Britain's most successful Olympic sailor ever is Ben Ainslie. He is a three times Olympic gold & one time Olympic silver medalist & is therefore one of the most successful sailors in history. If this hasn't inspired you enough then this sailing experience is perfect for introducing you to this tricky & fun sport. You never know, you could become the next big star of sailing. For this experience you will be learning in a dinghy. Dinghy sailing is the activity of sailing small boats by using the five essential controls: the sails; underwater foils; the trim; side to side balance of the dinghy & the choice of route. The experience will begin with a safety briefing on the techniques required for sailing. Then it will be time to go out to the water & try it. ...

Learning to ski is a very rewarding & exciting experience, & remember you only do it once! This lesson for beginners,



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This is a great chance to learn the latest sports craze of snowboarding. Snowboarding was invented in the 1960s in the USA & has grown in popularity around the world ever since. It is essentially skateboarding down a snowy hill but on a board with no wheels! In 1998 it became an Olympic sport where world class riders perform dizzying tricks, however you won't be learning how to do this just yet but if you're wanting to hopefully achieve that level, this lesson is a great place to start. Lessons take place at one of the country's permanent snow all the year round venues. You may be asked to arrive up to half an hour before your appointed lesson time to give you time to collect your equipment & get changed. Then you will have an initial safety briefing & you're off to the slopes. This is a beginners lesson for a newcomer to the sport only. ...

Are you looking for an exciting gift for one of the younger members in your circle of family & friends? If they like flashy cars & a four-lap drive in a supercar driven by an experienced driver, then this experience will surely make their day special! They will have the chance to experience either an iconic Ferrari 360, a stunning Lamborghini, a high-performance Nissan GTR, a classic Porsche 997, a remarkable Audi R8 or another vehicle from an impressive list. The day will start with a warm welcome & registration, followed by a safety briefing. An experienced instructor will take the young passenger to the pits & together they will choose which vehicle they will be driving. The instructor will answer any questions asked & make sure the passenger is safely strapped in before taking to the tracks for a fun drive. Throughout the ride, the driver will discuss the performance of the vehicle. After enjoying several laps around the race track, there will be a chance to purchase a photo as a reminder of a fantastic day! ...

Make a young person’s driving fantasy become a reality with the chance to drive an actual supercar, years before they need a license. With over 15 high performance supercars to choose from at over 15 locations nationwide, they will be spoilt for choice. Will they choose to do it like the stars do in a sleek Lamborghini Gallardo or perhaps they dream of driving the fierce Audi R8 just like Mr Tony Stark. Whichever vehicle they choose, this awesome junior driving experience is sure to put a smile on their face. The young driver will be given the chance to get behind the wheel of one of their favourite vehicles for 3 exhilarating miles. Sitting side by side with a pro they will be taught the basics, then pedal to the metal & off they go! If that isn’t enough excitement, they will also receive an unforgettable passenger ride around the track by an expert instructor. They will be talking about this for years to come & it will be a memory to treasure with their loved ones. So what are you waiting for...you will soon become their favourite person. Depending on location this experience is available to all children who meet the minimum height requirement of 134cm (4ft 5'') to 150cm (4ft 11''). Whilst some have an age restriction of 11 years, at others there are none. All participants must be under 17 years of age. ...

Relax your body & mind with three soothing treatments & full use of the spa facilities for the day. As part of your indulgent day, you will also enjoy a nutritious lunch with a glass of wine. Vitality Spa is set within the grounds of Wrightington Country Club, a 4 star hotel, & offers a relaxed & friendly environment. They have an experienced & dedicated team of beauty therapists who will make your experience as relaxing as they can, all you need to do is sit back, unwind & feel the stresses of life melt away! Your three treatments will be a 50 minute body massage, a 25 minute Decleor mini facial & a 15 minute scalp massage. These will be carried out by the fully trained beauty therapist in one of the relaxing candlelit treatment rooms. Afterwards, enjoy a two course lunch & a glass of wine. A selection of herbal & fruit teas will be on offer throughout the day. You will also have full use of the spa facilities which consist of a 20 metre swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, gymnasium & relaxation room. Towels, robes & slippers are provided. Additional treatments can be purchased directly with the spa. Please enquire at time of booking. ...

The violent story of the Ripper is so shrouded in myth & outlandish theories that is sometimes hard to separate fact from fiction. For the first time ever we can present the truth about what actually happened. Using the original police reports, mortuary photographs, eye witness testimonies & following the original police investigation we can bring the streets of Whitechapel in 1888 back to life. We enter the killer’s dark world & walk the cobbled stoned streets of the old East End. We will visit the original murder sites & examine the clues. All of the guides are dedicated Ripperologists (professional researchers/authors on the subject of Jack the Ripper). The guides even organise the annual Jack the Ripper conference, the largest research convention in the world. We are the first to hear of new findings, evidence & breakthroughs. So when you walk with them, you walk with the best. ...

This tour will allow you to relive the Autumn of Terror. Follow in the steps of Jack the Ripper as he murdered his 5 victims over a 10 week period & visit the places where he mutilated his victims in a most terrible manner. Russell Edwards will take you on a 2 hour tour & explain how in 2007 he bought a Victorian shawl at an auction which had been taken to a policeman from the murder scene of Jack the Ripper’s fourth victim, Catherine Eddowes. Since then, aside from a few years in Scotland Yard’s Black Museum, it had been safely stored away by the direct descendants of that policeman. In his book, ‘ Naming Jack the Ripper’, Russell Edwards details the years of dedicated historical & scientific research that have gone into proving without doubt he knows who Jack The Ripper really was! Also included within this experience is a meal at The Famous Curry Bazaar, the very best of traditional Indian cuisine located in the heart of London's vibrant Brick Lane. You will be entitled to a starter, main & a naan or rice each from their extensive menu of Indian dishes. ...

This tour will allow you to relive the Autumn of Terror. Follow in the steps of Jack the Ripper as he murdered his five victims over a ten week period & visit the places where he mutilated his victims in a most terrible manner. You will be taken you on a 2 hour tour & told that, how in 2007 Russell Edwards bought a Victorian shawl at an auction which had been taken to a policeman from the murder scene of Jack the Ripper’s fourth victim, Catherine Eddowes. Since then, aside from a few years in Scotland Yard’s Black Museum, it had been safely stored away by the direct descendants of that policeman. In his book, ‘ Naming Jack the Ripper’, Russell Edwards details the years of dedicated historical & scientific research that have gone into proving without doubt he knows who Jack The Ripper really was! Please note the tour will not be taken by Russell Edwards. You will start this experience with a meal at an Indian restaurant located in the heart of London's vibrant Brick Lane. You will need to bring your voucher with you, which will entitle you to a starter, main & a naan or rice each from their extensive menu of Indian dishes. Once you have had your meal you will then be taken on the Jack the Ripper tour. ...

on this jack the ripper tour you will get to explore how an autumn of terror in 1888 can still send a shiver down your spine to this very day.the discovery of a body on 31 august 1888 in london’s east end set in motion one of the most famous man-hunts in criminal history. for over 120 years ripperologists & amateur sleuths have been trying & failing to discover the identity of the man known as jack the ripper! throughout the jack the ripper tour you will explore the historical background of the whitechapel murders with a professional ripperologist guide. be shocked & terrified as you walk the same streets as the ripper’s victims & explore the dark passages & alleys. visit the actual murder sites of the victims as well as others who were also thought to be murdered at the hands of the ripper. learn about goulston street & hear documentary evidence of the murders with the aid of still photos & letters. ...