Try out this lightweight sports car that everyone is talking about. With no body panels it looks completely different from the norm, but it is all in aid of saving weight. With a 0-60 mph in 2.89 seconds it beats most Ferraris! Jeremy Clarkson has"ed it as off the scale & said it is one of the most beautiful cars in the world simply because it is so elegant & a wonderful piece of engineering. An Ariel Atom gift experience is bound to put a smile on your face. Your day will begin with a welcome, introduction & safety briefing on circuit driving techniques. Then you will be taken out onto the circuit for some familiarisation laps before you drive six miles in the awesome Ariel Atom. At the end you will be rewarded with an individual driving certificate. The person driving the car will be required to sign a disclaimer accepting liability in the event of damage to the vehicle. The driver will be given an option to purchase damage waiver cover when booking to minimise their financial exposure should there be an accident. Drivers are under no obligation to purchase this optional waiver. Full details are available at the time of booking. ...

Enjoy a high-speed driving experience like never before with this unique & incredible Ariel Atom driving thrill & High Speed Passenger Ride for One.  The Ariel Atom not only looks like a rocket, but drives like one too! With no body panels it looks completely different from the norm, which is all in aid of saving weight. With an acceleration from 0-60 mph in an astonishing 2.89 seconds, it beats most Ferraris off the mark! It’s no wonder car guru Jeremy Clarkson once described this model as "off the scale" & “one of the most beautiful cars in the world”, just because of its wonderful auto-engineering & elegance.  This Ariel Atom driving gift experience is bound to put a smile on any car enthusiast’s face! Your day will begin with an introduction & safety briefing on circuit driving techniques. Then it’s time to take to the wheel of this awesome machine. You will get to drive for four to six hair-raising miles at a track of your choice. To top it all off, you’ll receive a high speed passenger ride in a performance vehicle such as a BMW M3, Vauxhall VXR8, Ford Focus RS, or a BMW sports saloon with a professional racing driver for one unforgettable lap. The person driving the car will be required to sign a disclaimer accepting liability in the event of damage to the vehicle. The driver will be given an option to purchase damage waiver cover when booking to minimise their financial exposure should there be an accident. Drivers are under no obligation to purchase this optional waiver. Full details are available at the time of booking. ...

Lord & Lady Ashbrook welcome you to Arley Hall & Gardens. This 500 year old property has been home to their family for generations & as such this exquisite estate not only offers some of the most stunning gardens in the UK, but a wonderful family history for you to learn about. Explore Arley Hall’s award winning gardens as it reveals the stunning double herbaceous borders which are thought to be the first of their kind in England & the grove which boasts a large range of trees & shrubs. Take a look around the Ilex Avenue which has 14 cylindrical Evergreen Holm oaks & enjoy the beautiful woodland walk which is a particular favourite of Lord Ashbook. As part of this decadent experience you can enjoy an afternoon tea for two within the spectacular library. With dark carved wood panels, deep red & cream furniture & beautiful antiques & books from ceiling to floor, you will certainly feel a sense of extravagance as you indulge in a timeless past time. Whilst enjoying Arley Hall's glorious surroundings, you may also have the opportunity to meet with either Lord or Lady Ashbrook who often pop in for a cup of tea & a chat with our guests. Your experience

Includes:: entrance to Arley Hall with an afternoon tea for two which will take place in the Library. You will also have full access to the historical gardens. As part of your traditional afternoon tea, you will enjoy a selection of finger sandwiches including ' Cheshire bone ham with wholegrain mustard', ' Coronation chicken', 'egg salad with watercress' & 'cucumber, Cheshire-salted sweet-cream butter & fresh dill'. Freshly baked fruit scones served with fresh cream & strawberry preserve, afternoon tea treats like mini chocolate torte & lemon drizzle cake & finishing off with 'mini sweet patties', inspired by Elizabeth Raffald, Arley Hall's own domestic goddess & cook book write from the 1760's. To drink you will enjoy a variety of exceptional teas including English breakfast, Darjeeling, Earl Grey, Red Berry & Rose Bud & of course, a glass of Champagne each. Upon arrival, please visit the Gift Shop with your voucher where you will be directed further. Please make sure you bring your voucher with you on the day.

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Become a firm favourite at dinner parties by discovering how to make your own cheese & bread. The Smart School of Cookery is the perfect venue to pick up tips to make your favourite dishes, owned by former BBC Master Chef contestant Ann Hood. You will be in safe hands as you develop your culinary skills with help & advice from an experienced & friendly chef. During this class, in small groups you will take it in turns making a selection of cheeses such as; mozzarella, ricotta, soft cheese with chives, paneer & goats cheese. You will then learn how to make bread from the cheese whey, seasoning with oils, salts & sugars. The perfect gift for an aspiring foodie. ...

Have you ever wanted to learn the art of making bread? The Smart School of Cookery is the perfect venue to pick up tips to make your favourite dishes, owned by former BBC Master Chef contestant Ann Hood. You will be in safe hands as you develop your culinary skills with help & advice from an experienced & friendly chef. During this class, in small groups you will take it in turns making a selection of breads such as; pizza, orange brioche plait, brioche rolls with chocolate sauce & walnut & raisin dough sticks as well as having the opportunity to watch the dishes being made. ...

This introductory coffee tasting session is perfect for those looking to find out more about one of the nation’s favourite drinks. Tasting coffee is an art form, to the baristas it is known as coffee cupping. Coffee beans have up to 800 flavour characteristics that our senses can detect, which is twice as many as red wine! This insightful experience will challenge you & a friend to detect the most amount of tastes & aromas from each cup. At Kona Blue, an independently run cafe, they realise that the coffee they place in front of you is the culmination of many months of hard work. From the farmers who cultivate the year’s crop, all the way through to the specialty roaster whose passion & care is displayed in the beans, many different people are involved with making the perfect coffee. This class takes place in the cafe with the manager, an expert barista. He will outline how Kona Blue select their current filter & espresso seasonal coffees. He will train you in selecting which brew method is best for which coffee & how to best describe the taste. Once you have tasted beans of different origins, variety & processing techniques you will leave with a much deeper understanding of how to make that perfect cup of coffee yourself. ...

Looking for something new & exciting to do that’s a little bit crafty? Maybe learn a new creative hobby or even make something special to give away as a handmade gift. There is something in this Arts & Crafts package to suit everyone
- whether a complete beginner, wanting to enhance basic skills or simply wanting to have fun. Choose from the following workshops. Candle making Chocolate Truffle Making Flower Arranging Glass Decorating Homemade Beauty products Lampshade Making Photo Transferring Soap making
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Are you happy to get soaking wet & covered in mud? You probably think that assault courses are only for the Army, however now anyone can push their bodies to the max & see if they can accomplish an assault course. Climbing over walls, balancing on beams, & diving through tube slides is all part of the challenge. Think fast, play hard & you will conquer the assault course. An assault course can vary wildly but generally

Includes:: two parallel lanes of specially designed obstacles including: walls, balance beams, seesaws, crawl nets, under over bars, river crossings (depending on season) & much more. It is tremendous for fitness & fun. This course is suitable for all & your instructor will tailor the approach & alter emphasis to suit your needs.

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Are you happy to get soaking wet & covered in mud? You probably think that assault courses are only for the Army, however now anyone can push their bodies to the max & see if they can accomplish an assault course. Climbing over walls, balancing on beams, & diving through tube slides is all part of the challenge. Think fast, play hard & you will conquer the assault course. An assault course can vary wildly but generally

Includes:: two parallel lanes of specially designed obstacles including: walls, balance beams, seesaws, crawl nets, under-over bars, river crossings (depending on season) & much more. It is tremendous for fitness & fun. This course is suitable for everyone & your instructor will tailor the approach & alter the emphasis to suit your needs.

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If you havent experienced what it is like to drive a supercar then this experience is a great introduction. Driving an Aston Martin & riding shotgun in an Ariel Atom is sure to have you bitten by the racing bug! The Aston Martin V8 Vantage is considered the most beautiful Aston of modern times. It ticks all the classic British sports car boxes
- the long bonnet hiding a V8 engine, rear wheel drive, a wonderful exhaust note & most importantly, beautiful, head turning looks. Whats more, youll get to see how the professionals do it by riding shotgun in the awesome supercharged Ariel Atom, a car that accelerates to 60mph in 2.89 seconds. With neck-snapping acceleration & an unbelievable sense of speed & exhilaration, this is THE car youd want to be a passenger in when its driven at the limit. The Atom has no body panels but that makes it all the more beautiful. As youre driven round you can see all the suspension & steering working away, it truly is a unique piece of automotive engineering & youll also find out that it is very, very fast! Your experience will begin with registration & safety briefing on circuit driving techniques. Then its time to go out driving. You will get to drive three laps in the Aston Martin V8 Vantage & then its time to experience a three lap high speed chauffeured ride in the awesome supercharged Ariel Atom. The experience will end with a debrief.
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