Can you handle all the torque & traction at this Surrey off road centre? This part of Surrey is renowned for those rolling hills & downs so you need a vehicle that doesn't mind being thrown around… That's where the 4x 4 Polaris comes in. It's a small & light all terrain vehicle that'll blow your standard 4x 4 car out of the water-splash. This Polaris RZR 800 EFI will go pretty much anywhere
- with ease. Boasting a low centre of gravity & true all-wheel drive the RZR does indeed offer razor sharp performance off road. This Surrey 4x 4 centre decided to use the Polaris for two simple reasons. Firstly it's that advantage of being super light & secondly it's really really easy to drive. It's literally rev & go. No clunky gear changes. All in all that means a relative novice in the world of offroading can tackle terrain here in Surrey usually reserved for more experienced drivers. You'll start your drive in the passenger seat (yes the Polaris is also one of the few of its ki...
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4x 4ing in Wrexham on the Welsh borders in rugged Land Rovers ...

Exclusive one-to-one tuition puts you in the driving seat of a 4x 4 in Canterbury! We are offering one two or three-hours of personal tuition at this dedicated 4x 4 area on the 3000-acre Eastwell Park Estate situated between Canterbury & Ashford. You'll discover first hand the wealth of surfaces to drive on & in with chalk clay sand mud runs & even water crossings to test those axles & suspension struts. As well as using the established 'green lane' off road tracks & trails that criss-cross this Kent estate on these experiences you'll be able to have a go at test circuit. This off road test circuit has been purpose built & specifically designed to test your nerve & powers of concentration as you negotiate the steepest banks ruts side slopes & more. As for the tuition it's top class. Headed up by Guy Tombs an ex military off road instructor this official LANTRA centre near Canterbury has been teaching 4x 4s skills to recreational users & those who need to drive off roaders in an occupational setting since 1991. The modern fleet of motors

Includes:: the unbelievably agile Toyota Hilux pick up (with switchable 2WD & 4WD gearboxes) & the iconic Land Rover Discovery. These are the sorts of 4x 4 beasts you will driving at this beautiful private Kent venue. Who'd have thought Canterbury could be full of so much driving excitement? Before you go off in a gnarly 4x 4 around the Canterbury countryside your instructor will take you for a short demo ride. Then it's over to you to try & make mincemeat of the off road challenges ahead. Don't forget these are private off-roading lessons so your exclusive one-on-one time will be totally geared towards you.

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Expect maximum fun on our hugely popular East Anglia 4x 4 driving experiences. Whether it's for an outdoors enthusiast a rookie road user or just someone who loves a challenge put a smile on their face with these thrilling all-terrain expeditions. All the 4x 4 sessions start with a safety briefing before you're introduced to your two-legged driving instructor & your four-wheeled vehicular ally
- a Land Rover Discovery. Specifically designed for 4x 4ing these absolute machines of the off-road can handle anything that's thrown at them. Perhaps just as well it's a Landy you'll be driving as these 60 acres of uncultivated landscape on the 4x 4 site on the Suffolk-Cambridgeshire border has different trails to play on. Between them you'll get a real sense of what off-roading is all about & learn how to control these rugged vehicles in different situations making this not just a fun-based activity but a valuable tool for improving driver safety too. You'll be accompanied at this centr...
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Share a tender loving moment as you watch your baby in your tummy live on a 4D scan in Manchester or Lancashire at these wonderful scanning boutiques! Whether it's a bonding moment for reassurance or to celebrate with your loved ones the miracle growing inside you these private ultrasound appointments are becoming increasingly popular with future Mums. All pregnant ladies will know about the usual black & white 2D scans that you have in hospital for diagnosis & medical reasons but these private baby scans are all about bonding with & discovering your little one before they're born with an ultrasound room that has been beautifully furnished & is more akin to a spa treatment room. Opposite you is a large 40" screen where you'll be able to watch bubba in glorious 4D. In essence the ultrasound machines at both the Manchester centre & the sister centre in Chorley are exactly the same as ones in medical establishments but have the powerful software that transforms images into 4D; a moving version of 3D images. We have to say it's totally mesmerising & magical to watch a 4D scan made all the more poignant when it's accompanied by the sound of baby's beating heart. Maybe he'll suck his thumb perhaps she'll yawn or even blow bubbles. & what is totally amazing (even though you might not appreciate it until they are born) is just how the babies look like their 3D printed images. You'll find yourself saying things like ' She's got definitely got Daddy's nose' or ' She has that same cupid's bow mouth like Mummy'. & the details of these images can be that good that you'll be able to see if they have already developed a full head of hair or even if they've got their eyes open during the scan. As we mentioned the 3D prints this ultrasound machine produces are incredibly realistic & with all packages you get to take home printed images of your baby so make sure you keep them safe so you can look back in wonder with your son or daughter in years to come. You also get a CD with all the images on. To complete the Little Monkey 4D scan gift package parents get a gorgeous mini bear complete with an adorable heartbeat recording inside them. Whether you're a first time expectant Mum or adding to your family brood a 4D scan in Manchester or in Chorley is sure to bring your pregnancy to life in the most wonderful way. ...

Farm your 4x 4 skills in Dumfries! Head down to this working farm in the Lowlands of Scotland to see if you can drive a 4x 4 like a farmer. You might even get the chance to help out with some of the daily farming tasks while you're driving. Just outside Lockerbie you'll find Kirkwood owned by the sixth generation of the Steel family. They do holidays activities (including this 4x 4 driving) experiences & really good beef & lamb here proving that you can successfully run a farm host activities & welcome holidaymakers. When you've got sheep & cows to look after on an estate that covers 600-acres of Scottish countryside you need help. That's where the 4x 4 comes in. The Land Rover Discovery is the trusty workhorse of the farm. Reliable rugged & surprisingly agile for such a bit car they can go pretty much anywhere on this sort of varied terrain. As you drive around on the private roads tracks & trails of this Lockerbie estate you'll get an insight into the workings of th... ...

It's rallying & offroading combined on this driving challenge in Silverstone! Taking place at this renowned rally school you have the best of both worlds here with a session on the 4x 4 circuit & sessions on the rally stage too. A brilliant combination for motorsport fans! First up the off roading. This is one of the best circuits we've seen in a while. This Silverstone course has been well laid out to offer all levels of driver a real challenge. There are some fab features too like the see-saw & tricky troughs to negotiate. You'll be tackling all this bumpy stuff in a Suzuki Vitara. Modified to cope with the extremeness of the course you'll be amazed at what you can get this modest 4x 4 to do. & don't forget to look at the tilt measurement on the dashboard
- it's pretty full-on when you see the angles you're driving at. Next it's over to the rally school paddock. Here you'll find a fine fleet of proper rally cars. There's the front wheel drive Ford Escort Mk II (a classic!) the modified rear wheel drive Imprezas (madness!) & the all wheel drive Scoobie too (awesome!). These cars are all rallying stalwarts & you'll love them all. On your adrenaline rally session it's all about learning the classic rally moves. Over a trio of drives you'll master handbrake turns on the hairpins (with a blast on the fast straights too) & slides on the 200m sweeping bend. You also get the chance to try out your doughnut skills on the pan
- or even your figure of eights if you're up for it! The off road sessions are all on a one-to-one basis & for the rallying you'll be in small groups taking it in turns behind the wheel for each session. Expert instructors will be by your side for all drives to encourage & guide you. We think this driving challenge in Silverstone is pretty ace. You get to drive proper rally & off roading cars on serious circuits that push you (and the cars!) to the limit. Book your combined session today & have maximum fun in the rally & 4x 4 cars with the grit & dirt flying!

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Drive a genuine Leyland DAF 4x 4 Army Truck at historic Bicester Heritage on a purpose-built track. ...

If you're looking for proper 4x 4 driver training this BORDA accredited centre is the place to go! BORDA is the British Off Road Driving Association & these 4x 4 training experiences follow their ' Standard' Level course itinerary to get you a certificated pass at the end of it all. Set in the North Nottinghamshire countryside this BORDA training centre is well-placed to offer official off road tuition. The site is pretty impressive with over 40 acres of terrain much of which has been made into purpose-built courses & trails dedicated to off road vehicles. Routes have been designed to offer everything from typical mild-level terrain that you find in the UK to more extreme elements to show off what the vehicles can do. The aim of this course is to get you proficient & knowledgeable in how 4x 4s work & how you drive them in certain settings that involve mud grass snow & ice. Nothing too steep or extreme to begin with as these sessions are all about getting you to really understand why & how the car reacts & as the driver what you should do. It's fascinating stuff. With highly-experienced BORDA certified drivers hosting you'll learn how 4x 4 systems work (there are several different ones with permanent & semi-permanent four wheel drive for example) & how to prepare the vehicle for going off road. It's not simply a case of jumping in ignition on & away you go. You need to be prepared no matter how 'gnarly' your vehicle is! Throughout your half day you'll cover units one to seven of the BORDA ' Standard' Level Course. The syllabus also

Includes:: the Safety Awareness Course which is essential for anyone planning to go offroading recreationally or in the line of work. If it all goes well you'll leave with your BORDA certificate. For this 4x 4 driver training the operator recommends using your own vehicle. That's because this is the car you'll be most familiar with. Of course it does need to be a suitable 4x 4. You also have the option of using one of the training school cars which are usually Land Rover Discoverys.

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We have to say this Coniston 4x 4 experience is really rather swanky as they have the smartest fleet of off-roading vehicles ever seen this side of Skipton! At the start of the session these 4x 4s are all in show-room condition with freshly polished gleaming paintwork so let's see if you can get the mud splashes up to the windows... This Coniston estate between Settle & Skipton is the perfect place for a spot of 4x 4ing in the Dales. Well away from any form of public road the land around Coniston Hall is vast. We're talking over 1400 acres. & the best thing about the 4x 4 experience here? The fact that it is purpose-built to give you a both an obstacle route that gives you challenge after challenge in rapid succession as well as meandering trails that cross the seemingly endless moorlands & duck in & out of the forest too. In fact you can go as full-on or as cruisey as you like. The Coniston team ensures each experience is geared towards each driver so if you want to push the car to its limits you can or you can go on a gentler voyage of discovery into the world of offroading North Yorkshire-style. What's more you can invite up to three passengers to ride with you & if you book an hour or two hour session you can even let them share the driving with you so everyone can have a little go. And what a setting it is here at Coniston. Originally a large farm estate the family diversified into offering country activities & providing accommodation. Today there's a large hotel with spa & conference centre boasting Mcleod's restaurant & the Huntsman's Lodge where hungry 4x 4ers can pop in anytime for refreshments. But we must give the last word on this wonderful 4x 4 venue in the heart of North Yorkshire to the fine collection of vehicles. The Coniston crew has invested very wisely in not one but several different 4x 4 brands. There are the chunky & rugged Defender 90 & 110s from Land Rover the tarmac & mud loving Mitsubishi L200 Warrior & the bold & gutsy Isuzu DMAX. With this top-league line up that's what we call a 4x 4 experience! ...