Windsor Castle is the oldest & largest inhabited castle in the world, & the Queen of England’s favourite. Embrace the wind in your hair as you tour along the river bank. Lap up the freedom as you pass the sights & take in riverside life. Ring the bell & wave to passers-by & feel a million miles away from London. Located on a scenic cliff-top location above the River Thames, this is the perfect destination for this gentle bike tour. After meeting at Windsor & Eton Riverside station, you will jump on board the comfy bikes to begin the tour. 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. With a comfy leather saddle & handlebars, you're sure to be in for a smooth ride & easy cruising. The bike tour around the scenic Thames Valley is a flat & largely traffic-free 8 miles (13km) through country lanes & designated bike tracks. There is plenty of time to stop & take photos en-route. During the tour you will pause in the walled garden of a Tudor mansion where afternoon tea is available to purchase, before returning to Windsor via the Olympic rowing lake & stunning views of the castle. A final cycle down to Eton College will reveal where 19 of our British Prime Ministers have been educated. The tour finishes back in central Windsor, a short walk from the castle, the towns various shopping & eating destinations or trains stations for your return to London. A truly historic day out guaranteed! ...

Windsurfing is a surface water sport using a windsurf board usually two to four meters long & powered by the effect of the wind on a sail. Until the 1990's, participants would regularly use different names to describe the sport, including sailboarding & board sailing. Also despite the term 'windsurfing' becoming the accepted name for the sport, participants are still actually called 'sailors' & not 'surfers'. Why not become a 'sailor' & enjoy a session learning to windsurf or, if you've already tried it, just brush up on your skills. With a highly qualified & motivated instructor on h&, they are ready to get you hooked on the exciting sport of windsurfing. The experience will begin with a safety briefing & the techniques required for windsurfing. Then it will be time to go out to the water & try it. ...

Windsurfing is a surface water sport using a windsurf board usually two to four meters long & powered by the effect of the wind on a sail. Until the 1990's, participants would regularly use different names to describe the sport, including sailboarding & board sailing. Also despite the term 'windsurfing' becoming the accepted name for the sport, participants are still actually called 'sailors' & not 'surfers'. Why not become a 'sailor' & enjoy a session learning to windsurf or, if you've already tried it, just brush up on your skills. A highly qualified & motivated instructor is on h&, they are ready to get you hooked on the exciting sport of windsurfing. The experience will begin with a safety briefing & the techniques required for windsurfing. Then it will be time to go out to the water & try it. ...

The wine & dip treat is a fiery savoury delight! Contains the following: Marques de Calado Macabeo DO Cariñena Spain, Rosemary Flavoured Crackers 150g, Traditional Grissini Breadsticks 125g, Salsa 280g, Blue Cheese Dip 240g, Hot Chilli Dip 240g, Manzanilla Olives stuffed with Almonds 225g. Should an individual stock item not be available the hamper may be substituted with a similar product of equal or greater value to that it replaces. Please allow 3 to 5 working days for delivery. ...

Professional wine tasters may be known for wasting good wine by spitting it out & the floral language used in their almost impenetrable descriptions of the wines that they sample, but learning about wine doesn’t have to be a long-winded process. This experience can provide guests with as much as they need to know about selecting a bottle of wine that they will enjoy & the best way to bring out the flavours of a range of wines. This session will focus on Italian wines, & guests will get to taste five different types of wine, each paired with a cheese which will bring out its natural undertones. With guidance & advice from the experts, this is a chance to learn everything from how the grapes are chosen & grown to the best way to serve wines & what to eat with them to enhance their flavours. This experience is a chance for any wine enthusiast to learn more about their favourite tipple, whether they are completely new to the world of wine tasting or already have some understanding of the way that the professionals fine-tune their palates. Guests will join a group who will all get the chance to taste red, white & sparkling wines, with rosé available on request, alongside cheeses which have been chosen specially to bring out flavours in the wines that might otherwise go unnoticed. The experts will be on hand throughout to answer questions, offer advice & explain everything anyone could possibly wish to know about pairing wines with suitable foods including how to serve them to maximise their hidden flavours & what to look out for when choosing a bottle to go with any meal. ...

Enjoy a guided tour of a working English vineyard. Situated in a prime position in South East Engl&, the Carr Taylor estate was founded in 1971 by David & Linda Carr Taylor. Alexander Carr Taylor is now the second-generation winemaker. The area under vine cultivation is thirty-seven acres, with varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Bacchus, Kerner, Schonburger & many other varieties providing a magical blend of old & new vines. The vineyard surrounds the old family Victorian Manor House, with its modern winery & visitor centre in the picturesque heart of the Sussex countryside. You will be taken on a tour around the vineyard where your guide will talk you through the method of growing vines. Youll then move on to the winery where you will learn more about the wine-making process itself. You can both explore the wines first hand as you enter the tasting room where you will receive a tutored tasting of five wines. To finish, you can browse the shop & perhaps buy some of the wines you have tasted as a memento of your day. ...

Do you know your New Worlds from your Old Worlds? Do you have trouble knowing whether to serve white or red with dinner? Well, this is just the day for you! Whether you just like the occasional glass or you have developed a real passion for wine, you will be guided through the wonderful world of wines in a relaxed & informal manner by your enthusiastic & knowledgeable host. You will learn how to taste wine like the professionals do & about the intricacies of both red & white wines, such as how different climates, regions & grapes can affect the colour & flavour. After the day you can put your new found knowledge to practice to pick out some new wines from wine lists & aisles of your local supermarket. This is a real opportunity to appreciate wines in a comfortable setting & have some fun along the way! The format of the day varies depending on the location, & depending on the theme you will go into certain areas in greater depth, but generally you will:
- be taught how to smell wines
- be taught how to taste & describe a wine
- be given at least 12 good quality wines to taste as part of a tutored tasting The majority of the locations will provide a tasty lunch, but we advise you to check when booking.


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Sampling a superb selection of fine wines sounds like a fantastic way to spend a day but this is more than a simple wine tasting. ...

Sampling a superb selection of fine wines sounds like a fantastic way to spend a day but this is more than a simple wine tasting. ...

Sampling a superb selection of fine wines sounds like a fantastic way to spend a day but this is more than a simple wine tasting. ...