Most people have a to-do list consisting of chores & obligations that they need to get out of the way before they can relax & enjoy themselves. Why not put that to-do list to one side for a while & take on one of our " Once in a Lifetime" experiences? This choice box

Includes:: a number of specially selected experiences designed to encourage people to try something new. Ever dreamed of being a train driver for the day? Or a Rockstar? Our Once in a Lifetime box has got you covered. There are also a number of experiences which are perfect for anyone who is celebrating a milestone birthday or marking a special occasion. With over 120 locations across the UK, this choice box

Includes:: a range of activities designed to appeal to adventurers & explorers as well as those who simply want to experience the finer things in life. Choose one from the following: Drive a Heritage Diesel Train A London Overnight Stay with Thames RIB Speedboat Experience Getaway & Up at the O2 Experience Platinum Supercar Drive Sea Dogz Battle of the Boats Break 30 Minute Helicopter Flying Lesson Vintage Flight Over London with Free Museum Entry A Romantic Escape for Two & View from the Shard with Champagne A Romantic Getaway & the Coco-Cola London Eye Champagne Experience Full Day Classic Car Road Trip 6 hour Recording Studio Experience Two Night Stay in a Log Cabin at Badgers Wood, Hoo Farm



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Walk in the footsteps of Newcastle United’s greatest legends & see the club’s illustrious history brought to life with this St James’ Park Tour for One Adult & One Child. For true Newcastle fans it doesn’t get any better than a tour inside St James’ Park. The players may be absent, but the atmosphere & excitement still linger in the air. This guided tour will take you behind-the-scenes at one of the UK’s greatest footballing clubs, giving you access to areas normally reserved for players & officials. You will be greeted by a friendly & knowledgeable tour guide who will give you enthralling insights into Newcastle’s rich & impressive history. You’ll hear stories from Newcastle’s humble beginnings in 1892 & how the team rose to become one of the North East’s biggest & most iconic football clubs in modern times. Along the way, you will visit various stands inside the stadium. Take in a panoramic view, over-looking the pitch, before getting closer to pitch-side. Experience the team dug-out & stand in the shoes of the club’s manager, Rafael Benítez, on match day. Visit the changing rooms where Newcastle’s famous squad have spent many tense & season-defining moments. &, best of all, walk down the players’ tunnel & experience the ultimate rush of excitement as you re-trace the steps which legendary players such as Peter Beardsley, Chris Waddle, Paul Gascoigne, Alan Shearer & Andy Cole have walked. Imagine the nerves & excitement they feel as they inch closer to the pitch on game day, furiously cheered on by 52, 000 plus screaming fans. As you are shown around the stadium, you will have the chance to take photographs in order to relive your unforgettable tour over & over again. Please note, a £3 supplement will apply for match days. ...

Walk in the footsteps of Newcastle United’s greatest legends & absorb the glory of the number one Geordie football club. Whether you, a friend or family member is Magpie mad, this St James’ Park Tour is an opportunity to see the club’s eminent history brought to life for One Adult. For true lads & ladies of the Toon, it doesn’t get any better than behind the scenes tour of this iconic club. Prepare to soak in the electric atmosphere & imagine the roar of the lively crowd as you discover the glory behind the oldest stadium in the North East. With capacity for over 50, 000 Magpie fans, this tour is sure to leave devotees & non-supporters a like feeling inspired & in awe. Howay! Although you aren’t likely to bump into Alan Shearer or Kevin Keegan during your tour, one of the club’s legends Bob Moncur or John Beresford, will act as your guide through the club’s grounds. With ex-captain Moncur having featured in almost 360 games & Beresford being renowned for his tactics during the 1990’s Premier League, who could be better guide? Bob or John will share their insight into the inner workings of the dressing room, before taking the tour out through the famous tunnel for photo opportunities & a view of St. James' Park from the dugouts. After your tour, you’ll enjoy an exclusive Q&A session in the Media Suite, where all of your burning questions will be answered. ...

Enjoy the exhilarating thrill of flying a plane without even leaving the ground with this Aeroplane Simulator experience. For budding pilots this is the ultimate way to experience what it’s really like to sit in the Captain’s seat of a fully functional Boeing 737 with this static flight simulator, which has been crafted to look & feel like a real cockpit with authentic flight-deck, dials & controls. Every button & switch is accurate in looks & replicates the functions of a real aircraft. Upon arrival you will be met by a friendly member of the Aircrew, who will brief you on the aircraft & help you select the ideal flight for your fun-filled 60 minute experience. This experience is tailored to you &

Includes:: a minimum of one take-off & landing, with the choice of airports, departure during day or night & in any weather conditions. Maybe you’ll choose to fly from London to Gatwick, Stansted to Cambridge, Mildenhall to Lakenheath, Gatwick to Heathrow, Saltsburg out & about or Kowloon to Kai Tak.

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Do you know someone with a passion for aviation, or even a rookie pilot? Ever wondered what it would be like to glide through the sky & land at globally renowned airports? With this great experience, provide yourself or a lucky aero enthusiast with the chance to discover the joy of flying within a contained, safe but absolutely exhilarating environment! Take control of a fully functioning Boeing 737 simulator for 1 hour, taking the controls from take-off to landing. This state of the art machinery is used by professional pilots for training purposes, meaning every button & switch is accurate with appearance & function to a real aircraft. A combination of incredible graphics & an impressive sound system means that you hear & see everything just as it would be in reality. Combined with a brilliantly integrated software set up, be prepared to immerse yourself in your flight & feel every vibration, but without actually leaving the ground! Select your own weather options & even the landing airport, as this experience is highly adaptable to your own flight preferences. Upon arrival, you will welcomed by your instructor & given a in-depth & comprehensive health, safety & flight briefing. Your instructor will talk you through every step; however, the session can be tailored to your unique preferences, whether you would consider yourself a beginner or pro. Enjoy a calming, relaxing trip or a raucous storm; the turbulence level is completely up to you! After this, you will be taken through to the cockpit where you will get the change to practise a take-off & several landings at some popular airfields, depending on your location of choice. Your co-pilot will assist with operations such as fuel pumps & electrical power, but it’s you who will start up the engines & take it from there. You’ll be travelling in manual mode as much as possible rather than on autopilot & you will also have the opportunity to assist as co-pilot before your post flight de-briefing. With a full hour in the air you’ll soon be getting into full-on airline pilot mode. The sky is your playground. ...

Quad bikes are about as much fun as anyone can have on four wheels, & a romp through the countryside on the back of one of these amazing vehicles is one which anyone will love. Quad bikes are uniquely manoeuvrable & provide an opportunity to explore come of the most challenging terrain in style.   The quad bike safari makes the most of the glorious Shropshire scenery to provide a backdrop for an experience which can be as thrilling & fun as the rider wants to make it. There are plenty of chances to tackle challenging obstacles as well as some flatter terrain which will give riders the opportunity to open up the throttle & see what their quad bike can really do. The quad biking experience starts with a welcome & safety briefing where participant will be provided with a selection of safety clothing & everything they need to make their day safe as well as fun. Then it’s a chance to inspect the quad bikes, learn how they operate & get familiar with their controls before getting started.  Then participants will actually get onto their quad bikes for some laps of a specially designed level track which will help riders to get familiar with the controls of the bike with the help of an instructor. With 1500 cc to control, this is the participants’ chance to prepare themselves for what is to come.  Once everyone is ready, it’s time to take on the 5km long safari track which winds through the three-acre woodland area & features an array of tracks & trails, all of which are covered in mud for maximum fun. Each participant will have an hour to explore the woods on their quad bike & test their nerve against an array of obstacles on the way. ...

For some good fun that’s anything but clean, there’s nothing quite like churning up the mud with a quad bike. These nifty vehicles can take on even the most challenging terrain, defying gravity in the way that only a 4 x 4 can & providing riders with a uniquely exciting experience as they test their nerve against the obstacles they come up against. This is the perfect experience for an outdoor adventurer who enjoys the adrenaline rush of taking on a challenge & conquering their fears as they tackle the specially-designed woodland safari course. The day starts with a welcome & a safety briefing which will ensure that each rider is confident about what to expect from their quad bike. Protective clothing is provided & once the rider is kitted up they will be shown to their quad bike & the instructor will talk them through the controls. Then it’s on to the practice course, a level track which is perfect for getting used to the quad bikes controls in a safe environment. After a few laps of this course, it’s time to take on the challenge of the safari course, a purpose-designed track which takes riders through the beautiful three-acre woodland & provides participants with the chance to take on some challenging & exciting terrain. ...

Enjoy this unique opportunity to try your hand at the traditional art of sheepdog herding with this One Man & His Dog gift experience. Just like the TV show of the same title, this One Man & His Dog experience provides the perfect opportunity to experience first-hand what it takes to herd a flock of rogue sheep with a trusted sheep dog in a stunning & picturesque location in West Yorkshire. Your day will begin with a short talk on the dogs so you understand their natural instincts & then you'll be introduced to the dogs themselves. The morning will be spent learning the dogs' 'language' in a training ring, working 2 or 3 different dogs. For lunch, ' Shepherds' usually go to the local pub or you can bring a packed-lunch if you would prefer. In the afternoon, you will be learning to work dogs loose in the field & finish moving a small flock of sheep around the field & completing a small course. The sense of achievement you'll feel when you've finally got all the sheep in the pen will leave you feeling like a real shepherd. ...

The Gate Hangs High is situated in Hook Norton near Banbury & Chipping Norton. It is the ideal place for a quiet getaway to escape from the everyday hustle & bustle. Sit back & relax with a glass of wine in the garden & take in the beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding Oxfordshire countryside. The Gate Hangs High has a traditional & homely feel, from the polished brasses hanging around the walls to the beamed ceilings & roaring log fire. This is the perfect place for a couple’s retreat. On your visit you will also have the chance to experience a brewery tour at Hook Norton Brewery, a short 5 minute drive away. Horton Nook is one the finest examples of a Victorian Tower Brewery & is renowned for their fantastic range of award winning beers. The tour starts at the Visitors Centre & will last Approx. 1.5 hours. You will progress around the brewery & get to see their original steam engine, learn about their history & how they make their range of delicious beers. After a tour of the stables, if they are in residence, you'll be able to see their lovely Shire horses who still deliver beer to our local pubs in the traditional way. Upon completion of the tour, it's back to the sampling bar in the Visitor Centre for a beer tasting & to collect your free half pint Hooky tour glass. Bottoms up! ...

enjoy some time out with a night away. this break offers a variety of locations across the uk, from coast to coast, valley to moorland & all that’s in between. so, whether you want to escape from the daily stress of life & cosy up by a log fire with a glass of wine & a good book, get out & about in the fresh air or visit one of the uk’s beautiful villages or towns, this one night break has something for everyone.choose from beautiful b&bs, cosy inns & relaxing hotels or why not try somewhere a bit different! this is a one night break for two people to enjoy with breakfast included. ...