Toyota Land Cruiser-ing in the wilds of East Lothian on 1:1 4x 4 sessions with BORDA instructors. ...

Discover the might of the 4x 4 Land Rover Discovery when you take the plunge & go off road in Newcastle! Put simply this vehicle is one of the most renowned 4x 4s in the world for agility endurance & sturdiness. You can pretty much go anywhere in a trusty Disco II & a few rocks; water troughs & tree trunks certainly won't get in your way. We think you will love driving it around the Northumbrian countryside. The setting for this experience is superb. This lot just outside Newcastle specialises in offering all sorts of gnarly off roading activities & the terrain at their disposal is tip-top. It all sounds very posh as it's in the grounds of the Edwardian Slaley Hall estate but don't worry it's not at all sanitised here
- there is still a truck load of mud dirt water & long grass for you & your offroader to wade through. In fact this off road course near Newcastle is nationally acclaimed & features an impressive mix of steep hills big drops off camber sections & even water canyons. What really caught our eye though is the fact the Land Rover you'll be driving is modified
- no we're not talking UV lights & blacked out windows we are talking a 2.5 inch lift kit snorkel & lightweight wheels. All these bits & bobs mean you can go deeper into the water (without getting any in the carburettors) & steeper on the banks without tipping up
- try some of these tests in a standard car & you won't get very far! As well as the car you will also be well-equipped to deal with these challenges as the instructor drivers will guide you all the way around the 4x 4 course. Alongside the safety briefing you'll be taken on a demo drive around some of the toughest parts of this Newcastle course before you're let loose behind the wheel for your off road session. Drive this Discovery II Td 5 at Newcastle's finest off road centre & you have exclusive use of the vehicle for around 50 minutes. All tuition is on a one to one basis rather than being part of a small group. If you've got friends & family who want to join in the fun you can invite up to four of them along with the additional driver/spectator vouchers to ride in the vehicle. They can even share your driving time with you if you're up for it. A fantastic best value deal for budding off roaders in the Newcastle area.


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No matter where you live in the country you can enjoy a 4x 4 ride! Thats because we've got 4x 4 demos at offroad venues the length & breadth of the country with the very best in 4x 4 vehicles revved up & waiting for you. These passenger rides all have the same aim: to show you just what these 4x 4s can do. When we say thrill ride you might think of high speed & acceleration. In the case of a 4x 4 passenger ride it's all about low speeds & torque but that doesn't mean a ride in an off roader is any less thrilling. Far from it in fact. These vehicles are tough well-built & scared of nothing. They go places you would never even dream of attempting in your average family hatchback. Some of the settings for these 4x 4 passenger experiences are pretty wild. We're talking former quarries & airfields forests & riverside tracks too. Most use the natural topography of the land to its best advantage adding in some classic manmade obstacles to add an extra dimension for drivers & passengers. A see-saw here a log roll there & some very steep drops all to get the thrill levels increased even though you're nowhere near breaking the speed limit! It's worth noting how these passenger rides work. The cars can seat up to four passengers with your expert 4x 4 instructor at the wheel. Each participant has an allocated ten or so minutes for their experience but when passengers are grouped together the ride time is accumulated. So for example if there are three of you in the car you'll all be out on the track in the same car together for 30 minutes. No matter how long you are out on the circuit for in the 4x 4 one thing's for sure
- it's going to be a thrilling ride. Expect bumps lumps some chassis rattling & even a bit of side sliding. It's certainly true these off road vehicles can get themselves into some sticky situations but never fear these formidable 4x 4s can power their way out of them too. Book in for a 4x 4 ride & let your off road expert demonstrate just what a beefed up off road vehicle can do. Witnessing the moves from inside the car as a passenger really brings the whole thing to life as you pick your way through rocks water troughs & rutted tracks in an impressive display of 4x 4ing prowess.
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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 ...

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. ...

The off road combo in Kent
- the perfect package for one two or three people! Numbers are kept small on these combined off roading
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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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