A Rural Escape for Two Do you long to get away from the hustle & grime of the city & escape to the peace, tranquillity & idyllic surroundings of the countryside? If so, our range of rural one night escapes for two people is just what you need. Choose from a range of charming properties across the UK, including gorgeous old village inns & pubs, country house hotels, guesthouses & bed & breakfasts buried deep in the heart of rural Britain. Dinner isn’t included (breakfast is), but many have excellent restaurants
- please feel free to book dining direct with the hotel once you have made your choice. Availability Booking restrictions apply at some properties. Many exclude Christmas, New Year & Valentine’s & some can be booked Sunday to Thursday only
- please check when booking. Please book as far in advance as possible to ensure the date of your choice (minimum eight weeks recommended). Participant Guidelines Over 18s at most hotels but please check with us. Some hotels can accommodate well-behaved dogs but as a rule pets are not permitted; please check when booking. Duration Your stay is for one night. Check in & check out times vary, we’ll provide full details when you make a booking. Locations Argyll & Bute (Dunoon), Cheshire (Congleton), Cornwall (Boscastle, St Austell, Pelynt), County Durham (Walworth), Cumbria (Alston, Coniston), Denbighshire (Llanarmon), Devon (Thelbridge), Dorset (Piddletrenthide, Sherborne), Dumfries & Galloway (Auldgirth), Gloucestershire (Tortworth), Hampshire (Beaulieu, Lyndhurst, Burley, Brockenhurst), Herefordshire (Much Birch), Hertfordshire (Welwyn), Isle of Wight (Seaview), Kent (Pluckley, Sittingbourne), Mid Glamorgan (Aberdare), Norfolk (Helhoughton, Hunstanton), North Yorkshire (Ripon, Cropton), Northamptonshire (Creaton), Northumberland (Cornhill-on-Tweed), Somerset (Nether Stowey), Surrey (Guildford, Haslemere), Warwickshire (Shipston-on-Stour), Wiltshire (Malmesbury) * Please note that this item is delivered direct from our supplier & may take a little longer to arrive

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This exciting Red Letter Day experience means that you can take a safari photography tour in either Woburn Safari Park or Knowsley Safari Park. With camera in h&, explore & capture on film the many wonderful & beautiful creatures that live in these special parks. Guided by an experienced & passionate photographer & assisted by the safari park keepers, take a part driven, part walking tour, allowing opportunities for wide angle, long shots from the open window of the safari vehicle & close-ups shot from the best vantage points. Depending on the park, snap tigers, monkeys, giraffes, rhinos & other exotic beasts while learning about camera settings & new techniques. As the session lasts half a day, the remainder of the day can be spent wandering around the park at ease. ...

Scuba Diving with Sharks Diving with sharks is certainly nerve-wracking but is sure to be an amazing experience to remember for years to come. Start with some scuba training, which takes between one & two hours, including a full briefing on scuba equipment & techniques, followed by a practice session in a swimming pool. Then it’s time for a half hour dive in the aquarium for an experience of a lifetime. Shark species vary between venues, but you might be swimming with sand tiger sharks, lemon sharks, angel sharks or nurse sharks. There are also other big fish to look out for such as stingrays, conger eels, & shoals of smaller species. Play with the smaller fish & wave through the glass at visitors to the aquarium as the sharks swim around. Availability Selected dates once or twice a month (depending on venue). We recommend booking at least six weeks in advance. Participant Guidelines Minimum age is 16. You must be comfortable in water & in good health. If you suffer from claustrophobia, asthma, respiratory/heart problems, certain other medical conditions, or are pregnant, you can’t take part. If in doubt, seek medical advice. Duration Training takes between one & two hours & the dive lasts for Approx. half an hour. Please note that there may be a delay of up to an hour & a half between the training & your dive. Expect to spend up to five hours on-site. Locations Cheshire (Ellesmere Port), Scotland (Fife) * Please note that this item is delivered direct from our supplier & may take a little longer to arrive ...

Segway Rally for Two The Segway is the latest technological development & a must-have for those who love moving gadgets
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A Tour of Shakespeare&8217;s Globe & Afternoon Tea for Two This experience day is a wonderful opportunity for Shakespeare fans to visit The Globe. The world-famous theatre was built in Coliseum style between 1597 -1598 by carpenters Peter Smith & co. Sadly, a fire at the Globe Theatre broke out on June 29, 1613
- it was rebuilt the following year but subsequently demolished in 1644 by the Puritan Parliament who had issued an ordinance, suppressing all stage plays two years previously. The experience today takes visitors inside this piece of history, with a knowledgeable guide to talk about aspects of Shakespeare&8217;s life & works. The exhibition downstairs is also included so visitors can have a look before ending the day with afternoon tea in the brasserie. Availability Runs on selected Mondays to Saturdays throughout the year. Participant Guidelines All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by a participating adult aged 18 or over. All areas of the experience can accommodate wheelchair users. Duration Tours (lasting 30
- 40 minutes) every 15-30 minutes from between 10am
- 5pm from October to mid April & from 10am
- 12.30pm (11.30 on Sundays) from mid April
- October. Please arrive for afternoon tea anytime from 2.30pm. Locations London (Bankside) * Please note that this item is delivered direct from our supplier & may take a little longer to arrive




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A Spa Day for Two Sometimes we all need a break from the stress & strains of our busy lives, & a day at a health spa is the perfect way to unwind. This spa days experience lets guests spend a full day at the spa with complete access to all the facilities on offer. These may vary from spa to spa, but are likely to include plunge pool, sauna, steam room & relaxation suite. Visitors with itchy feet should feel free to take part in the fitness & exercise classes on offer. At some locations, a healthy lunch or light refreshment will be included. The exact experience will differ according to the spa visited, but each venue leaves guests feeling refreshed, relaxed & revitalised, making this the perfect gift for special occasions. Availability Most spas offer a mixture of weekday & weekend dates, some are available weekdays only. Weekends can get very busy
- book several weeks in advance. Participant Guidelines Must be aged 16 -18 or over (different spas vary, please check in advance of booking). All the spas welcome men & women. Duration Most spas invite arrival at opening time & guests can stay until closing time. Opening hours vary, but as a guide stay at the spa for up to nine hours. Locations Berkshire (Reading), County Durham (Barnard Castle), Denbighshire (Ruthin), Essex (Stock), Kent (Wilmington), Nottinghamshire (Worksop), Powys (Builth Wells), Scotland (Edinburgh), Somerset (Shepton Mallet), Surrey (Hindhead), Warwickshire (Stratford-upon-Avon), West Sussex (Crawley) * Please note that this item is delivered direct from our supplier & may take a little longer to arrive
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This Red Letter Day experience means that you can enjoy Cathedrals Express carriage pulled by an amazing steam locomotive is a treat very much like stepping back in time. A range of round trips are available from departure points across the South, the Midlands & London & each run at least once or twice a year to cities such as Bath, Bristol, Oxford, Canterbury, Lincoln, York, Salisbury, Carlisle, Ely, Exeter, Bournemouth, Litchfield, Shrewsbury or Weymouth. On arrival in any of these great destinations, spend a few hours browsing, sightseeing or shopping. Later, head back to the train, re-board the carriage & let the steam engine lead you comfortably home on the return journey, making a perfect end to a vintage day out. ...

A Sunday Lunch Jazz Cruise on the Thames for Two Enjoy a Sunday in style, with good food, great views & a live jazz soundtrack! Board the Bateaux London cruiser at the glass pontoon at Embankment Pier & then take your seats for a fun & relaxing cruise down the Thames. Enjoy a three-course roast meal followed by coffee & admire the views of some of London’s iconic landmarks. Cruise past the best of the old & the new
- the Houses of Parliament, the EDF Energy London Eye, Tate Modern, the Tower of London & much more. & all the while enjoying some toe-tapping jazz from a live professional jazz band on this fantastic day out in London. Availability Cruises operate every Sunday from 7 April 2013 until 30 March 2014. Participant Guidelines Min age 5. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Prams & pushchairs aren’t permitted on board. A vegetarian meal option is available. Unfortunately the boats don’t have full wheelchair access (ramp to access boat & bathrooms accessed by stairs) Duration Boarding from Embankment Pier at 11.45am or 12.30pm, to depart at 12.15pm or 1pm. Disembark at either 2.45pm or 3.45pm. Exact boarding time will be e-mailed 24 hours in advance of the booking. Please arrive promptly as late boarding is not possible. Locations London (Embankment) * Please note that this item is delivered direct from our supplier & may take a little longer to arrive
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Sushi Making with YO! Sushi for Two Gain an insight into the world of sushi with this fun & informative experience. Get helpful tips on becoming a home sushi chef, as well as learning all about a variety of ingredients such as cooking Japanese rice, learning about fish & vegetables. The class kicks off with a talk on the history of sushi before a special demonstration by one of their top chefs. Next, get the chance to prepare a selection of four different sushi dishes with an expert YO! chef on hand at all times to offer tips & advice. Afterwards, sit down to enjoy each dish & take home a certificate, rolling mat & instructional booklet to perfect these newfound skills at home. Each person will also receive a 25 per cent YO! Sushi discount voucher to redeem next time. Availability Availability varies by location so please check when you have chosen where you want to go. Participant Guidelines Minimum age is 16. Not all sushi involves fish & vegetarians are most welcome. Please inform us when booking if you have any special dietary requirements. Duration Your experience will last Approx. two hours, including time to eat the sushi you have produced
- apart from the London locations which run for Approx. three hours. Locations Berkshire (Reading), London (City, Bloomsbury, South Bank, West End), Oxfordshire (Oxford) * Please note that this item is delivered direct from our supplier & may take a little longer to arrive
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Thames Lunch Cruise & EDF Energy London Eye for Two Board Bateaux London’s river cruiser from the glass pontoon at Embankment Pier, then relax on board & enjoy a three-course lunch, followed by tea or coffee. But don’t let the great food distract from the fabulous views available on Thames cruises, as the boat passes the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London & many more iconic landmarks. After lunch (from a seasonally changing menu) be dropped off just a few steps from the EDF Energy London Eye. There may be a queue here, but it’ll be worth it on climbing aboard the air-conditioned capsule. The Eye slowly turns, giving sensational panoramic views across London from 135 metres up. Availability Lunch cruises operate every Thursday to Saturday from January to March, Wednesday to Saturday in April & May, Tuesday to Saturday from June to September & Wednesday to Saturday October to December. Bank holidays are excluded. Please note Saturday availability is very limited. Participant Guidelines Minimum age is 5. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. A vegetarian meal option is available. Unfortunately the boats don’t have full wheelchair access (ramp to access boat & bathrooms accessed by stairs). London Eye tickets are not fast track. Duration Boarding from Embankment Pier at 11.45am or 12.30pm, to depart at 12.15pm or 1pm. Disembark at either 1.45pm or 2.30pm. Exact boarding time will be e-mailed 24 hours in advance of the booking. Please arrive promptly as late boarding is not possible. Locations London (Embankment) * Please note that this item is delivered direct from our supplier & may take a little longer to arrive ...