees Barrage for white water rafting with big thrills on this brilliant purpose-built paddle sports course! Created as part of the Tees Barrage project this white water centre sits on the north bank of the River Tees at Stockton on Tees. It’s an amazing piece of engineering that offers superb white water rapids with a flow that can be fully controlled. This is the North East’s premier white water rafting centre with excellent course-side facilities in the North …

Go alpaca trekking in the wetlands of Romney Marsh in Kent! Visit ’Alpaca Annie’ to meet and learn about her merry troupe of gorgeous alpacas then have the total pleasure of taking one of them out for a walk through the fields of this working arable farm. Putting it simply you will fall in love with these alpacas during your experience. When handled correctly and with understanding an alpaca can actually make a fantastic pet. They’re full of character intelligent …

If you’ve always wanted to learn to play polo but have never even held a mallet before these polo experiences in Lincolnshire are for you! We are offering a two-hour taster and a full day polo workshop to teach you all the basics of this most noble of sports on horseback. The first question beginners always ask about learning polo is if you have to be an accomplished horse rider. The answer is no as the the skills you need …

If you want to learn to drive a boat in beautiful surroundings these RYA courses in Scotland have got to be top of your location list! This is powerboat training in Scotland’s most southerly point as you head out into the seas off the coast of Dumfries & Galloway. It’s a thoroughly stunning setting for your powerboat course. The RIB boat you’ll be using for training is moored up at the Isle of Whithorn harbour which despite it’s name is …

Hidden down a country lane from the wonderfully named Luggiebank village you’ll come across a rather discrete wee entrance to this outdoor activity and falconry centre. It’s very much a farm site so you’ll need to dress for it but it’s all in keeping with these birds’ preferred natural habitats – and this is the countryside after all! Open to the public there are up to two flying displays per day here in Cumbernauld. This gives visitors of all ages …

Watch soaring birds of prey over Halifax and then learn how to get to one to land on your gloved hand! This fun and friendly falconry experience in West Yorkshire is the perfect introduction to this most noble sport – and the local scenery will take your breath away. So leave the smoke and smog behind and head for the green green hills. That’s exactly what husband and wife team Kevin and Jo Ryan did and now they are the …

White Water Rafting Cardiff – a unique rafting experience in South Wales! This white water activity based in Cardiff takes place at the UKs first pumped white water slalom course used by all levels of rafters. We’re really quite honoured to be able to offer exhilarating white water rafting sessions at this high-tech ‘on demand’ paddlesport centre in the Cardiff International Sports Village in South Wales. Cardiff International White Water (or Dwr Gwyn Rhyngwladol Caerdwydd in Welsh) is the only …

Take aim at 25 50 or 75 targets when you go clay pigeon shooting in Pembrokeshire! It’s destination West Wales for this clay shooting to a tranquil spot in the heart of the Welsh countryside surrounded by fishing lakes and woodland. We can’t think of a more appealing setting for a session of shooting. Indeed if you’re looking for things to do in West Wales clay pigeon shooting has to be up there at the top of the list. It’s …

Try not one not two but three paddle sports in Stirlingshire! There’s nowhere better than the Scottish countryside to learn how to canoe kayak and stand-up paddle board. It’s going to be a wonderful day out in the most stunning setting – and yes you will get wet! This busy outdoor activity centre just outside Gartmore boasts an enviable location right on the edge of the Trossachs National Park. It’s actually a farm covering over 50 acres and with 12 …

Join this junior zookeeper experience at this Shropshire park and meet loads of animals! Created just for kids between the ages of 6 and 16 years children will love spending a couple of hours in the company of an expert animal keeper. Hoo Farm near Telford is home to a whole host of animals from furry mammals to scaly reptiles. They all very much have their own characters habits and things they like to do. The keepers know their animals …

Be a zoo keeper for a day at Drayton Manor Zoo! Home to over 750 animals this fascinating zoo keeper experience will see you rolling up your sleeves and getting stuck in helping the zoo keepers for the day. From mucking out to feeding time you’ll see it all! Drayton Manor Zoo is a lovely place to visit for all ages. From monkeys and tortoises to meerkats and emus over 130 different species are represented in this wonderful zoo spread …

Visit the finest countryside of middle England on this Cotswolds day trip! Heading out of the big smoke you soon leave the skyscrapers behind for the rolling Gloucestershire greenery that is a true picture-postcard scene. The first ‘forever England’ spot you’ll come to is Burford. A lovely place for a wander it’s the ideal tour pit-stop with tea rooms and shops aplenty so you can start your day in the Cotswolds with a nice cuppa before getting back on the …

They come in all shapes and sizes when you jetski in Bedfordshire! Ride a stand-up or a sit-down jetski…or both. These thrilling jet ski experiences on Wyboston lakes near St Neots Bedfordshire give you the choice of 15 or 20 minutes on one jetski. This Bedfordshire water sports centre uses Yamaha Superjet stand up jetskis known in water sports circles as being the jetski of choice for racers and freestylers alike. These aren’t watered down or restricted versions they are …

Prepare to get paint-splattered in style with this multi-player pass for paintball in the UK! With locations nationwide serving all four corners of the kingdom this is your chance to take up to seven friends around a wild woodland firing range and show if you’ve got the skills to be a sharp-shooting gunner. With our eight-person pass accepted at paintball venues nationwide this paint pellet session is fantastic as a birthday treat or a team-building experience with work colleagues. Each …

Calling all Steve McQueen fans – this is your chance to drive a Bullitt Mustang! This very faithful replica of Lieutenant Frank Bullitt’s Ford Mustang from the hit 1968 movie ‘Bullitt’ is an amazing beast of a car to drive – so let’s see if you can replicate that legendary car chase scene! So there you are driving through the streets of San Fran when you spot the two protagonists who murdered the key witness you were charged with protecting …

White Water Rafting in Scotland – the setting for this rafting experience and white water day in Perthshire is the stuff of dreams with its rugged hills and mighty rivers where a myriad of small tributaries come together to create rivers like the Tay that offer rapids suitable for all paddlers from novices to the pros. These Scottish highland rivers are free flowing and rafting water levels fluctuate dramatically over the season with high water usually from September to April providing …

Surround yourself with a spectacular collection of more than 70 birds of prey from over 30 different species when you try falconry in the West Midlands. With the maximum raptor-gazing group size being just six you will enjoy privileged access to the birds making this a fun day out that all the family will enjoy. Experiences start with a guided tour of this large falconry venue in the heart of the West Midlands. The centre is open permanently to the …

Go white water rafting in the Peak District for a thrilling day out of paddling on the waters around Matlock. The Derbyshire Dales is a lovely location to take to the water with rolling English countryside quaint villages and market towns lining the river banks as you go rafting down the river. And the raft will be exclusive to you and your rafting buddies – with a fully qualified instructor at the helm. As you can imagine all the instructors …

Learn clay pigeon shooting in Warwickshire at this top-notch venue near Leamington Spa. With the excellent tuition here you’ll find out how to hold and fire a gun sight a target and watch with satisfaction as your clays shatter into thousands of pieces. Each session of clay pigeon shooting at this prestigious Warwickshire venue lasts approximately one hour and you’ll be supported throughout by one of the centre’s many Clay Pigeon Shooting Association (CPSA) qualified instructors who’ll show you how …

Our West Sussex falconry experiences provide a unique insight into the handling and training of birds of prey and make a fantastic day out in the countryside for anyone with an interest in these marvellous creatures. During your falconry experience at this West Sussex centre near Chichester you’ll be able to meet some of the UK and Europe’s finest winged wonders and learn about the history of falconry and hawking. What’s more if the weather holds you will be taking …

Hop onboard get your balance sorted and away you go on your Segway in Milton Keynes! This experience gives you the chance to learn how to ride a personal transporter around this wonderful country estate that is deep in the Buckinghamshire countryside yet just minutes from the centre of bustling Milton Keynes. On arrival at the family-run Hounslow Hall Estate south west of Milton Keynes you will be greeted by a member of the Segway team. First things first it’s …

There’s no need to get your wings in a flap you’re going to really enjoy your session of falconry in Derbyshire! With a choice of either an introductory Hawk Walk or the three-hour Birds of Prey course there’s something to suit all ages. Hawks and falcons have been popular birds for hunting for centuries and the raptors’ finely honed skills have stayed as sharp as ever as you’ll discover when you arrive at the Risley centre for your falconry experience. …

Skydive in Cornwall where you have the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the English Channel on the other! Pluck up the courage to do an accelerated freefall or tandem skydive in Cornwall and you’ll be treated to amazing coastal views. This is skydiving Cornish style and it all happens at Perranporth Airport between St Agnes and Newquay and Bodmin Airfield. We are offering two types of skydive with this Cornwall school. The most accessible is the tandem where you’re …

Come and meet majestic birds of prey in Hertfordshire! These two hour bird of prey experiences take place in a truly picturesque setting in Ware and give you the chance to make some feathery friends. Westmill Farm is home to a wealth of attractions including golf fishing art workshops and model car track along with a garden centre and restaurant. It’s out in the Hertfordshire countryside and makes for a great place to take the family have a bite to …

Ride the rapids of the Tryweryn when you go white water rafting at Bala! This picturesque spot in North Wales is a popular place for white water sports lovers. Access to the river is easy and once you’re in it those fast flowing waters have plenty of playspots for paddlers. The River Tryweryn is quite unique. It’s source is in the Snowdonia National Park and 19kms later it flows into the River Dee just beyond Bala where this white water …

Clay pigeon shooting West Sussex – hit the clays at this one of the biggest shooting clubs not just in the South but the whole of the country! Our venue is  just a few miles inland from Worthing on a pretty farm site. Nestled in amongst the crop fields and forests of Findon this South Downs based clay shooting ground is proud to be a CPSA (Clay Pigeon Shooting Association) Premier centre which means the team in West Sussex can …

Let’s see if you’ve got what it takes to do a Sibson Skydive! This drop zone is very well-known in the Peterborough area with jumpers and their canopies filling the skies for many days of the week during the main parachuting season. It’s an impressive sight but why watch from the ground when you could be up there doing it yourself? It’s destination Sibson Airfield then for these skydiving experiences. We are offering both tandem jumps and the intensive Accelerated …

Try your hand at Medieval archery and learn to shoot just like the King’s archers in the days of the Hundred Years War! This is authentic and historic archery at its very best with you being taught how to handle a hand-crafted longbow. You’ve probably seen modern-day archery with a recurve bow on the telly (as it’s an Olympic Sport) and you may have had a go at this form of archery. However it’s really quite unusual to find a centre …

There’s archery in Leicester and then there’s Leicester’s archery and rifle experience so which one will you choose? Archery with arrows and rifles with pellets combine for a duo of thrilling experience in Leicestershire that is sure to get the adrenaline coursing through your veins as you anticipate each shot. You can choose a traditional archery lesson which will last around an hour or you can go for the combo of archery and rifle shooting with a 30 minute blast …

See the sights on a Personal Transporter with this Segway Tour in Fort William! And when we say tour it’s not your average sightseeing jaunt. You will be riding your Segway around the paths and walkways on the Dragon’s Tooth golf course estate just off the main A828 between Oban and Fort William. The Dragon’s Tooth estate gets its name from the snowy peak of the same name which is part of the Glencoe mountain range. We think there’s nowhere more …

Get active outdoors when you try archery in north Nottingham! This is your chance to realise those Robin Hood dreams with archery lessons in the midst of Lime Woods near Calverton a lovely setting for honing your archer skills. With easy access from the A60 Lime Woods sits proudly in the countryside north of Nottingham just six miles from the bustling city centre. With lots of rolling fields around you it’s no wonder this is the base for many outdoor …

So cute so fluffy and with that cheeky little smile – that’s the Meerkat experience! You will be able to meet the Meerkats at this animal park in Telford. The session will be hosted by the centre’s Meerkat keeper who will introduce you to this brilliantly eccentric little animal – and maybe some of their other mammal friends too. Your Meerkat encounter will see you meeting Kovu and Uuka. Both of these adorable creatures have been hand reared by the …

Make a weekend of it on horseback with our special horse riding experiences that include accommodation for two and rides out! Enjoy the slower pace of life as you spend a couple of days on a weekday or weekend break riding horses having a trot about and generally loving the peace and quiet of Hampshire’s New Forest. These breaks include one or two nights in a double room at Bashley House. This guest house is merely metres away from the …

Book an outdoor adventure day in Edinburgh! So you’re near Edinburgh and you fancy having a go at an outdoor sport. This centre offers a whole range of outdoor activities for you to choose from all under one outdoor adventure voucher. Activities up for grabs include: coasteering canyoning rock climbing and canoeing. All sessions are bespoke to you and your group so no previous experience is necessary. And similarly if you’ve already done the sport the instructors will tailor your …

It’s all about the retro 60s style on this Jaguar driving day! We love the idea of leather driving gloves a nice pair of Farah slacks and original Ray Bans as your attire of choice for this E-Type experience that’ll see you taking one of these original beauties out for a spin on a circuit. However let’s be honest. The outfits from this era are probably best forgotten but the design of this car is eternally in fashion. Even some …

This one-day jetski course is perfect if you own like to hire or hope to perhaps one day buy a personal watercraft and want to be a responsible jet skier. Taking place at this jet skiing school in Poole Harbour the day combines on land and on water training so that you can be competent and proficient when in charge of a personal watercraft by the end of your full day of training. These courses are suited as much to …

We need you the rapid response team to assist with this Zombie archery challenge! News has reached us that archaeologists on a dig in a quarry in Norfolk have gone missing. There are fears that this is a Zombie attack and the only ones who can combat the Zombies are the archers of Norfolk – and that’s you! Good job you’ve just had a training session to teach you how to correctly handle a bow and arrow because now you’re …

There’s definitely something brewing in the arches of the London Beer Lab! This funky community brewery opens its doors to hold regular beer brewing and tasting workshops with the intention of showing you just how easy it is to make your own beer even with no prior experience (other than drinking the stuff that is). Tucked away behind a residential street in Brixton you’ll find the London Beer Lab in a converted railway arch. Downstairs are the bottle shop and …

Try skydiving in Cambridge for the ultimate adrenaline rush. The sky’s the limit as you let gravity take hold and you plummet from up to 13 000ft to the ground below. Based at Chatteris Airfield located near the beautiful city of Cambridge this skydiving experience offers lucky punters the opportunity to take the plunge either in tandem with a qualified instructor or solo with a Level 1 Accelerated Freefall (AFF) skydiving course. For anyone wanting to experience the magnificent English …

There’s nothing like going clay pigeon shooting in Wales when you’re surrounded by breathtaking coastal views you can inhale that fresh sea air and you can track those clays across an beautiful skyline. The Gower Peninsula is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and it truly is one of the loveliest corners of South Wales yet just 30 minutes’ drive from Swansea. Pretty much untouched this wild coastline dotted with hamlets and villages is a truly wonderful place to escape …

Ideal for learning white water rafting in Wales out on the River Dee is a big draw for novice and expert rafters alike! Paddlers come from all over North Wales and beyond to ride these thrilling white waters rafting with the likes of Commonwealth Champion Jimmy Jayes who founded this school in 1985. The conditions around this area of Wales mean there are excellent and reliable white waters for rafting throughout the year making this section of the River Dee …

Go shooting and learn archery in Newcastle in the grounds of a gorgeous Edwardian manor house! Yes the setting for your session with the bows arrows paintballs and pellets is truly superb with the turrets and towers of the De Vere Slaley Hall Hotel looking down on you as you have a go at these target-based outdoor sports. We are offering two experiences here in Newcastle. You can go for archery pure and simple or mix it up a bit …

Take a flight to the skies and see Brighton and Sussex as you have never seen them before when you fly the British Airways i360! Cruise up slowly in the moving observation tower to 450ft above the beach to enjoy breath-taking 360° views up to 26 miles away. Located at the beach end of Brighton’s West Pier this experience gives the two of you a ride up into the sky and a traditional afternoon tea. After your flight you’ll be …

This is a real speed demon and water lover’s delight as you get to ride a brilliant sit-down jet bike. You’ll be powering over the water on your jetbike at a lake just off junction 11 of the M4 at Reading in Berkshire. If you’ve never been on one of these machines before they’re pretty exhilarating and a great adrenaline rush! Learning to ride a jetbike has got to be a water lover’s dream and the ones here in Reading …

Prepare yourself for the punchiest aerobatics with these Pitts Special flights in Gloucestershire! Flying out of Gloucestershire (Staverton) Airport you’ll be treated to some of the wildest aerobatics manoeuvres in one of the most agile planes ever. Small and often brightly painted the powerful little Pitts Special has always been an air show favourite. Capable of incredible moves in the air these agile little biplanes look like they’re great fun to fly. Now you’re about to find out if that’s …

Dare to go on a thrilling Bear Grylls Adventure! As the man himself says: ‘When your fears are laid bare you have to keep your nerve and dig deep’. And that’s exactly what you’ll be doing when you launch yourself into the activities at this fantastical adventure in Birmingham! Costing millions to create the Bear Grylls Adventure is totally different to any activity centre you’ll have ever seen. It takes on film-set proportions and includes everything from an indoor diving …

Funky monkey e-bike hire in Kent! So you like riding a bike but you’re not keen on those uphill bits? You don’t even have a bike anymore but you fancy getting out and about on one? These e-bike hire packages in Kent for two people on two bikes are just the ticket. How cool are these e-bikes for hire in Kent? If you’re of a certain age you’ll remember the Chopper bikes of the 1970s. All the cool kids had …

There’s kayaking in Nottingham – and then there’s white water kayaking in Nottingham! Adding in the extra thrill-factor of the rapids makes these kayaking sessions all the more adrenaline-filled. The drench factor is right up there so be prepared for a soaking! These vouchers are for two people to kayak together at this Nottingham centre. Your session takes place at Holme Pierrepont the lovely country park that’s home to this National Water Sports Centre. If you know the area you’ll …

Put a spring in your step with these trampoline lessons for all ages! If you’ve not ventured onto a trampoline since school gym class days fear not these introductory sessions aimed at beginners will coach you in all your basic trampolining techniques. We’re not talking Olympic gymnast standard being required here these lessons are all about fun and fitness whilst you bounce. In fact a 10 minute jumping session here is the equivalent to a 30 minute run and about …

Want to go clay pigeon shooting near Bishop’s Stortford? Look no further than these clay shoot sessions at this small and friendly venue near Spellbrook. Easily accessible from the M11 motorway and not far from the Essex border this is a great place to get a day out in the country off to a top start as you splatter some nice clays to smithereens. The guys that run this Spellbrook clay shooting ground want just one thing – for you …

Get on a Segway in Hertfordshire to explore the very best terrain this spectacular county has to offer. Steer your two-wheel transporter round this former farm taking in the splendid Hertfordshire wildlife and scenery as you go. Now a bustling activity centre the renovated farm complex is nestled in the beautiful Rib valley and provides a picturesque setting for this sleek Segway experience. Hertfordshire’s naturally flat landscape makes Segwaying an easy enjoyable pastime for people of all ages and abilities …

These two-day Level 1 & 2 RYA Powerboating courses are a great opportunity to have fun learning the basic seamanship skills you need to handle a powerboat safely – and at the same time to gain a useful qualification from the Royal Yachting Association.  Courses take place in the sheltered waters of Poole Harbour in Dorset. It’s one of Europe’s finest harbours offering a perfect environment for an introduction to the art of driving a powerful boat and an ideal …

Looking for a great value activity break near Welshpool? You’ve come to the right place. This outdoor centre right on the border of Wales (Powys) and England (Shropshire) boasts a superb location for a full day of all-action activities with overnight accommodation included. Bulthy Farm is where all the activities take place. This is a traditional mid-Wales farm estate near Welshpool that has been transformed into a centre offering activity breaks. It is truly a lovely setting perched on the …

Great value target sports in Stirlingshire! Axe throwing archery air pistols and crossbows. All of these target activities will be on the menu for you during this combined target sports experience at a lovely setting in Scotland. You’ll be going shooting at an outdoor adventure and activity break centre near Gartmore in Stirlingshire. Just west of Stirling itself you’re on the edge of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park here. Set within 50 acres of Scottish countryside including 20-acres …

Head to this very cool and happening corner of London for afternoon tea with a twist! This isn’t your usual tea and scones in a hotel this is a selection of tasty sweet and savoury goodies at a renowned cookery school in Canary Wharf! You’ll be watching and learning as the chefs do their thing in the kitchen at the same time as you sip a freshly-brewed tea or a proper Italian-style coffee. Tuck in to some yummy sweet food …

Your aerial mission should you choose to accept it is to fly aerobatics in Oxfordshire! Smooth and level flight is all well and good but if you’re sitting in a CAP10 you’ll be itching to get those G forces going so bring it on. This is aerobatics in a thrilling CAP10 style! Heading out from Bicester Heritage Park this is a lovely place to fly from. It’s steeped in aviation history and about as authentic as it gets for a former …

Head to this Humberside rifle range and be prepared to take aim and fire at a variety of targets. With one of the widest ranges of weaponry available amongst all our target shooting experiences this family-run Humberside shooting ground is a brilliant place to learn all about shooting. This is a very popular outdoor centre just in-land from Hornsea and north of Hull. Started in the 1970s this Humberside club has grown to become one of the finest in the …

Launch yourself off on one of these two-wheeled wonders when you go on a Segway blast! These best-value deals give you a weekday taster of what it’s like to propel yourself on tracks and trails onboard these clever little personal transporters. We have to say before actually riding one for ourselves we thought these Segways looked a little well geeky. But once you actually hop aboard one for yourself and give them a spin you’ll have to admit they are …

All aboard for Isle of Wight motor cruiser trips from Southampton! Departing from Ocean Village Marina you’ll enjoy a round trip exploring the Isle of Wight coastline seeing the sights from the VIP vantage point of your luxury cruiser! These Isle of Wight boat cruises are sold on an individual passenger basis (where you’ll be part of a group of up to 12 on the boat) or you can charter the whole vessel for up to 12 of you. The …

Get a taste of classic motoring with vintage car hire served up right on the edge of the Cotswolds! Hire a classic car of your choice and enjoy 45-60 minutes out on the open roads with these great value vintage car rental deals.  Hiring a vintage car couldn’t be easier. These vouchers offer all-inclusive packages where fuel for the 20-mile journey and insurance is already incorporated. So when you arrive at the classic car hire company’s base at Redditch it’s …

It’ll be big boings abound when you book in for a free jumping session at this brilliant bounce centre! Not only will you be leaping around all over the place there are lots of extra bouncing activities to put a spring in your step…let us tell you more. Big warehouse-sized indoor spaces full of bouncers and bouncing activities are all the rage. You might think they are only aimed at kids but that’s not true. In fact adults often love …

Get ready for a shoot party in the park when you go clay pigeon shooting in Tunbridge Wells! The emphasis here is very much on being a sociable friendly and fun place to smash a few clays to smithereens – are you are most welcome to join the gang. Of course safety is paramount and all participants will be personally introduced to the sport by one of the team of expert instructors here at Tunbridge Wells. An essential part of …

Children’s archery is just the thing to get them aiming for gold! Up to 12 youngsters can take part in an indoor kids’ lesson at this venue near London Bridge Station. These sessions are adapted for younger archers and for a group they make an ideal birthday party treat. The children will be taking their lesson at a well-known club with highly qualified tutors leading the experience. All the equipment needed is provided so the only thing the kids will …

Try falconry in Devon and you’ll get to meet and greet exquisite birds of prey whilst gaining an eagle-eyed insight into working with these beautiful creatures. Dedicated and eternally enthusiastic falconry duo David and Michelle take pride in showing their magnificent birds off to their best advantage and will be only too pleased to let you ruffle a few feathers of your own. The falconry activity operates out of two prime Devonshire locations; from a country house hotel estate near …

Take aim with these target sports in Birmingham! We are offering vouchers for you to do one two or all three of the shooting activities offered at this adventure centre near Sutton Coldfield. Rifle shooting archery and axe throwing are all on the menu at this fantastic centre. The shooting ranges are really good and go way beyond a few roundels set up in a field. For a start the basecamp is like a proper military camp. This serves as …

Tea for two in Corby please. With a couple of spa treatments included too you say? Why that would be lovely! Order up a lovely relaxing day out for you and your invited guest with these teas for two at a hotel near Kettering. What could be more enticing than a dip in the pool followed by a nice little beauty treatment then perhaps a sauna before heading to your table for afternoon tea? Once you’ve parked up and walked …

Drive a vintage Mustang and feel like you’re cruising those Hollywood boulevards in style! This experience gives you the chance to get behind the wheel of a classic Ford Mustang whisking you straight back to 1965. Ford launched the Mustang on an unsuspecting driving public in April 1964. With it’s super long bonnet and short rear end it certainly caught the eye of many an American motorist wanting a car that looked good but didn’t cost a fortune. Within 18 …

Scare someone you love silly with our Aerobatics Blackpool experience! Flying in a small plane is all well and good but when that light aircraft is looping the loop over Blackpool that really is quite something else – and that’s just what’s on offer with these superb sessions. Operating out of Blackpool Airport you and a fully qualified aerobatics instructor will be heading for the skies for a high thrills half hour of aerial antics. The plane you’ll be in …

Book a powerboat experience in Southampton and go racing over the waves! It’s not everyday you can drive an offshore racing powerboat so these shared and solo experiences are an absolute must for adrenaline seekers who want to speed across the seas out of the marina at Southampton in Hampshire. he powerful boat is the real deal. They actually competing in the Honda Formula 4-Stroke Championship (HF4S) so you will be able to feel the acceleration and grace of one …

When you think of British coupés two marques of car immediately spring to mind: Jaguar and Aston Martin. Little wonder then that this driving session will see you getting behind the wheel of an E-Type Jaguar and an Aston Martin DB9. Both fabulous coupés that are truly an honour to drive. Former RAF base Upper Hayford is where this friendly Aston Martin vs Jaguar duel takes place. One is a modern day masterpiece of automotive design style and build whilst …

White Water Rafting Northampton – this popular centre on the River Nene was not only Northamptonshire’s but the UK’s first pumped artificial whitewater course and we’re giving you the opportunity to ride in a raft on these manmade swirling white waters. Three enormous pumps further upstream control the discharge of water down the 300m section. This means that if you’re a beginner you can learn the basics of white water rafting in the fairly placid conditions at this renowned Northampton …

Family-run falconry in Surrey! Birds of prey and falconry is a way of life for this Surrey family and their mission is to share their passion through displays educational events and these experience days which take place on a private farm near Dorking. We’re offering a trio falconry sessions in Surrey starting with the one-hour taster then the half day and finally the full-day experience. The ‘Rangle’ (which refers to the teeny stones fed to birds of prey to aid …

River Bugging is the latest craze in Scotland that hails from down under and adrenaline is guaranteed as you take to the River Tummel in Perthshire in your personal River Bug! Bugging is a great way to see the river from a different perspective whether it’s in a full raging spate or showing the calmer face of the summer. In fact high water or otherwise bugging is a thrill a minute – river-based activity and not to be missed if …

Our Orwell River Cruises give you a unique way to see the sights around Ipswich! This wonderful half day barge cruise is like stepping back in time to an era when working barges filled the rivers transporting cargo and passengers around the country and beyond. These days the fully restored beautiful boats are a rare sight on the water. With the aim of preserving sail-barges and keeping them working by offering cruises on the Orwell and other English rivers Stephanie …

Enjoy off-roading dining and pure luxury on this 4×4 activity break for two! It’s destination Yorkshire for a night away with a difference as you check-in to the delightful Coniston Hotel and get to drive around the estate in a rather nifty 4×4 vehicle. Before we get round to the exhilarating 4×4 bit of this activity break let’s tell you about where you’ll be staying as the location is key to this fab overnighter. Coniston estate is a sprawling farm …

The master of silent flight a prolific hunter and super-sensitive hearing – that’s the owl! Experience the true majesty and deftness of these feathered creatures at close quarters as you get to handle and fly some lovely owls on these experience days in Hertfordshire. The company is headed up by Charlotte and her father John so it’s a proper family affair. The location is superb in a field in the heart of the Rib Valley situated between Welwyn and Harlow. …

Clay pigeon shooting in Hampshire is a great way of combining a fun day out with learning some new skills so why not give it a go? This Chalky Hill centre is a fantastic place to enjoy some clay shooting amongst the Hampshire countryside with a choice of 25 or 50 clays. This is a brilliant activity for those new to gun sports. You’ll be given a thorough safety briefing to show you how to handle your firearm without hurting …

Now here’s something you don’t see everyday – Historical European Martial Arts training! If you’ve tried the likes of fencing Jujitsu and boxing these lessons in Western martial arts bring traditional self-defence and combat arts from centuries ago back to the fore. These one to one individual or exclusive group sessions are a great introduction and you can choose between Bartitsu and HEMA workshops.  This European martial arts centre in the heart of Birmingham is a focal point for disciplines …

Sightseeing with a difference when you Segway at Leeds Castle in Kent! And no it’s not just any part of the Garden of England you’ll be exploring on these two-wheeled personal transporters you’ll be Segway touring around the grounds of one of the county’s biggest tourist attractions – the magical Leeds Castle. The Segway base here at the fabulous Leeds Castle is located just behind the main ticket office and shop. Worth noting is the fact that you won’t need …

Giddy up for your carriage driving lesson in the lovely West Sussex countryside! We are offering the chance for the two of you to enjoy a horse carriage driving experience around this lovely country estate. Be it pony and trap or Coronation coach there’s something quite lovely about the trotting horse with carriage. From working horses doing beer deliveries to majestic voyages by Royal appointment horse and carriages used to be a very common sight. Nowadays it’s all about metal …

Sail away on the open sea on a yacht charter from Brighton Marina! There’s going to be a waterborne weekend of fun when you rent your very own yacht for you and your group that comes with everything you need for a day or a whole weekend afloat – including your very own skipper! These private charter yachts are moored in the marina at Brighton but you can also arrange with the operator to set sail and back from Gosport …

Take your board and your sail and go windsurfing in Brighton! If you’ve ever fancied zipping along the surface of the water with just the wind to carry you these two beginner packages will certainly whet your appetite as a wannabe windsurfer. Now you might think that being based just outside Brighton this windsurfing school would be offering lessons on the sea. In fact it’s pretty hard controlling the rig out on the open waves so these sessions take place …

Put your shepherding skills to the test when you pair up with a furry four-legged friend for this Sheepdog Experience in Yorkshire! Learn about how Border Collies are trained and bred to be master herders and you will even be able to try your hand at rounding up a flock of sheep with the help of these beautiful smiley and very energetic dogs. The setting for your sheepdog experience is near Bingley West Yorkshire on a proper working farm that’s …

Happy birds thrilled visitors and passionate hosts – that’s falconry in Shrewsbury for you! This is falconry at it’s most relaxed and friendly as this centre is never open to the public so all experiences are tailor-made with the falconers being able to concentrate on you and the birds making for insightful and totally hands-on meetings with the raptors. The team here in Shrewsbury invites you to join a Hawk walk take part in a raptor or Owl experience or …

Book for the two of you to enjoy a Windsor weekend break together – and stay right opposite the Queen! Whilst we can’t guarantee Her Majesty will be in residence at Windsor Castle when you’re there we do know Windsor is her favourite weekend getaway destination so why don’t you make it yours too? These wonderful Windsor weekend break packages include one night’s accommodation in a lovely hotel right opposite Windsor Castle and tickets to visit the castle too. It’s …

Meet the birds of prey of Kent in a wonderful nature trail setting! Based on a garden centre and woodland estate not far from Sevenoaks in Kent this range of falconry experiences means there’s something for all ages to enjoy. What’s more there’s lots to do and see all around this falconry centre for a full day out in the Kentish countryside. Willows Bird of Prey Centre boasts a superb set up. It’s right in the heart of the six-acre …

When you head out into the open sea with your body board it’s the surf versus you in a wet suit and a set of fins! Lying on the board just above the waves allows you to get closer to the power of the sea and enjoy the thrill of wave riding. Body Boarding is real surfing as you are powered along by the breaking waves but it’s also a great introduction if you want to progress to standing on …

See how many of the city’s 31 colleges you can spot on your day trip to Cambridge! Famous for its universities Cambridge also boasts lots of other things to see and do. These Cambridge tours include return coach travel from London and give you a full day out. Arriving mid-morning in Cambridge you’ll be greeted by your local tour guide as you step off the bus. You’ll then embark on a one-hour walking tour that takes in the very best …

Setting off on your family bushcraft weekend you’ll find yourself walking into bushcamp through thick bamboo head high bracken and wild rhododendron which makes it feel like you’re trekking into the jungle but this Runnymede woodland site is actually within a stone’s throw of Greater London. Pull off J11 of the M25 park up put your bag on your back and within minutes you’ve left behind the hassles of urban living for a bushcraft adventure weekend designed to get the whole …

Sink your canines into this juicy treat – hot-blooded husky rides in West Sussex that are exclusive to IntotheBlue! Get a feel for the thrill of Arctic exploration in the UK with a session on the sled and learn all about these marvellous animals and their snow-honed skills. You will spend quality time at this husky centre near Horsham getting to know the team of dogs and finding out about their individual personalities as well as the characteristics that make …

Nock your arrow like a pro after a lesson in archery! This shooting range in Bedfordshire is the perfect place for couples or friends to take aim and hit bulls-eye whether you’re beginner archers or folkloric hunting legends. This exclusive experience for two gives you personalised and dedicated tuition from one of the centre’s trained instructors showing you everything a bowman or woman needs to know from stance and pose to the best way to hit the target. This archery …

Get ready for some thrilling animal encounters that give you the chance to spend a captivating hour in the daytime with these formidable predators. The experience takes place at the friendly Hoo Farm an animal park just north of Telford that is home to an eclectic family of animals and birds that will have visitors of all ages absolutely enthralled. Three impressive sets of carnivores will be waiting to meet you on this the Carnivore Combo experience. The centre’s resident …

Enjoy competition-standard facilities at our Clay Pigeon Shooting North Yorkshire venue! This outdoor activity and shooting ground at Felixkirk near Thirsk is a stunning place to learn how to hit those clay pigeons. Set high in the Hambleton Hills you’ll also delight in the lovely views across the Vale of York. The centre is managed by outdoor pursuits specialist Richard Fawcett and the clay pigeon team is headed up by John Shipley an expert shot who always hits the mark …

Learn to draw nock and loose like a professional bowman at this friendly Yorkshire archery centre! Set within the beautiful Coniston Estate near Skipton this small archers’ club is the perfect place to practise your arrow-wielding skills. All the instructors at the venue have been trained by world champion coaches so they certainly know their stuff when it comes to passing on top tips for successful shooting. Having a go at archery in Yorkshire is a great way to discover …

Gear yourself for some jet-propelled fun on a jet boat ride! Scarab jet boats are fast agile and fun making them the perfect choice for your jet boat passenger experience at Wyboston Lakes near St Neots.  If you’re not familiar with Scarab they make jet boats for having fun out on the water whether it’s a gentle cruise a quick blast around or for towing sports. Based in America the UK dealer for Scarab actually uses these lakes for demos and …

Chicken keeping courses – where you find out which came first the chicken or the egg! Joking aside there’s more to keeping chickens than lifting the lid on the nest box and collecting the freshly laid eggs (although that is by far the biggest benefit!) and these courses will teach you all about how to keep chickens. Not so many years ago the big supermarkets had everything covered. Prices were low and it was all super convenient for us as …

Get your wetsuit on and get ready to relish your river tubing experience in Matlock! You’ll be riding the River Derwent in a ‘tube’ which is an super strong rigid inflatable ring. No paddling required you’ll use the natural flow to go downstream. You’ll be setting off from Darley Dale a lovely corner of the Peak District National Park to river tube all the way to Matlock Bath. Before you launch yourself into the waters you’ll meet with your instructors …

This kids’ animal keeper experience is sure to have young animal lovers enthralled as they spend a couple of hours shadowing one of the animal keepers at this park near Eastbourne in East Sussex. It really is a taste of animal magic for any youngster aged between eight and 15 years. The experience starts with meeting the animal keeper and refreshments before heading off to discover just what the daily tasks of looking after farm animals involves. There are ponies …

Learn clay pigeon shooting in Newcastle on this quintessentially English country estate! It’s all very green and pleasant at this centre in the grounds of Slaley Hall one of the north east’s finest residences. It’s all rolling hills as far as you can see and the mist over the mysterious moors in the morning all making for a superb location for partaking in a spot of the genteel sport of clay pigeon shooting.  It is all very ‘classic country pursuits’ …

Segway through Sherwood Forest in style with this Woodland Adventure experience. Glide smoothly over the rough tree-lined paths and trails of this infamous site on your own X2 All-Terrain personal transporter. Suitable for newcomers through to pro riders for people of all shapes sizes and ages the Segway is a revolutionary way of getting from A to B effortlessly quietly and with the maximum amount of fun. Why explore Sherwood Forest on foot when you can Segway your way through …

Spot on target sports in Pembrokeshire! Lovely surroundings great coaching and lots of fun when you have a go at archery axe throwing and even aerial archery. Try one two or three activities during your visit to this wonderful location and see if you’ll be the hot shot of the day! Jon and Penny run this 10-acre farm estate offering camping glamping and target sports in the heart of the Pembrokeshire countryside near Whitland. A talented sportsman and coach Jon …

Go tall ship sailing in Dorset on board the good ship Moonfleet! Set sail from Portland Marina on a lovely tall ship to ride the seas along the spectacular Jurassic Coast. Roll your sleeves up and get stuck in with the crew or just relax and watch the world go by – it’s up to you. Moonfleet was originally built in Holland in the 1930s as a cargo boat. This steel-hulled ship was then converted into a sail training vessel …

Enjoy some quality flying and training time with an expert falconer on our Essex falconry days based at the superb Barleylands Farm Park – a fully-fledged farming and craft centre near Billericay that offers a full array of winged activities from short show-stopping sessions. Starting at the shorter end of the steely-eyed scale our falconry taster session in Essex lasts an hour and in that time you’ll get a full introduction to and description of the birds on the display …

Our Segway Manchester experience – lots of high adrenaline thrills on a personal transporter! Calling all budding Segway riders from north Staffordshire through Cheshire and right up to Manchester these thrilling safari-style Segway sessions are challenging and great fun too. It’s well worth travelling down from Manchester for as this Segway centre boasts a set of specially marked out trails and a tricky little obstacle course for you to get round – and all whilst balancing on your X2 Segway. …

Get spooked on these ghost tours around Edinburgh! Hop onboard this rather spectral double decker bus and discover the somewhat gruesome past of Scotland’s vibrant capital city. Rumour has it that ‘Auld Reekie’ as Edinburgh was known is the most haunted place in the whole of Europe… Ghosts and ghouls love Edinburgh. In fact we could tell you that the dead outnumber the living but that might just make you feel uneasy as you get ready to board the bus. …

Gin tasting experiences around the UK! These great-value early evening gin workshops will see you getting a taste of gins from around the world with some fun gin-based challenges for you to take on too. Gin. It’s one of those drinks that’s been around forever boosted in recent years by a resurgence in popularity. Yep that’s right gin is cool again. These two-hour experiences will take you on a journey of botanicals and berries through how gin is made the …

Turn your world upside down when you perform aerobatics in Peterborough! It’s time to climb aboard the Cessna and prepare yourself for some impressive stunt flying and aerobatics. Flying out of Sibson Airport this experience is ideal for those in the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire areas. It’s probably your first time flying in an aerobatic plane and it may even be your first flight in a small aircraft. If so you’re in for an amazing time at Sibson. Not only do …

Make some new feathered friends with our Bird of Prey experiences nationwide! Valid at a range of UK locations our vouchers provide the opportunity to get up close to these marvellous raptors and watch them fly across the open skies before returning to perch regally on your gloved hand. IntotheBlue offers half and full-day sessions with these spectacular birds of prey and it’s an experience not to be missed. Not only will your course cover the key facts and information …

This New Forest Western Horse Riding experience is the perfect opportunity to be at one with nature as you embark on an authentic two-hour adventure into the tranquillity and beauty of these peaceful woodlands rounded off with sizzling barbecued delights back at the ranch. Western riding with its relaxed style and deep seated saddle is easy to pick up even if you have not been on horseback before.  So Beginners as well as more seasoned riders are welcome on this …

Book a day trip to Wales to explore Cardiff and Caerphilly Castle too! These Wales tours from London include return coach travel from the capital and knowledgeable local guides to show you around so all you have to do is turn up and enjoy the organised travel and tours. It’s a fairly early start for these Cardiff tours but it does mean you maximise your time on your visit to Cardiff. Pick up points include central London locations giving you …

Enjoy either a half day or full day falconry course in Gloucestershire led by expert falconer Ben Long. Ben’s fascination with birds of prey started in the early 1970s and since then he has become one of the leading falconry experts in the country. Ben loves to impart his in-depth knowledge of raptors and the sport of falconry so you’ll learn lots on these informative and fun falconry courses. Just five minutes’ drive from J12 of the M5 finds you …

Gorgeous gorgeous Glencoe archery! A prettier setting for a spot of archery would be hard to find. This Glencoe activity centre has it all. Friendly staff modern archery equipment great tuition and a lovely cafe all with that stunning Scottish highland greenery as your backdrop. If you know the Glencoe area you’ll know it’s all about hanging valleys sweeping moors winding roads and endless lochs interspersed with the occasional waterside inn. Often set back and hidden away from the roads …

Step inside the world of the Meerkat on this experience in Oxfordshire! Meet the Millets Farm Meerkats watch them play learn all about their lives and even feed them. These furry-filled fun Meerkat days are perfect for Meerkat fans from 10 years old. Tom and Ginger are the alpha pair of Meerkats. That’s to say they are head of the Meerkat family here in Oxfordshire. They live in a large enclosure filled with tunnels and places where they can go …

Learn Falconry in Fife with these superb half and full day experiences! This lovely Fife falconry centre equidistant from Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy is not even open to the public so you will be getting a really privileged insight into the magical world and work of the falconer and their raptors with plenty of hands-on experience too. What we love about this venue is that it is owned and run by a collective of Fife falconers who are passionate about the …

When it comes to dinghy sailing there is lots to learn before you can be let loose on the water by yourself in a boat. That’s where this day course in Dorset comes in. It gives you an excellent introduction to what sailing a small dinghy vessel is all about – with lots of hands on time at the helm. The training centre in Poole hosts hundreds of courses every year and has an excellent set up for total beginners …

Take aim with these small-bore shooting lessons at Bisley! These experiences give you a 90-minute shooting session at the home of the National Small-bore Rifle Association on their very own ranges in the heart of the Bisley Camp. Bisley just a few miles outside Guildford is in the middle of the heathland of suburban Surrey. Apart from the periods of WW1 and WW2 Bisley has always been a civilian centre. The extensive grounds are home to a number of shooting …

Dinghy sailing courses in Milton Keynes for all! Learn to sail a dinghy boat on Willen Lakes in Milton Keynes. Get the wind in your sails for a 90-minute taster or a RYA two day course and enjoy the pleasures of sailing on in-land water. If you’re curious about what it takes to sail a boat we can highly recommend the Discover Sailing course for you. You’ll spend a good hour and a half at this Milton Keynes centre learning …

No need to get in a flap these experiences are hosted at one of the country’s finest centres for birds of prey in Bedfordshire! You will be getting up close to the raptors at this family-run business that has been established for many years at a superb activity farm near Bedford. Falconry and other birds of prey venues are listed on our main Falconry page. The collection of these agile prey-hunting birds here in Bedfordshire numbers about 300 including some …

How about a sailing course in Scotland? Aimed at absolute beginners these two day courses will teach you the basics of sailing in a safe controlled and very picturesque environment. You’ll be setting sail from the lovely Dumfries & Galloway southern coast where the views are incredible and the coastline is rugged and just gorgeous with little fishing villages dotted around. These sailing lessons in Scotland use Wayfarer dinghies which are a superb choice for those just starting out in …

Clay Pigeon Shooting in Dorset – head to Dorset’s finest shooting ground to take aim at the clays! Set within 50 acres of heathland and conifer plantation you’ll be firing at the clays deep in the rolling countryside near Wareham between Dorchester and Poole. Founded in 1995 by accomplished shooter and Dorset local Graham Brown this school is still family run today and prides itself on having been named Clay Shooting School of the Year. Graham thinks this is partly …

Anyone for a tennis break at Bisham Abbey? These tennis weekends organised and hosted by the Living Tennis team give you the chance to really focus and improve your game thanks to the tutoring from expert LTA coaches many of whom have played professionally or at very high County level. Bisham Abbey NSC is a wonderful place. One of Sport England’s National Sports Centres it’s a state of the art training venue for over 20 different sports. As well as …

Fly the birds at Hedingham Castle – falconry in the best Medieval setting out there! Where better than a 12th century Norman bailey for spending a day meeting and learning about these magnificent feathered creatures as they majestically soar through the skies over this Essex castle? The wonderful Hedingham Castle is actually a privately-owned home (albeit one that is open to the public during the summer as well as hosting weddings and other events) with an imposing square keep and …

Try Clay Pigeon Shooting in Kent at this friendly venue. Perfectly placed in the rolling hills near Dartford  this Kentish clay pigeon shoot in the north of the county is easy to get to from the M25 M20 and A2 routes yet once immersed in the wooded grounds you’ll feel a million miles away from the motorway and ready to learn how to shoot those clays. Described by experienced clay pigeon shooting fans as ‘a nice little shoot’ we think this …

A prime spot in a prime building overlooking London’s most famous square for your National Gallery afternoon tea! We think everyone from culture vultures to art heathens will love this experience as you get to sip on your tea and enjoy dainty miniature cakes at the nation’s favourite art gallery & museum. You will be taking tea in the National Cafe by Peyton & Byrne. It’s a light and airy dining room just off the main National Gallery entrance. With muted …

Be enraptured with our experiences at the regal home of falconry in Northamptonshire! This falconry centre is located in the superb surroundings of the magnificent Holdenby House a 16th century country estate where history tells us royalty and raptors regularly mixed. King James II kept a falcon mews here and Charles I walked the beautiful gardens many a time before his untimely demise so these half and full day falconry experiences in the stunning heart of Northamptonshire allow you to …

Get away from the capital and into the ancient Gloucestershire countryside on a Stonehenge coach tour! This excursion from London includes travel by executive coach to Stonehenge before heading onwards to Bath for a comprehensive day trip that includes everything from Neolithic houses to Roman baths It’s an early start from Victoria Coach station for your tour but arriving at Stonehenge in the morning gives you a wonderful lift. These tall stones are classed as one of the Wonders of …

Let loose the arrows of fun when you learn archery in Suffolk! Tuition at this stunning South East centre is renowned for its excellence and this is the perfect opportunity for a band of Merry Men or a lone archery fiend to put their arrow-firing skills to the test with two disciplines offered. Set in 1200 acres of estate parkland outside Bury St Edmunds Suffolk this tip-top archery venue is unusual in offering both ‘standard’ and crossbow archery lessons – …

Who would you invite to ‘come climb and dine at The O2 with me’? The O2 climb and dine experience offers a heady mix of scaling the heights of The O2 Arena combined with a nice meal out afterwards – in a restaurant right underneath where you were walking! You can’t beat a bit of urban mountaineering and The O2 and meal is the real deal. You’ll certainly be earning your dinner as you take on the walkways that literally …

Enrol at the Spy Academy near Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire and they will teach you some very useful spy skills! You will be taught how to use a variety of arms and weapons including a ‘pistol’* the secret agent’s personal weapon as you then test your skills with quick draw techniques in a VIP protection scenario. Safety comes first and of course no real ammunition or guns are used. The weapons while realistic and fun are in fact a combination …

The boys and girls who run these ultimate aerobatics packages call it the ‘Utter Nutter’ and we think you do have to be just a little bit mad to actually want to get in one of these Extra 300 planes and execute the most extreme aerobatics sequence you’ll ever see offered on any activity gift website anywhere Believe us there are not many qualified aerobatics pilots who can confidently pull off these manoeuvres and even the highly experienced ones are …

A short sharp blast of Segway riding that’ll getting you weaving around the obstacles with ease! It’ll be Segway fun all the way with these 30 minute riding sessions at your choice of circuit venue. Let’s see if you can handle the gyroscopic giddiness of these crazy little electric vehicles. If you’ve never even seen a Segway before you’re sure to raise an eyebrow when you clap eyes on one for the first time. They sort of look like something …

Aim for bulls-eye with a session at this centre for archery in Norfolk! The fenlands offer a fantastic location for practising your aim stance and arrow-drawing technique with uninterrupted views and flat steady terrain. Perfect for any aspiring archers out there. The venue for your quick-fingered quiver experience is a dedicated archery centre based within Norfolk where years of training eager shooters of all ages and abilities has given them the edge when it comes to guidance and tuition. Indeed …

Aim at a trio of target shooting challenges in Bedfordshire! Will you be the triple hot shot winner when you and a friend have a go at three classic shooting sports at this renowned centre or will your shooting prowess take a knock when you misfire. Having said that the tuition here is just so good that you won’t be goofing up your shots and missing the targets for too long. The aim here is for everyone to have fun …

Our Skydiving Durham experiences let you go for that big leap! Whether you choose a tandem or a static line jump this small and friendly skydive centre just 10 miles from Durham is a fabulous place to make your first free-fall foray into the blue. Based at Shotton Airfield an ex-RAF station on the edge of Peterlee this is actually the only skydiving school in the whole of the north east so as you can imagine this centre attracts hundreds …

Go into the wild on this Foraging Course in Oxfordshire or Leicestershire! This full day gives you a real insight into just what can be found when you go foraging in the dense woodlands around Appleton in Oxford or on the Belvoir Estate in Leicestershire. You’ll definitely discover your resourceful side with this back to basics forest adventure. You can be assured of being in good hands as your instructors for the day are some of the best in the …

Live-fire shooting in Chester – where you fire live ammunition! This experience takes target shooting to another level as you fire .22 rimfire guns at a variety of targets. This range near Frodsham has been purpose-built for live-fire shooting sessions. Safety is of paramount importance so there will be a full and detailed briefing before you get to handle any of the live-firing guns. All sessions offer one-to-one training with a qualified shooting coach. They will make sure you handle …

On this Raccoon experience in Shropshire you’ll be meeting loads of fabulous furry friends! Taking place at Hoo Farm near Telford you’ll spend an hour with one of the fully-trained animal keepers exploring behind the enclosures at this much-loved family zoo park. Suitable for all ages from 10 years old you’ll form a small group of four for these Raccoon experiences. Your host will show you around giving you the chance to get up close to some lovely animals. You’ll …

Get your feathers in a flap with our York Bird of Prey experience days – hours of winged adventures in the peaceful countryside surrounding this historic city with opportunities for you to handle and fly the birds at this expert York falconry centre. Both half-day and full-day courses giving you plenty of time to learn all about these magnificent birds of prey are available from Askham Bryan College a renowned land-based studies school that has a farm horticultural centre and …

When we say you get to fly with a fighter pilot we really mean it! These incredible aerial adventures will see you team up with an ex-military fighter pilot to take an ex-military trainer aircraft out for a spin from Goodwood Aerodrome on a ride that can be as wild or mild as you like. This experience is all about learning the tricks and moves to be able to fly just like a skilled fighter pilot. No need to spend …

Clay pigeon shooting in Nottingham is a sporting tradition that goes back generations – so why not give this time-honoured avian activity a go with our popular Clay Pigeon Shooting experiences at this friendly ground and gun club in the heart of Nottinghamshire? From clueless clay punters to pot-shot pros this shooting ground in between Nottingham and Mansfield offers something for everyone. Our clay pigeon shooting packages give you a choice of 25 or 50 clays and with eight skeet …

From the glamour of the swinging 60s to the head-turning looks of the extravagant 90s this on road sports car experience has a full fleet of cars from across the decades just waiting for you to drive. To get the best out of some of the older classic sports cars there’s nothing better than an on-road experience. A lot less brutal than a track day we think handling these cars in ‘real life’ situations is so much more satisfying and …

Take to the water with a serene kayak or canoe tour of London! This is your chance to explore the Thames embarking from Richmond as a group led by one of the enthusiastic and very capable instructors. And of course everything you need is included and there’s no previous canoe experience needed! For these fun-filled days out that get you away from all the bustle of London you have the choice of a kayak or a canoe tour. This centre …

Whether you’re resident on Man or are hopping over for a holiday you can’t beat the Empress Hotel’s afternoon tea for the most relaxing of High Teas overlooking the high seas and beaches of Douglas. Situated right on the sea front of the Victorian promenade in Douglas this is an imposing hotel in a classic Manx seaside setting. Being just a 10 minute walk from the main sea terminal from where ferries to and from the Isle of Man and …

Get to grips with your bushcraft basics without sleeping under the stars! With these vouchers you have to choice of the Derbyshire Oxfordshire or East Lothian countryside as your serene backdrop for this thoroughly engaging full day of bushcraft Surviving in the wild requires four basic principles – shelter food fire and water. Your experienced and qualified wilderness instructor will show you just how you can light a fire prepare food and build a shelter as well as collecting and …

Take part in some aerial antics that’ll get you defying gravity at altitude with an aerobatics lesson in Andover! This well-established school based out of Thruxton airfield is offering us novices the chance of having the thrill of pulling a few ‘g’ in the skies above Hampshire with these thrilling aerobatic adventures using the nifty and nimble Decathlon 8KCAB light aircraft. Sitting patiently on the tarmac apron the Decathlon might look like your average high-wing small aircraft but it is …

If you are a fan of classic English cars (with a dash of American glitz thrown in!) you will absolutely love these driving sessions. They give you the chance to to drive some very special vehicles from a whole fleet of vintage cars which are all originals and all restored to pristine condition. And what a line up it is! It’s a rather eclectic mix. There’s the small but perfectly formed English classic old-school Mini Cooper S for that Michael …

Spend a day in a family run brewery in the West Midlands on our unique Brew a Beer Day! This is a superb hands-on day where you learn how to brew your own beer.  You’ll need to make sure you bring your wellies with you as you’re going to be getting proper stuck-in with all the tasks involved in beer making with malt and hops everywhere! This day is the ultimate beer drinker’s fantasy as you will follow the work …

Make it to the end of this weekend survival course and you could be walking away with a NCFE IIQ award! This accredited bushcraft course is indeed educational and hands-on but also a whole lot of fun out in the great British outdoors. Will you have what it takes to survive? These weekends are organised all year round in both Devon and Staffordshire. Depending on the season the challenges you face could be keeping warm or trying to keep yourself …

It’s the best of the east when you try falconry in Peterborough! These two-hour sessions give you a great introduction to the sport of falconry with plenty of opportunity to meet handle and fly lots of different species of birds. Charlotte and her dedicated team put on falconry shows and displays that wow hundreds and hundreds of spectators every year. These small group experiences allow you to get up close to these magnificent creatures in the wonderful setting of the …

Bee amazed on a beekeeping course in Kent! Where better than the Garden of England to learn all about keeping bees? On these half day courses at Hawkhurst in the heart of Kent’s High Weald you’ll discover the life and work of these busy bees. Kent beekeepers like your course leader John Osbourn are utterly passionate about what they do. Given the fact that John worked for many years at the Natural History Museum it’s little wonder that he is …

Standard exploding and combo air rifle experiences in north Nottingham! We’ve got a trio of target shooting vouchers for you to choose from at this centre near Calverton. You’ll be shooting ‘em up on the range in Lime Woods just a few miles north of Nottingham city centre and everything you need to be right on target is included. This shoot is well-established and has an excellent reputation with a good range of equipment and tuition from experienced tutors who …

Like a bolt out of the blue these Thunderbolt Powerboat Experiences in Hampshire will have you whooping with delight! Power along Southampton Water and crash over the waves on the open seas in this high performance inflatable catamaran. These craft were originally designed and built in South Africa as surf rescue boats. Being lightweight but very stable at speed and with incredible manoeuvrability combined to make these catamarans a popular choice in marinas all over the world and ideal for …

All aboard for exclusively chartered Poole harbour boat trips! Cruises in a modern RIB powerboat set off from a chic marina within Poole harbour. It’s just you and up to five fellow ship mates onboard with the skipper at the helm. Sit back and relax you’ve got nothing more strenuous to do than admire the Jurassic coastline views! Having said that seeing as these trips are operated by a powerboat it means that you can choose the pace so your …

Giddy yourself up and get ready to go horse riding at this New Forest Western Riding centre in Hampshire! This full day experience is all about becoming part of the stable team so you’ll be combining riding out Western-style with learning how to look after your own mount for the day. Of course any good horseman or woman knows you need bags of energy for New Forest horse riding so before you even put one foot in the stirrup you’ll …

Go wave riding with the jet set on this Jet Viper In Southampton experience! These amazingly fiery jet-powered boats can seat up to 12 passengers as you go whizzing around the waters around Southampton and the Solent on these full-on adrenaline-filled rides. The Renegade II is a boat that can’t be missed. As she sits bobbing up and down in the marina her bright yellow hull is easy to spot. Not particularly big but very lightweight and with loads of …

Give archery in Sunderland a try – and see if you can hit the bullseye! These archery sessions take place in a well-equipped activity centre where the team is super friendly and the atmosphere is really welcoming and relaxed. This amazing place offers a whole myriad of activities for all ages offering everything from sports out on the water to indoor activities . The idea is that anyone can get involved and you don’t have to be mega sporty. It’s …

Explore the Solent onboard a RIB from Southampton! Set off from the Ocean Village marina in Southampton and feel the sea wind in your hair as you skim over the waves riding in a powerful Rigid Inflatable Boat. The combination of lightweight V-shaped hull chunky horsepower and great handling make for high thrills ride on the high seas.  After the safety briefing and demonstration of the safety equipment you will board the RIB and head out into Southampton Water. After …

Can you put the mojo into the mighty Mojito the pizzaz into a Piña Colada or the sting into a Singapore Sling? Whether you are a beginner or already know a Black Velvet from a Buck’s Fizz a course with our cocktail experts will be both fun and useful. Yes it’s time to go back to school with these Cocktail Making Classes in Brighton at the Bar School!  You will be spending a full day with expert cocktail makers Myles …

Try paddlesports in Milton Keynes! We’ve got taster sessions and one day courses to get you paddling in canoes kayaks and on stand up paddleboards at the lovely Willen Lakes in Milton Keynes. The perfect chance to have a go at a new watersport! If you’ve ever fancied having a go at a paddle sport in the Milton Keynes area this is your chance. Willen Lakes is a fantastic spot with purpose-built facilities to make it really easy for anyone …

This really is a fab event where children get to find out just what it takes to be a secret agent spy! The junior spy camp experience is packed full of hands on spy activities that will test little ones both mentally and physically. And after a few hours of intense James Bond-style action they’re sure to be tired but very happy! These secret agent spy experiences start with code breaking as their diffusing skills are put to the test too. The …

Time to find out if you’re a born survivor when you go to the Bear Grylls survival academy! As one of the best-known survival and outdoor adventure experts in the world Bear has got himself into and out of numerous sticky situations in some of remotest corners of the globe. Following in that same bushcraft and survival vein these 24 hour courses will teach you all you need to know about White Water Survival and Primal Survival. As new recruits …

Try archery in Dorset at this idyllic countryside setting near Blandford! Covering acres and acres of land this superb adventure centre boasts a whole load of activities including a full archery set up staffed by experienced marshalls ready to show you what to do. What will impress you as you roll into the long driveway in the countryside just south of Blandford Forum is the amount of wide open green space here. Still a working farm the Mead family decided …

Double up on the arrows when you try archery in Dartford! There’s plenty to keep amateur archers entertained at this outdoor activity centre at Sutton-at-Hone as not only will you be taking aim at traditional archery you’ll also have a go at Laporte SkyBow archery too! In case you’re not an archery aficionado let us explain the difference between the traditional and the Laporte version of this target sport offered here at Dartford. The usual archery experience involves a modern …

Oh the green green lands of Glyndyfrdwy – what a superlative setting for a round of archery in North Wales for budding archers! This isn’t a member’s club or a fancy indoor archery range this is all about authentic archery outdoors in the great fresh air of Llangollen. So keep your keen eyes open and get ready to try a spot of archery. Your archery session in the depths of North Wales takes place on Coed y Glyn Farm. This …

Set your sights on a big shooting challenge at this indoor gun range! Head down to Crackshot in Devon for a session with air rifles and pistols shooting targets. Take on the challenge and see who is the champion hotshot. Who’d have thought that behind the rather innocuous facade of an industrial estate building at Heathfield halfway between Bovey Tracey and Newton Abbot there lies a top notch indoor gun centre boasting not one not two but three different ranges: …

Handle a full selection of air guns at this shooting range near Newcastle! This is target rifle shooting for maximum fun in a safe and controlled environment which gives you the chance to fire a variety of air rifles. It’s a great setting and one of the most intriguing shooting ranges in the north east. Deep in the Northumberland countryside yet just 16 miles from Newcastle City Centre this shooting range is in the grounds of a lovely country house …

Falconry in Leicestershire – get up close to cute little owls and fly beady-eyed eagles! This centre is situated on a farm near to Market Harborough which is south of Leicester city centre and in the farming heartland of a county with a long tradition of hunting and country sports. Opting for the half day or full day falconry experience at this Leicestershire venue will see you spending time with Andrew as your host. To put it simply Andrew loves …

Ride on a Segway in London and discover some of the most tranquil and beautiful corners of the capital!  You’ll be segwaying your way around London on special rally-style tracks well away from the usual hustle and bustle of the city streets so you can concentrate on riding these funky little electric transporters and take in the views at the same time! So where in London can you ride a Segway? There’s Alexandra Park in North London which is situated …

Norman’s North Dorset clay shooting experiences are brilliant fun! On a lovely farm setting in the depths of the Dorset countryside between Sturminster Newton and Shaftesbury you’ll find Norman and his clay pigeon shooting school. It’s a great place to learn to shoot. We are offering one-hour clay shooting lessons on a private one to one basis for one or two people. Over the years Norman has developed a simple yet highly effective way of coaching newcomers to the sport …

White Water Rafting Nottingham – go and ride some of the most technical and exciting rapids produced by man at the prestigious National Water Sports Centre. Located just south of Nottingham city centre this is going to be a thrilling white water rafting experience! The first obstacle you will encounter on this Nottingham course is the sluice wave created by the gate that controls the flow of the white water you’ll be rafting on. From there you will pass through …

Shoot at your enemies and splatter them in colour when you try your hand at these exhilarating paintball games at venues across the UK! With around eight game rounds per paintball session this is sure to be a fully-loaded day out that will have you running for cover surrounded by lots of laughter. The emphasis is most definitely on fun and plenty of thrills as you and your team work your way through a series of adventure scenarios in the …

Dare yourself to some aerobatics out of Blackbushe! This experience will quite literally turn your world upside down as you take to the skies over Camberley in a Cessna Aerobat aerobatic plane for a thrilling 30-minute flight. If you think your standard air experience is a little tame this is the flight of fancy for you. The two seater Aerobat is your classic high-wing aerobatics trainer having taught many a budding pilot to bust those aerial moves. You’ll need to …

Our Cheshire archery venue offers a double dose of target practice to tempt you! You can either go for the classic archery session in Cheshire or you can combine it with time at the air rifle range too to see if you really are a multitasking hotshot! Brilliantly located for easy access from Manchester Liverpool and Chester this archery and outdoor centre at Catton Hall offers a superb backdrop covering over 200 acres of Cheshire countryside – perfect for a …

Book your clay pigeon shooting near Milton Keynes! Clay shoots for all levels of shooter in the heart of the Buckinghamshire countryside. Ideal for individuals and small groups alike these experiences give you the chance to blast those clays right out of the sky. If you’re anywhere in the Milton Keynes area you’ll love this place. It’s easy to get to yet just a 10-minute drive from the centre of town. It’s very rural around these parts with pretty little …

These Classic American muscle cars come to life in the form of some of the most iconic cars ever to grace the open road with that thunderous V8 roar. This is your opportunity to take control and to drive vintage vehicles like the historic Mustang GT350 or the sensational 1965 Shelby Cobra. These sessions are like stepping back in time to the halcyon days of American motor racing. It’s all about eye-catching paintwork a long low slung chassis and a …

Better to be the hunter than the hunted as you’ll find out during a fascinating session of falconry in Tunbridge Wells! Get up close to and fly these impressive predators when you head to Honnington Farm where the dedicated falconry team has a very complete collection of birds for you to meet. Say hello to veteran Bengal Eagle Owl Bob look Dave the Harris Hawk right in the eye admire the gorgeous feathers of Chip the American Kestrel and listen …

Book in for falconry in Staffordshire and enjoy a day out with the birds of prey and owls in a very lovely setting! Taking place at Byrkley Park Garden Centre just a few miles west of Burton upon Trent there are on-site facilities galore and plenty of space for bird flying too. David the falconer and his feathered friends love life here in Staffordshire and love to show you the inquisitive visitor their world. On the three hour falconry experience …

The sweetness of honey and the richness of malts. Together they make Honey Beer! These taproom tastings hosted by London craft beer brand Hiver Beers will show you how beer made with honey can be paired with food whilst giving you an insight into how bees and humans work to make great beers. Hiver’s Queen Bee entrepreneur with the buzz is Hannah Rhodes. After discovering urban beekeeping she created Hiver Beers using carefully selected honeys from urban London and rural …

Take a toast on the roof of The O2 with a Celebration Climb for two! On this thrilling experience you’ll be marvelling at the views whilst sipping a glass of Champagne at the viewing platform right in the middle of the roof of London’s iconic O2 Arena. Before you can chink glasses and say cheers you have to get up there. And that’s where it all gets interesting. Originally built to house the exhibition to celebrate the start of the …

A stunning location and great facilities with the best range of air pistols and air rifles in Sheffield! These airgun experience days combine safety and tuition with challenges and fun to make for a very rewarding day of shooting out in the countryside. This very well laid out and organised centre is on a farm estate at Ringinglow just on the very edge of the Peak District National Park and a few miles west of Sheffield city centre. As you …

When is archery in Fife about more than bows and arrows? When it’s combined with air rifling and maybe even clays too that’s when! Activities take place at this family run centre at Kirkcaldy in mid-Fife with a large purpose-built indoor archery arena and shooting range that is renowned in Scotland. This all means you can enjoy a session shooting at targets no matter what the weather is doing outside. It’s all about hand and eye coordination at Fife’s finest …

Go for our Headcorn skydive experience – it’ll be the adventure of a lifetime! This renowned centre for skydiving established in Kent in 1979 has already allowed over 70 000 people to realise their dream of a tandem skydive over Headcorn and the breathtaking  Kentish countryside. You could be next! Take that first leap into the unknown from heights of 9 000 to 12 000ft strapped securely to your BPA (British Parachute Association) qualified instructor; then freefall in a wild …

Become a hot shot with these extended Shooting Lessons in Bedfordshire! If you’re looking for clay pigeon shooting experiences that go beyond the usual taster lessons and take you a little more in-depth these half day sessions at this friendly gun club (complete with the Shooting Lodge clubhouse and gun shop) north of Bedford will see you receiving intensive shooting tuition to put you well on the way to becoming a top shooter. All lessons are hosted by instructors who …

Art history culture beaches and of course chocolate – you’ll see it all on a day trip to Bruges! This Bruges coach tour sets off from London taking you on the cross-Channel ferry or Eurotunnel to Calais and then onwards to Belgium to discover the Flemish delights of Bruges. On this full day trip to Bruges you will arrive in the city in plenty of time for lunch (why not try that classic local dish moules frites – that’s mussels …

Set off on an excursion to visit the quintessentially English countryside when you enjoy a Lake District day trip from IntotheBlue! You will tour picturesque villages country houses and market towns as well as enjoying some time on the water and a tasty British treat too. Your day trip to the wonderful Lake District starts with meeting your tour rep at London’s Euston Station who will ensure you have your tickets and will wave you off on the 08:30 train …

Go clay pigeon shooting in Wiltshire! Track and shoot down clay targets using a variety of traditional clay shooting techniques with these trigger-tingling experiences near Swindon conveniently located just off the M4. Close to Barbury Castle and enjoying an expanse of wide open space in the heart of Wiltshire this shooting school offers a wide range of outdoor pursuits and clay pigeon shoots are one of the most popular choices.  Opt for either 30 or 50 clays and you’ll receive …

Ride the seas see the sights and whoop with delight on this Padstow boat trip! Needless to say this isn’t your usual sedate sightseeing boat ride you will be bumping and bouncing your way around this delightful corner of the country on a high speed boat! Before you can set sail for the high seas you’ll meet your skipper for the voyage – Ian Kitto. Ian has grown up in and lived around the Padstow area all of his life …

Discover archery in Milton Keynes! Willen Lake is a fabulous place offering loads of different sports and leisure pursuits for all the family one of the most popular of which is archery. These sessions are suitable for all levels from the age of eight. A short stroll along a path from Willen South lake will bring you to the paddock that’s been prepped and made ready to welcome both new and seasoned archers alike. These are instructor-led experiences so a …

Go full-throttle with a Pitts Special aerobatics flight in Berkshire experiencing the best in aerial agility as you fly! Climb into the cockpit of what many say is the best aerobatics plane of all time and feel the thrill of performing some truly amazing airborne stunts for yourself! The Pitts Special is one of the most famous aerobatics biplanes in history and has long been a favourite of world champions. This lovely aircraft never ceases to be a crowd-pleaser at …

Meet the birds of prey in North Somerset! This falconry centre and breeding facility is about an hour’s drive from Bristol and near to Weston Super Mare. Apart from half a dozen open days each year this place isn’t normally open to the public so these experiences are really rather special giving you an insight into the work this non-profitable organisation does. We are offering a two-hour Owl Experience (this is the one the kids love most!) a 90-minute Birds …

Our ‘Birds of Prey Offer’ – a great value gift to give where you get to meet a whole host of feathered friends! Available at a range of venues nationwide this group experience gives you three hours to get up close to these majestic raptors. You will encounter birds of prey such as Falcons Eagles Hawks and Owls with every bird having been highly trained by the resident falconers to fly and work in harmony with the handler. The relationship …

A new take on sightseeing with a twilight Segway tour! Take one the country’s best loved castles take a personal transporter and mix them together just as the sun sets and you’ve got a wonderful sightseeing excursion filled with the most photogenic views ever! This twilight Segway tour operates out of a very special location in Kent that is ideal for watching sunsets. Leeds Castle is a wonderful Kentish landmark sitting on a moat surrounded by acres and acres of …

Fly Firefly aerobatics at Enstone! Go for some loops and rolls high above the Oxfordshire countryside with these aerobatic flying experiences out of Enstone Aerodrome. We are offering 20 and 30-minute flights filled with aerial moves that’ll turn your world upside down. The Slingsby Firefly is a bit of classic amongst aviation fans. It’s a very capable two-seater aerobatic training aircraft that first flew in 1974 and was used by the RAF from 1995 to 2010. This Firefly is actually …

Go truly off the beaten track on an offroading break near Swansea! These adventure weekends in Wales combine a one or two night cabin stay in the peace and quiet of the Welsh countryside with some native 4×4 driving on superb terrain. Quite possibly the perfect blend of action and relaxation for a countryside retreat.  This part of Wales not far from Swansea was what 4×4 vehicles were made for. It’s their natural habitat. This is where proper four wheel …

Take advantage of our 2 for 1 Half Day Falconry Offer available nationwide! We’ve created a very special falconry deal that’ll see two of you enjoying a midweek half day with the birds of prey for the price of one. Why not book a great value day out in the countryside for less? All of the falconry centres featured in this deal are well-run friendly and staffed by passionate falconers. They will be only too pleased to show you around …

Get piggy with it on a pig keeping course in East Sussex! Whether you’re thinking about keeping pigs or you just love pigs these one-day courses on a working farm between Battle and Bexhill are totally for you. These pig-tastic experiences are hosted by farmer Ben de Havilland. He rears rare-breed pigs to supply his street food business as well as local restaurants and individual customers too. Anyone who has eaten his pork products knows that his meat is of …

Our discover scuba diving UK introductory lessons for adults and children give an ideal insight to the fascinating underwater world of the deep sea. If you feel comfortable in water and enjoy swimming you can learn to scuba dive! Beginner divers will be able to ‘have a go’ with in a safe controlled environment at one of many centres throughout England. Learn to scuba dive with experienced diving instructors all having the full PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) qualifications …

Discover a hidden corner of the country on roads less travelled on this classic car rally! You will be circumnavigating the Forest of Dean on this road trip departing from the base in Redditch. And this is no bog-standard road trip setting off from the Cotswolds; you will be motoring around the route in a choice selection of fabulous classic sports cars! The Forest of Dean is a plateau that is bordered by the River Wye and the River Severn …

Canter along miles of golden sands when you go horse riding on the beach! These horseback beach ride experiences are really really popular as both rider and mount adore these coastline outings in West Sussex. We’ve got the option of booking a personal guided ride or joining a small group. You see it in pop videos tv adverts and shows. The slow motion sequence horse riding along the deserted beach. The dramatic sky the splashes of hooves in water the …

We think these clay target shooting experiences are spot on – great value for money fun and open to all whether you’re a hotshot or not! Expect to be taking aim with sessions at centres all over the UK that are hidden within rolling pastureland on the edge of wooded areas and the odd grassy knoll too! Whether it’s something a bit different for you to do as a couple you want to organise an outing for your friends or …

Splash out with a watery sea-life adventure when you go dolphin watching in Scotland! Take to the seas near Inverness with our dolphin cruises and discover the beauty of these sleek and graceful marine mammals. If the spectacular mountain scenery of the Scottish Highlands doesn’t take your breath away the sight of Bottlenose Dolphins swimming alongside the boat certainly will. Your wave-skimming session begins at Cromarty a town on the Black Isle located only a few miles from the regional …

Hop on the Eurostar to Paris and set sail down the Seine for a lunch cruise tour of the French capital! This is a fabulous day trip from London across the Channel to visit the impossibly romantic city of Paris.  Just over two hours after your Eurostar train pulls out of London St Pancras station you’ll be saying bonjour to Paris’s Gare du Nord. From here you’ll head to the Rive Gauche of the River Seine where the lunch cruise vessel will be waiting for you. …

Outdoor fun with friends and family at these New Forest lodges! Book in for a couple of nights at the Avon Tyrrell outdoor activity centre for a midweek or weekend break away that combines catching up on sleep with trying some fab sports and activities too. These New Forest wood-clad cabins are basic but spacious lodges that sleep six complete with a twin bedroom and two bunk bedrooms. That means everyone gets their own sleeping spot so no need for …

See what sea life comes out to play when you take part in this Cornwall sea safari! This lovely part of the world boasts a stunning coastline and a full array of wildlife. Who will you get to meet in their natural habitat on your safari tour? We are offering two different sea safari packages for you in Cornwall. The two hour Sea Safari will see you covering around 25 miles of coastline in search of the local inhabitants whilst …

Ready yourself for a journey into the unknown as you try and fight the Zombie infection! All over the Midlands those dastardly undead are roaming ready to grab you. Can you and your crack team of Zombie soldiers ward them off long enough for you and the boffins to find a cure from this disease? These zombie infection experiences are quite frankly full on. The locations have been specially chosen and range from secret woodland hideouts and disused tools factory …

Learn to how to handle a powerful 90hp RIB at high and low speeds on this course based at Brighton Marina. When you’ve completed this RYA powerboat level 1 and 2 course you automatically qualify for the International Certificate of Competence. And that could be your licence to ride the ocean waves and inland waterways if you own a boat  or decide to hire one in the UK or abroad! The two-day course begins with manoeuvring the RIB in and …

Enjoy a floating afternoon tea on the Thames! We can’t think of a more novel or refined way to combine sightseeing with a myriad of pastries cakes and sandwiches – all with the background accompaniment of a solo pianist tinkling the ivories. Afternoon tea is a long-established tradition and a river journey down the Thames turns it from a simple lounge snack into an eye-opening heritage experience offering a unique panoramic viewpoint for the key features of the capital’s ever-expanding …

Down at the Honesberie Shooting School you’re going to be treated to premier class clay shooting! This clay shoot near Rugby boasts some of the best facilities we’ve ever seen with a luxury oak lodge clubhouse and fantastic shoot layout. We are offering 25 and 50-clay shooting sessions for you here in Rugby. As you’d expect all the gear you need and the tuition is included in the price so you just need to bring yourself (and just a little …

Learn how to use your nose like a master distiller when you go whisky tasting! These Glasgow-based experts certainly know a thing or two about Scotland’s favourite spirit having run these entertaining tastings since 1998 – and they can’t wait to tell you all about it. The great of advantage of this tasting school is that it is not part of a distillery so being completely independent means the hosts can scour the length and breadth of the country to …

Shoot for success with our family-friendly clay pigeon shooting in Leicestershire. These clay experiences are a sure-fire way to have fun and learn a new skill and with firearms instructors trained to cater for all ages and abilities this family-run rifle range near Market Harborough is the ideal place to take a few well-aimed pot-shots. With the number of clays on offer giving you the option of a short taster course or more intense shooting sessions our eminent Leicestershire venue …

Go horse riding in West Sussex and discover this very lovely part of the country on horseback! Suitable for all levels of rider from novices to the experienced we are offering horse treks and riding lessons out of these stables in the village of Rusper. Hannah and her dedicated team run this independent riding school in the heart of West Sussex. It’s a fun and friendly place where there’s a warm welcome good facilities and a lovely family of horses …

Lift the lid on how lovely Lancashire honey is made on this Honey Bee experience! What’s not to love about a guided visit around the Bee Centre? You’ll be able to dress up as a beekeeper and experience what it’s like to look after a hive and you’ll get to find out all about what these busy bees get up to! Based in the grounds of Samlesbury Hall near Preston a wonderful 14th century medieval manor house the Bee Centre has …

Enjoy an afternoon discovering the nation’s favourite beverage with our Tea Tasting experience! Nothing beats a nice cuppa and when it’s freshly brewed with a very carefully selected blend of leaves it really is one of the most delicious and refreshing hot drinks there is. Your tea tasting host is Alex Probyn a master tea blender who worked for one of the world’s leading tea brands so he knows a thing or two when it comes to coming up with …

From Meerkats to Snakes you’ll get to meet all the animals in Congresbury! Book onto this brilliant animal experience in North Somerset for two and you’ll both be introduced to a whole big family of creatures both great and small at this superb bird and animal centre. Each species of animal that lives here has a story. During your experience you’ll find out just how the loveable quartet of inquisitive Meerkats became star residents at the centre. What’s more if …

Fun and flying with feathered friends – that’s falconry in West Yorkshire for you! On these experiences you’ll get to meet an array of birds of prey with options to go on a hawk walk fly owls take an introductory course or even spend all day at this centre near Leeds so you can really get to know all the winged residents. You will also meet Kira the birds’ owner breeder trainer and handler. A gifted and incredibly passionate falconer …

Clay Pigeon Shooting UK-wide – our most flexible clay shooting voucher that covers several centres around the UK! This is the perfect choice for those who don’t want to choose as you leave the decision to the budding clay pigeon shooter as to which shooting ground they want to go to. We’ve put together this very special deal with a host of different clay pigeon shooting venues across the UK to give you the best value with sessions offering both …

Meet Tika and Pema on a Red Panda experience at Drayton Manor! These exclusive packages are for four people to go on a family-friendly Red Panda encounter together hosted by a professional animal keeper who looks after these gorgeous Red Pandas. Red Pandas don’t really do that much apart from eating and sleeping but these adorable little mammals are fascinating creatures to watch. They are adept at climbing and love nothing more than a little ascent to get to a …

Go Sailing in Brighton! Opting for these two day sailing courses that are run out of the lovely Marina area just east of Brighton means that you’ll have plenty of time to get to grips with sailing your boat around Brighton. The idea behind these weekend sailing courses is for beginners to learn to sail in the relaxed and informal atmosphere at this Brighton sailing school. The young and vibrant team is ready and waiting to get you launched over …

A treat for two at one of the country’s best-loved seaside towns when you enjoy afternoon tea in Bournemouth! These vouchers are for the two of you to take a classic afternoon tea at the wonderfully traditional Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel. Situated on the popular residential West Cliff side of Bournemouth the hotel is just a few minutes’ walk from Durley Chine which leads down to the best sandy beaches in the area. It’s always been a popular hotel and …

Ride on (and even under) the waves when you go white water Hot Dogging! These inflatable kayaks take paddle sports to another level. It’s an all-action water sport where you will get wet so it’s not for the fainthearted but try it and we think you’ll love a little bit of white water kayaking craziness. The Hot Dog. It’s a lightweight but very durable inflatable boat. They’re large enough for two people in a tandem configuration. You sit down on …

This Cheshire falconry venue boasts one of the largest collections of falcons and other birds of prey in the country at about 85 birds ranging from Falcons to a rare White Tailed Sea Eagle. The half day ‘meet the birds’ is a morning experience which starts with a 30 minute introduction to the birds you will be flying held in the ‘mews’ section of this Cheshire falconry centre. You will start to learn some of the terminology and vital information …

Our Clay Pigeon Shooting East Yorkshire experience is ideal for anyone on the hunt for a challenge located just 10 miles outside Hull and boasting some of the best clay shooting opportunities around. With 100 traps firing random clays across the site and 40 stands from which to line up your shot this clay pigeon shooting ground at Hull boasts a no-wait no-queue policy allowing you to maximise your time at this modern practice range. Suitable for beginners through to …

Let the wind take you on these kite sport experiences in Cornwall! Choose the ‘Kite Experience’ for a two to three hour introduction to traction kiting or go for the ‘Kite Sports Day’ and try two of the really dynamic kite sports on the long golden sands of Cornwall making the most of the vast beaches and all that lovely wild windiness. Traction Kiting – using a parachute-like kite you will be powered along the ground and if you are confident enough pulled up …

Eagle-eyed bird enthusiasts will love these exclusive opportunities to learn falconry in Edinburgh! Meet and work with an impressive collection of birds of prey on a one-to-one basis in a stunning setting just outside Scotland’s capital and discover why these majestic birds hold such a time-honoured place in the hearts of their masters. Dalhousie castle build in the 13th century by the chieftains of Clan Ramsay sits in 700 acres of Scottish woodland providing the perfect backdrop for your falconry …

Get a buzz out of urban beekeeping in London! With an admiration for those busy honey bees and a love of craft beer you’ll be in heaven on this hands-on experience in London that combines urban beekeeping skills with honey beer. But what is honey beer? Well brewers usually add sugar to the fermentable mix to increase the alcohol content and give the beer body. Honey brewers replace that sugar with honey. If you think that adding honey to beer …

Visit the Wallace Collection for afternoon tea that’s a very genteel English affair! There’s something very calming and serene about this rather lovely restaurant and cafe that is in the heart of this wonderful little museum. This voucher gives you the chance to discover this one of London’s best kept secrets…just don’t tell everyone! A couple of minutes’ walk from the bustle of Regent Street and you’ll find yourself at Manchester Square an oasis of calm. Overlooking the lush green …

Are you ready for the Bear Grylls extreme survival test? A far cry from being a nice day out in the countryside having a wander around whilst studying some nice indigenous flora and fauna these two courses are seriously tough and will push the limits of your survival instincts to the extreme. Time to find out if you’re a born survivor. We are offering a three day lowlands course and a gruelling five day foray into the Highlands billed as …

Learn to sail on the sheltered waters of Poole Harbour in Dorset! With two days dedicated to learning the art of sailing this experience really is the perfect way to start to get the hang of what sailing in a simple vessel on the sea is all about. The centre is based right in the middle of one of the most beautiful sailing areas in the country which also happens to be Europe’s largest natural harbour. Calm waters means you …

Here’s your chance to harness the wind in style ! These two-hour land yachting experiences will see you making the most of the immeasurable power of the wind as you speed up and down the superb fields of Kent. Set in the perfect location for land yachting this day out will definitely get your heart pumping and the wind blowing your hair as you zip along the super fast field based course. This exhilarating sport also known as sand-yachting or …

Meet hawks and a flock of other majestic birds on our courses in falconry at Dorset’s friendliest birds of prey centres! Operating all year round from the principal venue at Lewell near Dorchester makes for a superb day out for all the family. You will be met for these birds of prey in Dorset experiences by owner Martin Ballam who is hugely experienced when it comes to raptors and other birds. From hand rearing and incubation to veterinary and rescue …

Go on a two-wheeled adventure on these Peak District mountain biking experiences! The Peak District in Derbyshire boosts some of the very best mountain bike rides in the whole of the country. There are endless tracks and trails that offer beautiful views and a feeling of riding in the wilderness that makes these mountain biking expeditions pretty special. One thing to make clear is that you don’t need any mountain biking experience or knowledge for these rides out. As long …

It’s going to be a Hard Day’s Night when you combine a Beatles experience with a Liverpool day trip! This Fab4-themed day trip to Liverpool is a must for any Beatles fan and shows you a slice of seminal pop history that music fans of all ages will love. You and your group will head out of London’s Euston station for the train journey to Liverpool. Arriving at Lime Street you will be greeted by your guide for your and …

Clay pigeon shooting in Brighton – and a whole lot more! As well as aiming at clays you can also fire off some arrows and even lob a few axes too at this clay shoot ground just in-land from Brighton. We’ve got a whole range of experiences for you to choose from so you can pick the shoot ‘em up day to suit you. Polowood shooting ground is tucked away amongst grazing farmland and woods at the foot of the …

This vintage afternoon tea in Leicestershire is a very civilised affair! Enjoy dainty sandwiches cakes scones and a choice of speciality loose leaf teas at this traditional tea rooms in Melton Mowbray Leicestershire’s gourmet hub and the official ‘Rural Capital of Food’. Already famous for pork pies and a wide range of iconic cheeses Leicestershire is well on its way to becoming an afternoon tea hotspot thanks to the mouth-watering offerings available as part of our tea-for-two experience. The tea …

Spend a couple of days discovering Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard staying in a lovely hotel nearby for the ultimate in wine getaway breaks! These delightful packages for two are all about classic English countryside small and friendly accommodation and vino all rolled into one. We can’t think of a better way to enjoy a short break! Indeed these wine tasting breaks are truly a gourmet’s delight as you get to explore the vineyards and find out how all those juicy grapes are …

If you fancy firing off a few cartridges get booked in for a session of clay pigeon shooting in Sittingbourne! This is your chance to crush clays to dust in the Kent countryside mid-way between Maidstone and the Isle of Sheppey. This Kent-based outdoor pursuits centre has been running clay shoots since 1988 so when it comes to teaching you how to line up a shot and blast that fast-flying clay right out the sky they certainly know their stuff. …

Our family powerboat adventure that sets off from Southampton offers a day out with a difference for all the clan to enjoy! Landlubbers and water babes alike will love this powerboat session that’ll see all of you whooping with delight as you ride the waves of the Solent. Specially created for a family of four this day out gives exclusive access to the Honda BF150 racing powerboat so it’s just you lot and the professional boat skipper on a wild …

Afternoon Tea in Mayfair by Eric Lanlard is a decadent affair with a stunning melange of sweet an savoury offerings served with the most delicious scones and an astonishing variety of loose leaf teas all served in the exquisite lounge of a top London hotel. And if you fancy the creme de la creme why not indulge in the Champagne option for more fizz to your afternoon? Enjoy 1930s glamour on tap when you shimmy your way into the glittering …

Of all the gin subscriptions in all the world you have to sign up to this one! Had Rick Blaine not been busy tending his bar in Casablanca we reckon he would have loved this gin club that gives you a little bar in a box delivered to your door every month for three months. This is gin tasting at home made easy – and it’s a great gift to give. Gin lovers will adore these funky gin gift packs …

We can’t guarantee it’s going to be a little red one but drive a Corvette at your choice of professional race tracks and you too could be singing ‘Baby you’re much too fast yes you are’ just like Prince with his Little Red Corvette! The Corvette was Chevrolet’s answer to the plethora of European GT cars being produced by the likes of Jag and Aston. The first Corvette was produced as a one-off concept car for the New York Auto …

Classic car taster experiences – harking back to a time before ABS and paddle-shift gearboxes! You’re going to have an absolute blast driving these classic cars around the track.This is vintage motoring at its very best with a nod to the time when simply going out ‘for a drive’ was a popular pastime in itself. You get that wonderful sensation of being free to drive purely for the enjoyment value on these classic car blasts. A former airfield site the …

Tee off in the Highlands with a round of Glencoe golf! The Dragon’s Tooth golf course is just lovely. It’s right in the heart of the West Highlands of Scotland at the foot of the mighty Glencoe Valley. This course has been beautifully nurtured since 2002 and offers a fun course with stunning views. Now you might think a golf course in the hilly Lochaber region would mean slogging up steep hills to reach the greens. Far from it at Dragon’s …

Find out what life as a falconer is like when you join the falconry Oxfordshire team! These experiences are ideal for anyone who is curious to know what it’s like to have a beautiful bird of prey fly over your head to land on your gloved fist – and you will learn lots too. Taking place in the grounds of a fun and vibrant farm park centre at Frilford near Oxford you’ll get an exclusive insight into the work the …

Find your inner Jedi warrior when you go fencing in Sunderland! These lessons take place in a purpose-built adventure sports centre in Roker where specialist fencing instructors will be on hand to show you the basics of this most chivalrous of sports. Fencing is an excellent work out for both mind and body. An intense fencing match can burn up to 400 calories and gives you core strength muscle training and a masterclass in balance coordination and even tactical thinking. …

Get mixing those botanicals on this gin blending experience! As the gang at Dr Hardwicke’s Gin Emporium says: ‘It’s been a long and winding road to redemption from the gin craze of the 18th century’ and now bespoke serve gin is all the rage. This experience gives you the chance to concoct your very own bespoke gin and take it home with you! Dr Hardwicke’s Gin Emporium has been designed in a 1920s Art Deco style as part of the renowned …

Bird handling and flying are the order of the day when you book falconry in Rutland! We are offering a trio of experiences at this Rutland falconry centre with an owl experience as well as full and half day birds of prey sessions. All three give you plenty of chance to watch with delight as well as flying these magnificent creatures. Simon Tebbutt runs this bird of prey centre at the Greetham Valley Golf Course and Hotel assisted by his …

Paddle the gentle waters of the River Ouse when you go kayaking in East Sussex! We are offering a kayak river trip that is ideal for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. Convivial peaceful and fun this is a great way to get into kayaking and explore a lovely waterway too. The base for these experiences in East Sussex is Barcombe Mills on the banks of the River Ouse near Lewes and not far from Brighton. This is a slow-flowing canal …

As wildlife experiences go wildlife watching at the fantastic Cowdray Estate in West Sussex has to be one of the most relaxing yet exciting activities that Into the Blue offers. You’ll be guided to the best spots by the expert rangers to settle quietly and wait. Listen out for a movement the ruffling of leaves the sound of small furry feet – and suddenly there you are face-to-face with badgers hares rabbits and Roe deer. Truly magical. These wildlife experiences are …

Add another string to your bow of outdoor activities with a session of archery in Stoke on Trent! This Staffordshire archery centre is embedded in the heart of the countryside so there’s plenty of room for a line up of targets ready for you to take aim at – and there’ll even be games and challenges too. Full training is included in this experience along with all the equipment you need. Modern recurve archery bows are used here at Stoke …

Go kayaking in Gloucestershire and have a pleasant paddle out on the waters of a rather special place! It’s the perfect chance to give the ever-popular paddle sport of kayaking a go. Not far from the Welsh border at Chepstow you’ll find Tidenham Quarry. After being mined for limestone the big hole was flooded and the lake was created in 1996. By 2003 it had become a centre for watersports. Nowadays there’s an expansive programme of activities both on land …

These sessions on a jet ski in Dorset operate out of Poole – the second largest natural harbour in the world. Whether you are a novice or experienced rider this experience offers a top class ride around the Dorset coastline. Even before you hit the water you will have a safety briefing where key skills are taught by a fully qualified Personal Water Craft Instructor. Then it’s time to launch on your personal watercraft. You will start out in the …

A chemical breakout is going down so it’s time to engage in a zombie blitz! These zombie experiences in Wigan and Bury are going to be intense. There are undead and they could be anywhere. Will you work together as a team to exterminate the threat or will your group flounder in the face of the ferocious zombie attack? You’ll be blitzing the zombies in a former mill in Wigan or Bury. Both buildings are vast and you’ll be encountering …

A splendid High Tea served daily – that’s our afternoon tea in Reading for you! Settle down for some serious chit-chat over tasty treats as you and your teatime partner head to this smart business hotel near Wokingham for a couple of hours of relaxation and catching up with each others’ news in tranquil surroundings. The 4 Star Merit 2AA Rosette Holiday Inn at Winnersh is really easy to get to from the M4 and is perfectly placed for visiting …

Get ready to meet Loki on this raven experience! You don’t have to go to the Tower of London to meet the ravens this cheeky chappy is a bonafide Essex resident and he loves nothing more than showing off in front of an audience! Ravens are one of the largest crows. Also known as one of the Corvus species they’re easily distinguishable by their size their glossy black plumage and their rather impressive croaky call. Loki was named after the …

‘Scores up heads down on the guns’ is the motto for clay shooting in the Brecon Beacons! You will be learning all you need to know to go from being a miss-hitter to a hot shot right on target at these one to one clay sessions in this stunning corner of South Wales. Your shoot takes place on some of that brilliantly wild and rugged Welsh terrain just on the edge of the Brecons. We think clays is one of …

Add archery in Brighton to your day out at the seaside! Located just north of the city centre near the A27 this outdoor archery centre is a great place for beginners to get to grips with archery suitable for families friends stags and hens. The surrounding countryside is absolutely stunning as you shoot arrows on the farmlands at the foot of the green grass ridge beyond. This place is pretty idyllic. No wonder Gary who runs the shooting ground is …

Ride into the dark side on these ghost tours of York! We all know the landmark buildings in and around York’s city centre are steeped in history. But did you know there are also hundreds of ghostly sightings registered in the area? This experience will show you the spookier side to York. Setting off from just adjacent to York’s main train station your transport for this tour is a Routemaster double decker bus that was once used for funerals corteges. …

For target shooting lessons with something of a military twist try a session with the air rifles in Leicestershire! Hot shots will absolutely this place. It’s a proper army camp style set up here where everyone seems to be wearing camo gear and it’s all really quite noisy and maybe a little muddy too… That’s because this Leicestershire venue offers a whole raft of madcap militia activities from tanks and shoot ’em up paint balling to this our air rifle …

All aboard for sailing on Windermere – what better way for op to four of you to discover the beauty of the Lake District than with this sumptuous sailing experience? See the spectacular local scenery from a whole new perspective as this elegant yacht plies the waters of the largest natural lake in England. The 34ft luxury yacht Elana is moored at Bowness-on-Windermere perfectly placed for exploring the stunning Lake District National Park from the water. First launched in 2010 …

Jump from a dizzying 15 000ft when you go skydiving Lincolnshire style! Hibaldstow Airfield offers the highest skydives in the UK so if you’re going to go tandem here in Lincs you’ll need to make sure you’ve got your head for heights on! This Hibaldstow centre offers three different types of skydiving packages for you. The quickest way to get jumping is indeed the tandem jump which requires the shortest ground training time (usually around 20mins) before you are validated …

Our Segway Surrey experiences are a fantastic introduction to this innovative hobby. Learn the basics of control attempt the off-road arena and then push yourself to the limit with a timed lap and see if you can earn your place among the Segway stars at this Surrey-based centre. Located in tranquil woodlands near Godstone in Surrey these sessions riding a Segway are a great idea for anyone who loves the combination of speed and agility surrounded by the great outdoors. …

Want to learn some fancy aerobatics in Essex? Yearning to do a loop the loop in a plane? Well these aerobatics experiences out of Stapleford Aerodrome will get you off to a flying start as you make your foray into the world of aerial free styling using one of the best trainer aircraft designed for the job. The Slingsby Firefly is actually a British-built aeroplane and a specially modified military version served as the basic aerobatics trainer in the RAF …

How does an Austin Healey drive? Like the clappers is the simple response! This great British bulldog of a car holds a place in the hearts of many motoring aficionados and although it may not have the swagger of other better known brands the Austin Healey is a fantastic piece of automotive engineering well worth experiencing. With a six cylinder Austin engine bodywork by Jensen and assembly at the British Motor Corporation works in Abingdon this gem of a car …

Be prepared for an outdoor adventure for grown ups and kids on this family survival adventure! When the chips are down you need someone like Bear Grylls. This survival camp aimed at families has been designed by Bear Grylls (himself a father of three) to appeal to parent and child combos who want to see if they can survive together in the wild for 24 hours. As Bear himself says: ‘Never Give Up’ as you wade through chilly waters try …

Roll your sleeves up prepared to get stuck in and be a keeper for a day! You will effectively become part of the animal park team for a half or full day helping them with the day to day running of this brilliant little wildlife centre near Telford. These are very much a hands-on experiences and on the full day session in particular you’ll be undertaking many of the tasks a keeper would do daily. First off there are reptiles …

Take several acres of woodland a compass a map and a pencil and you’ve got everything you need to go orienteering in Yorkshire! Well nearly everything. You’ll also need some sturdy boots outdoor clothing and a bit of lateral thinking to succeed. Orienteering is an adventure sport to exercise the mind and the body. It actually started in the early 20th century in Scandinavia where it is still very much a popular pastime today be it as a leisure activity …

Thought a Solent Yacht Charter was only for the rich and famous? Well think again as this experience will see you sailing in the Solent on a skippered yacht on a half or full day excursion or for that extra ‘wow’ factor an evening sail so you can lap up the views as the sun starts setting over the water. During the summer months there really is nothing more relaxing than taking to the seas in a fancy ocean-going yacht. …

That famous GT500 car named Eleanor was Gone in 60 Seconds but you’ll be pleased to hear that with this experience there’s no need to have the audacity of Memphis and his gang to steal one as this Eleanor Mustang will be waiting for you to drive her! You can’t beat a good old action/heist movie and the original Gone in 60 Seconds that came out in 1974 was good but the 2000 remake starring the likes of Nicolas Cage …

Benefit from maximum flexibility with our Tandem Skydive vouchers that are valid for a variety of drop zones located throughout the UK. That means the choice of which tandem club you pick for your skydiving experience is entirely up to you! Tandem jumps are our best-selling type of skydive. In essence the professional skydiver is the one who does all the work and you just hang on in there and enjoy the ride. All instructors are ‘jump masters’ who have …

Spend an hour or so whisky tasting in north west London and you’ll become a bit of a connoisseur! As well as sampling that fine nectar you will also tour the premises as this isn’t just a place to drink whisky – they make it here too! What’s amazing about Bimber Whisky is the fact that it is one of the first to be produced within London in over a century. We’re pretty sure Londoners get through a fair amount …

Book a farming experience in Somerset and meet all the super cute animals! This family-run smallholding in Misterton is in the heart of the Somerset countryside. It’s a pretty idyllic spot and you’re invited to join in and help out for a few hours. There’s always something going on at the farm. Rosie and sister Vera the Shetland Sheep love meeting humans especially if there’s a chance they might wangle a Rich Tea biccie out of you. Lotto and Orca …

Light the campfire and toast the marshmallows for this fun and friendly Woodland Ways bushcraft and survival weekend trip. Get ready for a thrilling two-night adventure teaching key survival skills allowing you to learn how to make the most of your open-air under the stars environment in an engaging exciting hands-on manner. The Woodland Ways experience focuses on basic bushcraft and survival techniques which can be adapted to a range of outdoor situations. Running from Friday night through to Sunday …

Elegant sophisticated and utterly delicious – that’s Swinton Park’s afternoon for you! This is a gorgeous location for the two of you to sit back relax and while away a very pleasant afternoon filled with smiles laughter chat and of course a delectable selection of sweet and savoury goodies. This really is afternoon tea at the castle. Swinton Park is a glorious slice of Yorkshire history having originally been constructed in the late 17th century for a wealthy local family. …

Head to the Brecon Beacons for great value archery in South Wales! This outdoor centre is in the foothills of the Black Mountains in an area that is stunning and filled with brilliant outdoor activities too one of the most popular of which is archery. What a location for your archery experience! Between Brecon and Hereford this centre is easy to get to from all South Wales and across the border into England. It’s picturesque and well away from the …

Take in the British Airways i360 and the Royal Pavilion on this best value Brighton Break for two! There’s never been a better time to discover Brighton with it’s lovely little lanes bars and restaurants beaches architecture and more. What’s great about these short breaks in sunny Brighton is that everything is organised for you. Your package includes Brighton Pavilion tickets and a flight on the British Airways i360 so you’ve got the best of the tourist attractions covered already. …

Archery in Nottingham – surely no location could be a more iconic setting for learning this traditional shooting sport. Hidden within the depths of Sherwood Forest lie 150 acres waiting to be explored and you could say it’s the spiritual home of archery courtesy of Robin Hood and his band of merry men. Your bowshot session lasts between 45 and 60 minutes and includes full instruction in how to hold aim and fire your bow and arrow. Archery isn’t a …

The Mini Cooper classic is a British popular culture icon straight out the 1960s. These fun experiences give you three or six miles driving a 1968 Cooper S at your choice of track nationwide. So is the old Mini Cooper better than the new BMW one? You’ve got to hand it to Alec Issigonis – he designed one hell of a brilliant little car. When the first Minis rolled off the British Motoring Corporation production line in 1959 it changed …

Here’s a new take on sightseeing at Leeds Castle with this Segway discount voucher! As far as Segway offers go this very special Leeds Castle deal is a really good one. Not only do you get a big discount you get to Segway before the crowds turn up! This early bird Segway deal is a bit of a corker. It offers a 30-35 minute tour around lovely Leeds Castle in Kent for a great price. It also gives you the …

This the day the Mustang Fastback meets the Jag E-type! For this duo of thrilling experiences you can choose to keep it all-American with a Mustang  fastback drive or go transatlantic with a drive in both the Stang and the Jag. These cars look so different yet the stats are actually pretty similar. The Mustang can post a 0-60mph time of around 7.0 seconds whilst the Jag crosses the 60 barrier at 6.0 seconds. Underneath the bonnet it’s quite a …

Experience not one but two high-speed boats on this Wet and Wild Powerboat Adventure day in Southampton! During your first mission it’ll be you at the wheel of a thrilling powerboat. A fully qualified skipper will be on hand to give you all the training you need to take a powerful Honda racing speedboat around the offshore race circuit. We’re talking amazing cornering speeds getting the boat’s hull out of the water flying above the waves and generally having it …

Go Clay Pigeon Shooting in Derbyshire and mingle with the best shooters around! This 75 acre clay shooting ground just outside Doveridge on the edge of the pretty Peak District boasts excellent facilities earning the club a Premier Plus rating from the sport’s governing body the CPSA (Clay Pigeon Shooting Association). It’s all very exciting at this centre that is dedicated to and specialises in multi clay shooting disciplines as this lovely Derbyshire set up regularly hosts World Skeet Championships …

Discover your own corner of Meerkovo here in the UK with this adorable Meerkat Experience! Get to know these furry inquisitive creatures on a one-to-one basis in the company of the centre’s expert meerkat keeper and fall in love all over again with these cute critters. Despite not being a native species in the UK meerkats have proven to be eternally popular with animal lovers of all ages. This East Sussex adventure park has a splendid Wild Kingdom area that …

This is the UK’s first commercial bridge bungee jump and what a bridge it is!  The iconic transporter bridge in Middlesbrough was made famous in the last TV series of Auf Wiedersehen Pet – and now here’s your chance to jump off it (attached to a bungee rope of course!). Built in 1911 the iconic transporter bridge is one of only three bridge jumps operating in the world.  You’ll arrive easily from the A66 into the transporter bridge visitor centre …

Calling all Mancunians who want to try archery! Manchester city centre is just 10-miles away but when you’re in the middle of the woods with a bow and arrow in your hand you could be a million miles away. These archery crossbow and axe throwing experiences are superb fun for all. We are offering one-hour archery lessons at Botany Bay Woods near Eccles. If you want to spice up the experience we highly recommend you go for the archery combo …

When it comes to hiring a jet ski in Cornwall this company’s bases are the most impressive for sure! The main centre is at the wonderfully named Lusty Glaze cove with the second hire centre at the lovely Carlyon Bay on the coast from Saint Austell! Even the guys who run these jet ski centres say they are ‘living the dream’ in Cornwall and how right they are. We have never seen such idyllic places to jet ski from. Tucked …

Ride the water on a jet ski in Lincolnshire! We are offering a taster session on these fun jets skis at the lovely Tattershall Lake country park which is nestled in the Lincolnshire fens between Lincoln city centre and Skegness on the coast. This Lincolnshire venue is actually a collection of seven different lakes with a bustling holiday park and outdoor activities centre at the heart of it. For jet skiing there’s a dedicated lake so you won’t be annoying …

Go extreme when you go river bugging in Llangollen! This picturesque part of North Wales is famed for its rapids and this thrilling experience gives you the chance to ride those swirling Welsh waters in a river bug! If you don’t know already river bugs are rigid inflatables for one person.They kind of look like the shape of a jetski (making them ideal for cutting through the water) they’ve got handle grips on the side and you use your hands …

If you love your crocodilians and your reptiles make it snappy and book a crocodile encounter! On a scale of 1 to 10 these experiences come in at around 11 for anyone who is fascinated by these often misunderstood creatures – especially when we tell you a highlight is actually going swimming with the crocs! It’s all about the beady eyes and scaly skin when you arrive at this reptile specialist in the Filton area of Bristol. And no we’re …

Not only do you go on a classic car road trip on this experience you get a guided tour of the Morgan factory too! This is motoring in the Malverns at its very best. Combining a fleet of gorgeous classic motors with a fascinating visit to a now rare 100% British-owned car manufacturer this is a day out motoring fans will adore. The experience starts in Redditch where there will be a very inviting line-up of classic cars for you …

Get on down to this Brighton shooting range for target practice in a stunning setting! Let the shots ring out at this farm shoot at the foot of the South Downs. With a whole variety of targets for you to aim at this is a great place for a spot of air rifle shooting. This air rifle range has that ‘middle of nowhere’ feel yet you are just half an hour from the hustle and bustle of Brighton’s seafront. Indeed …

Handle a variety of raptors on a half or full day of falconry in Herefordshire! This centre is in a small village near Ross on Wye in lovely Herefordshire and offers a fascinating insight into the world and work of the falconer as well as giving you plenty of time to hold and fly the birds too. Your experience is hosted by Mike Hill a young head trainer and manager full of enthusiasm and passion when it comes to caring for …

Get ready to go with the flow when you go hydrospeeding! You will be taking the leap of faith into fast moving waters clinging on to your trusty hydrospeed to ride the rapids in a river boarding extravaganza at this very special water sports centre near London. The Legacy Loop you’ll be hydrospeeding down was used during the London 2012 Olympics as a practice run. Now it’s a white water centre for all with a huge range of activities on …

Discover the wonderful world of raptors when you meet the birds of prey of Dorchester! This falconry centre is in a quiet spot in the village of Lewell on the edge of the stunning Purbeck Heritage Coast. A great place for the birds to live and a great place for humans to visit too! Husband and wife team Martin and Tara saw this seven acre former nursery in Lewell and the dream was born. This motivated duo have put their …

Try some fancy aerobatics over Surrey in a Cessna Aerobat! With this aerial stunt session you’ll be flying from Redhill a busy little airport in Surrey. At the helm will be a fully qualified aerobatics pilot who will be only too pleased to show you some aerial manoeuvres. You’ll take off in a 152 Aerobat a twin seat single engined high wing light aircraft that’s certified for +6/-3g. These impressive little trainer planes are equipped specifically for aerobatics with things …

Hop on a Segway in Newcastle for an unforgettable tour around the magnificent estate of Slaley Hall! If you’ve never heard of Segways they are basically electric-powered personal transporters that look like proper space-age gadgets. All the clever geometry stuff is hidden inside the wheels but you don’t need to worry about the physics of how Segways work just enjoy the ride around this superlative venue in Newcastle upon Tyne. And what a fine location indeed for your Segway tour. …

It’s all about original-style horse power on these carriage rides! It’ll be a fairytale day out for you when you take to your very own horse drawn carriage and go gently trotting around the gorgeous West Sussex countryside. Your ride will be taken in a beautiful restored 19th century Barouche open carriage. Back in Regency times keeping your own carriage like this meant that you were definitely a ‘man of means’ as many a Jane Austen character would remark. After …

A perfect introduction to the sport of Clay Pigeon Shooting in Devon is offered at this centre nestled amongst the trees of this vast Devonshire country estate near Dawlish. There are also excellent facilities for shooters and their guests alike. Even the entrance to this Ashcombe Estate shooting ground creates the right impression. It’s a long winding wooded driveway cutting across classic Devonshire rolling countryside. We think this is a great place to learn the art of shooting those clay …

Clay Pigeon Shooting Bedfordshire – the creme de la creme of clay pigeon shoot venues! The facilities and equipment really are second to none at this wonderful shooting ground at Riseley in between Bedford and Wellingborough – we think you’ll enjoy ‘breaking’ your first clays here. In fact the centre has been awarded Premier status by the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association and Voted ‘The Nations Favourite Shooting Ground 2016’ by the readers of Clay Shooting. This leading Bedfordshire ground is large …

Enjoy a unique waterborne adventure when you go paddleboarding or kayaking in Hampshire! Setting off from Keyhaven’s marina you’ll paddle along over to Hurst Castle the military coastal fortress that’s steeped in history. We are offering one-way trips (taking the ferry back) in the day as well as round-trip moonlight paddles. Hurst Castle first built by Henry VIII is an amazing place to visit. The original Keep which dates back to the Tudor times boasts some of the best views …

Young gunz go for it – this is all about paintball for kids only at venues nationwide! Of course the main priority here at these paintball parties just for teens is safety and your little ones will be supervised at all times but that doesn’t mean they won’t be having some serious fun as go dashing around the forest shootin’ ’em up! Before the junior paintballers can gain access to the inner sanctum of base camp it’s registration time. Once …

A huge variety of targets will be laid on when you go clay pigeon shooting in Hertfordshire! It’s going to be a great day out in the countryside with this fun and friendly team who will only be too pleased to show you the ins and outs of shooting clays. We have to say this shooting ground is in a lovely spot. Accessed through a gated private road you head along the track to arrive at a clearing around a …

Segway Yorkshire – go on be brave and and try Segway riding around a country estate in North Yorkshire! These experiences take place on a purpose built and permanent off road circuit that will see you winding through the woodlands on a Segway around this former farming domain near Bedale a lovely corner of North Yorkshire. These Segways that you stand up to ride are great fun but seeing as these two wheeled transporters are like nothing you will have ever …

The Ultimate Powerboating Day – drive three of the world’s most impressive speed boats in one day from their base in Southampton in Hampshire. The full day experience takes place on Southampton Water and the open waters of the Solent setting off from the city’s Shamrock Quay marina. The vessels in the line-up for the day are a racer the Honda Formula 4-Stroke (HF4S) championship powerboat the incredible jet-propelled 450hp Jet Viper and the powerful Thundercat catamaran. Fancy skating over …

Skydive in Lancashire with static line and tandem jumps from this skydiving dropzone in the North West of England. These experiences will see you exiting a plane at up to 11 000ft – one of the biggest thrills you can buy! If you’ve ever dreamt of doing a skydive near Lancashire this is a superb venue set in the Lancaster countryside. Under the same management since 1964 it is one of the longest established skydiving training centres in not just …

Discover Clay Pigeon Shooting in Scotland! This affable lot at Kirkcaldy in Mid-Fife have been running clay pigeon shooting sessions since 1992 and the ground is very well equipped to keep both novice and competent shooters amused with a variety of shooting styles and targets offered. From a modest set up this Fife ground has evolved over the years to boast some of the most extensive target shooting in Scotland. Hundreds of budding shooters have passed through this Scottish shoot …

Navigate your way and find the right way in just a day with this handy navigation and map reading course! Learn about contours grid referencing and compass skills all whilst you walk and discover the stunning scenery of the Peak District National Park. This course is perfect for building confidence when you’re out and about in the great outdoors and getting you on the right track to becoming map savvy in no time. Map reading courses are fast becoming popular …

Get ready with your shotgun for clay pigeon shooting in South Wales! We are talking as picturesque as can be for this shoot held in the heart of the Black Mountains within the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park. Let’s see if you turn out to be a hotshot in the Beacons!  You will certainly be in the thick of the South Wales countryside for these sessions. And no doubt there are hundreds of pigeons rabbits and pheasants residing around these …

Lots of free-flying feeding and feathered fun when you try falconry in Warwick! Based at the rather lovely Hatton Country World which is not far from the likes of Warwick and Royal Leamington Spa this is a great location to learn about birds of prey – and one the whole family can enjoy. Arden falconry occupies a quiet corner of the Hatton Adventure World the children’s play and activity park that’s set within Hatton Country World. There’s a good-sized education …

Skydiving Perth – jump out of a plane at Scotland’s finest drop zone! Our Scottish skydiving school offers both tandem and static line experiences both of which involve exiting a plane high in the sky over the impressive Perthshire countryside below you. Which extreme sport version will you choose? A tandem skydive here in Scotland gives you all the thrills without the laborious training. You’ll be in an adjustable harness and then locked to your instructor ready for your jump …

Aerobatic flights in the UK – enjoy aerobatic flying at your choice of airfield from a selection all around the country! This is our most flexible aerobatics voucher offering you a thrilling 20 to 30 minutes in the air all under the command of a skilled pilot instructor. If you have ever watched such feats of aerobatic flying at any of the many air shows in the UK you will know how impressive they are so can you imagine what …

Pack a bag you’re going to lovely Leadenham on an overnight polo break for two! Your destination for this midweek short break is the Polo Club at Leadenham a sleepy little village in the heart of Lincolnshire. Over the two days you’ll be learning and having lots of fun playing polo. James Reeve who grew up in the area created this charming polo club. A lot was invested to ensure the polo field is of the highest possible quality (and …

If you’re looking for Segway days out at venues the length and breadth of the country you’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re going to be Segwaying solo or with a partner your day out is going to give you an hour of sensational Segway riding. Back in the day when these Segway days originally landed on the Into the Blue new activity desk we had no idea what that were all about. Now we have a full range …

Take on the rapids on these Lee Valley white water rafting sessions! This is where canoe slalom events were held during the London 2012 Olympic Games. It has now been transformed into the Lee Valley White Water Centre and it’s open to everyone who fancies making a bit of a splash in the fast-moving flow! As this is Hertfordshire (and not the Bahamas) you’ll get a wetsuit wet boots and buoyancy aid to keep you warm on the rapids. You’ll …

This is a true car enthusiast’s delight as you get to drive a Mini Cooper! And no we’re not talking about one of those new-fangled BMW-built Minis we’re talking an iconic original Mini Cooper S. This is the miniature driving experience that is sure to put a big smile on your face. This Mini Cooper S revolutionised modern car design when it was unleashed into the world in 1959. Designed by an inspired Alec Issigonis his remit was to come …

Foil your opponents on a fencing course in London! We are offering both a half day taster session and a package that includes four once-a-week sessions hosted by the very experienced fencers at this renowned fencing school in the capital. Fencing is classified into three weapon types the foil sabre and épée all of which you may have seen at the London Excel arena as part of the 2012 olympics. And if you’re wondering why the expressions used sound French …

Clay Pigeon Shooting in Buckinghamshire – a relaxed affair with rolling hills and green valleys as your backdrop for a superb day out in the country. This clay shoot ground between Aylesbury and Oxford is considered to be one of the most beautiful and a fine place to learn Sporting (or ESP) shooting. All of the instructors led by owner and manager Kevin are helpful very patient informative and entertaining so if you’ve never tried clay pigeon shooting before you’ll …

Take a Tudor castle that’s as pretty as a picture add in some majestic birds of prey and you’ve got yourself a wonderful falconry experience at Herstmonceux Castle! This small but perfectly formed private collection of raptors are all impeccably trained – thanks to the passion and dedication of the head falconer. It’s time for you to meet the team. Gerard has been fascinated by birds of prey since he was 10 years old and told his slightly concerned neighbours …

Get ready for some fun in the saddle when you go horse riding in Hampshire! Imagine riding on horseback across acres of New Forest heathland and woodlands with just the sound of your horse clip-clopping along. With your mount’s mane flowing freely in the gentle breeze immerse yourself in the local flora and fauna of this lovely area of Hampshire on these gentle horse riding lessons.  New recruits fear not beginners are welcome. This New Forest horse riding experience includes …

Green tights and pointy hat not obligatory – that’s what they say when you book in for archery in Cambridgeshire! Perhaps just as well because the tight legging look is so last season. However archery itself is always in fashion after all nothing beats firing off an arrow to hit the bullseye in the great British countryside does it? And talking of countryside there’s certainly plenty of it here in Cambridgeshire. Your archery experience takes place at an outdoor pursuits …

Cotswold classic car tours – enjoy driving the open country roads and more! Leave the traffic jams of the city behind and head to the hills with these driving tours. There’s a fine fleet of fabulous motors revving their engines ready to take you off for a day of touring that combines classic car driving with sightseeing. You’ll make the most of the scenic routes around the most picturesque parts of the country. The itineraries avoid the motorways and express …

The wind will literally carry you when you give kite sports at Camber Sands a go! Taking advantage of the vastness and flatness of the Dungeness Peninsula and the great thermal winds this land and watersports centre is superbly placed for power kites and kite surfing on the beaches around Camber Sands. Learning how to control a power or traction kite is the basis for all kite sports and this Camber Sands set up offers specific two hour courses in …

Paddles up for kayaking in the Lake District! This is quite possibly the loveliest part of England for a spot of kayaking. You’ll be paddling on Ullswater the prettiest of the larger lakes that make up the famous Lake District National Park. We are offering full and half day kayaking experiences out of Ullswater. Your amiable host and guide for the day is Leigh. He’s a fully qualified BCU Sea Kayaking guide who loves his outdoor adrenaline sports and whilst …

Book yourself four hours of retro motoring with these self drive classic car hire experiences! Take your pick from a fleet of classic cars that reside in Weybridge to then explore the wonderful Surrey countryside for a couple of hours. Now this is what going out for a drive was meant to be like! What we love about this particular collection of cars is that it is pretty eclectic. We think it epitomises classic in the true sense of the …