In this hectic & stressful world we all need to take time out to relax. Therefore, we have handpicked some fantastic Champneys resorts, to give you a truly blissful & relaxing experience. All you need to do is sit back, unwind & feel the stresses of life melt away! It's a wonderful opportunity to embark on a new fitness initiative or just indulge & give your mind & body a treat! Champneys Springs is Britain's only purpose built Health Hydro, built in the heart of England & the beautiful Leicestershire countryside. Surrounded by water walkways & 31 acres of beautiful open parkl&, this tranquil Leicestershire location is a modern take on country style spa. Designed with your relaxation in mind, the UK’s first purpose-built health spa continues to champion the best of health & wellbeing. With a wealth of pampering treatments on offer, a visit to Champneys Springs will revive even the most world-weary of guests. Your day will start with a light breakfast &

Includes:: light refreshments. During your spa day you & your friend will enjoy unlimited spa access with use of the 25-metre pool, whirlpool, poolside mixed sex sauna, relaxation areas & Hydropool. Additional spa treatments can also be added at an extra cost. To avoid any disappointment, we recommend you book any spa treatments you wish to indulge in, at least 14 days prior to your arrival. If you’re feeling more energetic there is a choice of exercise classes, with up to twenty fitness classes running per day, a fitness gym, tennis court, three practice golf holes, resort walks, cycle hire & full FIFA approved football pitch. Please note, if you wish to attend this experience on a Saturday, this will incur a £10 charge.

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This is a very popular sport in the US & now it's becoming ever more popular worldwide. A monster truck is typically styled on pickup trucks, in this case a Toyota Hi-Lux. It has been modified or purposely built with extremely large wheels & suspension. If you aren't skilled in off roading, don't worry as you'll learn all the tricks in a stacked-up jeep & fully caged Land Rover Defender 90 before tackling the monster truck, ' Black Ice'. This Euro-Spec monster truck may not be as huge as an American version but the power of ' Black Ice' is still just as mad! This experience gives you the chance to drive three different vehicles. Your session will begin with a safety briefing & an introduction to the vehicles you are going to drive. In your group of three, you will take it in turns to drive the stacked up Jeep & the fully caged Land Rover Defender 90 before going onto ' Black Ice'. The environment in which you drive is challenging & is guaranteed to give you some memorable action. 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. ...

This cookery experience is for all those who enjoy European food. The variation in cooking techniques throughout Europe is vast. Those countries especially renowned for their cuisine are included in these cookery classes such as, Italy, France & Spain. These cookery lessons are renowned for their practical, down-to-earth & enthusiastic approach to good food. This is a great chance for you to master new skills for your own benefit, & equally to impress your friends or family! After a warm welcome on arrival, you will get to meet your expert cookery teacher who will talk you through the day's programme & what you will be cooking during your lesson. Then it will be your turn to get your apron on & get cooking. At the end you will either be able to sit down & sample what you have made over a relaxed meal with the other attendees. The exact format varies depending on the cookery school & class chosen. ...

This once in a lifetime experience is every drivers fantasy selection. Never before has such a selection of cars been brought together for your enjoyment. After an initial briefing on the circuit & driving techniques, you will have your first driving session in a Ferrari 360 Spider. The Ferrari 360 is quite simply the world’s most famous supercar & is the benchmark against which all other supercars are measured. It looks a million dollars & has awesome performance. Next up is the Porsche 911 Carrera. The Porsche 911 is the iconic supercar that combines speed with incredible handling, & is widely regarded as the ultimate drivers car. Your next session will be in a Lamborghini Gallardo, which Autocar magazine described as the best supercar in the world right now. What more can we say? Your final session will be behind the wheel of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage
- arguably the best Aston ever! You will finish your day with a de-briefing plus presentation of your certificate & driver analysis form. As an added bonus any spectators you bring, up to a maximum of two, will receive a free 4x 4 Off-Road passenger ride. The optional indemnity costs between £25
- £30 if purchased on the day. Please check on booking. 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.

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Whether you're a beginner in the kitchen or a dinner party diva you'll enjoy one of these hands-on cookery classes! You are guaranteed to leave knowing how to re-create two delicious dishes, quickly, easily with restaurant standard flavours & presentation. The Chef will demonstrate some great tricks of the trade & you will be amazed at how your own cooking will be enhanced. Classes take place in a purpose built teaching kitchen in this established cooking school & small class sizes ensure a friendly, relaxed environment. Great teaching ensures these sessions are so popular that clients come back time-after-time. On arrival you will be greeted with a glass of wine before you prepare & cook two courses with chef. The group will then enjoy sampling the dishes & discussing the ingredients. Courses include:- Seafood- Easy entertaining- Gourmet- Beginner's gourmet- Indian- Moroccan
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How would you like to learn to take fantastic photographs & capture a moment for a lifetime? Your expert tutor will teach you how to do just that using your own DSLR in a tutored, outdoor session. The two hour course can be enjoyed in a choice of major UK cities, each one offering plenty of landmarks & architecture to capture your imagination & inspire great images. The course we will cover;- Shutter speed light effects (light trails, etc.)- Use of your tripod- Aperture settings for successful night photography- How to use the ISO & white balance features of your DSLRParticipants will need a DSLR, tripod & a basic to intermediate level of photography ability. Details of the exact meeting point per city will be provided on booking. Please call the number provided to find out more. ...

This is a major experience, you will drive two fabulously powerful four wheel drive race rockets, the superb new Subaru Impreza ...

This is the perfect experience for any true rally loving petrol head. Its rare to get the opportunity to drive a high powered rally car; let alone two! First the Subaru Impreza, a car made famous with victory in the World Rally Championships. Driven by the likes of Mc Crea & Solberg, can you master this machine? Then its time to take control of the Mitsubishi Evolution. You will feel the acceleration kick in as you shift up through the gears, & handle through the corners at high speed. You will never want to stop! Two different cars with one thing in common: lots of fun! Lots of fun! Your day will begin with a welcome, introduction & briefing on circuit driving techniques. You will then receive familiarisation laps with your instructor. This is followed by a session in a Mitsibishi Evo & then a Subaru. To finish you will be presented with a Commemorative Certificate. ...

get behind the wheel & experience the fun, exhilaration & sheer adventure of 4x 4 driving. a challenging course will test your driving skills as you tackle steep climbs, drops, gullies & side slopes. this is an exclusive session so it will just be you & your instructor. with one-to-one tuition you have more time at the wheel & plenty of opportunities to perfect your technique. what's more you can take upto two guests as passengers to enjoy the ride! after a briefing & an introduction to 4x 4 vehicles from a qualified instructor, it's time for some hands-on driving. with help from your instructor you will quickly develop the skills needed to tackle this challenging course. ...

Whether you own a 4x 4 & need to learn all about it, are preparing for a serious off-road driving trip, need to give someone a brilliant present or just want to have a go yourself, this experience is perfect. Driving through mud, holes, gullies & steep slopes, you'll cross the most rugged terrain. Are you are up for the challenge? You’ll also be able to bring a passenger to share the experience, there will be a small fee payable. Upon arrival you will be given a safety briefing, before being taken on a demonstration ride to see what a 4x 4 can do when driven by a professional. They’ll use all the special off road driving techniques including low ratio gears, differential locks & high torque low revving engines. After your demonstration you will take to the wheel & feel the excitement for yourself. As you crest hills, cross ruts & cling on to side slopes your adrenalin will be sky high & you will be wanting to experience more. ...