Take you & your merry band off to the countryside & partake in a some rather fine sporting group activities at this Bedfordshire outdoor centre & shooting ground! One of the biggest & best-equipped in the UK the star activity here is the clays but there is a wealth of other crazy activities to try too…so let's get stuck in. What's so great about this centre located north of Bedford is the fact that it is pretty much in the middle of nowhere. That means the engine noise the sound of guns firing & your whoops of delight won't be disturbing anyone so you can really go for it & make the most of your full day out at here trying the pick of activities. The clay set up is really impressive. There's a huge tower in the midst of all the various shooting stands & we can only imagine what it's like when those clays are being fired off at height. Along with top notch facilities comes great coaching too so your group will learn a lot here in Berkshire as you try this first shooting activity. There are also air rifles & pistols. Once again it's all about the choice of gun for your physique & taking onboard your stance & breathing. A real test of nerves drop down targets might fall down when you get a direct hit but then they come right back up again to see if you can do it all over again with your next shot. Time to lay down your guns for a bow. Normally modern recurve bows are used for archery but there's a chance you might also be able to have a go with a crossbow too for that full Robin Hood experience. At this point we should say this Bedfordshire venue provides a tasty buffet lunch so the whole group can refuel for the afternoon's activities in the great outdoors. The next couple of hours will test those driving skills. Can you take on the axel-twisting actions on the rutted terrain in a big beefy 4x 4 vehicle? Will you be the one heckling in that back-seat driving way when you're a passenger? Or will you be gritting your teeth as you very slowly but surely churn your way through the mud? Last but not least your day of fabulous activities ends with the ever-popular quad bikes. This Bedfordshire-based bunch has devised a testing track that'll push you to the limit on your All Terrain Vehicle as you try & take on everything the land throws at you. This group activities day in Bedfordshire may seem costly at first glance but when divided by six it's only £166.50 per person for a full on day of outdoor pursuits & driving with all the gear superb tuition & even a nice lunch included too. We think this is excellent value for your money & the easiest & quickest way ever to organise that group day out! ...

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Hop to it with these pint-sized brewing courses & learn how to make beer the artisan handcrafted way! If you're a fan of real ales then these sessions will show you how to brew up a beer in the comfort of your own home using fresh ingredients & the best methods for success. The brewing course is run by the " Beer Meister" Paul Taylor a beer connoisseur with many years' experience working for Murphy & Son suppliers of ingredients to many UK microbreweries. He's also a beer judge (which surely ranks as one of the best jobs in the country?) & certainly knows his stuff when it comes to homemade draughts. Run in association with the renowned Hartwell's of Bakewell a top artisan food & drink crafts school in the heart of the Peak District Paul's courses demonstrate what beer brewing is all about as well as learning what equipment ingredients & techniques are required to produce your own home brews for friends & family to enjoy supping. The course itself covers both brewing & bottling techniques to enable you to produce & store your handmade beers including 'sparge & boil' methods. Everything you need is included on these courses so ingredients & tools are provided
- though you'll have to purchase your own if you intend to continue developing your brewer's skills at home. You'll also leave with a number of recipes to experiment with in your own time developing the flavours & depths that match your tastes & which will make your beers stand out from the crowd. The sessions are a world away from the old 1970s home brew kits & offer a real opportunity to develop your skills in brewing
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- your very own ales. If you're someone who relishes a crisp smooth handcrafted beer then our brewing courses are the perfect way for you to develop your skills as a microbrewer & experience the fermented fun that home brewing offers the true beer lover. Book yourself a place on this top class course & take the delights of draught beer back your own kitchen to be enjoyed for years to come.


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You're sure to come up smelling of roses if you treat someone you love to a fantastic 'create your own fragrance experience' with a delicious afternoon tea included too! You will be making your very own unique fragrance with the help of expert perfumers so you can take home a 'scent-sational' bottle of fragrance to use & enjoy at home This fragrant experience takes place in central London Manchester Birmingham Stratford upon Avon & Harrogate & gives you plenty of time to design your own fragrances using a combination of up to 21 different scents. You'll be able to experiment with different smells before you finally create your own unique fragrance & have it registered under a name of your choosing. Then when your nose can't take any more it's time to let your taste buds do the work as you tuck into a mouth-watering afternoon tea with a selection of delectable scones cakes & biscuits. Served with your choice of tea or coffee you can sit back & relax in luxurious surroun... ...

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Book in for a crossbow lesson & discover how powerful & accurate crossbows are! Once you know the basics of modern crossbow shooting & all the safety routine you could be hitting the targets with surprising accuracy. It won't surprise you to learn that crossbows come in all weights & sizes. & whilst they might look pretty big & bulky you certainly don't need bulging biceps to be able to fire one. In fact the way you shoot a crossbow means it's easier than using a traditional bow & arrow. Here's why... A crossbow consists of the bow which is mounted to the main body. At the front there is a stirrup which you put you foot in to steady the crossbow when you are cocking it ready to the load the arrow or bolt. & this is where as you'll discover on your lesson the crossbow is different to the usual archery bow. You pull the string of the bow back & the lock holds the stringed in its cocked position. You then have your hands free to load the arrow into place. Firing the crossbow is more akin to a rifle than an archery bow as you have a stock a grip & trigger. & this is what makes crossbow shooting more accurate. You're not trying to hold on to the pulled back string with the arrow whilst you take aim. It's all held in place with the crossbow's bolt catcher so you can take your time to line up your shot using the front & main sights. & as for being more powerful that's down to the fact that the bow's string has a higher resistance
- & that means your arrow will fly further & with more force. Exciting stuff then learning how to cock load & fire a crossbow. Once you've mastered the basics on this lesson you'll move on to more challenging shooting games. You might be drawn on for a round of ' Killer' ' Shoot the Stag' or ' Destroy the Zombies'. Of course nothing living or breathing will be harmed during the course of your crossbow shooting session but it will be a whole load of fun. There's just time at the end of your one-hour crossbow lesson to determine the king of the crossbow with a ' Who can beat the Zombies' finale. You'll need to keep your wits about you as it's 'full head shots' that'll beat the nasties to crown you crossbowing champion!
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Anyone for Crowne Plaza afternoon tea? A classic high tea awaits at Marlow's four star Crowne Plaza hotel with all your favourite sweet & savoury goodies. But it's not just about sitting down & tucking in these afternoon tea packages at the Crowne Plaza come with access to the spa facilities for the day too! As well as the warm sultana scones & the even warmer sauna we've thrown in beauty treatments courtesy of the Crowne Plaza's in-house beauty therapists to make this a superb comprehensive spa & tea package. Spa & tea lovers can choose a package that gives you one 25 minute treatment or you can really indulge yourself with a 50 minute treatment. What's great about these spa days with afternoon tea is that you can make the most of everything the Crowne Plaza has to offer all day & not just in the afternoon. If you fancy getting a bit of fresh air there are nice grounds to wander around with a lake & fountain. There are also footpaths leading from the hotel to the R... ...

Combine Crowne Plaza dining with spa & leisure facilities! This experience gives you a full day to enjoy everything the four star Crowne Plaza hotel & Quad Club in Marlow has to offer &

Includes:: a nice laid back lunch in the hotel cafe bar & restaurant too. The Quad Wellness & Spa is the health & leisure centre that is an integral part of the Crowne Plaza. It's actually run separately from the hotel & benefits from its own reception area where the team will welcome you & talk through the facilities with you. Robes & towels are all provided for you so all you need to bring are your personal toiletries swim wear & gym gear if you think you might want to take advantage of the fitness equipment or group classes that are scheduled. So get signed in pop your robe on & take a moment on one of the poolside loungers to reflect on your plans for the day at the Quad Wellness & Spa. Maybe it's simply the case of a little mid-morning snooze before a splash in the pool. O...

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Of all the spa breaks in Buckinghamshire you could go on we reckon this is the only one with an outside hot tub! The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Marlow is well-placed for easy access from all over Buckinghamshire & beyond making this a suitably effortless choice for a spa break with everything you need for some relaxation under one roof. Follow the winding private road through this business estate in Marlow & you get to the Crowne Plaza Hotel. A cluster of low-rise modern buildings spread over several acres make up this modern hotel which is a favourite with business & leisure travellers alike. One huge advantage is that there is lots of free parking so no stress about where to leave the car. That means you can get yourself checked in & get straight down to the serious business of relaxing & enjoying your overnight spa break. The Crowne Plaza offers a real escape from the humdrum of everyday life with comfort always in mind. The bedrooms are all double glazed with really good black out curtains making a well-deserved lie-in the next morning a real possibility ('oh the luxury' we hear you say). The beds are so comfy & the linen is soft & luxurious.  As you'll be staying overnight in Buckinghamshire a full breakfast is included for the two of you the next morning on these spa breaks. If you go for the luxury spa escape package a three course set dinner in the hotel's Glaze restaurant with a bottle of Prosecco is included too. & of course throughout your stay you'll have full access to the spa facilities. Make the most of the 18m long indoor pool the sauna steam room & jacuzzi the gym & aerobics studio. Open the sliding doors & you'll find that outdoor hot tub on the terrace too. These spa breaks at Buckinghamshire's Crowne Plaza Marlow Hotel also give each of you one 25 minute treatment of your choice. A superb comprehensive spa package for two people to enjoy together. ...