This is an amazing opportunity to learn a unique skill. Life during medieval times might have been grubby, brutal & plague-ridden, but give them their due
- they knew how to have fun! & so will you as you become a real jousting knight during this day of old fashioned antics. On arrival you will be given a safety briefing & your riding will be assessed. After being dressed in medieval armour & costume with your very own title & coat of arms for the day, you will then learn basic jousting skills needed to strike a quintaine, how to use a lance, learn authentic mounted games, & learn how to weald a broad sword & staff fighting during your unique & fascinating day. You will have the chance to re-enact those dreams of being a knight. After lunch put everything you’ve learnt into practise as you complete in the " Grand Gauntlet Challenge" Medieval Tournament before you take on the resident Black Knight in a mini-joust to gain your Knighthood! Traditionally jousting was only permitted for men to partake in, but fear not we take lady knights too! Come & throw down the gauntlet & challenge the men! The day will end with the all important Knighting Ceremony & presentation of certificates, after which you can ride off into the sunset to find a few dragons to slay! No real riding experience is needed to be able to participate in the jousting experience, but would be an advantage for certain activities. For safety reasons if the instructor on the day feels your riding is not strong enough for certain tasks, you will make it up in other activities. Jousting demands a different type of equestrian skill & the horses can accommodate any standard of horsemanship!
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The 1657 Chocolate House is believed to have been built in the 1630's, originally as a private home in Kendal, & now it offers up some of the tastiest chocolates you can buy. The shops range of over 300 chocolates has long been the destination of a little chocolate therapy. This is a handpicked selection of 30 luxury chocolates in milk, white & dark chocolate, presented in a beautiful & unique two-layer h&-ribboned gift box from the Heart of the Lake District. The perfect size for the family to share (if you really want to). Please allow up to 5 to 7 working days for delivery before you can feast yourself on this selection of chocolates. ...

The 1657 Chocolate House is believed to have been built in the 1630's, originally as a private home in Kendal, & now it offers up some of the tastiest chocolates you can buy. The shops range of over 300 chocolates has long been the destination of a little chocolate therapy. This is an assorted box that contains 16 delicious handpicked luxury chocolates in milk, white & dark chocolate, all presented in a beautifully crafted black Thai silk effect papered box, finished with a seal of approval. Please allow up to 5 to 7 working days for delivery before you can feast yourself on this selection of chocolates. ...

The 1657 Chocolate House is believed to have been built in the 1630's, originally as a private home in Kendal, & now it offers up some of the tastiest chocolates you can buy. The shops range of over 300 chocolates has long been the destination of a little chocolate therapy. This is an assorted box that contains 16 delicious handpicked luxury chocolates & truffles in milk, white & dark chocolate, all presented in a beautifully decorated box that's makes them perfect to give as a gift from the Heart of the Lake District. Please allow up to 5 to 7 working days for delivery before you can feast yourself on this selection of chocolates. ...

Give someone the chance to visit Ark Wildlife Park & meet Chilli, Saffron & their adorable meerkat family. Having fun with these curious mammals is a once in a lifetime experience & they’ll be just as excited to meet new visitors. The lucky recipient of this experience will get to feed, chat to & interact with the mischievous, playful squad & enter their enclosure with an experienced keeper. Upon arrival the visitor will be asked to fill in a health & safety form & be fully briefed before meeting the meerkats. Then, it’s time to enter the enclosure armed with snacks & be enthusiastically greeted once the meerkats pick up the scent of the delicious treats. The guest will enjoy 30 minutes of feeding, playing & giggling at each of the cheeky characters while the knowledgeable keeper provides interesting facts about this inquisitive mammal. The rest of the day can be spent wandering the park while learning about the diverse range of other animals that call Ark Wildlife Park home. ...

Give a pair of animal enthusiasts the chance to meet & play with Saffron, Chilli & their crew. These African natives are well known for their sociable, inquisitive nature & for making a great first impression with new friends. They will be super excited to meet new visitors, especially if they bring along some of their favourite tasty snacks. Ark visitors will spend 30 minutes feeding & playing with these hilarious characters with many great photo opportunities along the way. Upon arrival the pair will be asked to fill in a health & safety form before meeting the meerkats. Then, it’s time to enter the meerkat enclosure armed with snacks & be enthusiastically greeted once they pick up the scent of their delicious treats. Visitors will enjoy 30 minutes of feeding, playing & giggling at each of their cheeky characters while the knowledgeable keeper provides interesting facts about the meerkat family. The rest of the day can be spent wandering the park while learning about the diverse range of other animals that call Ark Wildlife Park home. ...

Visit " Meerkat Mountain" the home of the family group of these inquisitive & mischievous animals. They eat a wide variety of foods so prepare yourself for giving them live insects, meat, eggs or even a healthy salad! Bring a camera as these guys never fail to show off for a photoshoot! You will also receive an adoption pack to share which

Includes:: a fact sheet, photograph, certificate & souvenirs. Adopters also receive one annual membership, allowing free entry to the zoo for a year, so you can visit your adopted meerkat as often as you like. Upon arrival you will be free to look around the zoo at your own leisure before your experience starts. Then you’ll meet the meerkat keeper & receive a health & safety briefing. Once you are in the enclosure you’ll be able to hide the meerkats food & watch them dig around to find it.

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seize the opportunity to get up close & personal with one of africa’s big cats. this unforgettable 20 minute experience gives you the opportunity to meet two servals, zeus & duma. recognised by their bold spotted black on tawny fur, servals are the second fastest cat reaching speeds of up to 50 mph, as well as being able to jump 9 feet high. however, there’s no need to be scared as they love human attention & will happily nuzzle up to you. after you have met the servals you will then meet a family of meerkats, letting them climb & play all over you. your experienced keeper will ensure your safety with the animals at all times & help you gain the most out of your experience. don't forget your camera to capture this exotic experience! ...

Seize the opportunity to get up close & personal with one of Africa’s big cats. This unforgettable 20 minute experience gives you the opportunity to meet two servals, Zeus & Duma. Recognised by their bold spotted black on tawny fur, servals are the second fastest cat reaching speeds of up to 50 mph, as well as being able to jump 9 feet high. However, there’s no need to be scared as they love human attention & will happily nuzzle up to you. After you have met the servals you will then meet a family of meerkats, letting them climb & play all over you & you will also meet two Black & White ruffed lemurs. Your experienced keeper will ensure your safety with the animals at all times & help you gain the most out of your experience. Don't forget your camera to capture this exotic experience! ...

walk on the wild side with this hands on experience at the wildlife heritage foundation. you will embark on a tour to see some of the most endangers species of cat in the world, learning about the many different species, their habitats & conservation status. the sanctuary is home to lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs, jaguars & many more magnificent big cats. you will also have the incredible opportunity to get up really close to hand feed one of the beautiful big cats. this will be a hand feed & a unique opportunity to come face to face with one of the big cats such as one of the white lions, leopards or tigers!after this you will be treated to an afternoon tea which will include a selection of sandwiches, cakes & tea or coffee. you will be greeted upon arrival & taken through the health & safety talk. then you will be taken on a guided tour of some of the most endangered species of cats in the world & be told about the work being done to prevent these magnificent creatures becoming extinct. you will also have the incredible opportunity to get up really close to hand feed one of the beautiful big cats. this will be a hand feed & a unique opportunity to come face to face with one of the big cats such as one of the white lions, leopards or tigers!you will then be treated to an afternoon tea which will include a selection of sandwiches, cakes & tea or coffee. ...