Now here's a nice peaceful flower-filled day out from Intotheblue for you! This is your opportunity to take a flower arranging course in the quaint village of Tutbury in Staffordshire the perfect venue to learn this impressive art that can bring a room in your home to life with a bouquet of lovely fresh floral fragrances. This half day session is based in a wonderful family run flower shop which has been in the heart of historic Tutbury for years & has become very much an integral part of the community. The shop also boasts an award winning team having won the silver medal in the prestigious UK Flower Shop of the Year awards. Your flower arranging lesson starts with a warm welcome from owner Tina & her creative team. The atmosphere on the course is all about being relaxed & most of all having fun. Guests will settle into a small group of up to six ensuring plenty of hands on time for green fingered enthusiasts. To get your floral creativity flowing you'll watch a demonstrat... ...

Fly fish solo or as a pair on Cowdray Estate's private stretch of the River Rother. ...

Fly fishing at Derbyshire's Ladybower Reservoir for half-day sessions with angler David ...

Learn how to catch a trout on the fly when you go fly fishing in Hampshire! These half day & full day lessons take place on a tranquil in-land lake just off junction 2 of the M27. It's about as peaceful & idyllic as you can get making it the perfect backdrop for a spot of fly fishing with an expert angler. Your tutor is Steve Ward. He's been fishing for decades. He has an expert eye when it comes to reading the waters & he's fished on rivers lakes & seas all over the country & even the world. He has some impressive personal records including a 16lb 1oz Barbel in the Thames & several 20lb+ carp & pike catches to his name too. Steve has a Level 1 Award in Coaching Angling from the Angling Trust & loves nothing more than having the chance to impart his knowledge of fishing & wildlife to beginner & novice anglers. All the gear you need to get started is included & no previous fishing experience is needed. & if you've never casted off before Steve will spend time with you on the bank practicing the art before you head to the lakeside to fish. The waters you'll be fly fishing on with Steve are private lakes near Wellow village. They're well-maintained & well-stocked with brown & rainbow trout offering an ideal teaching base for those wanting to learn about fishing on the fly. Of course even with an expert angler by your side there's no guarantee the fish will be biting but you will certainly be giving yourself the best chance possible when you take a lesson with Steve. On these fly fishing Hampshire experiences a catch & release policy is operated although you can usually take some fish home if you ask. We think you'll love these quiet lake waters & there's even a local pub nearby for a nice pint & meal before or after your lesson if you're on the half day experience. For those on the full day course lunch can be arranged there. All in all a great day's fishing is in order! ...

Cast a line into some of the finest Kentish waters with our Bewl Water fly fishing experiences. Locally known as one of the ' Seven Wonders of the Weald' this scenic reservoir in the Wealden countryside is the perfect place to learn the basics of fly fishing. Bewl Water offers outstanding fly fishing alongside waterside walks cycle hire picnic spots coffee stops & water sports. Set in over 1 000 acres of parkland it's no wonder this hidden gem of the South East is such a popular location for fishing activities. The lake itself is stocked with superb quality rainbow & brown trout with individual fish often weighing in at over 2lbs when caught
- so there are plenty of chances to net yourself a whopper! We are offering half day tuition on a one to one basis. Coaching will be from Bob Goble or one of his experienced team. Bob has been fishing Bewl Water since it opened in 1978 so he knows the waters very very well. Casting a line into Bewl Water reeling in & learning key fac...
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Fancy a spot of fly fishing in North Yorkshire? Book in for a bit of tranquil fishing time on either the River Swale or the River Tees in Yorkshire & learn the craft of fly fishing from one of England's finest anglers. This is fly fishing in North Yorkshire with Stuart Wardle. Stuart who's a multiple medal-winning Commonwealth fly fisher is an all round top bloke. As one very satisfied previous customer commented: 'it's like fishing with your best mate'. A great character with lots of stories to tell anecdotes to share & -more importantly- all the insider knowledge on fly fishing around these parts of North Yorks. & it's not just his fly fishing know-how that's impressive. Stuart knows a thing or two about insects & bugs the water river craft & more. Somehow the fish just seem to jump on the fly when he's around. Is it pure luck or is it his tried & tested methods that come up with goods? These fly fishing sessions with him at two North Yorkshire locations will reveal... ...

Flights in the legendary  Wacky Wabbit Harvard 'fly in the slipstream of heroes' when you take off from ex RAF Glatton Peterborough Conington Airfield on a 20-minute flight. ...

When we say you get to fly with a fighter pilot we really mean it! These incredible aerial adventures will see you team up with an ex-military fighter pilot to take an ex-military trainer aircraft out for a spin from Goodwood Aerodrome on a ride that can be as wild or mild as you like. This experience is all about learning the tricks & moves to be able to fly just like a skilled fighter pilot. No need to spend hours & hours learning the basics though with these nimble T67 Firefly aircraft you'll be able to pull off some of those classic aerobatic manoeuvres within minutes of getting airborne. But first things first on these fighter pilot rides you'll just need to practice the basic turn climb & descend. Now that all seemed to go pretty smoothly it's time to step it up a gear skip a few hundred hours of flight training & go straight to the aerobatic section of the 'how to be a fighter pilot' syllabus. Yes you will be at the controls as you execute stylish rolls loops &... ...

Join in with these very special Spitfire flights from Headcorn Aerodrome in Kent by flying right up there beside that glorious fighter plane! Everyone loves the Spitfire. For many it's the symbol of the Second World War & a poignant reminder of those who gave their lives for us. These experiences focus on the Battle of Britain over the skies of Kent. Both the plane you'll be flying in & the Spitfire will be departing from Headcorn airfield. Formerly RAF Lashenden this was where hundreds of missions were flown by Spitfires & Mustangs at the height of the war between 1942 & 1943. Even today the vestiges of the WW2 squadrons based here remain & there's a fascinating wartime museum. It's hugely significant that Headcorn is the base for these Spitfire flight experiences. You will be boarding a de Havilland Devon for your flight. These were the people carriers of the sky in the post-war years with the Devon ferrying military personnel whilst civilian passengers flew in services operated by the Dove which was the commercial version of this hugely popular aircraft. Flying in it today is quite a sensation
- made all the more thrilling when you're escorted in the air by a Spitfire! Once airborne out of Headcorn you'll head towards the Kent coast. With the Spitfire joining you the flight path takes you to the cliffs at Capel-le-Ferne. This is where the hugely emotive & provocative stone-carved Battle of Britain Memorial stands with its contemplative airman looking out to sea. It really is remarkable to look down on this from air especially with the Spitfire flying along with you. Don't be surprised if you feel really emotional at this point… Those on the extended 40-minute flights will continue to track the Spitfire towards the White Cliffs of Dover & South Foreland Lighthouse whilst the 30-minute flight turns back at this point. & as you head back to base there's time to reflect on the day you got to fly at the same time as these historic Spitfire flights out of Headcorn literally side-by-side with this wonderful aircraft. Just magical.
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Go flyboarding in Chepstow at the fabulous National Diving & Activity Centre! This is a great place to have a go at the crazy sport of flyboarding. If you've always wondered what it'd be like to 'walk on water' this is as close as it gets
- & it's as totally exhilarating as you'd imagine! Flyboarding for the uninitiated is you strapped onto a small board that resembles a skateboard. A hose is attached to a jetski that's out on the water next to you. This provides the power to get the water propelled from outlets on the board
- & that's what gets you 'flying' in the air. First time flyboarders often describe it as Iron Man meets dolphin! It'll take a few goes for you to feel the balance & get used to being forced up & out of the water by the jet sprays so there's no avoiding getting wet for this experience. Before heading out you will have an on-land briefing so you know what to expect. Once out on the water you'll work through the three separate stages of getting up & out of the water. What's great about this Chepstow experience is that all flyboarding lessons are taught on a one-to-one basis so you can really progress quickly with your instructor right next you on the jetski to encourage & coach you. Before long you'll be getting high enough in the air to wave to your friends & family watching from The View cafe's terrace. & if you really take to it like a duck to water ('scuse the pun!) you might be up for trying a few dolphin dives
- the signature move of flyboarders. We have to say the azure blue waters of this former quarry make for a unique place to try flyboarding in Chepstow & it boasts not only great facilities for visitors but also a friendly an enthusiastic welcome from the flyboard team. All the gear is provided for you including a buoyancy aid so you don't even have to be a brilliant swimmer for these thrilling flyboard experiences.


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