Hampton Court Palace is the magnificent home of Henry VIII. Located on the banks of the River Thames, the palace provides the perfect destination for an easy going vintage bike ride. Each bike comes with a bell & optional basket which is perfect for resting your coat or keeping your camera close to h&. All of the bikes are single gear, highlighting just how flat & relaxing the routes are. Suitable for any shape or size, they have a comfy leather saddle & leather handlebars for a smooth ride & easy cruising. The tour starts at Hampton Court train station, with a short walk to jump aboard their vintage-style bikes. The route is a flat 8 miles in total & passes through Royal Parks & the historic grounds of Hampton Court Palace with plenty of time to take photos & enjoy the sights. You will explore the ancient hunting grounds of Henry VIII & reveal the secret WW2 & Cold War history of the area before pausing at a pub, where refreshments are available to purchase. After returning to the palace along the river Thames, you can leave the bikes & enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Explore the famous Palace & Gardens or return directly to London. In season & dependent on tide times, it is possible to take the boat back to either Richmond or Westminster. ...

hampton court palace is the magnificent home of henry viii. located on the banks of the river thames, the palace provides the perfect destination for this easy going vintage bike ride. each bike comes with a bell & optional basket which is perfect for resting your coat or keeping your camera close to h&. all of the bikes are single gear, highlighting just how flat & relaxing the routes are. suitable for any shape or size, they have a comfy leather saddle & leather handlebars for a smooth ride & easy cruising. the tour starts at hampton court train station, with a short walk to jump aboard our vintage-style bikes. the route is a flat 8 miles in total & passes through royal parks & the historic grounds of hampton court palace with plenty of time to take photos & enjoy the sights. we explore the ancient hunting grounds of henry viii & reveal the secret ww 2 & cold war history of the area before pausing at a pub for refreshments.after returning to the palace along the river thames, you can leave the bikes & enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. explore the famous palace & gardens or return directly to london. in season & dependent on tide times, it is possible to take the boat back to either richmond or westminster. ...

This guided tour package gives you a choice of 17 exciting & varied h&-picked tours, so you’re sure to find something which is just perfect for you. Choose one from the following: Vineyard Tour & Tasting for Two Evening Photography Course & City Tour Daws Hill Vineyard Tour & Tasting for Four Canterbury Ghost Tour for Four Haunted London Pub Tour for Two London Bridge Ghost Tour for Two Royal Maritime Greenwich Ghost Tour for Two Classic Rock & Beatles Tour Liverpool Ghost Walk for Two Rock’n’ Roll; The Early Years Tour Brewery Tour & Tasting for Two Underground Tour for Four Spooky Walking Tour for Four Segway Tour of Upton Country Park London Ghost Boat Tour for Two ...

If you have a love of animals & you find yourself watching nature programmes & wishing that you were there, then this experience will give you a taste of what it's like to meet many animals face-to-face. This is an exciting, educational & interactive experience. You will learn fascinating facts about each animal & there is a great range of exotic & more common animals you'll get to meet, including; meerkats, rabbits, snakes, guinea pigs, spiders, hissing cockroaches, scorpions, kunekune pigs, pigmy goats, horses, lizards & more. What's more you'll even get to watch magnificent birds of prey take to the sky
- quite simply a breath taking sight. Your experience will begin with refreshments as you meet your animal guide for the day who will explain what you are going to see. During your experience there will be plenty of opportunities to handle a selection of the animals & ask any questions you may have. Don't worry if you don't fancy handling some of the animals, you won't be forced to. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture those unique pictures.
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Whilst some people find cooking enjoyable & therapeutic, there are also those who lack the confidence to throw themselves into preparing a meal without plenty of preparation. This half day cookery lesson is a great chance to learn everything about the essential skills needed to prepare great food, but also to learn everything you could hope to know so that you feel at ease when it comes to tackling a new recipe. A lesson with a professional chef is the perfect opportunity to ask any questions that you might have about the secrets of preparing fool-proof dishes, how to ensure that you aren’t too heavy handed with your seasoning & hints & tips on making fantastic food to impress your family & friends. After a warm welcome on arrival you will meet your expert cookery teacher who will talk you through the day's programme & what you will be cooking during your lesson. Then it will be your turn to get your apron on & get cooking. At the end you will either be able to sit down & sample what you have made over a relaxed meal with the other attendees or take it away to enjoy later. Depending on the location, your class will take place in a purpose built cookery school, a professional’s home or even the more intimate surroundings of your own home. The exact format varies depending on the cookery school & class chosen. Themes will vary throughout the year at each school. To give you a flavour of what's available, they may include bread making, baking cakes, Mediterranean, vegetarian dishes, curries or even sushi making. Please check themes & dates on booking. Please note at some locations you are able to bring a friend along to take part in the experience with you. Please enquire on booking. ...

Enjoy a hands-on cookery lesson with a cookery school which is renowned for their practical approach to good food. Depending on the class you pick & the season, you will have different themes to choose from, such as curries, tapas, seafood, Morrocan & bread making. This is a great chance for you to master new skills for your own benefit, & equally to impress your friends or family! After a warm welcome on arrival, you will get to meet your expert cookery teacher who will talk you through the day's programme & what you will be cooking during your lesson. Then it will be your turn to get your apron on & get cooking. At the end you will either be able to sit down & sample what you have made over a relaxed meal with the other attendees & further discussion about what you have made. The exact format varies depending on the class chosen. ...

Enjoy a hands-on cookery lesson at one of our selected top cookery schools, which are renowned for their practical, down-to-earth & enthusiastic approach to good food. Depending on the school you pick & the season, you will have different themes to choose from, such as Italian, Indian, Moroccan, Thai, French, Tapas & Paella, Seafood, Knife Skills or Stress Free Dinner Parties. This is a great chance for you to master new skills for your own benefit, & equally to impress your friends or family! After a warm welcome on arrival, you will get to meet your expert cookery teacher who will talk you through the day's programme & what you will be cooking during your lesson. Then it will be your turn to get your apron on & get cooking. At the end you will either be able to sit down & sample what you have made over a relaxed meal with the other attendees. The exact format varies depending on the cookery school & class chosen. ...

Enjoy a hands-on cookery lesson at The Smart School of Cookery, a dedicated school renowned for its practical approach to good food. The ingredients used are fresh, local & delicious, the tuition is professional & down to earth, & the completed dishes sublime. Depending on the class you pick & the season, you will have different themes to choose from such as curries, tapas, seafood, Morrocan & bread making. This is a great chance for you to master new skills for your own benefit, & equally to impress your friends or family! After a warm welcome on arrival, you will meet your expert cookery teacher who will talk you through the day's programme & what you will be cooking during your lesson. Then it will be your turn to get your apron on & get cooking. At the end you will sit down & sample what you have made over a relaxed meal with the other attendees. The exact format varies depending on the class chosen. ...

Choosing the perfect gift for one person is a challenging task in itself, but finding the perfect gift for two people is an almost impossible feat. However, all is not lost. There’s good news. We have the ideal solution right here. Our Happy Anniversary gift package offers the recipients a choice of 50 fantastic experiences to choose from. & this flexible gift has an experience to suit absolutely every couple. A selection of experiences include; Two Hour Medieval Sword Fighting for Two Meet the African Big Cats for Two Gin Tasting for Two Japanese Whisky Masterclass for Two Adventure Day Plus for Two Vineyard Experience with Lunch for Two Countryside Walking Break Raft Building Experience for Two Windsurfing Taster for Two Grand Dining at Ruthin Castle for Two Novelty Dining Experience for Two Canadian Canoeing Adventure Day For Two Swimming with the Crocodiles for Two ...

Whatever birthday a special person in your life is celebrating, birthdays aren’t just about cake & balloons. The lucky recipient of this gift pack can choose from over 1200 exciting options to celebrate turning one year older & wiser. Choose from an exciting range which

Includes:: something to get the adrenaline pumping or maybe you could pick something more sedate like a vineyard experience with lunch. With this superb choice there will be something to suit everyone. The selection of experiences include:3 Month Ground Coffee Subscription with Cielo 60 Minute luxury Cruise Taster Experience Aston Martin Blast Brewery Tour & Tastings for Two Classic Rock & Beatles Tour Clay Pigeon Shooting Corvette Racer Blast Daws Hill Vineyard Tour & Tasting for Four Eden Project English Heritage Senior Membership Fizz, Cocktails & Nibbles at Map Maison Hot Lap Ride Hydro Zorbing For Two Indoor Surfing Experience London Bridge Experience & London Tombs for Two Ploughman's Lunch & Tastings at Sedlescombe Vineyard for Two Sailing Taster Session Segway Rally Experience Tandem Bike Hire for Two Triple Whammy at The Abyss Vineyard Tour & Tasting with Cream Tea for Two Zorbing for Two Please note experiences are for one person unless otherwise stated. For a full list of locations & experience information please visit: www.usemygift.com

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