If you have a passion for Asian food, but dont know your cardamom from your cumin or your galangal from your garam masala, then this cookery course is ideal for you. You can try one of three different styles of Asian food; Thai, Indian or Sushi. The classes are designed to give people the confidence to work with the different herbs & spices usually associated with Asian cuisine & extend their range & knowledge of making everyday Asian food, with an emphasis on healthy eating & food awareness. Classes are kept small, giving you the opportunity to have hands on experience in a relaxed & fun atmosphere with lots of tips on general cooking & one to one time with the chef. The experience begins with a comprehensive spice trail which looks at the various herbs & spices used in cooking & their medicinal values & properties to be able to understand why certain food groups work with others. You will then roll up your sleeves & try your hand at preparing starters & canapes & making a number of main dishes throughout the class. If you choose to learn Sushi making, your experience will start by watching a demonstration given by your chef & tutor, before you go on to have a go yourself. When the course is finished you will sit down with your fellow classmates to enjoy an informal lunch of what you have just made, accompanied by a glass of wine, where you can discuss your new found culinary skills. The minimum age for this experience is 14 years. There are no fitness requirements for this experience. There are no qualifications required for this experience. Hertfordshire
- Rickmansworth London
- Acton

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Eagles have captured the imagination of the human race for thousands of years. Their place in myth, legend & folklore is well documented & in almost every part of the world, where they come into contact with humans, they are admired. The fascination with some of the largest flying animals the earth has to offer is the same now as it has ever been, & this is your chance to see the power & grace of these animals up close. This eagle experience is an afternoon, three hour handling & flying session where participants will come into direct contact with four different species of eagle. The minimum age is 12 years. General fitness is required as there can be a lot of walking involved. Cheshire
- Northwich
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This is a great opportunity for you to learn new cookery skills from an expert. You could be taught by Valentina Harris who is a bright & passionate authority on Italian food & has written many books on the subject. The other chefs include Franck Pontais who has appeared on Ready Steady Cook & in regular broadcasts on BBC Radio; Tiffany Goodall who demonstrates at regional & national events & Martin Blunos who has held two Michelin stars for more than fifteen years. Martins cooking attracts journalists of leading food publications from all around the globe & he appears frequently on television & radio including Saturday Kitchen. Programme Your half day will consist of:
- * Health & safety briefing * Hygiene brief * Wash hands, put on aprons & hats * Chef will introduce themselves & explain what they are cooking * Cooking starts, everyone will prepare their food & discuss the flavours of the dishes. Themes vary but could include BBQ; Easy Entertaining; Cooking for Two; Italian; Chocolate; Desserts. * Start eating the courses of the day * Wind down & clean up * General discussion of the day, questions answered If you would like to know which chef will be teaching you, we recommend you enquire at the time of booking, as the chefs may vary occasionally from those mentioned above. Duration This experience lasts for Approx. 3 hours. Group The maximum group size is 20 people. Spectators Unfortunately, spectators are not allowed. Fitness There are no fitness requirements for this activity. Experience You do not need any experience or qualifications to enjoy this activity. Minimum Age The minimum age for this experience is 16 years old. Availability This experience is available on selected Saturdays & Sundays, throughout the year. Available Locations Essex
- Danbury

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Enjoy a hands-on cookery lesson at The Smart School of Cookery who are renowned for their practical, down-to-earth & enthusiastic approach to good food. This course is perfect for all ages & abilities. This class will consist of just 10 people with your chef therefore, he will work personally with you & can explain every tip & technique. Programme After a warm welcome on arrival, you will get to meet your expert cookery teacher who will talk you through the days programme & what you will be cooking during your lesson. Then it will be your turn to get your apron on & get cooking, while cooking the chef will be available to answer any questions or to generally speak about the ingrediants that you use. At the end you will be able to sit down & sample what you have made over a relaxed meal with the other attendees. Again, there will be another session at the end of the day to answer any queries you may have. Duration The lesson will last Approx. 3 hours. Group The maximum group size is 10 people. Spectators Unfortunately, this experience is not suitable for spectators. Fitness Please tell us if you have any food or wine allergies or if you are diabetic or vegetarian. If you have a stomach upset, you must not attend but you may be able to re-book subject to obtaining a doctors certificate. Experience There are no specific qualifications required in order to enjoy this experience. Minimum Age The minimum age is 16 years old. Availability This experience is available Monday to Friday, with some limited weekend dates, throughout the year. You must take your experience before the voucher expiry date. Available Locations Essex
- Danbury
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Driving a hovercraft is like nothing else, the closest description would be driving a car with four flat tyres on ice! Youll be turning the wheel & the hovercraft doesnt seem to start turning until a couple of seconds later! So planning & positioning your hovercraft is vital if youre to make it around the course. Do you have the balance, judgement & forward thinking to handle one like a pro? After a safety briefing to familiarise you with the craft, you will be shown the controls & driving techniques needed. You then get the chance, under the supervision of an instructor, to get behind the wheel. You may even, show your newly found skills off by completing an obstacle course. The activity can take place on grass, mud, sand or water. You will then move to the BP challenge, which involves a series of obstacles & gates to manoeuvre the craft around. Please note the programme of events varies by each location. The minimum age for this experience is 12 years old. You will need to have general fitness & be able bodied to take part in this experience. Participants must disclose any medical condition that may prevent them from safely undertaking the experience. Maximum weight is approx 140kg (20 stone). There are no qualifications or experience required. Kent
- Sandwich
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Youll be amazed by what a four-wheel-drive vehicle can do: traversing holes, gullies & hillsides so steep youll have to fight to stay in your seat! Youll learn to drive on some of Britains most rugged & uncompromising terrain on this unforgettable four-wheel-drive adventure. We have carefully selected the best off road driving locations in the country to give you the opportunity to do some seriously challenging driving in beautiful, yet challenging locations. Youll learn lots of fascinating driving techniques
- such as hill starts, driving through mud & vehicle control on steep slopes. An amazing experience for anyone that likes a bit of the rough stuff! Programme Your session begins with an introductory briefing on off-roading techniques, together with an explanation of four-wheel-drive systems. The instructor will do a demonstration drive & then its time for you to take the wheel! Duration Your adventure will last Approx. 3 hours & youll be at the controls for up to 50 minutes. Group Therell be a maximum of two other people in your group. Spectators Sorry, you cant bring family & friends along to watch you do this activity. Fitness You need to be fit to drive. No alcohol or drugs prior to the event. This is may not suitable for people suffering from diabetes, epilepsy or angina pain. If in doubt please check before booking. Optional indemnity costs £20 & is payable on the day. Experience You need to hold a full valid UK or European manual driving licence in order go off roading. Minimum Age You must be at least 17 years old to participate in this activity. Availability This experience is available selected dates, throughout the year Available Locations Berkshire
- Reading Cumbria
- Penrith Hampshire
- Tangley Kent
- West Malling London
- Northolt Nottinghamshire
- Retford Rutland
- Greetham Stirlingshire
- Cambusbarron Swansea
- Pontardawe Warwickshire
- Shipston-on-Stour Wrexham
- Wrexham Yorkshire
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Youll be amazed by what a four wheel drive vehicle can do: traversing mud, holes, gullies & hillsides so steep youll have to fight to stay in your seat! Youll learn to drive on some of Britains most rugged & uncompromising terrain on this unforgettable four wheel drive adventure. We have carefully selected the best off road driving locations in the country to give you the opportunity to do some serious off road driving in beautiful, yet challenging locations. Youll learn lots of fascinating driving techniques such as hill starts, driving through mud & vehicle control on steep slopes. An amazing experience for anyone that likes a bit of the rough stuff! Programme Your session begins with an introductory briefing on off roading techniques, together with an explanation of four wheel drive systems. The instructor will do a demonstration drive & then its time for you to take the wheel! Duration Your experience will last Approx. 3 hours & youll be at the controls for around 45 minutes. Group Therell be a maximum of 4 other people in your group. Spectators Unfortunately you can not bring spectators to watch. Fitness You need to be fit to drive. No alcohol or drugs prior to the event. This is may not be suitable for people suffering from diabetes, epilepsy or angina pain. If in doubt please check before booking. Experience You need to hold a full valid UK or European driving licence in order to go off roading. Minimum Age The minimum age for this experience is 17 years old. Availability This experience is available on selected dates, throughout the year. Available Locations Berkshire
- Reading London
- Northolt Nottinghamshire
- Retford Rutland
- Greetham Swansea
- Pontardawe Wrexham
- Wrexham Yorkshire
- Ferrybridge






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Youll be amazed by what a four-wheel-drive vehicle can do: traversing mud, holes, gullies & hillsides so steep youll have to fight to stay in your seat! Youll learn to drive on some of Britains most rugged & uncompromising terrain on this unforgettable four-wheel-drive adventure. We have carefully selected the best off road driving locations in the country to give you the opportunity to do some seriously challenging driving in beautiful, yet challenging locations. Youll learn lots of fascinating driving techniques
- such as hill starts, driving through mud & vehicle control on steep slopes. An amazing experience for anyone that likes a bit of the rough stuff! Your session begins with an introductory briefing on off-roading techniques, together with an explanation of four-wheel-drive systems. The instructor will do a demonstration drive & then its time for you to take the wheel! Please note at some locations there is an option to purchase damage waiver insurance on the day of your experience. In the event of an accident the damage waiver will cover all or part of the damage caused to the vehicle (s) however this will not cover damage caused by reckless or negligent driving. Further details are available on booking. You must be at least 17 years old to participate in this activity. You need to be fit to drive. No alcohol or drugs prior to the event. This is may not suitable for people suffering from diabetes, epilepsy or angina pain. If in doubt please check before booking. You need to hold a full valid UK or European driving licence in order go off roading. Cumbria
- Penrith Hampshire
- Tangley Kent
- West Malling London
- Northolt Rutland
- Greetham Stirlingshire
- Cambusbarron Swansea
- Pontardawe Warwickshire
- Shipston-on-Stour Wrexham
- Wrexham Yorkshire
- Ferrybridge










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Learn the skills & thrills of digital photography. This half day photography workshop will provide you with the knowledge & skills to vastly improve your creative photography side. You may have seen on your camera that you can manually adjust settings, for example, shutter speed, aperture & composition, but you have no idea what each means. This workshop will teach you all of these fundamentals & make you a better photographer & get the best out of your camera. Programme This course is ideal for those who want to improve the quality of their photography, whether youre about to head off on holiday, want to develop your hobby, have family & friends you want to photograph or just have an interest in photography but have not developed your understanding to a decent level. This will be a very hands on photography workshop you wont be bored with jargon or useless information. Youll leave with practical & creative skills, ready to see the world in a new way through your lens. Duration This experience will last half a day. Group There will be a maximum of 12 people in your group. Spectators Unfortunately you cannot bring spectators along with you. Fitness There are no fitness requirements for this experience. Experience You will need to have an interest in photography & your own Digital SLR camera. Minimum Age The minimum age is 18 years. Availability This experience is available on selected Saturday dates, throughout the year. Available Locations London
- Soho Nottinghamshire
- Beeston West Midlands
- Birmingham West Yorkshire
- Leeds



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Youre barrelling along a track. " Medium left!" yells your instructor. You turn the wheel, heave the handbrake & in an instant youre powersliding, cornering faster than youve ever done before. Rally driving is completely different from any other form of driving & this rallying gift experience is the perfect way to find out just how different. Imagine a sport where you are almost permanently skidding & turning at least 50 yards before each corner. Theres no doubt that a rally driving activity means fast & furious excitement, & rallying is the perfect gift for anyone with a need for speed. Programme Youll start your day with the instructor who will introduce you to the key features & controls of the rally car. Then you will be talked through what skills youll need out on the track. Most of the tuition is carried out in the vehicle so you can familiarise yourself with the car & ask any questions you may have. Then its time to take the car to the track. The first lap will be used for you to familiarise yourself with the course, after this you will have 4 more laps in this rally car negotiating your way through cones & tyres at high speed. An intercom system is built in to the car to enable you to talk to the instructor as you drive. You will then have a break before your session of five laps in the second car. At the end of your experience, the instructor will then give you a short debriefing & will hand out your certificates & score sheets. Duration The activity lasts Approx. 3 to 4 hours (depending on the location & weather conditions). Group Driving is on a one to one basis but the car is shared with other voucher holders on the day. Spectators Youre welcome to bring a maximum of two spectators over 11 years old but there may be a charge on the day. Due to the nature of this activity facilities are normally basic. Fitness This rallying course isnt suitable for those with heart problems. The maximum weight is 16 stone, the maximum height is 1.93m (6ft 4") & the minimum height is 1.52m (5ft). You may be asked to sign a disclaimer on the day. Experience A full valid UK or European manual driving licence is essential & must have been held for at least one year. You will need to present it on the day, photocopies will not be accepted. Minimum Age You need to be at least 18 years old. Availability This experience is available on selected Tuesdays & Saturdays, Mid February to Mid December. You must take your experience befiore the voucher expiry date. Available Locations Essex
- Langley Lower Green
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