3 & 6-mile Ferrari 430 drives at a choice of UK tracks ...

Let's get straight to the point
- this experience gives you the chance to take a Ferrari on a test drive. Now there are many different
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Get ready to feel the awesome acceleration in an unmistakable Italian-style when you drive a Ferrari! On these ' Choice Experiences' it's all about this achingly cool supercar you in the driving seat & a circuit where there are no speed limits traffic lights or anything else to get in the way of your bonding session with the Ferrari. Head straight out to the Ferrari of their choice for some 'on the job' training as you drive three or six miles in the Italian stallion with the pro driver making the calls on when to brake & change gear so you can follow that racing line with skill. So fix up your helmet intercom jump into the driving seat clunk click & before you know it you will enjoy your laps of the circuit as you drive either a Ferrari 360 or 430. Of course all vehicles are beefy V8s & you can't help but smile at the wonderful low rumble the engine makes. Under the guidance of your instructor you will soon be making smooth & rapid progress around the track. All offer l... ...

A real Phantom cockpit for this jet fighter sim in Peterborough ...

Fly in a genuine Delfin fighter jet cockpit simulator
- perfect gift for military aviation fans ...

Want to learn some fancy aerobatics in Essex? Yearning to do a loop the loop in a plane? Well these aerobatics experiences out of Stapleford Aerodrome will get you off to a flying start as you make your foray into the world of aerial free styling using one of the best trainer aircraft designed for the job. The Slingsby Firefly is actually a British-built aeroplane & a specially modified military version served as the basic aerobatics trainer in the RAF from 1995 to 2010 before it was replaced by the Grob. This little low-wing high performance plane has seen some serious action including a certain member of the Royal Family who earned his spinning wings in one
- but we couldn't possibly divulge who it was… And although you'll be treated like a VIP for your session there are no airs & graces here as it's all very down to earth & friendly here in Stapleford with their Firefly. The team is highly experienced with a CV in flying & aerobatics that's as long as your arm. All that means your accompanying pilot instructor is an expert when it comes to handling the Slingsby & will be only too pleased to show you the ropes. It's worth noting that the Slingsby you'll be flying in is the T67M. This 160hp 'M' version is considered by aficionados as the best version of the Firefly there is as it is the modified military model. In aeronautical techno-geek speak that means it has a constant-speed propeller & an inverted fuel & oil system which for us mere mortals means that it can fly for quite a long time upside down! So now you've got the right aeroplane for the job & a fully qualified instructor it's time to get ready for some aerobatics above the Essex skies. Step out onto the apron & after a walk around this very pretty little Firefly it's time to climb aboard the cockpit (admittedly a little snug!) get the harness on & get ready to fly Once airborne & cruising happily you will be asked if you'd like to take control. They tell us the Slingsby is a 'real stick & rudder plane' that requires skill & precise gentle handling to get the best out of it so we'll soon see if you've got what it takes. & of course your flight

Includes:: a spectacular run of aerobatics over Essex that's bound to include a loop the loop & if you're brave enough maybe a few slow stylish spins that the Slingsby is famous for.


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Take your first drive in Essex with this fantastic junior car handling session! Under the expert tuition of the driving team you'll combine four-wheeled frolics with learning all there is to know about practical road-going skills. It's a fun safe introduction to learning to drive. The two hour course starts with a short safety briefing for participants & parents after which you'll move out onto the airfield site to take your first drive in one of the Essex school's VW Golfs. You'll be sharing the vehicle with two other drivers with each of you spending around 40 minutes at the wheel practising a variety of simulated situations. Every session starts with an introductory period spent working out the controls of the car to ensure everyone's on an equal footing in terms of those essential driving skills. After mastering the basics of safely pulling away changing gear & stopping in a straight line you'll start to develop your cornering prowess. Reversing & parking procedures are then introduced giving you the chance to practice some tricky manoeuvres without the fear of causing damage to your own or other vehicles. Finally as your abilities & confidence increase you'll get to have a go at the ultimate challenge that has got to be a first for any young driver
- negotiating the specially coned-out slalom course here in Essex. The professional instructors are always on hand to give you guidance & advice to talk you through each car task & to ensure your safety & enjoyment of the activity at all times. They've got tons of experience teaching young people how to drive for the first time & the Essex centre has many years' collective teaching time under its belt. At the end of your drive you'll receive an assessment of your overall performance & a personalised certificate to recognise your motoring achievements. With each course suitable for drivers aged as young as 12
- & reaching the required 4'10" for correct pedal control
- this is an ideal experience for enthusiastic juniors looking to try driving for the very first time. If you know a little car-crazy kid desperate for the chance to jump in the driving seat this first drive at Essex's popular Epping venue is a wonderfully white-knuckle introduction to the world of motoring. Intothe Blue also offers a great selection of alternative gift experiences; please visit our main gift page here.


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Baby karting sessions for 6 & 7 year olds at the Bill Sisley Kart School at Seven Sisters racing proper 120cc karts. ...

Indulge your epicurean tendencies with this delectable tasting menu for two from the divine Fishmore Hall! Located just outside Ludlow the unofficial capital of food culture this beautiful hotel offers a sublime range of mouth-watering treats to enjoy as part of their taster menu experience. Set in a beautifully renovated Georgian mansion overlooking miles of picturesque Shropshire countryside this range of delightful dishes will certainly live up to all its expectations & beyond. Thanks to Fishmore Hall's innovative tasting menu for two you foodies will be indulged to the max & you can treat a loved one or treasured friend to a dining sensation that's sure to hit the spot with a blend of delicate flavours & aromas to be savoured with each mouthful. Your tasting menu for two will see you trying some of Shropshire's finest produce from wood pigeon & venison to a decadent dessert finale. In total you'll both enjoy taste bud-tingling courses from the extensive menu including... ...

Commercial jet-style simulator at Stapleford Airfield's leading flight training centre ...