Reveal your creative, culinary flair with a truly wicked combination of cocktail & chocolate creations. The Roaring Twenties themed workshop will channel a mix of modern & traditional sophistication as you discover the rich history & science behind of both indulgences. To begin, you'll sample a range of delicious flavours, textures & styles from all over the globe as you muddle, shake & strain your way to the perfect cocktail blend. Exploring the science of flavour, you'll discover how ingredients interact & complement one another, with lots of test tasting along the way! After the cocktails, Master Chocolatiers will guide you through artful demonstrations, sharing adventurous combinations of herbs, spices, essential oils & of course, chocolate. Next, you'll adorn smooth & rich dark chocolate truffles with decorations such as, white chocolate flakes, strawberry curls & honeycomb. You'll leave feeling truly indulged alongside your own bespoke creations which will include at least 15 handmade chocolates, packaged up in gorgeous ribbon tied bags. ...

Reveal your creative, culinary flair with a truly wicked combination of cocktail & chocolate creations. The Roaring Twenties themed workshop will channel a mix of modern & traditional sophistication as you discover the rich history & science behind both indulgences. To begin, you & a special guest will sample a range of delicious flavours, textures & styles from all over the globe as you muddle, shake & strain your way to the perfect cocktail blend. Exploring the science of flavour, you'll discover how ingredients interact & complement one another, with a lot of test tasting along the way! After the cocktails, Master Chocolatiers will guide you through artful demonstrations, sharing adventurous combinations of herbs, spices, essential oils & of course, chocolate. Next, you'll adorn smooth & rich dark chocolate truffles with decorations such as, white chocolate flakes, strawberry curls & honeycomb. You'll leave feeling truly indulged alongside your own bespoke creations which will include at least 15 handmade chocolates, packaged up in gorgeous ribbon tied bags. ...

Perfect for those who enjoy the finer things in life, this choice of experiences offers a variety of indulgent days out to suit all tastes. Getting back to nature can be a great way to blow away the cobwebs; take pleasure in a stroll around a beautifully cultivated garden, enjoy a summer concert with a picnic hamper in the grounds of a country house or castle, or take a trip out on the water & enjoy the serenity of floating down a river. Or perhaps your idea of a fine time is learning something new such as the finer points of wine making; you are guaranteed to pick up a few tips which will come in handy in the future. Whatever your pleasure, treat yourself to some of the finer things in life
- you will be glad you did. A choice of experiences for couples: (1) Unique Places to Stay: This one night break offers a variety of delightful & slightly eccentric locations throughout the UK. (2) Vineyard Tour with Lunch: Tour of a vineyard including how vines are grown on a commercial scale & the history of the vineyard, with a buffet lunch to finish. (3) Summer Concert with a Hamper: A glorious summer’s evening of fine music & entertainment complete with a delicious picnic hamper & spectacular firework display. (4) Grand Dining Experience: Decadent dining in stunning historic settings. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal prepared by a team of award winning chefs. (5) Garden Tour & Afternoon Tea: This experience entitles you to a guided tour of stunning gardens & grounds at one of five historic locations, followed by afternoon tea. (6) Dining Cruise: A choice of five fantastic cruises: sailing on a Thames Barge with lunch, Lunch Picnic Boat Cruise, Bateaux Elite Lunch Cruise, Sunset Picnic Boat Cruise, Heritage Canal Cruise or Lunch Canal Cruise with Wine.
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If you love food or know someone that does then this is the perfect experience for you! Visit the taste marquees where you’ll be able to sample all types of different foods, or maybe you fancy volunteering for the Man Vs Food challenge? There’ll be chef’s demonstrations offering advice & tips on how to recreate your own perfect dishes. As well as a cake off where you’ll be able to sample the contestant’s hard work. With stands to browse, showcasing everything from cheese, bread & fresh fruit juice to barbecue & international specialities, there’s something for everyone. Local bands will provide live music throughout the festival
- an ideal background for everything going on & with kids’ corner keeps the youngsters happy there’s something for everyone. Please note each festival varies slightly depending on location & the voucher entitles a one day entrance to the festival for four adults or a family of four.
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Learn about four of the most famous british drinks & visit some classic London pubs, distillerys & more. Expect to sample some traditional english tea, a good ole pint of beer & some delicious gin along the way. Did you know that we drank coffee long before we drank tea? Learn how many of London's most famous organisations & institutions were founded in the city’s diverse coffee house scene. Visit some great examples of these classic pubs. This eye-opening 2 hour immersive walking tour is an entertaining & informative way to discover the history of London through our nation’s love of drinks. Along the way expect to quench your thirst with coffee, beer, gin & tonic, & naturally, a traditional cup of tea. The sampling experience for one will begin at St Paul’s Churchyard & end at Fleet Street. The tour will include locations such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, Fleet Street, Holborn, Old Bailey, City of London Distillery & Samuel Johnson’s House. ...

On the Jack the Ripper Pub Tour you will visit the infamous murder sites & along the way stop off at the Victorian ale houses associated with Jack the Ripper & his unfortunate victims, guests are invited to step inside purchase a tipple & discuss the case at leisure. The tale of Jack the Ripper is a gruesome story, best told over a drink in an atmospheric Victorian pub. 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. ...

Sitting on board a 1938 vintage motor yacht will have most people imagining themselves being transported back to the 1930s with all the finer things in life that the decade had to offer. Such an experience can only be enhanced by the addition of a glass of bubbly & the strains of a jazz band playing the music which captured the imaginations of people all over the world during this period. As guests take in the glorious views across Poole Harbour, they will be served the most decadent of meals
- high tea. This comprises Dorset tea & prosecco accompanied by smoked salmon sandwiches & freshly baked scones, complete with clotted cream & jam. Guests cruising around Poole Harbour on the Dorset Queen will enjoy a warm welcome on arrival including a glass of prosecco to sip as they survey the glorious surroundings. As one of the largest natural harbours in the world, Poole has plenty to offer those who enjoy a little sightseeing & the chance to soak up some of the beautiful scenery including Brownsea Island & Sandbanks & the infamous Millionaire’s Row. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery to the strains of the house b&, Revolution Club who will be providing a backdrop of jazz music, the perfect soundtrack to the afternoon’s high tea. The decadent treat

Includes:: Dorset tea, smoked salmon sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream, & those who want to add a touch of additional zing to their tea can choose gin jam, made from berries soaked in local gin, as an accompaniment if they aren’t driving home. This two hour cruise is the perfect treat for anyone who enjoys a taste of life on the ocean waves, combined with the luxury of high tea & smooth jazz.


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Ronnie & Reggie Kray spent much of their childhood & teenage years in London’s East End in areas such as Whitechapel & Bethnal Green. They achieved their first taste of fame as boxers but they are now more famous for their gangland activities. Join us as we go in search of London’s most notorious gangsters, Ronnie & Reggie Kray. This unique walking tour delves deep into the murky world of 1960’s London to uncover gangsters, shoot outs, night clubs & murder. The Kray Twin walking tour uncovers the real story of the rise to power of these infamous twins, including the numerous police attempts to bring them to justice, the turf wars with the infamous Richardson gang & their eventual downfall. ...

Put your mental skills to the test & beat the clock with this Live Escape Game for Two experience. This puzzle-based game is a new form of entertainment, & the concept is simple
- Working in a team of between two & seven people, you have just 60 minutes to escape from a locked room before it’s too late! With the clock ticking, there is no time to waste. Everyone must work together to find the clues, solve the puzzles, grab the key & escape from the room. Once locked inside the room, you will both receive hints & clues to point you in the right direction & solve the various puzzles. The clues vary in difficulty with some being straight forward & easy to solve, whilst others can tax even the most seasoned of puzzle-solving minds. There is help at hand via a quiz master, but they are not in the room with you & can only communicate via a walkie-talkie device. If you successfully make your way through puzzle after puzzle, you will receive the password for the safe where the key is located. You will have a choice of one from three different rooms to complete; The Triads, The Red Curse or The Double Crossing. Each reflects a theme or story & has its own set of unique puzzles. Under intense pressure & racing against the clock, will you be able to solve the puzzles & escape the room?
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the london bicycle tour company was founded by robert graham in 1991. it was london`s first ever bike tour & they have seen over 100, 000 happy customers take a guided bike tour with them. you will have a choice of three different tours to choose from: the central tour, west end tour, night tour. the central tour is an overview of london's most popular tourist attractions like big ben, westminster abbey & buckingham palace, as well as the working city of london & playful west end.the west end tour highlights include southbank, the london eye, houses of parliament & big ben, westminster abbey, admiralty arch, buckingham palace, hyde park, soho & covent garden.the night tour lights up london like a christmas tree. take in the beautiful city evenings, with less traffic & the different visuals, as all the buildings & monuments are lit up against the backdrop of the dark sky. on arrival, you will be allocated a bicycle before the safety briefing with a fully trained & experienced tour guide who will be on hand throughout to ensure you are safe, comfortable & in control. after this, you & your group will set off for your cycle on your chosen tour. you will be able to stop regularly to admire the different features of london & have a refreshments break half way through. helmets are available to hire on the day. we advise you wear enclosed footwear, no loose items of clothing & dress appropriately for the weather. ...