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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Llamas are unique animals, theyre easy to train, they can be very sociable & they are protective of themselves & their herd. On this experience you will get to learn their fascinating history, how to handle them & their behaviour towards humans & other llamas. The main part of the experience is a trek with the llamas across beautiful countryside. Llamas walk at a gentle pace of around two miles an hour so this is a wonderfully relaxed journey. If you love your animals, the llama is definitely one you should meet. Programme Your experience begins with an introduction to llamas followed by instruction on handling the llamas. You will then commence your trek where you walk & lead your llama through the local countryside. After the trek you may have some time back at the farm to meet the other llamas but the exact format varies depending on the location. Please check on booking. Duration This experience will last between 212; & 3 hours, depending on location. Group There will be a maximum of 11 other people in your group. Spectators Unfortunately you cannot bring spectators. Fitness You must be fit enough to walk 4 miles across country, some of which will not be flat. Experience There are no qualifications required. Minimum Age The minimum age is varies from 6 to 12 years, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Availability This experience is available Monday to Sunday, throughout the year, although summer months have limited availability. Available Locations Devon
- Sidmouth Northamptonshire
- Towcester

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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 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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This is your opportunity to have not only one driving experience but four! Whats more, these drives illustrate three completely different skill sets, perfect for the petrol head inside you. You will enjoy two sessions in a rally car & then take on the authentic 4x 4 course in the 2.5 tdi Landrover Discovery. Rounding off your day you will experience how the professionals drive with a high speed passenger chauffeured ride. The amalgamation of these driving experiences will guarantee a day that you will never forget! Programme Your session will begin with a welcome & safety briefing of rally & 4x 4 driving techniques such as handbrake turns & lift-off over steer. You will then receive a slow demonstration lap for stage viewing. It is then your turn to get in the drivers seat for Approx. two 15 minute rally driving sessions & 15 minutes driving the 4x 4 where your guest can ride with you. These shall be within shared timeslots of one hour. To finish your experience you or your guest will receive a high speed chauffeured ride with an instructor. Please note, this experience will typically hold one date per month for this experience. Duration Your experience will last Approx. 4 hours at the venue, with 45 minutes total driving time. Group There will be 3 other participants within your group. Spectators All spectators are welcome; all children under the age of 11 must be accompanied at all times by a non participating adult. Fitness The maximum height is 1.98m (6ft 6"), minimum 1.52m (5ft 0"). & the maximum weight is 101.6kg (16 stone). Under 18s require the signature of a parent or guardian. Experience You will require a full valid European or UK manual driving licence, which must be produced on the day. You will be asked to sign an optional damage waiver with an £20 fee payable on the day. You must take your experience before the voucher expiry date. Minimum Age The minimum age for this experience is 17 years. Availability This experience is available on selected weekdays, typically one date per month, throughout the year. You must take your experience before the voucher expiry date. Available Locations Oxfordshire
- Great Tew
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There is something fun & natural about finding a route, getting to grips with rock face & making progress against the obstacles it presents. Five feet or 50 feet off the ground, the moves are the same but it is whats in your head that makes all the difference. Can you make it to the top? Programme This is an introductory session which will enable you to learn the basic skills of rock climbing. The session will be tailored to your ability & aspirations. With a qualified local guide you will scale the rock face & depending on location you may have the chance to abseil back down. There is an enormous sense of achievement so dont forget your camera or your friends will never believe you! Duration This experience will last Approx. 2 1/2 hours. Group There will be other people there on the day. Spectators Youre welcome to bring spectators to watch. Fitness This activity can be tiring but does not require a high level of fitness. Concern over medical or health issues should be checked before purchase. Experience There are no qualifications required. Minimum Age The minimum age is 8 years. Availability This experience is available Monday to Sunday, throughout the year. Available Locations Gwynedd
- Bala
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